57-year-old jockey Josef Vana rides Tiumen to win at Velka Pardubicka steeplechasePARDUBICE, Czech Republic — A 57-year-old jockey rode Tiumen to victory at the Velka Pardubicka steeplechase in the Czech Republic. After a year to forget, Franchitti’s IndyCar championship makes ‘09 a year to savorHOMESTEAD, Fla. — Dario Franchitti’s path to another IndyCar series championship might have started when he broke his left ankle in a Nationwide Series crash last year at Talladega. Bills lose MLBs Mitchell, Buggs to injuries against BrownsORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills coach Dick Jauron is concerned about the severity of the leg injuries sustained by linebackers Kawika Mitchell and Marcus Buggs that further deplete Buffalo’s already banged-up defense. Bills linebacker Mitchell ruled out after hurting right knee against BrownsORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills starting middle linebacker Kawika Mitchell did not return after being carted off the field with a right knee injury early in the second quarter against Cleveland on Sunday. Manning throws 2 TDs and leads Giants to scores on first 4 seriesEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After a week of worry about his right heel, Eli Manning threw two scoring passes and led the Giants on touchdown drives on their first four series Sunday. Then he left New York’s game against Oakland late in the first half. Joy and relief as United States looks ahead to 6th straight World Cup appearanceSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — One by one, U.S. soccer players exited their celebration and came into the dark, narrow hallway outside the locker room of Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano. Scoreboard; Delhi Daredevils vs. Wayamba ElevenNEW DELHI - Following is the scoreboard of the Champions League Twenty20 Group D match between Delhi Daredevils and Wayamba Eleven here Sunday: Daredevils bounce back with clinical win over WayambaNEW DELHI - Glenn McGrath showed his old mastery with the ball while Virender Sehwag and Dinesh Karthik struck explosive half centuries to breathe life into Delhi Daredevils’ Champions League campaign with a 50-run win over Wayamba Eleven in a Group B match here Sunday. Dodgers ready to move on after methodical, surprisingly quick sweep of CardinalsST. LOUIS — Rafael Furcal shrugged his shoulders to his ears, hoping to lessen the chill from the ice bucket being dumped over his head. Bangalore cycles for cause of environment, fitnessBANGALORE - Cycling as a fun and sporting event received a major boost in India’s IT-hub Bangalore as around 6,000 enthusiasts took part in BSA Hercules Cyclothon Bengaluru ‘09 here Sunday. Djokovic plays the waiting game to win Beijing titleBEIJING - Novak Djokovic held his nerve during a lengthy rain interruption, coming back with full concentration to defeat wild card Marin Cilic 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) and claim the title Sunday at the China Open. New South Wales beat Sussex to qualify for league stageNEW DELHI - New South Wales Blues romped into the league stage with a 35-run win over Sussex Sharks in the Champions League Twenty20 Group B match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Sunday. Prince Edward visits Commonwealth Games sites to take stock of preparationsNEW DELHI - Amid skepticism over New Delhi’s preparedness for holding the Commonwealth Games next year, Vice Patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), Prince Edward- the Earl of Wessex, visited various sites here to assess the preparations on Sunday. Champions League scoreboard: New South Wales Blues vs. Sussex SharksNEW DELHI - The following is the scoreboard of the Group B match between New South Wales Blues and Sussex Sharks in the Champions League Twenty20 at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Sunday: Djokovic beats Cilic 6-2, 7-6 (4) and Kuznetsova tops Radwanska 6-2, 6-4 in China Open finalsBEIJING — Novak Djokovic won the China Open with a 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory over Croatia’s Marin Cilic, and Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia defeated Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-2, 6-4 in the women’s final on Sunday. New South Wales qualify for Champions League quarterfinalNEW DELHI - New South Wales Blues defeated Sussex Sharks by 35 runs in a Group B match to qualify for the quarterfinal league stage of the Champions League Twenty20 at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Sunday. FIA president Max Mosley wants Todt as his successorSTUTTGART - The president of motorsport’s governing body FIA Max Mosley has said that he believes former Ferrari principal Jean Todt should become his successor. Djokovic beats Cilic 6-2, 7-6 (4) to win China Open finalBEIJING — Novak Djokovic won the China Open title with a 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory over Marin Cilic of Croatia on Sunday. Hundreds join ‘Run’ to champion the cause of Commonwealth GamesNEW DELHI - Hundreds of sports enthusiasts took part in a run organised here on Sunday to sensitise people about the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Glock to miss Brazilian Grand PrixHAMBURG - German Formula One driver Timo Glock will miss next week’s Brazilian Grand Prix, his Toyota team announced here Sunday. Chile qualifies for World Cup, Argentina back on trackBUENOS AIRES/MEDELLIN - Chile qualified Saturday for the 2010 World Cup while Argentina obtained a dramatic injury-time win to get back on track to South Africa. Fergie-referee row could now head for courtLONDON - Angry referees have snubbed Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson’s apology to referee Alan Wiley. England can win the World Cup as long as ‘greatest’ Rooney is fit: CohenLONDON - England’s 1966 World Cup hero George Cohen thinks that Wayne Rooney is the greatest player ever and England can beat any team as long as Wayne Rooney is fighting fit. Strauss, Pietersen on collision course over ECB central contractsLONDON - England captain Andrew Strauss has invited a confrontation with Kevin Pietersen after saying that the ECB is right in using central contracts to regulate its players. Coleen Rooney ’snubs £1m baby photo deal’LONDON - English footballer Wayne Rooney’s wife Coleen has reportedly refused a 1-million-pound deal with a glossy magazine for first pictures of their child due later this month. Ben Henderson Defies Cerrone, Claims WEC Interim Lightweight TitleBen Henderson spoiled his opponent Donald Cerrone’s plans of bouting against Jamie Verner as the former defeated Donal in a thrilling fight which many have billed as one the greatest bouts that have taken place in WEC history. It was definitely an amazing fight as both the fighters took over each other with Henderson emerging victorious between the two by a mere margin of one point. Henderson won the much coveted bout 48-47 in order to become the WEC interim lightweight champion. Wild-Sharks Sums
Chivas USA clinches playoff berth, downs WizardsCARSON, Calif. — Justin Braun and Sacha Kljestan scored in a 3-minute span late in the second half and Chivas USA clinched a playoff berth with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night. Nikolai Khabibulin makes 32 saves in Oilers’ 3-2 victory over CanadiensEDMONTON, Alberta — Nikolai Khabibulin made 33 saves to help the Edmonton Oilers beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday night. Canadiens-Oilers Sums
World champions Lopez, Gamboa make short work of title defenses, set course for each otherNEW YORK — Juan Manuel Lopez and Yuriorkis Gamboa stepped into the ring Saturday night with one eye on their opponent and one eye on each other, knowing full well that promoter Top Rank wants to eventually pit them against each other. Israel Vazquez gets cut, looks shaky before stopping Priolo in 9th roundLOS ANGELES — Israel Vazquez overcame a rocky start and a nasty cut to stop Angel Priolo on Saturday night in the ninth round of Vazquez’s comeback fight from a 19-month ring absence. Blue Jackets-Coyotes Sums
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Alexander repeats at Ironman; Wellington runs away with third straight women’s titleKAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Craig Alexander needed every second the last time he chased down Chris Lieto. This time, he comfortably walked across the line. |
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