June 21
NEW DELHI - The Indian women's hockey squad, which was to leave for Russian city Kazan via Frankfurt to play in the Champions Challenge, was not allowed to check in Thursday at the Indira Gandhi International Airport as the players did not have transit visas to land in Germany.
ATTERIDGEVILLE, South Africa - A narrow win over Egypt has put Brazil on alert at the Confederations Cup.
PRETORIA - Former World Footballer of the Year Fabio Cannavaro is likely to miss Italy's opening Group B Confederations Cup match against the US here Monday.
IRENE, South Africa - Italy faces defensive problems for its Confederations Cup opener against the United States on Monday, with injured captain Fabio Cannavaro almost certainly out and replacement Nicola Legrottaglie also in doubt.
SAN ANTONIO - Vickie Johnson, one of the four players remaining from the WNBA's inaugural season in 1997, has decided to retire.
