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	<title>Sports News &#187; Cuba</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 02:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Reds&#8217; LHP Aroldis Chapman brings his urban-legend fastball _ clocked at 105 _ to majors</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/31/reds-lhp-aroldis-chapman-brings-his-urban-legend-fastball-_-clocked-at-105-_-to-majors-131306/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Kay</dc:creator>
		
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Reds LH Chapman arrives with 100 mph fastball

CINCINNATI — The fire alarm was squealing at Great American Ball Park when left-hander Aroldis Chapman walked through the dugout and stepped onto a major league field for the first time.
No, he hadn&#8217;t thrown one of those triple-digit fastballs yet. Just a false alarm.
This time.
The Cuban defector joined ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/31/reds-lhp-aroldis-chapman-brings-his-urban-legend-fastball-_-clocked-at-105-_-to-majors-131306/">Reds&#8217; LHP Aroldis Chapman brings his urban-legend fastball _ clocked at 105 _ to majors</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Replica of 1839 slave ship Amistad, originally from Cuba and rebuilt in US, docks in Havana</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/03/26/replica-of-1839-slave-ship-amistad-originally-from-cuba-and-rebuilt-in-us-docks-in-havana-87806/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:54:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Will Weissert</dc:creator>
		
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US slave ship replica sails into Old Havana harbor

HAVANA — A U.S. replica of the 19th century Cuban slave ship Amistad glided into the millpond-calm waters of Havana Bay and docked Thursday, a reminder of the countries&#8217; intertwined past and perhaps a small gesture toward a brighter shared future.
Built in Connecticut, the black-hulled, two-masted re-creation .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/03/26/replica-of-1839-slave-ship-amistad-originally-from-cuba-and-rebuilt-in-us-docks-in-havana-87806/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Replica of 1839 slave ship Amistad, originally from Cuba and rebuilt in US, docks in Havana</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Isinbayeva loses again at indoor worlds; Lagat wins 3,000; Robles takes gold in hurdles</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/03/14/isinbayeva-loses-again-at-indoor-worlds-lagat-wins-3000-robles-takes-gold-in-hurdles-84302/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raf Casert</dc:creator>
		
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Isinbayeva loses, Lagat wins at indoor worlds

DOHA, Qatar — Pole vault world-record holder Yelena Isinbayeva came up short at a second straight major meet, finishing out of the medals Sunday at a world indoor championships highlighted by Teddy Tamgho&#8217;s world record in the triple jump and Bernard Lagat&#8217;s victory in the 3,000 meters.
The championships ended ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/03/14/isinbayeva-loses-again-at-indoor-worlds-lagat-wins-3000-robles-takes-gold-in-hurdles-84302/" title="Isinbayeva loses again at indoor worlds; Lagat wins 3,000; Robles takes gold in hurdles">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Tamgho of France sets world record in triple jump at world indoor championships</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/03/14/tamgho-of-france-sets-world-record-in-triple-jump-at-world-indoor-championships-84298/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Tamgho sets world record in triple jump
DOHA, Qatar — Teddy Tamgho of France has set a world record of 58 feet, 8¾ inches to win the triple jump at the world indoor championships.

Tamgho set the mark on his last jump to overcome Cuba&#8217;s Yoandris Betanzos and surpass the record of 58-6 shared by Christian Olsson .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/03/14/tamgho-of-france-sets-world-record-in-triple-jump-at-world-indoor-championships-84298/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Tamgho of France sets world record in triple jump at world indoor championships</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hard-throwing Cuban defector Chapman throws 2 scoreless innings as Reds rout Royals 14-5</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Chapman impresses in Reds&#8217; 14-5 win over Royals

GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Scouts behind home plate trained their radar guns on Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman as the left-hander prepared to throw. When the ball smacked the catcher&#8217;s mitt, they&#8217;d glance back at the gun and find an eye-popping number.
The left-hander hit 100 mph at least three times ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/03/08/hard-throwing-cuban-defector-chapman-throws-2-scoreless-innings-as-reds-rout-royals-14-5-82420/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Hard-throwing Cuban defector Chapman throws 2 scoreless innings as Reds rout Royals 14-5</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Informaciones principales de The Associated Press</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/20/informaciones-principales-de-the-associated-press-77497/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:47:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Informaciones principales de The Associated Press

Sábado 20 de febrero del 2010
Cuba acusa a EEUU de provocación un día después de charlas migratorias
Cae gobierno holandés por misión a Afganistán
Obama: Reunión sobre salud, una prueba de capacidad para resolver problemas
Suicidas atacan cuarteles policiales en Pakistán
Brasil: PT designa a Roussef candidata presidencial
Efecto placebo es más fuerte de lo ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/02/20/informaciones-principales-de-the-associated-press-77497/">Read more : Informaciones principales de The Associated Press</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Olympic champion Dayron Robles ready to hurdle for first time since &#8216;09 worlds</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:22:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Robles ready to hurdle for 1st time in months

HAVANA — Dayron Robles says he&#8217;s ready to return to competition next week, the Cuban&#8217;s first meet since pulling out of the world championships last summer in Berlin.
In an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday, the 2008 Olympic champion and world record-holder said little about the .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/01/28/olympic-champion-dayron-robles-ready-to-hurdle-for-first-time-since-09-worlds-70212/">Olympic champion Dayron Robles ready to hurdle for first time since &#8216;09 worlds</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>IBAF president wants World Cup to serve as qualifier for World Baseball Classic</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
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IBAF wants World Cup to be qualifier for WBC

HAVANA — The head of baseball&#8217;s world governing body wants its World Cup to serve as a qualifying tournament for the World Baseball Classic, which was created by Major League Baseball and its players&#8217; union.
Riccardo Fraccari, the new president of the International Baseball Federation, said Wednesday at .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/01/13/ibaf-president-wants-world-cup-to-serve-as-qualifier-for-world-baseball-classic-65279/">Original article &nbsp;: IBAF president wants World Cup to serve as qualifier for World Baseball Classic</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kansas City agree to $7 million, 5-year deal with Cuban lefty Noel Arguelles</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/01/07/kansas-city-agree-to-7-million-5-year-deal-with-cuban-lefty-noel-arguelles-63244/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Royals add Cuban lefty Noel Arguelles
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $7 million, five-year contract with Cuban left-hander Noel Arguelles.

Arguelles, who turns 20 on Jan. 20, defected with Boston Red Sox shortstop Jose Iglesias at the 2008 World Junior Championships in Edmonton, Alberta. He likely will start in the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/01/07/kansas-city-agree-to-7-million-5-year-deal-with-cuban-lefty-noel-arguelles-63244/" title="Kansas City agree to $7 million, 5-year deal with Cuban lefty Noel Arguelles">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Son of Fidel Castro elected vice president of International Baseball Federation</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/12/06/son-of-fidel-castro-elected-vice-president-of-international-baseball-federation-53901/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Castro&#8217;s son elected to baseball federation

HAVANA — A son of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro&#8217;s has been elected one of three vice presidents of the International Baseball Federation after a vote Sunday in Lausanne, Switzerland, Cuban sports officials said.
Antonio Castro, a 39-year-old doctor, was elected to the post along with Japan&#8217;s Kazuhiro Tawa and Mexico&#8217;s .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/12/06/son-of-fidel-castro-elected-vice-president-of-international-baseball-federation-53901/" title="Son of Fidel Castro elected vice president of International Baseball Federation">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AP Interview: Pitcher Aroldis Chapman says there was no drama in his defection from Cuba</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ronald Blum</dc:creator>
		
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AP Interview: Cuban pitcher defects without drama

NEW YORK — Aroldis Chapman simply left his room at the Domina Hotel in Rotterdam last July and went down to the lobby.
The Cuban pitcher&#8217;s defection during a tournament in the Netherlands lacked any of the drama a movie scriptwriter would want.
&#8220;It was pretty straightforward,&#8221; he recalled. &#8220;I just .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/13/ap-interview-pitcher-aroldis-chapman-says-there-was-no-drama-in-his-defection-from-cuba-45835/">Original article &nbsp;: AP Interview: Pitcher Aroldis Chapman says there was no drama in his defection from Cuba</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cuban pitcher who helped defeat Orioles in 1999 in stable condition after blow to face</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/09/cuban-pitcher-who-helped-defeat-orioles-in-1999-in-stable-condition-after-blow-to-face-44921/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:24:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne-marie Garcia</dc:creator>
		
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Cuban pitcher who hurt stopping fight
HAVANA — The pitcher who helped Cuba defeat the Baltimore Orioles in the United States a decade ago is in stable condition after his face was crushed with a blunt object while trying to stop a fight.

The government-controlled Radio Rebelde said Monday that Norge Luis Vera is &#8220;in delicate, stable ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/11/09/cuban-pitcher-who-helped-defeat-orioles-in-1999-in-stable-condition-after-blow-to-face-44921/">Read more : Cuban pitcher who helped defeat Orioles in 1999 in stable condition after blow to face</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cuban volleyball player reported missing in Puerto Rico requests political asylum</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:29:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Cuban volleyball player who vanished from his team&#8217;s hotel in Puerto Rico appeared at a U.S. immigration office and requested political asylum on Tuesday.

Leonardo Leyva, 20, received a notice to appear before an immigration judge for a hearing, said Ivan Ortiz, a spokesman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/10/20/cuban-volleyball-player-reported-missing-in-puerto-rico-requests-political-asylum-39145/">Cuban volleyball player reported missing in Puerto Rico requests political asylum</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>In aftermath of Olympic shutout, baseball&#8217;s 7-nation European World Cup called a hit</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Dampf</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[NETTUNO, Italy — International baseball officials are starting to get over the shock of being shut out of the Olympics, and the recently concluded World Cup was hailed as a success in spreading the sport&#8217;s reach in Europe.

The United States beat Cuba 10-5 in Sunday&#8217;s final to cap a 22-team tournament spread over seven countries, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/09/30/in-aftermath-of-olympic-shutout-baseballs-7-nation-european-world-cup-called-a-hit-32917/">Read : In aftermath of Olympic shutout, baseball&#8217;s 7-nation European World Cup called a hit</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US beats Cuba 10-5 to defend baseball World Cup title, finish with 14-game win streak</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:24:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[NETTUNO, Italy — The United States defended its baseball World Cup title on Sunday with a 10-5 victory over Cuba that was powered by four RBIs from Lucas May, including a three-run home run.

&#8220;Other than playing in a World Series, this is as big as it gets,&#8221; said May, a Los Angeles Dodgers prospect who .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/09/30/us-beats-cuba-10-5-to-defend-baseball-world-cup-title-finish-with-14-game-win-streak-32735/">US beats Cuba 10-5 to defend baseball World Cup title, finish with 14-game win streak</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US beats Cuba 5-3 at baseball World Cup; Venezuela, Canada and Puerto Rico also win</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ROME — Former major leaguer Terry Tiffee hit his fourth home run of the baseball World Cup and the United States beat Cuba 5-3 on Thursday in a likely preview of this weekend&#8217;s final.

The United States stretched its winning streak to 12 games after opening the tournament with a loss to Venezuela.
Lucas Harrell earned the .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/09/24/us-beats-cuba-5-3-at-baseball-world-cup-venezuela-canada-and-puerto-rico-also-win-31365/">US beats Cuba 5-3 at baseball World Cup; Venezuela, Canada and Puerto Rico also win</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:17:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Frederic J. Frommer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON — Financier R. Allen Stanford, who is awaiting trial on charges he orchestrated a massive Ponzi scheme, spent a half-million dollars in a lobbying effort to gain U.S. approval for Cuba to participate in his international cricket tournament.

According to Stanford&#8217;s lobbyists, the Treasury Department turned him down. Treasury refused to confirm that, saying it ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/09/15/stanford-spent-500000-lobbying-us-to-let-cubans-play-in-his-cricket-tournament-28903/" title="Stanford spent $500,000 lobbying US to let Cubans play in his cricket tournament">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HAVANA — Cuba has no intention of fielding a team in women&#8217;s boxing when the event makes its Olympic debut at the 2012 London Games, according to the president of the Cuban boxing federation.

The International Olympic Committee added the event to its program last week. Female boxers will compete in three weight classes, with 12 .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/21/cuba-has-no-plan-to-field-female-boxing-team-when-sport-debuts-in-2012-london-games-21806/" title="Cuba has no plan to field female boxing team when sport debuts in 2012 London Games">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:06:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BERLIN — Dayron Robles hit the first hurdle that came his way Wednesday, a sign that one of the biggest stars of the world championships is struggling with an injury and might not make it into the men&#8217;s 110-meter hurdles final.

Shortly after the Cuban pulled off his Che Guevara training jersey and got out of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/19/cubas-dayron-robles-struggles-before-advancing-in-110-hurdles-at-world-championships-21191/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Cuba&#8217;s Dayron Robles struggles before advancing in 110 hurdles at world championships</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:18:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BERLIN — Olympic champion Dayron Robles is uncertain if he can run in the semifinals of the 110 meter hurdles at the world championships because of a left hamstring injury.

The Cuban struggled in the opening heat, scraping through only as the last guaranteed qualifier from his race. Robles, renowned for his smooth style, clumsily hit .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/08/19/cubas-dayron-robles-struggles-before-advancing-in-110-hurdles-uncertain-for-semifinals-21186/">Original article &nbsp;: Cuba&#8217;s Dayron Robles struggles before advancing in 110 hurdles, uncertain for semifinals</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman signs agreement with agent</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ST. LOUIS — Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who defected this month after arriving with his national team for a tournament in the Netherlands, has signed with an agent.

Chapman will be represented by Athletes Premier International, which is headed by Edwin Leonel Mejia. If Chapman follows the path of previous Cuban baseball players who defected, he ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/13/cuban-defector-aroldis-chapman-signs-agreement-with-agent-11582/" title="Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman signs agreement with agent">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Report: Top pitching prospect defects from Cuba during tournament in Netherlands</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/03/report-top-pitching-prospect-defects-from-cuba-during-tournament-in-netherlands-8274/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A top Cuban pitching prospect with a 100 mph fastball has defected from the national team while playing in a tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

ESPN The Magazine reports that several unidentified sources confirmed that Aroldis Chapman walked out of his hotel room and did not return.
Champman&#8217;s defection was first reported on the Spanish-language Web site cubaencuentro.com. ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/07/03/report-top-pitching-prospect-defects-from-cuba-during-tournament-in-netherlands-8274/" title="Report: Top pitching prospect defects from Cuba during tournament in Netherlands">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bush says he hopes Obama plan to close Guantanamo detention camp won&#8217;t risk national security</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:45:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ERIE, Pa. — Former President George W. Bush said Wednesday that he hopes that his successor&#8217;s plans to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will not compromise domestic security.

Bush, though, maintained during an appearance in northwestern Pennsylvania that he would not criticize President Barack Obama, though he did discuss his policies.
&#8220;I will just .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2009/06/18/bush-says-he-hopes-obama-plan-to-close-guantanamo-detention-camp-wont-risk-national-security-4917/">here</a>.]]></description>
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