Reutimann takes pole at Dover International Speedway with strong qualifying runDOVER, Del. — David Reutimann played the Sprint Cup waiting game and again came out on top. Lance Armstrong’s biggest problem may be staying on his bike; Menchov nears overall Giro winMOUNT VESUVIUS, Italy — Lance Armstrong is getting back in shape after 3½ years of retirement. Staying on his bike is another matter. Miami opens NCAA play with 9-4 win over Jacksonville in Gainesville regionalGAINESVILLE, Fla. — No matter how the Miami Hurricanes fare during the regular season, they always seem to be ready for the postseason. Lance Armstrong’s Astana team likely to survive for now, but Tour still in questionAVELLINO, Italy — Lance Armstrong’s financially strapped Astana team will likely survive for another few weeks, but it’s unclear if it will make it to the Tour de France. Jeev Milkha Singh, Michael Lorenzo-Vera each shoot 69 to share halfway lead at European OpenASH, England — Jeev Milkha Singh of India and Michael Lorenzo-Vera of France shot 5-under 69s on Friday to share the second-round lead of the European Open. NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr. nearing decision on which team he’ll join for 2010 and beyondDOVER, Del. — Martin Truex Jr. has a gut feeling about which team he’ll join for the 2010 season and expects to announce that decision in the next few weeks. Eighth-seeded Georgia upsets Oklahoma State 3-2 in NCAA team match-play formatTOLEDO, Ohio — Eighth-seeded Georgia has stunned Oklahoma State 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the NCAA’s new match-play format for determining a team champion. After 2-year absence, Tiger returns to Jack’s place to play the MemorialDUBLIN, Ohio — Tiger Woods is returning to the Memorial, where he is a three-time winner. He has skipped the tournament two of the last three years because of family matters and knee surgery. Evolving robots wiggle fins, tails: swimming and slithering as prey, predators for researchPOUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Robots wag their tail fins and bob along like bathtub toys in a pool at a Vassar College lab. Their actions are dictated by microprocessors housed in round plastic containers, the sort you’d store soup in. Denis Menchov retains overall lead in Giro; Sastre wins 19th stage, Armstrong falls but unhurtMOUNT VESUVIUS, Italy — Russia’s Denis Menchov all but wrapped up the Giro d’Italia on Friday, keeping the leader’s pink jersey after a stage that took riders up the slopes of the Mount Vesuvius volcano. Suspended driver/owner Mayfield withdraws entry at Dover International SpeedwayDOVER, Del. — The Sprint Cup team owned by suspended driver and owner Jeremy Mayfield has withdrawn its entry for this weekend’s race at Dover International Speedway. FIFA to decide on 2014 World Cup host citiesHAMBURG - Football’s ruling body FIFA will decide this weekend which Brazilian cities will host games at the 2014 World Cup. Formula 1 teams meet entry deadline for 2010 championshipGENEVA — All 10 Formula One teams met Friday’s deadline to enter cars for the 2010 season, ending a threatened pullout by Ferrari and others in a dispute over a planned budget cap. Lance Armstrong falls in 19th stage of Giro, appears unhurt and returns to raceMOUNT VESUVIUS, Italy — Lance Armstrong fell midway through the 19th stage of the Giro d’Italia on Friday but appeared to escape serious injury. Earnhardt’s new crew chief puts making the Chase as the goal for slumping driverDOVER, Del. — Kyle Busch couldn’t resist taking a poke at the driver who replaced him at Hendrick Motorsports. F1 teams set to meet deadline to enter 2010 season amid compromise over budget capGENEVA — A standoff between Formula One teams and the sport’s governing body over a budget cap appears close to being settled Friday with teams preparing to meet an entry deadline for the 2010 season. Australian sprint ace Robbie McEwen ruled out of Tour de France after crashing in BelgiumBRUSSELS — Australian sprint ace Robbie McEwen says he will miss the Tour de France after breaking his shinbone in Belgium. Man U fan kills four in Nigeria after Champions League defeatOGBO - An enraged Manchester United fan killed four people when he drove his minibus into a crowd of Barcelona supporters after his team’s Champions League defeat. South Africa promises effective transport system for Confederations CupJOHANNESBURG - South Africa will have an effective transportation system in place for next month’s FIFA Confederations Cup, said transport minister Sibusiso Ndebele. Toyota confirms plans to host 2010 Japanese Grand Prix despite doubts on F1 spendingTOKYO — Toyota-owned Fuji Speedway plans to host the 2010 Japanese Grand Prix, despite doubts over the Japanese auto maker’s future in Formula One. Chelsea can’t afford another season without a trophy, says LampardLONDON - Frank Lampard insists that Chelsea cannot afford another season without a trophy, and warns that fear of failure will drive him on in FA Cup final. Torres gets a fat 30 million pound dealLONDON - Fernando Torres has landed a big pay rise with a 30 million pound deal which will keep him at Liverpool for another five years. Gazza dating glamour model half his ageLONDON - Geordie footie legend Paul Gascoigne a.k.a. Gazza is dating a 21-year-old blonde glamour model half his age. Indian women’s rugby team to play in ThailandMUMBAI - Indian Rugby Union has announced its first ever women’s rugby national squad to take part in the Asian Women’s Rugby 7s Tournament to be played at Pattaya in Thailand. Ronaldo no more on Real Madrid’s purchase listLONDON - Ace striker Cristiano Ronaldo is officially off Real Madrid’s radar as his Manchester United received a welcome lift after their Champions League final defeat. Mariners lefty Ryan Rowland-Smith sharp in 2nd rehab start at Triple-A TacomaTACOMA, Wash. — Mariners starter Ryan Rowland-Smith allowed three hits over five scoreless innings in his second minor league rehab outing. Blanco’s late goal keeps Fire unbeaten with 3-2 winCARSON, Calif. — Cuauhtemoc Blanco’s penalty kick with seconds left in second-half stoppage time capped a late rally as the Chicago Fire remained unbeaten with a 3-2 victory over 10-man Chivas USA on Thursday night. Diamondbacks 5, Braves 2E_K.Johnson (3). DP_Atlanta 1, Arizona 1. LOB_Atlanta 4, Arizona 5. 2B_K.Johnson 2 (8), C.Jones (8), Reynolds 2 (8). 3B_Byrnes (1). SB_J.Upton (6). CS_Reynolds (3). SF_C.Young. Cherry juice could be the new sports drinkWASHINGTON - Natural anti-inflammatory power of tart cherries may help ease the pain for people who run, says a new study. Spain euphoric about Barcelona’s tripleMADRID - The whole of Spain Thursday celebrated Barcelona’s historic title treble of league, cup and Champions League. India strike gold in junior shootingNEW DELHI - India’s Sangram Dahiya won the gold medal in the double trap event on the opening day of the junior shotgun competition at Ormitilla, Finland Thursday. Robinho delighted over Man U’s flop show against BarcelonaLONDON - Robinho has revealed that he is delighted at seeing arch rivals Manchester United flop in Rome during Champions League Final. Henry doubly happy to clinch Champions League medal on his daughter’s birthdayLONDON - Barcelona’s forward Thierry Henry was doubly happy, as he clinched a Champions League winners’ medal on his daughter’s birthday. Chelsea bid for Bayern Munich’s Franck RiberyLONDON - Chelsea is locked in talks to sign Bayern Munich ace Franck Ribery for 43-million pounds. Rooney admits Man U lost to a better teamROME - Heartbroken striker Wayne Rooney has admitted that Manchester United lost to a better team in the Champions League dream, but refused to hail Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. Instead, he dubbed Andres Iniesta the world’s best player. |
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