Police: Former WBC boxing champion Vernon Forrest shot, killed in apparent robbery in AtlantaATLANTA — Vernon Forrest, a former two-division champion who gained stardom when he became the first boxer to defeat Shane Mosley, was shot to death in what police are calling an attempted robbery. When the chips were down, Armstrong held his own. Now, roll on 2010AVIGNON, France — Relaxing in the cool of his hotel room, the hard work done on this Tour de France, a barefooted Lance Armstrong is looking pretty pleased with himself. Raptors expect to sign former Pacers C Rasho NesterovicINDIANAPOLIS — The Toronto Raptors expect to sign free agent center Rasho Nesterovic. Going retro: Swimming not all wet when it comes to protecting sport from high-tech body suitsThe news out of Rome was startling, at least to swimming fans and those who salivate at the thought of seeing Michael Phelps in a Speedo brief again. World greatest swimmer has to share spotlight with soon-to-be-obsolete suits at worldsROME — Michael Phelps will have to share the spotlight at these world championships. Those sleek-but-soon-to-be-obsolete bodysuits are having their last hurrah. AP Interview: Lance Armstrong praises Contador, has no regrets with 3rd place finish at TourAVIGNON, France — Lance Armstrong has no regrets about finishing third at the Tour de France. Usain Bolt anchors Jamaican club’s 400-relay team to 37.46 run _ 4th-fastest in historyLONDON — Usain Bolt and his club teammates ran the fourth-fastest 400-meter relay time in history at the London Grand Prix on Saturday, shrugging off a developing doping probe involving Jamaican sprinters. Bills LB DiGiorgio waived after having knee surgery to repair bone damagePITTSFORD, N.Y. — Linebacker John DiGiorgio was waived by the Buffalo Bills on Saturday for failing his physical after having season-ending surgery to repair bone damage in his right knee. Renault’s Alonso takes pole position at chaotic Hungarian GP; Massa hospitalized after crashBUDAPEST, Hungary — Fernando Alonso took the pole position after a chaotic finish to qualifying Saturday at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Ferrari’s Felipe Massa was airlifted to a hospital following a high-speed accident. Bills LB DiGiorgio will miss season after having knee surgery to repair bone damagePITTSFORD, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills linebacker John DiGiorgio will miss the season after having surgery to repair bone damage in his right knee. CAS dismisses appeal from 2 French swimmers seeking last-minute suit approval before worldsROME — The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed an urgent appeal Saturday from French swimmers Amaury Leveaux and Aurore Mongel seeking last-minute approval of their TYR-manufactured bodysuits for the world championships. Contador leads; Armstrong aims to defend 3rd place at Tour with Mont Ventoux shakeout loomingMONTELIMAR, France — Tour de France riders are off on the last crucial stage, heading for a finish on the dreaded Mont Ventoux as winds swept wildly across its peak. Lance Armstrong eyes third-place Tour finish as daunting Mont Ventoux loomsAUBENAS, France — Lance Armstrong almost certainly won’t be beating Alberto Contador for the yellow jersey. Vikes still waiting for Favre word, as countdown to training camp clock continues to tickMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings are still waiting for word from quarterback Brett Favre with training camp starting in less than a week. FINA bans bodysuits that have helped set more than 100 world records in the poolROME — Swimming’s governing body banned record-setting bodysuits Friday, a major step in limiting technology in the pool. Person with knowledge of deal tells AP that Cardinals agree to acquire Holliday from AthleticsOAKLAND, Calif. — The busy St. Louis Cardinals have added a big bat for their pennant drive. FINA bans bodysuits that have helped swimmers set more than 100 world records
FINA takes another step to rein in high-tech swimsuits that have helped set over 100 recordsROME — FINA approved another measure Friday to limit high-tech swimsuits that have helped to set more than 100 world records over the past two years. Lance Armstrong moves back into 3rd after time trial; Alberto Contador has dominant leadANNECY — Lance Armstrong had never experienced such an ordeal in a time trial during his seven-year dominant spell on the Tour de France. People familiar with meeting: Vick, Goodell met Wednesday at security firm in New JerseyRICHMOND, Va. — Two people familiar with the meeting say Michael Vick and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell talked Wednesday at a security firm in New Jersey. Swimmers dressed to kill more world records, but some trying to put brakes on high-tech raceROME — The swimmers on the pool deck in Rome are ogling each other’s high-tech bodysuits like fashionistas on the runways of Milan, thinking of gliding into history with yet another record-smashing time. Childress says he doesn’t know what answer Favre will give VikingsEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Vikings coach Brad Childress says he isn’t taking anything for granted when it comes to Brett Favre’s possible arrival in Minnesota. Lance Armstrong, Radio Shack forming new cycling team for 2010 Tour de FranceANNECY, France — Lance Armstrong and RadioShack are forming a new cycling team that will compete in next year’s Tour de France. USA Swimming proposal to rein in suit technology passed by FINA’s technical congressROME — A proposal from USA Swimming to rein in swimsuit technology was approved by FINA’s technical congress Thursday, and the long-term effect could help end a situation that has divided the sport. USA Swimming proposal to reign in suit technology passed by FINA’s technical congressROME — A proposal from USA Swimming to reign in swimsuit technology has been approved by FINA’s technical congress. Pacers waive troubled PG Jamaal TinsleyINDIANAPOLIS — Larry Bird’s housecleaning project is complete. Mets to investigate reports that VP Tony Bernazard challenged Double-A players to fight himWASHINGTON — The New York Mets plan to investigate reports that vice president of player development Tony Bernazard challenged members of their Double-A Binghamton affiliate to fight him during a postgame tirade. Investors facing Sept. 1 deadline to land WNBA franchise in TulsaTULSA, Okla. — A group of investors unveiled plans Wednesday to bring a WNBA franchise to Tulsa, even as the league president warned that there is a Sept. 1 deadline to firm things up for the beginning of the 2010 season. Players association says Vick, executive director Smith have already metRICHMOND, Va. — Michael Vick met with NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith earlier this week, after the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback finished serving 23 months in federal custody for a dogfighting conviction. Minnesota first-round pick Rubio to leave Spanish club, for Timberwolves or notGERONA, Spain — Ricky Rubio plans to part ways with Spanish basketball club DKV Joventut even if the Minnesota Timberwolves cannot reach a deal to bring their first round draft pick to the NBA. Alberto Contador leads, Lance Armstrong 2nd as Tour de France embarks on last Alpine stageLE-GRAND-BORNAND, France — Tour de France leader Alberto Contador and second-place Astana teammate Lance Armstrong have started on the 17th stage of the race, which features five tough climbs. Lance Armstrong may not win Tour de France _ but like Tom Watson at Turnberry, he can’t loseNo matter what Lance Armstrong said about being a good teammate, if the opportunity presented itself, he wouldn’t hesitate to wring Alberto Contador’s neck and leave him for dead by the side of the road. He’s just going to run out of time and space first. Armstrong’s strong showing has him eyeing next year’s Tour de France with American-backed teamBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong has already achieved a victory at this year’s Tour de France. Armstrong to announce new US sponsor for Astana; will ride Tour next yearBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong says he’s found a new American sponsor to back Astana next year. He won’t say if he will stay with the team or start his own squad. AP Interview: Armstrong feels better at Tour, would pursue lead only if Contador has ‘bad day’BOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong mustered one of his strongest showings yet at this Tour de France on Tuesday, a dazzling burst of acceleration from yesteryear that allowed him to keep second place. |
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