Putin releases 2 snow leopards into southern Russia, fulfilling Olympic pledgeMOSCOW — Once again, Vladimir Putin is hanging out with the big cats. IOC: Russia’s Putin keeps Olympic pledge, releases snow leopards near SochiMOSCOW — The International Olympic Committee says Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin presided over the release of two snow leopards into a wildlife sanctuary near the site of the 2014 Winter Olympic games. Gasol, Spain pound Serbia 85-63 to win first European basketball titleKATOWICE, Poland — Pau Gasol had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead world champion Spain to a 85-63 win over Serbia in the final of the European basketball championship Sunday. Spain pounds Serbia 85-63 to win first European basketball titleKATOWICE, Poland — Pau Gasol had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead world champion Spain to a 85-63 win over Serbia in the final of the European basketball championship Sunday. Spain defeats Greece 82-64 to reach final at European basketball championshipKATOWICE, Poland — World champion Spain defeated Greece 82-64 to advance to the final of the European basketball championship. Czech Republic reaches 1st Davis Cup final in 29 years by defeating Croatia in doublesPOREC, Croatia — The Czech Republic reached its first Davis Cup final in 29 years Saturday after securing an insurmountable 3-0 lead over Croatia by winning the doubles. Tony Parker leads France past Turkey 80-68 at Euro basketball championshipKATOWICE, Poland — Tony Parker scored 28 points to lead France past Turkey 80-68 Saturday at the European basketball championship, a win that clinches a spot for the French at next year’s world championship. Euro basketball quarterfinals: Greece beats Turkey 76-74 in OT, Slovenia defeats Croatia 67-65KATOWICE, Poland — Greece hung on for a 76-74 overtime win against Turkey on Friday, and Slovenia overcame a 15-point deficit to beat Serbia 67-65 in the quarterfinals of the European basketball championship semifinals. In nearly 6 hours, Czech’s Stepanek survives 78 aces by Croatia’s Karlovic in Davis Cup semisPOREC, Croatia — Radek Stepanek overcame a record 78 aces to defeat Ivo Karlovic in five sets in one of the longest matches in tennis history on Friday, when the Czech Republic took a 2-0 lead over Croatia in the Davis Cup semifinals. Volkswagen’s Russia branch signs sponsorship deal for 2014 Winter Olympics in SochiSOCHI, Russia — Volkswagen became a sponsor of the 2014 Winter Olympics on Friday in a deal that Sochi organizers said brings total sponsorship revenues to more than $750 million. Olympic gold medalist Sandra Izbasa tears Achilles’ tendon, will miss worldsBUCHAREST, Romania — Olympic gold medalist Sandra Izbasa has snapped her Achilles’ tendon and will miss the world gymnastics championships. Serbia ousts defending champion Russia 79-68 to advance to semifinals at Euro ChampionshipKATOWICE, Poland — World champion Spain has beaten France 86-66, and Serbia upset Russia 79-68 Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the European basketball championship. Spain, Serbia clinch spots in quarterfinals at European basketball championshipLODZ, Poland — World champion Spain and Serbia clinched the final two spots in the quarterfinals at the European basketball championship on Wednesday. UEFA president Michel Platini praises Ukraine’s progress as co-host of Euro 2012NYON, Switzerland — UEFA president Michel Platini praised Ukraine on Tuesday for making progress in its preparations to co-host the 2012 European Championship with Poland. Gasol scores 19 to lead Spain past Lithuania 84-70 at European championshipLODZ, Poland — Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol scored 19 points and had eight rebounds Monday to lead world champion Spain over Lithuania 84-70 in the second round of the European basketball championship. Turkey beats Spain 63-60 to remain undefeated at European basketball championshipLODZ, Poland — Turkey remained undefeated at the European basketball championship Saturday with a 63-60 victory over Spain, the world champions who are led by NBA stars Pau Gasol and Rudy Fernandez. Gay beats Powell in 100 at World Athletics Final in Greece; Isinbayeva wins pole vaultTHESSALONIKI, Greece — Tyson Gay beat Asafa Powell in the 100 meters at the World Athletics Final on Saturday, finishing in 9.88 seconds in his last major race of the season. Under Domenech, the 1998 World Cup champions still a shadow of their former selvesPARIS — When a coach trots out the usual tired claims of how exceptionally his players performed despite being held to a stalemate, you know he’s in trouble. Positive spin only goes so far. Lampard, Gerrard score twice as England beats Croatia 5-1 to reach World CupWEMBLEY, England — England qualified for the World Cup in style, outplaying Croatia 5-1 Wednesday night as Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard scored two goals each. France downs defending champion Russia 69-64 at Euro basketball championshipWARSAW, Poland — Ronny Turiaf had a double-double and Tony Parker added 17 points Wednesday to help France to a 69-64 win over defending champion Russia at the European basketball championship. Jiri Hudler’s move from Detroit to Moscow approved in latest NHL-KHL contract disputeZURICH — The International Ice Hockey Federation approved the disputed transfer of Jiri Hudler from the Detroit Red Wings to Dynamo Moscow on Wednesday. Britain pardons fan convicted of attempted murder in Bulgaria, cites new evidenceLONDON — Britain on Wednesday pardoned an English soccer fan who spent four years in prison for attempted murder in Bulgaria, saying another man had confessed to the crime. England can clinch 4th straight World Cup berth by beating Croats at home of English soccerLONDON — Talk about role reversal. Spain and England among 5 European teams that can clinch 2010 World Cup spots on WednesdayLONDON — Spain and England are among five European teams that can secure a spot in the 2010 World Cup on Wednesday. Teenager Melanie Oudin’s run at Open offers hope that US tennis chances aren’t all that grimIn the weeks leading up to the U.S. Open, the chatter boards were full of talk about what’s wrong with women’s tennis. Evgeniya Kanaeva helps Russia to strong start at rhythmic gymnastics worldsMIE, Japan — Olympic champion Evgeniya Kanaeva took the halfway lead during qualifying Monday, helping Russia to a strong start on the opening day of the rhythmic gymnastics world championships. England defeats Slovenia 2-1 in unconvincing win at Wembley leading to World Cup qualifierWEMBLEY, England — England prepared for its World Cup qualifier against Croatia with an unconvincing 2-1 victory over Saturday, with Wayne Rooney drawing a questionable penalty kick. Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Emir Spahic cleared to play after recovering from swine fluPARIS — Montpellier defender Emir Spahic has recovered after being diagnosed with swine flu last week and will join his Bosnia-Herzegovina teammates for two World Cup qualifiers. Dawn Harper wins 100m hurdles in Zagreb; Americans Darvis Patton, Mike Rodgers go 1-2 in 100ZAGREB, Croatia, — Olympic gold medalist Dawn Harper of the United States won the 100-meter hurdles at the Zagreb Grand Prix on Monday while Americans Darvis Patton and Mike Rodgers went 1-2 in the men’s 100. Duncan Grant wins 3rd straight world title in lightweight sculls at worlds, US wins 2 eventsPOZNAN, Poland — Defending champion Duncan Grant of New Zealand won his third consecutive world title in the lightweight single sculls at the world rowing championships Sunday. Olympic cross-country ski champs Chepalova, Dementiev of Russia retire after testing positiveMOSCOW — Olympic cross-country ski champions Julia Chepalova and Yevgeny Dementiev retired Tuesday, a day after it was announced they tested positive for the banned blood booster EPO. US 400 men’s relay team DQed for zone violation, blemish on otherwise fine day for AmericansBERLIN — No fumbling of the baton this time. No final, either. Felix gets 200, spoils Jamaican party celebrating Bolt’s gold and birthday at worldsBERLIN — Usain Bolt got the birthday present he wanted from his teammates at the world championships Friday, and Allyson Felix spoiled the party by ending Jamaica’s sprint domination. Bolt to get a shot at third gold, world record as teammates qualify for 4×100 relay finalBERLIN — Allyson Felix spoiled Usain Bolt’s birthday party Friday, winning the women’s 200 meters to end Jamaica’s sprint domination at the world championships. Sergey Kirdyapkin of Russia wins 50-kilometer walk at worlds with late-race surgeBERLIN — Sergey Kirdyapkin of Russia won the 50-kilometer walk Friday at the world championships, building a late-race surge into a commanding victory. |
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