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Nadal braced to shatter Djokovic Slam bid

Novak Djokovic will accept the 'unique' French Open challenge of becoming the first man in 43 years to monopolise all four Grand Slams, but six-time champion Rafael Nadal has his own history to make.

Germany, Netherlands suffer Euro 2012 setbacks

Germany and the Netherlands, widely-tipped as potential Euro 2012 winners, suffered worrying friendly international defeats.

Usain Bolt to open European season

Usain Bolt opens his European track season full of confidence, in top shape and eyeing the ultimate prize - more Olympic medals.

VFF to recruit overseas Vietnamese players

VFF will invite Vietnamese nationals abroad to play for the national U22 squad in preparation for the Asian U22 qualifiers.

Australia fume over Olympics field hockey draw

Australian men's field hockey team head coach says his world number one side have been disadvantaged by an unfair draw at the London Olympics.

Manchester City’s captain to visit Vietnam

Manchester City’s captain Vincent Kompany will stay in Ho Chi Minh City with the Barclays Premier League Trophy from June 7-9 at the invitation of Eximbank.

Spot-on Drogba the hero as Chelsea sink Bayern

Didier Drogba was the hero as Chelsea shattered Bayern Munich's Champions League dream with victory in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out.

Hanoi hosts International Judo Tournament

Twelve teams will take part in the 2012 Hanoi International Judo Tournament being held from May 19-21, announced the organising board.

Vietnam selects new leader of national football team

The Vietnam Football Federation announced the selection of Phan Thanh Hung as the coach for the national football team.

Vietnam to host regional women’s football titles

Vietnam has won the bid to host the Southeast Asian Women’s Football Championships 2012, which is scheduled to take place from Sept. 13-22.

Local players fail to win 2012 Asian Chess Champs

Vietnam’s outstanding players have failed after nine days of tough competition at the 2012 Asian Chess Championships which closed in Ho Chi Minh City on May 13.

Amazing Manchester City seal Premier League

Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions after an incredible fightback which saw them score twice in injury time to beat QPR 3-2.

End of an era at AC Milan as veterans move on

Filippo Inzaghi, Gennaro Gattuso and Alessandro Nesta will end their AC Milan careers against Novara on Sunday as the end of an era is all but completed at the San Siro.

Thanh Luong wins Golden Ball awards

National team midfielder Pham Thanh Luong and goalkeeper Dang Thi Kieu Trinh won Golden Ball awards for outstanding contributions to national men’s and women’s football in 2011.

Proposal to hire part-time national coach rejected

The General Department of Sports and Physical Training refused to have head coach of national football team work under a short-term deal.

Superb Falcao proves Europa League hitman again

A double by Colombian striker Radamel Falcao inspired Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 win over fellow Spaniards Athletic Bilbao here and their second Europa League trophy in three seasons.

A gold medalist loses Olympics berth

Vietnam’s top female sprinter Truong Thanh Hang has failed to get a berth for 2012 Olympics in London.

Chess GM Liem wins again at Asian Champs

Top Vietnamese chess player Le Quang Liem won two successive matches at the Asian Chess Championships after his unexpected first round loss against China's Xiu Deshun.

Blackburn owners face wrath of press after relegation

Blackburn's Indian owners suffered blanket criticism across the English press after the club's 11-year stay in the Premier League ended in relegation.