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. 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. Olympic contracts benefit British businesses by over $8.3M ahead of 2012 London GamesLONDON — Olympic contracts have benefited British businesses by more than $8.3 million ahead of the 2012 London Games. England can clinch 4th straight World Cup berth by beating Croats at home of English soccerLONDON — Talk about role reversal. World record holder Paula Radcliffe to compete at world half marathon championshipsBIRMINGHAM, England — Paula Radcliffe will compete in the world half marathon championships in central England next month. FIFA investigates Manchester City’s signing of 17-year-old defender Helan from Rennes in 2008LONDON — FIFA is investigating Manchester City over claims by French club Rennes it illegally poached a teenager. 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. AP Interview: Sebastian Coe says bid race for 2016 Olympics even closer than 2012 contestLONDON — Take it from a man who should know: The race for the 2016 Olympics is as close as can be. LeBron James makes a stop in London to help promote basketball in BritainLONDON — King James got a royal greeting Saturday. Fallon rides 1st winner since returning from cocaine ban; jock aboard Our Kes at WolverhamptonWOLVERHAMPTON, England — Jockey Kieren Fallon has his first winner since returning from an 18-month ban for cocaine use. 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. Federer not perfect, but good enough to defeat Hewitt in 3rd round at US OpenNEW YORK — It was an ungainly sight, Roger Federer skidding and falling to the ground, helpless on the court. “A bolt of lightning:” How Chelsea lured away a teenage footballing prodigyPARIS — When Chelsea dangled its wealth and star players in front of him, Gael Kakuta did what any teenage footballing prodigy from a modest background might do: He lost his head. The contract he had signed with the French club that nurtured him from age 8 was cast aside. For that, Kakuta and Chelsea are now paying a very heavy price. England head of 2018 World Cup bid says country will be solid choice, commercially attractiveLONDON — England’s 2018 World Cup bid team hopes the country will be considered for its sound infrastructure after the tournament is held in South Africa and Brazil. Usain Bolt may aim for 4 golds at 2012 London Games after 3 in Beijing; coach will decideBRUSSELS — Usain Bolt may go for four gold medals at the 2012 Olympics in London. Ecclestone worried Renault may pull out of F1 following allegations that team ordered crashLONDON — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is worried Renault may pull out of the sport following accusations the team ordered a crash to help Fernando Alonso win a race. Tyson Gay wins 100 at Gateshead but headed for surgeryGATESHEAD, England — Tyson Gay won his first race since a second-place finish at the world championships, then said he would be having surgery at the end of the season to cure a lingering groin injury. World’s youngest round-the-world sailor returns home to BritainPORTSMOUTH, England — The world’s youngest round-the-world sailor has returned to Britain after charting some 28,000 miles (45,000 kilometers). AP Interview: Ferdinand says La Liga may be best league, English teams must prove themselvesMANCHESTER, England — With Spain increasingly the destination of choice for the world’s top players, Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand concedes that La Liga can claim to host soccer’s best league. Bradley picks mostly unchanged roster for US’s next 2 qualifiersCHICAGO — U.S. coach Bob Bradley chose a mostly unchanged roster for World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador on Sept. 5 at Sandy, Utah, and at Trinidad and Tobago four days later. Ricky Hatton is inspired by The Greatest but not yet ready to get back in ringMANCHESTER, England — Ricky Hatton welcomed Muhammad Ali to his gym Wednesday and said that not even a meeting with The Greatest could persuade him to get back in the ring again. England’s World Cup bid team condemns West Ham violence but says it’s ‘isolated’LONDON — The organizers of England’s bid to stage the 2018 World Cup condemned the violence that marred the West Ham-Millwall match and described the scenes as “isolated.” Sol Campbell joins Notts County and teams up again with ErikssonNOTTINGHAM, England — Former England star Sol Campbell has signed with the fourth-tier English soccer team Notts County. Reports: England regrets pulling out of world badminton championships in IndiaNEW DELHI — Britain’s sports minister and a leading badminton official have expressed regret to India for the England team’s sudden withdrawal from the world championships in Hyderabad earlier this month. England Ashes win: A Different take!
Bopara confident of comeback to England Test sideLONDON - England batsman Ravi Bopara has vowed to return a better player after being dropped for the Ashes decider against Australia at the Oval. Bhaichung felicitated for 100th international appearanceNEW DELHI - Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia was felicitated by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) for appearing in his 100th international match here Sunday. Rupert Murdoch owned firm to pay damages for ‘offensive remarks’ against Muslim cricketerLONDON - The Rupert Murdoch-owned Nationwide News Pty Ltd has apologised and agreed to pay damages after one of its journalists wrote an article in which an English Muslim cricketer was subject to “offensive remarks”. Wayne Rooney, Coleen throw ’scan party’ to show off unborn babyLONDON - Wayne Rooney, the Manchester United and England striker, and his wife Coleen held a party to show off their unborn baby. Cuba has no plan to field female boxing team when sport debuts in 2012 London GamesHAVANA — Cuba has no intention of fielding a team in women’s boxing when the event makes its Olympic debut at the 2012 London Games, according to the president of the Cuban boxing federation. Kangaroos set for never-ending road trip following the AshesLONDON - If the Australian team manages to claim the Ashes in the series decider at The Oval, they will celebrate with a train trip to Edinburgh the next day. Football week roundup: Man U wins, Liverpool succumbs and Barcelona survives
London 2012 appoints London Marathon officials to manage and help design Olympic courseLONDON — London 2012 officials have appointed the London Marathon organizers to manage and help design the course for the Olympic event. Golf, rugby make IOC cut for spot at 2016 Summer Games; baseball, softball deniedBERLIN — Golf and rugby took a big step toward joining 2016 Summer Olympics, making the cut after the IOC rejected bids from baseball, softball and three other sports. Women’s boxing added to program for 2012 London Olympics by IOC’s executive boardBERLIN — Women’s boxing will make its Olympic debut at the 2012 London Games, giving all 26 sports on the program female and male competitors. |
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LONDON — It is fitting that actor Daniel Radcliffe, best known for playing Harry Potter, should be among the cheering crowds at The Oval to see England win the Ashes.
LONDON — Wayne Rooney fired defending champion Manchester United to a 1-0 victory over promoted Birmingham on Sunday, while Liverpool slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.
