UEFA orders probe into riot by Dinamo Bucharest fans after Europa League tie abandonedNYON, Switzerland — UEFA has ordered Dinamo Bucharest to appear before a disciplinary panel next week after its rioting fans forced a Europa League match to be abandoned. Top-seeded Dinara Safina ousted in 2nd round at Rogers Cup in TorontoTORONTO — Dinara Safina is out of the Rogers Cup. Top-seeded Dinara Safina ousted in second round at Rogers CupTORONTO — Dinara Safina is out of the Rogers Cup. Russia’s Aeroflot pays $100 million to sponsor 2014 Winter Games in SochiMOSCOW — Russian airline Aeroflot has signed up as a domestic sponsor of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi in a deal worth more than $100 million. Brawn GP and Red Bull resume F1 title battle at European GP; Badoer gets Ferrari startMADRID — Red Bull’s pursuit of championship leader Brawn GP resumes at the European Grand Prix, where Ferrari reserve driver Luca Badoer returns to Formula One’s starting grid for the first time in a decade to fill in for the injured Felipe Massa. Venus Williams loses to Ukraine’s Bondarenko in 2nd round in Toronto in US Open tuneupTORONTO — Venus Williams’ tuneup for the U.S. Open hit a surprising roadblock Tuesday with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 loss to Ukraine’s Kateryna Bondarenko in the second round of the Rogers Cup. Isinbayeva fails to clear height in pole vault; Bekele, Jamaican sprinters rule worldsBERLIN — Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva could not explain it. The woman who ruled the pole vault for five years failed to clear height Monday and was out of the world championships. 3 Russian biathletes suspended 2 years for doping violations last season at World Cup eventMOSCOW — The International Biathlon Union has suspended three Russian biathletes for two years each after finding them guilty of anti-doping rule violations. Croatia’s Marin Cilic loses in 1st round to Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny in MontrealMONTREAL —Croatia’s Marin Cilic failed to take advantage of his booming serve, losing to Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1 Monday in the first round of the Rogers Cup. Russian investigators order new tests in 2007 death of New York Rangers draft pick CherepanovMOSCOW —Prosecutors will reopen the investigation into the death of New York Rangers draft pick Alexia Cherepanov, who collapsed during a Continental Hockey League game last year in Russia. Zenit St. Petersburg fires coach Dick Advocaat following poor results in Russian leagueST. PETERSBURG, Russia —Zenit St. Petersburg fired coach Dick Advocaat on Monday following a 2-0 home loss to rival team Tom in the Russian soccer league on Sunday. Germany’s Axel Springer sees 1st-half profit fall to euro267.3 million; revenue downBERLIN — German publisher Axel Springer AG said Thursday that its first-half net profit declined by nearly half from last year’s figure, which was boosted by a large one-time gain. Falling circulation revenue and the recession in Eastern Europe hurt results. The Russian, bare: Putin strips to waist for photographers on trip to SiberiaMOSCOW — The Czar-boro man? When Vladimir Putin rode a horse bare-chested through a rustic region of Siberia, it produced astonishing images casting him as a rugged Russian outdoorsman. Arbitrator awards Russia-bound F Hudler 2-year, $5.75-million deal upon return to DetroitDETROIT — An arbitrator has awarded Russia-bound forward Jiri Hudler a two-year deal worth $5.75 million if he ever returns to play for the Detroit Red Wings. Felipe Massa leaves hospital in Hungary, flies home to BrazilBUDAPEST, Hungary — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is heading home to Brazil, nine days after a life-threatening crash during qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Nikolay Davydenko routs former No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3, 6-0 to win Croatia Open
Felipe Massa says he is feeling better, has swelling near left eye as he prepares to fly homeSAO PAULO — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is on the mend with only some swelling near his left eye and will fly home to Brazil on Monday nine days after fracturing his skull in a high-speed crash in Hungary. Sweden’s Oskar Henningsson wins Moravia Silesia OpenCELADNA, Czech Republic — Sweden’s Oskar Henningsson made six birdies Sunday to win the Moravia Silesia Open by two strokes, shooting 13-under 275 at the Prosper Golf Resort. 41st world record of Rome championships goes to Russia’s Efimova; Soni of US take silverROME — The 41st world record of the swimming championships has been claimed by Russia’s Yuliya Efimova, who edged American Rebecca Soni in the 50-meter breaststroke. Russia’s Dushevina beats Hradecka of the Czech Republic to win Istanbul Cup finalISTANBUL — Vera Dushevina of Russia has beaten Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic 6-0, 6-1 in the Istanbul Cup final to win her first WTA title. Serbia beats Spain 14-13 in dramatic water polo final with Spain; Croatia takes bronzeROME — Serbia won a dramatic shootout at the world championships, claiming the gold medal in men’s water polo 14-13 over Spain on Saturday night. Davydenko routs Melzer 6-1, 6-1 to reach Croatia Open final; Ferrero edges Seppi in 3 setsUMAG, Croatia — Top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko cruised into the final of the Croatia Open on Saturday by beating Jurgen Melzer of Austria 6-1, 6-1. US loses to Croatia 8-6 in bronze medal water polo match at world championshipsROME — The United States has lost 8-6 to Croatia in the bronze medal water polo match at the world swimming championships. Vera Dushevina of Russia, Lucie Hradecka of Czech Republic advance to Istanbul Cup finalISTANBUL — Vera Dushevina of Russia will play Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic in the Istanbul Cup final. Steve Webster hits 69 to lead by 1 after 3rd round of Moravia Silesia OpenCELADNA, Czech Republic — Steve Webster took a one-shot lead in the Moravia Silesia Open on Saturday after shooting a 3-under 69 in the third round. Davydenko beats Bolelli 7-6 (10), 6-1 to move to semis at Croatia OpenUMAG, Croatia — Top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko saved five set points in the first set Friday before reaching the semifinals of the Croatia Open with a 7-6 (10), 6-1 win over Simone Bolelli of Italy. F1 driver Felipe Massa to return home to Brazil on Monday, doctor says; hopes to race againBUDAPEST, Hungary — Felipe Massa’s doctor says the Formula One driver will return home to Brazil on Monday. Spain beats U.S.; Serbia knocks off Croatia in water poloROME — Guillermo Molina scored three goals, including the go-ahead score with 3:38 remaining, and Spain advanced to the gold medal game of the men’s water polo world championships with a 7-6 victory over the United States on Thursday night. Romanian authorities charge CFR Cluj football club owner with blackmailBUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian prosecutors have charged the owner of CFR Cluj football club with blackmail and supporting a criminal group. Nikolay Davydenko beats Daniel Gimeno-Traver 6-2, 6-2 to advance to 2nd round at Croatia OpenUMAG, Croatia — Top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko defeated Daniel Gimeno-Traver of Spain 6-2, 6-2 Wednesday to advance to the second round of the Croatia Open. More records tumbling: Germany’s Samulski, Russia’s Zueva set new marks minutes apartROME — Germany’s Daniela Samulski and Russia’s Anastasia Zueva have set the 17th and 18th world records of the world swimming championships in the semifinals of the 50-meter backstroke. Juan Carlos Ferrero, Juergen Meltzer win in straight sets to reach 2nd round in CroatiaUMAG, Croatia — Juan Carlos Ferrero defeated Christophe Rochus of Belgium 6-3, 6-2 Tuesday in the first round of the Croatia Open. Canada, Russia, Greece advance to semifinals of women’s water polo at worldsROME — Dominique Perreault scored three goals to lead Canada past Hungary 9-7 in the quarterfinals of women’s water polo at the world championships. Brazilian driver Felipe Massa now awake, speaking to family; more improvement expectedBUDAPEST, Hungary — Formula One driver Felipe Massa was awake and talking to family members Monday, making significant improvement after his high-speed crash two days earlier. Russian backstroker takes down another world record in 100-meter semifinalsROME — Russia’s Anastasia Zueva has set the 10th world record of the world swimming championships, breaking the mark for the 100-meter backstroke in a semifinal heat. |
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