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	<title>Sports News &#187; Eastern Europe</title>
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		<title>Calendar may say 2010, but US already looking ahead to 2014 World Cup with early games</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:12:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Armour</dc:creator>
		
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World Cup over, US begins transition to 2014

CHICAGO — Forget the calendar still says 2010 and that the blare of the vuvuzelas has barely faded.
The countdown to the 2014 World Cup is already on.
The U.S. plays Poland on Saturday night in a game that, ultimately, means nothing to either team. It will, however, allow American .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/calendar-may-say-2010-but-us-already-looking-ahead-to-2014-world-cup-with-early-games-155432/">Calendar may say 2010, but US already looking ahead to 2014 World Cup with early games</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Germany, Netherlands resume strong start to 2012 European Championship qualifying</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/germany-netherlands-resume-strong-start-to-2012-european-championship-qualifying-155420/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:42:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stuart Condie</dc:creator>
		
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Germany, Netherlands win in Euro 2012 qualifying

Spain, Germany and the Netherlands won Friday to maintain strong starts in qualifying for the 2012 European Championship, while rebuilding Italy drew 0-0 with Northern Ireland.
Germany eased past visiting Turkey 3-0, and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored his sixth goal during qualifying to give injury-riddled Netherlands a 1-0 victory over Moldova .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/germany-netherlands-resume-strong-start-to-2012-european-championship-qualifying-155420/">Germany, Netherlands resume strong start to 2012 European Championship qualifying</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Young US defender could make 1st appearance in hometown, against parents&#8217; native country</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/young-us-defender-could-make-1st-appearance-in-hometown-against-parents-native-country-154743/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 19:38:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Armour</dc:creator>
		
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Timing is perfect for Lichaj&#8217;s first US call-up

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — When Eric Lichaj and his brothers were little, their father would take them to soccer games at Soldier Field, the boys wearing jerseys from their parents&#8217; native Poland or those of Peter Nowak and the Chicago Fire&#8217;s other Polish players.
The Lichaj family will be back ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/young-us-defender-could-make-1st-appearance-in-hometown-against-parents-native-country-154743/">Young US defender could make 1st appearance in hometown, against parents&#8217; native country</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Father of Georgian luger who died at Olympics rejects report that says son lacked experience</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/father-of-georgian-luger-who-died-at-olympics-rejects-report-that-says-son-lacked-experience-154393/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:51:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Georgian luger&#8217;s father rejects coroner&#8217;s report

TBILISI, Georgia — The father of the Georgian luger killed during practice before the Vancouver Olympics angrily dismissed a coroner&#8217;s report saying lack of experience played a role in his son&#8217;s death.
Nodar Kumaritashvili died when he lost control of his sled at nearly 90 mph, flew off the course and .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/father-of-georgian-luger-who-died-at-olympics-rejects-report-that-says-son-lacked-experience-154393/">Source article &nbsp;: Father of Georgian luger who died at Olympics rejects report that says son lacked experience</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bradley has little to say about Klinsmann&#8217;s claim he talked to US Soccer about coaching</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/bradley-has-little-to-say-about-klinsmanns-claim-he-talked-to-us-soccer-about-coaching-154309/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:44:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Armour</dc:creator>
		
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Bradley mum on Klinsmann&#8217;s claims to US job

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — U.S. coach Bob Bradley would rather do his job than talk about the intrigue surrounding it.
Bradley agreed to a second four-year stint with the U.S. Soccer Federation in late August. From what Juergen Klinsmann has said, however, the agreement came after his monthlong talks with ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/bradley-has-little-to-say-about-klinsmanns-claim-he-talked-to-us-soccer-about-coaching-154309/">Bradley has little to say about Klinsmann&#8217;s claim he talked to US Soccer about coaching</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Future of US women&#8217;s basketball team is bouncing along nicely after another world title</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/future-of-us-womens-basketball-team-is-bouncing-along-nicely-after-another-world-title-154236/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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All looks bright for US women&#8217;s basketball team

KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — When Geno Auriemma accepted the job as U.S. women&#8217;s basketball coach two years ago, the team was in flux.
Most of the core that led the team to an unprecedented four straight Olympic gold medals retired, and the rest of the world was going ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/future-of-us-womens-basketball-team-is-bouncing-along-nicely-after-another-world-title-154236/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Future of US women&#8217;s basketball team is bouncing along nicely after another world title</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US wins eighth women&#8217;s basketball world title beating host Czech Republic</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/03/us-wins-eighth-womens-basketball-world-title-beating-host-czech-republic-153894/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:48:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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US wins women&#8217;s world championship beating Czechs

KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird, and Tamika Catchings embraced in a long hug. The only blemish on their stellar U.S. basketball career was now gone.
The United States won the women&#8217;s world championship Sunday, getting 18 points from Angel McCoughtry in an 89-69 win over the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/03/us-wins-eighth-womens-basketball-world-title-beating-host-czech-republic-153894/" title="US wins eighth women&#8217;s basketball world title beating host Czech Republic">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US runs past Spain and into women&#8217;s world basketball championship game</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/02/us-runs-past-spain-and-into-womens-world-basketball-championship-game-153470/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 20:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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US runs past Spain into worlds gold medal game

KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — For four years, Tamika Catchings, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi have carried the disappointment of losing in the semifinals of the 2006 world championship.
Now they are a step away from redeeming one of the only blemishes on their spectacular careers.
Catchings scored 14 .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/02/us-runs-past-spain-and-into-womens-world-basketball-championship-game-153470/" title="US runs past Spain and into women&#8217;s world basketball championship game">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Viteckova scores 27 as Czechs knock off defending champion Australia 79-68 at worlds</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/01/viteckova-scores-27-as-czechs-knock-off-defending-champion-australia-79-68-at-worlds-153111/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:25:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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Czechs knock off defending champs Australia 79-68

KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — Czech Republic President Vaclav Klaus was waiting in the locker room to celebrate the country&#8217;s biggest women&#8217;s basketball win.
Klaus, a former basketball player, watched as the Czechs knocked off defending champion Australia 79-68 Friday night in the world champion quarterfinals.
&#8220;We talked after the game,&#8221; .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/01/viteckova-scores-27-as-czechs-knock-off-defending-champion-australia-79-68-at-worlds-153111/" title="Viteckova scores 27 as Czechs knock off defending champion Australia 79-68 at worlds">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US cruise into semifinals of women&#8217;s worlds with 106-44 rout of South Korea</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/01/us-cruise-into-semifinals-of-womens-worlds-with-106-44-rout-of-south-korea-153073/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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US cruises into worlds semis with rout of SKorea

KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — The U.S. women&#8217;s basketball team has been running through the world championship, blowing past everyone.
As if the Americans weren&#8217;t having an easy enough time, the road to an eighth title got a lot less difficult with losses by defending champion Australia and .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/01/us-cruise-into-semifinals-of-womens-worlds-with-106-44-rout-of-south-korea-153073/">US cruise into semifinals of women&#8217;s worlds with 106-44 rout of South Korea</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Yelena Leuchanka scores 17 points to lead Belarus to 70-53 upset of Russia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:08:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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Leuchanka leads Belarus to 70-53 upset of Russia

KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — Yelena Leuchanka couldn&#8217;t stop smiling as the clock ran down.
The Atlanta Dream star had just helped Belarus to its biggest victory in the country&#8217;s short history with a 70-53 upset of top-seeded Russia in the quarterfinals of the women&#8217;s world basketball championship.
It was ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/01/yelena-leuchanka-scores-17-points-to-lead-belarus-to-70-53-upset-of-russia-153059/" title="Yelena Leuchanka scores 17 points to lead Belarus to 70-53 upset of Russia">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Taurasi leads US women to win over Australia and top seed in quarterfinals at women&#8217;s worlds</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:10:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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Taurasi leads US women to win over Australia

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Diana Taurasi scored 24 points and Sylvia Fowles added 15 to help the United States beat Australia 83-75 on Wednesday night, earning the top seed in the quarterfinals at the women&#8217;s world basketball championship.
Tina Charles had 14 points for the U.S. (6-0), which will ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/29/taurasi-leads-us-women-to-win-over-australia-and-top-seed-in-quarterfinals-at-womens-worlds-152539/" title="Taurasi leads US women to win over Australia and top seed in quarterfinals at women&#8217;s worlds">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Rubin holds Barcelona to 1-1 draw in Champs League

KAZAN, Russia — Rubin Kazan&#8217;s Christian Noboa and Barcelona&#8217;s David Villa converted penalty kicks, and Lionel Messi made a quick return from an ankle injury in a 1-1 Champions League draw on Wednesday night.
Noboa put Rubin in the lead in the 30th minute after Daniel Alves fouled .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/29/barcelona-and-rubin-play-to-1-1-draw-in-champions-league-as-messi-returns-152518/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Barcelona and Rubin play to 1-1 draw in Champions League as Messi returns</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US uses strong 1st quarter to rout Belarus 107-61 at women&#8217;s basketball worlds</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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Strong 1st quarter helps US women rout Belarus

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Usually when the U.S. women&#8217;s basketball team faces Australia in the world championship, a medal is at stake.
When the rivals play Wednesday night, only the top seed in the quarterfinals will be at risk. Still, the Americans plan to play to win their group.
&#8220;Tomorrow .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/28/us-uses-strong-1st-quarter-to-rout-belarus-107-61-at-womens-basketball-worlds-152231/">Original article &nbsp;: US uses strong 1st quarter to rout Belarus 107-61 at women&#8217;s basketball worlds</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Top-seeded Wozniacki, 40-year-old Date Krumm move into 3rd round at Pam Pacific</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:13:04 +0000</pubDate>
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Wozniacki, veteran Date Krumm win at Pan Pacific

TOKYO — Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki cruised into the third round of the Pan Pacific Open, while Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan celebrated her 40th birthday with a win over Daniela Hantuchova on Tuesday.
Wozniacki defeated Greta Arn of Hungary 6-1, 6-3. Date Krumm was leading 2-6, 6-0, 4-0 when ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/28/top-seeded-wozniacki-40-year-old-date-krumm-move-into-3rd-round-at-pam-pacific-152171/">Top-seeded Wozniacki, 40-year-old Date Krumm move into 3rd round at Pam Pacific</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:44:56 +0000</pubDate>
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Monday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Endene Miyem scored 14 points and Celine Dumerc added 13 to help France beat Belarus 58-48 Monday at the women&#8217;s basketball world championship.

Dumerc had six steals and five assists for France (3-1), which used a 14-0 run late in the third quarter and early in the fourth to take ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/27/mondays-worlds-capsules-151953/" title="Monday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US overpowers Canada 87-46 at women&#8217;s basketball worlds behind spark from reserves</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:19:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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US women rout Canada 87-46 at basketball worlds

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Lindsay Whalen and the rest of the second unit again sparked the United States to victory.
Whalen scored 16 points and Angel McCoughtry added 11 to lead the U.S. to an 87-46 rout of Canada on Monday night in the second round of the women&#8217;s .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/27/us-overpowers-canada-87-46-at-womens-basketball-worlds-behind-spark-from-reserves-151943/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: US overpowers Canada 87-46 at women&#8217;s basketball worlds behind spark from reserves</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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Second unit provides spark, US routs Canada 87-46

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Lindsay Whalen scored 16 points to lead the United States to a 87-46 win over Canada on Monday night in the second round of the women&#8217;s basketball world championship.
Swin Cash and Asjha Jones each added 10 for the Americans (4-0). The U.S. will face .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/27/second-unit-provides-spark-and-us-routs-canada-87-46-in-womens-basketball-worlds-151929/">Second unit provides spark and US routs Canada 87-46 in women&#8217;s basketball worlds</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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Second unit provides spark in US rout of Canada

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Lindsay Whalen scored 16 points to lead the United States to a 87-46 win over Canada on Monday night in the second round of the women&#8217;s basketball world championship.
Swin Cash and Asjha Jones each added 10 for the Americans (4-0). The U.S. will ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/27/second-unit-provides-spark-in-us-rout-of-canada-in-womens-basketball-worlds-151927/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Second unit provides spark in US rout of Canada in women&#8217;s basketball worlds</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Dedicated UConn couple makes 4,000-mile trek to see Team USA play at women&#8217;s basketball worlds</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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Couple makes 4,000-mile trek to see Team USA play

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Betty and Jonathan Hutchinson traveled 4,000 miles by plane and train to Eastern Europe for the women&#8217;s world basketball championships, eager to watch Diana Taurasi, Sue Bird and anyone else with ties to the University of Connecticut.
The Hutchinsons certainly are dedicated to Huskies ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/27/dedicated-uconn-couple-makes-4000-mile-trek-to-see-team-usa-play-at-womens-basketball-worlds-151708/">Dedicated UConn couple makes 4,000-mile trek to see Team USA play at women&#8217;s basketball worlds</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Inexperienced US women&#8217;s basketball team growing up at world championship</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:37:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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Inexperienced US team growing up at worlds

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Despite a wealth of talent on the U.S. women&#8217;s basketball roster, only three players have world championship experience.
Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, and Tamika Catchings have competed at past worlds. The veterans see it as their responsibility to bring along the young roster.
&#8220;I think for the ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/26/inexperienced-us-womens-basketball-team-growing-up-at-world-championship-150325/">Inexperienced US women&#8217;s basketball team growing up at world championship</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>USA women&#8217;s hoops pulls away to top France 81-60, finish first in group at world championships</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:11:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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USA women&#8217;s hoops beats France 81-60
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Even with the staggering numbers the U.S. put up in the first round, coach Geno Auriemma sees a lot of room for improvement.

That&#8217;s a scary thought for the U.S. women&#8217;s basketball team&#8217;s second round opponent.
&#8220;Watching us the first three games, when our offense is moving, we&#8217;re ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/25/usa-womens-hoops-pulls-away-to-top-france-81-60-finish-first-in-group-at-world-championships-147698/" title="USA women&#8217;s hoops pulls away to top France 81-60, finish first in group at world championships">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>USA women&#8217;s hoops roll past Senegal 108-52 at world championships in Czech Republic</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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USA women&#8217;s hoops top Senegal 108-52
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — It would have been easy for the U.S. women&#8217;s basketball team to coast to another rout after building a 33-point halftime lead.

Instead the Americans focused on coming out strong to start the second half — something they&#8217;ve struggled with lately.
The U.S. scored 10 of the first  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/24/usa-womens-hoops-roll-past-senegal-108-52-at-world-championships-in-czech-republic-146305/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Thursday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Thursday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Lauren Jackson and Kristi Harrower each scored 13 points and Australia made its first eight shots en route to a 72-47 victory over Canada on Thursday at the women&#8217;s basketball world championship.

While the Aussies couldn&#8217;t miss early, Canada couldn&#8217;t make a shot. The Canadians missed their first nine tries .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/24/thursdays-worlds-capsules-145467/">Source article &nbsp;: Thursday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>McCoughtry, Cash lead USA women&#8217;s hoops in 99-73 rout of Greece in worlds opener</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:31:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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USA women rout Greece 99-73 at worlds
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Despite winning seven NCAA titles at Connecticut, Geno Auriemma admitted he was nervous before coaching his first world championship game.

The U.S. team quickly eased those nerves with a 99-73 win over Greece on Thursday in the opening round of the women&#8217;s basketball worlds.
&#8220;This is difficult .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/23/mccoughtry-cash-lead-usa-womens-hoops-in-99-73-rout-of-greece-in-worlds-opener-144884/">McCoughtry, Cash lead USA women&#8217;s hoops in 99-73 rout of Greece in worlds opener</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>USA women&#8217;s basketball team aims to follow men&#8217;s squad, reclaim gold at world championships</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:24:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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USA aiming for gold at women&#8217;s basketball worlds

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Geno Auriemma is relieved the women&#8217;s basketball world championship is finally set to begin. Now he simply can focus on the games.
Setting his roster was not fun for the 56-year-old coach, who hadn&#8217;t made cuts in nearly 30 years. Auriemma wasn&#8217;t directly making the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/23/usa-womens-basketball-team-aims-to-follow-mens-squad-reclaim-gold-at-world-championships-144466/">Source article &nbsp;: USA women&#8217;s basketball team aims to follow men&#8217;s squad, reclaim gold at world championships</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
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US to play at Chile in 1st round of 2011 Davis Cup

BRUSSELS — The United States will travel to Chile in the first round of World Group play in the 2011 Davis Cup, its second South American opponent in a row.
The U.S. or Chile will face the powerful Spaniards or outsider Belgium in the quarterfinals.
Serbia, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/22/us-to-play-at-chile-in-1st-round-of-2011-davis-cup-with-spain-looming-in-quarterfinals-143896/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : US to play at Chile in 1st round of 2011 Davis Cup with Spain looming in quarterfinals</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>USA ready to begin women&#8217;s basketball world championships, reclaim gold medal</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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USA aims to reclaim gold at women&#8217;s hoops worlds

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Geno Auriemma is a master motivator.
He doesn&#8217;t need to say much to remind the U.S. women&#8217;s basketball team that it is not the defending world champions.
&#8220;They know what&#8217;s at stake here,&#8221; Auriemma said. &#8220;They know what happened in 2006.&#8221;
Sue Bird, Tamika Catchings, and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/22/usa-ready-to-begin-womens-basketball-world-championships-reclaim-gold-medal-143876/" title="USA ready to begin women&#8217;s basketball world championships, reclaim gold medal">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Moore leads 6 UConn players on final US women&#8217;s basketball roster for World Championship</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:52:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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Moore 1 of 6 Huskies on US women&#8217;s hoops roster

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Geno Auriemma will have three generations of UConn Huskies at his disposal as the U.S. women&#8217;s basketball team begins play at the World Championship on Thursday.
UConn senior Maya Moore, who became just the third collegian to play for the U.S. at the .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/21/moore-leads-6-uconn-players-on-final-us-womens-basketball-roster-for-world-championship-142787/">Moore leads 6 UConn players on final US women&#8217;s basketball roster for World Championship</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bird and Cash&#8217;s long journey finally ends as they join US women&#8217;s hoops team in Czech Republic</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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Bird and Cash finally join US women&#8217;s hoops team

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Sue Bird and Swin Cash had little time to enjoy their WNBA championship with the Seattle Storm.
Only a few days after sweeping Atlanta in three games, the pair headed to the Czech Republic to try and help lead the U.S. women&#8217;s basketball team ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/21/bird-and-cashs-long-journey-finally-ends-as-they-join-us-womens-hoops-team-in-czech-republic-142680/">Bird and Cash&#8217;s long journey finally ends as they join US women&#8217;s hoops team in Czech Republic</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Lothar Matthaeus agrees to become Bulgaria&#8217;s national team coach</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/21/lothar-matthaeus-agrees-to-become-bulgarias-national-team-coach-142472/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Matthaeus becomes Bulgaria&#8217;s national coach

SOFIA, Bulgaria — Lothar Matthaeus, the 1991 FIFA player of the year, has been hired as Bulgaria&#8217;s national team coach,
Federation head Borislav Mihailov said Tuesday that Matthaeus had agreed to a one-year contract with an option for two more years.
The 49-year-old, who helped West Germany win the 1990 World Cup, replaces ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/21/lothar-matthaeus-agrees-to-become-bulgarias-national-team-coach-142472/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Lothar Matthaeus agrees to become Bulgaria&#8217;s national team coach</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Tipsarevic sends Serbia to 1st Davis Cup final by beating Stepanek of Czech Republic</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:44:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nesha Starcevic</dc:creator>
		
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Serbia beats Czech Republic 3-2 to reach 1st final

BELGRADE, Serbia — Janko Tipsarevic beat Radek Stepanek on Sunday, sending Serbia to its first Davis Cup final with a 3-2 victory over the Czech Republic.
Tipsarevic&#8217;s 6-0, 7-6 (6), 6-4 win came after Novak Djokovic had tied the best-of-five tie at 2-2 by beating Tomas Berdych 4-6, ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/19/tipsarevic-sends-serbia-to-1st-davis-cup-final-by-beating-stepanek-of-czech-republic-139216/" title="Tipsarevic sends Serbia to 1st Davis Cup final by beating Stepanek of Czech Republic">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>France clinches first Davis Cup final in 8 years by taking 3-0 lead over Argentina</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
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France reaches Davis Cup final
LONDON — A year after staving off relegation, France wrapped up its match with Argentina on Saturday to charge into the Davis Cup final for the first time since 2002.

Michael Llodra and Arnaud Clement, survivors from the 2002 team, beat Eduardo Schwank and Horacio Zeballos 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 to give France ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/18/france-clinches-first-davis-cup-final-in-8-years-by-taking-3-0-lead-over-argentina-136915/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : France clinches first Davis Cup final in 8 years by taking 3-0 lead over Argentina</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Juventus ties, Liverpool wins and Altidore plays as Europa League opens</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Juventus ties, Liverpool wins, Altidore plays

Juventus was stunned by Lech Poznan&#8217;s stoppage-time equalizer, defending champion Atletico Madrid lost at Aris, and Liverpool comfortably beat Steaua Bucharest to open the Europa League group stage on Thursday.
American forward Jozy Altidore played his first full match for Villarreal this season as the Yellow Submarine lost 2-0 at Dynamo ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/16/juventus-ties-liverpool-wins-and-altidore-plays-as-europa-league-opens-136262/">Original article on  : Juventus ties, Liverpool wins and Altidore plays as Europa League opens</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Radomir Antic fired as Serbia&#8217;s soccer coach, replaced by Vladimir Petrovic</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/15/radomir-antic-fired-as-serbias-soccer-coach-replaced-by-vladimir-petrovic-135936/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:16:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nesha Starcevic</dc:creator>
		
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Serbia fires Antic, hires Petrovic to coach team

BELGRADE, Serbia — Radomir Antic was fired as Serbia&#8217;s soccer coach on Wednesday and replaced by Vladimir Petrovic.
The former Real Madrid and Barcelona coach had been suspended for four matches by FIFA after insulting a referee at the World Cup, where Serbia was knocked out in the first  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/15/radomir-antic-fired-as-serbias-soccer-coach-replaced-by-vladimir-petrovic-135936/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Turkey beats Serbia 83-82 to reach basketball world championship final against US</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/11/turkey-beats-serbia-83-82-to-reach-basketball-world-championship-final-against-us-134776/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
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Turkey tops Serbia 83-82 to gain final against US

ISTANBUL — Kerem Tunceri made a layup with 0.5 seconds left, Semih Erden blocked Serbia&#8217;s final attempt and Turkey reached the final of the world championship with an 83-82 victory Saturday.
Turkey got the go-ahead basket in a frantic final minute when Tunceri corralled a loose ball lost .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/11/turkey-beats-serbia-83-82-to-reach-basketball-world-championship-final-against-us-134776/" title="Turkey beats Serbia 83-82 to reach basketball world championship final against US">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Durant scores 38 points, carries US past Lithuania and into gold-medal game</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/11/durant-scores-38-points-carries-us-past-lithuania-and-into-gold-medal-game-134704/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Mahoney</dc:creator>
		
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Durant&#8217;s 38 points carry US to title game
ISTANBUL — Kevin Durant is unlike most of America&#8217;s biggest basketball stars. He couldn&#8217;t wait to wear the red, white and blue this summer.

Especially on Sept. 11.
With a special memorial message on his sneakers, Durant carried the United States into the gold-medal game at the world championship, scoring ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/11/durant-scores-38-points-carries-us-past-lithuania-and-into-gold-medal-game-134704/">Durant scores 38 points, carries US past Lithuania and into gold-medal game</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Scola scores 27, Delfino adds 26 in Argentina&#8217;s 73-61 win over Russia in worlds consolations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:55:09 +0000</pubDate>
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Argentina beats Russia 73-61 at worlds
ISTANBUL — Luis Scola scored 27 points, Carlos Delfino added 26 and Argentina pulled away late for a 73-61 win over Russia in a consolation game at the world championship.

Argentina led 58-56 with 6:11 left before Delfino and Scola combined for 13 points during a 15-5 run that sealed the .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/10/scola-scores-27-delfino-adds-26-in-argentinas-73-61-win-over-russia-in-worlds-consolations-134474/">Scola scores 27, Delfino adds 26 in Argentina&#8217;s 73-61 win over Russia in worlds consolations</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Two wins from a world championship, Americans look to Durant to help them find gold</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:50:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Mahoney</dc:creator>
		
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Americans look to Durant to help them find gold

ISTANBUL — Kevin Durant talks of playing within the offense, letting the game come to him instead of demanding the ball.
That isn&#8217;t an option unless the United States is satisfied with falling short of a world championship again.
If the Americans want to go home with gold, Durant .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/10/two-wins-from-a-world-championship-americans-look-to-durant-to-help-them-find-gold-134444/">Source article &nbsp;: Two wins from a world championship, Americans look to Durant to help them find gold</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Navarro scores 27 and Spain pulls away to beat Slovenia 97-80 in consolation-round game</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
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Spain beats Slovenia 97-80 in consolation round

ISTANBUL — Juan Carlos Navarro scored 26 points and Spain used a big fourth quarter to beat Slovenia 97-80 in a consolation game at the world championship Friday.
Spain led by only two going into the fourth before outscoring Slovenia 33-18. Sergio Llull made two 3-pointers during a 15-6 spurt .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/10/navarro-scores-27-and-spain-pulls-away-to-beat-slovenia-97-80-in-consolation-round-game-134439/">Navarro scores 27 and Spain pulls away to beat Slovenia 97-80 in consolation-round game</a>.]]></description>
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