Simon advances to 2nd round in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Gilles Simon of France was among a trio of seeded players who cruised into the second round of the Copa Claro clay-court event on Tuesday.

Nishikori ousts Ferrerro, advances in Argentina

Kei Nishikori reached the second round of the Copa Claro with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 victory over former top-ranked Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain on Monday.

Nishikori reaches 2nd round in Argentina

Rising Japanese star Kei Nishikori reached the second round of the Copa Claro with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 victory over former top-ranked Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain on Monday.

Venezuela Goes From Ugly Duckling to Cinderella on World Soccer Stage

Venezuela began its Cinderella rise through the football world in 2007, when it hosted the Copa America, advancing from the group stage for the first time in its history. It continued to improve, mounting a valiant but failed effort to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, and it seemed that perhaps that would be enough to stymy further growth.

Reborn Argentina set for Venezuela test

Argentina are gradually emerging from their Copa America nightmare and are gunning for Venezuela on Tuesday as they seek three World Cup qualifying points to add to Friday's impressive start against Chile.

Peru defeats Paraguay 2-0 in WCup qualifier (AP)

Paolo Guerrero scored both goals as Peru beat Paraguay 2-0 on Friday in the first round of South American World Cup qualifying. Guerrero, who plays for Hamburg in Germany, scored in the 46th and 72nd minutes. Peru was one of the surprises three months ago in the continental championship, the Copa America, finishing in third place after long being considered one of the lesser teams in South ...

Peru defeats Paraguay 2-0 in WCup qualifier (AP)

Paolo Guerrero scored both goals as Peru beat Paraguay 2-0 on Friday in the first round of South American World Cup qualifying. Guerrero, who plays for Hamburg in Germany, scored in the 46th and 72nd minutes.

Peru defeats Paraguay 2-0 in WCup qualifier

Paolo Guerrero scored both goals as Peru beat Paraguay 2-0 on Friday in the first round of South American World Cup qualifying. Guerrero, who plays for Hamburg in Germany, scored in the 46th and 72nd minutes

Tevez left off Argentina squad (AP)

Lionel Messi heads Alejandro Sabella's Argentina squad for World Cup qualifying next month, while fellow forward Carlos Tevez of Manchester City has again been omitted.

Tevez left off Argentina squad

Lionel Messi heads Alejandro Sabella's Argentina squad for World Cup qualifying next month, while fellow forward Carlos Tevez of Manchester City has again been omitted. Tevez was not selected by Sabella for recent friendlies and did not play well with Barcelona star Messi during the Copa America.