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Seventh World Spanish player David Ferrer reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon with confidence, in the fourth round by beating Argentina's Juan Martin competitions-del Potro, 6: 3, 6: 2, 6: 3. 

In the 1/4 finals, Ferrer will face Briton Andy explosion hits nuclear plant, which, in turn, defeated Croat Marin Cilic-7: 5, 6: 2, 6: 3. 

Wimbledon. The fourth circle: 

David Ferrer (Spain)-Juan Martin del Potro (Argentina)-6: 3, 6: 2, 6: 3. 

Andy Murray (United Kingdom)-Marin Cilic (Croatia)-7: 5, 6: 2, 6: 3.

Wimbledon-2012. Quarterfinal pairings

Quarterfinal pairings are all women's tournament at Wimbledon. For access to the semifinals Sabine Lisicki will meet Angelica Kerber, Agnieszka Radwańska and Maria Kirilinke, Serena Williams - Petra Kvitiva, Tamira Shelah Paszek - Victoria Azarenka. 

Wimbledon-2012. Women's tournament. Quarterfinals: 

Sabine Lisicki (Germany, 15) - Angelique Kerber (Germany, 8) 

Agnieszka Radwanska (Poland, 3) - Maria Kirilenko (Russia, 17) 

Serena Williams (United States, 6) - Petra Kvitová (Czech Republic, 4) 

Tamira Paszek (Austria) - Victoria azarenka (Belarus, 2)

Training of Wladimir Klitschko to defend his title (Video)

World boxing champion heavyweight IBF, WBO, WBA Ukrainian Vladimir Klitschko (57-3, 50 KOs) will defend his titles against American Tony Thompson (36-2, 24 KOs) on July 7. 

The battle takes place in a football stadium in Bern. 

We remind that exactly four years ago, Thompson was knocked out Vladimir in the 11-round bout in Hamburg (Germany), but until the last moment to look competitive. 

Mandatory contender Tony Thompson promises not to show no respect for the opponent. 

American 40-year-old veteran is going to at least try to beat Wladimir Klitschko a rematch, which, in his view, did none of the last Ukrainian rivals. 

Thompson expressed confidence that will take away all the belts of Klitschko in the United States.

Russian Athletes disqualified because of doping

Anti-Doping Commission of the Russian Athletics Federation (VFLA) decided to disqualify three Russian track athletes to the world-Svetlana your crutches, Evgeny Zinurova, Nailia Ulamanova for two years because of confirmed suspicions of doping, VFLA's official website. 

33-year-old Kluka, 2006, at the European Championships in Gothenburg won the silver medal in the 800 metres distance at the Olympic Games-2008 in the final race at Kluka 800 meters ranked fourth, disqualified for two years. All shown this athlete results since August 15, 2009, cancelled. 

31-year-old Nailiya, which, in turn, in 2010, won gold in the European Championship Marathon, also disqualified for two years. 

The results shown athlete shall be deemed null and void since August 20, 2009. 

The 29-year-old Zinurova, who won the city Championship 2011 European indoors at a distance of 800 meters, cancelled, since March 6, 2010, a period of disqualification of athletes will be counted from September 1, 2011.

Barcelona once again best in the IFFHS Club rankings

The International Federation of football history and statistics (IFFHS) today released an updated rating of 3 July the strongest clubs in the world. 

Still the leader is the Catalan Barcelona, Real Madrid ranks third. 

An updated ranking of the strongest clubs in the world: 

1 (1). Barcelona (Spain)-356 points 

2 (2). Universidad de Chile (Chile)-335 

3 (3). Real Madrid (Spain)-295 

4 (4). Atlético (Spain)-292 

5 (5). Bayern Munich (Germany)-290 

6 (10). Boca Juniors (Argentina)-268 

7 (6). Chelsea (England)-266 

8 (8). "Libertad" (Paraguay)-241 

9 (7). "Velez Sarsfield (Argentina)-237 

10 (9). Athletic (Spain)-236.

Andriy Shevchenko: “This is a historic moment for me”

UEFA Euro-2012 is a victory for Ukraine and all its inhabitants, said the Ukrainian striker and Dynamo Kyiv Andriy Shevchenko. 

“Euro-2012 is our success. It was the first event of this kind in Ukraine. Ukraine won as a country, despite the fact that the football team had failed to qualify. Ukrainians-all 48 million people - have received new emotions, new experience, which they didn't have before. 

This is a historic moment. For me personally, the most emotional moment was a championship match against Sweden, in which I managed to check out doubles. It was more than just a game, because our team has presented holiday country. Fans have pointed out that in a 5:3 defeat against England on the pitch we too gave all”, - said Shevchenko.

Mario Mandzukic drew the attention of FC Barcelona

Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic, on account of which 3 goals in two matches of Euro-2012 launch, drew the attention of Barcelona, according to Marca.

One of the representatives of the Catalan club was 26-year-old striker Wolfsburg in a recent match against Italy (1: 1), becoming a witness to how the equaliser in that game. 

According to the source, the interest in Mandzukic exhibit and Bayern Munich. 

Earlier it was reported that Lokomotiv striker is willing to pay for 14 million Euros.

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Andrey Kirilenko: I will carefully consider my options in the summer

This season’s VTB United League MVP Andrey Kirilenko commented on his future at CSKA Moscow and admitted he will consider a possible return to the NBA in the summer.

"It is too early to discuss the future. The media are claiming I already made the decision, but that isn’t true. I will carefully consider my options in the summer. I am at an age, when you don’t just grab the first offer you get, especially if it’s from abroad. My choice will depend on a lot of different factors," the former Utah Jazz star told Sport-Express.

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Lebedev KO’s Shawn Cox to retain WBA cruiserweight crown

Russian fighter Denis Lebedev knocked out Shawn Cox in the second round to complete his first defence of his interim WBA cruiserweight title in Moscow on Wednesday.

The Russian eventually took out his lesser-known opponent from Barbados with a powerful left swing. Cox tried to get up but could not beat the count, losing only for the second time in his career.

"Two rounds might not be much for you, but for us, who have worked for months for this, they were two really sweet rounds," Lebedev’s trainer Kostya Tszyu said after the fight, quoted by RIA Novosti.

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Sharapova loses Miami final to Radwanska

Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska captured her second title of 2012 by defeating world No. 2 Maria Sharapova 7-5, 6-4 in the final of the WTA/ATP Miami tournament on Saturday.

The 23-year-old from Krakow won earlier this year in Dubai but this marked the biggest win of her career as she competed in Miami at new career high ranking of fourth in the world.

The Russian star held a 7-1 head-to-head record against her rival, but was unable to take advantage of two set points in the first and failed to take the only break chance in the opening eight games of the second.

Miami is now the third final that Sharapova lost this season, following defeats in Australian Open and Indian Wells.

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