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Azerbaijan to make F1 debut in 2016

Formula One teams have welcomed the announcement of a grand prix in Azerbaijan in 2016, following Russia`s debut later this year, but warned on Friday that the sport must keep the balance between old and new.

USA down Azerbaijan 2-0 in World Cup tune-up

Second-half goals from Mix Diskerud and Aron Johannsson lifted the United States to a 2-0 victory over Azerbaijan on Tuesday in a pre-World Cup international friendly.

Briatore tips Baku to be a hit with F1 next year

Baku will be a big hit with Formula One when oil-rich Azerbaijan hosts a grand prix for the first time next year, according to Italian Flavio Briatore.

Russian rider wins 2014 Tour of Azerbaijan cycling race

May 12 (IANS) Ilnur Zakarin from Russian`s Rusvelo cycling race team won the overall title of 2014 Tour of Azerbaijan which concluded Sunday.

German rider wins fourth stage of Tour of Azerbaijan

German rider Linus Gerdemann of MTN-Qhubeka Saturday topped his successful comeback to racing by winning the fourth stage of the Tour of Azerbaijan, Xinhua reported.

Azerbaijan says it will host Formula 1 Grand Prix

Azerbaijan will host a Formula One Grand Prix for the first time next season in its capital Baku, continuing the oil-rich Caucasus nation`s push into hosting major world sports events, the country`s Youth and Sports Ministry said Thursday.

Azerbaijan starts probe into lifters` doping scandal

Azerbaijan has started investigations on the disqualification of nine of its weightlifters for a doping scandal.

Vogts to advise US World Cup squad

United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann has appointed former Germany manager Berti Vogts to be a special advisor to his team for this summer`s World Cup in Brazil, the US Soccer Federation announced on Sunday.

Gibraltar and Spain kept apart in Euro 2016 draw

Spain and Gibraltar will be kept apart in the Euro 2016 qualifying draw, UEFA said on Friday.

Russia book World Cup spot with 1-1 Azerbaijan draw

Russia clinched a place in the 2014 World Cup finals with a 1-1 draw away to Azerbaijan on Tuesday thanks to an early goal from Roman Shirokov that secured top spot in Group F and consigned Portugal to the playoffs.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Portugal beat Azerbaijan 2-0 to keep hopes alive

Portugal kept their World Cup qualifying hopes alive with a vital 2-0 win over Azerbaijan in Baku to move just one point behind Group F leaders Russia.

Portugal 3-0 Azerbaijan: Second-half goals earn three points for Ronaldo and Co.

Portugal rallied in the second period and put in a commanding performance as Paulo Bento’s men defeated Azerbaijan 3-0 in their World Cup 2014 qualifier at Estadio AXA.

London Olympics wrestling: Gold for Azerbaijan`s Sharifov

Sharif Sharifov gave Azerbaijan its second gold medal of the London Olympics with victory in the men`s 84 kg freestyle wrestling Saturday.
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Rank Country Points
1 Australia 115
2 India 112
3 Sri Lanka 111
4 South Africa 111
5 England 109
6 Pakistan 100
7 New Zealand 98
8 West Indies 94
9 Bangladesh 72
10 Zimbabwe 57
Rank Country Points
1 South Africa 124
2 Australia 123
3 Pakistan 103
4 India 102
5 England 100
6 Sri Lanka 95
7 New Zealand 93
8 West Indies 74
9 Zimbabwe 39
Rank Country Points
1 India 131
2 Sri Lanka 131
3 Pakistan 123
4 South Africa 121
5 Australia 112
6 New Zealand 110
7 West Indies 110
8 England 96
9 Ireland 87
10 Bangladesh 72
Rank Name & Nationality Points
1 Novak Djokovic (SRB) 12, 860
2 Rafael Nadal (ESP) 11, 670
3 Roger Federer (SUI) 6, 670
4 Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI) 5, 850
5 Tomas Berdyc (CZE) 4, 410
6 David Ferrer (ESP) 4, 255
7 Milos Raonic (CAN) 3, 955
8 Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) 3, 620
9 Andy Murray (GBR) 3, 150
10 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) 2, 910
Rank Name & Nationality Points
1 Serena Williams (USA) 9, 150
2 Simona Halep (ROU) 6, 785
3 Li Na (CHN) 6, 565
4 Petra Kvitova (CZE) 5, 930
5 Agnieszka Radawanska 5, 625
6 Maria Sharapova (RUS) 4, 986
7 Angelique Kerber (GER) 4, 570
8 Eugenie Bouchard (CAN) 4, 450
9 Jelena Jankovic (SRB) 3, 900
10 Victoria Azarenka (BEL) 3, 683
Rank Driver &Country Points
1Nico Rosberg -German202
2Lewis Hamilton -British191
3Daniel Ricciardo-Australian131
4Fernando Alonso-Spanish115
5Valtteri Bottas -Finnish95
6Sebastian Vettel-German88
7Nico Hulkenberg -German69
8Jenson Button-British60
9Felipe Massa-Brazilian40
10Kevin Magnussen-Danish37
Rank Country Points
1Mercedes393
2Red Bull219
3Ferrari142
4Williams135
5Force India98
6McLaren97
7STR Renault17
8Lotus8
9Marussia Ferrari2
10Sauber0
Rank Country Points
1 Rory McIlroy (NIR) 11.27
2 Adam Scott (AUS) 9.28
3 Henrik Stenson (SWE) 8.21
4 Sergio Garcia (ESP) 7.75
5 Justin Rose (ENG) 7.45
6 Jim Furyk (USA) 6.87
7 Matt Kuchar (USA) 6.66
8 Bubba Watson (USA) 6.60
9 Phil Mickelson (USA) 6.28
10 Jason Day (AUS) 6.28
Rank Country Points
1 Germany 1724
2 Argentina 1606
3 Netherlands 1496
4 Colombia 1492
5 Belgium 1401
6 Uruguay 1330
7 Brazil 1241
8 Spain 1229
9 Switzerland 1216
10 France 1202