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	<title>Sports News &#187; Europe</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 07:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Mesut Oezil shrugs off boos as Germany beats Turkey 3-0 to take lead in Euro 2012 qualifying</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/mesut-oezil-shrugs-off-boos-as-germany-beats-turkey-3-0-to-take-lead-in-euro-2012-qualifying-155436/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
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Oezil shrugs off boos as Germany beats Turkey 3-0

BERLIN — Goals from Miroslav Klose and Mesut Oezil gave Germany a 3-0 win Friday over Turkey and a three-point lead at the top of Group A in European Championship qualifying.
Joachim Loew&#8217;s side took time to beat a well-organized Turkey in front of a crowd of 74,000 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/mesut-oezil-shrugs-off-boos-as-germany-beats-turkey-3-0-to-take-lead-in-euro-2012-qualifying-155436/">Read more : Mesut Oezil shrugs off boos as Germany beats Turkey 3-0 to take lead in Euro 2012 qualifying</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Calendar may say 2010, but US already looking ahead to 2014 World Cup with early games</title>
		<link>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/</link>
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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 ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <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>Logan Couture scores on power play in third, Sharks beat Blue Jackets 3-2 in season opener</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/logan-couture-scores-on-power-play-in-third-sharks-beat-blue-jackets-3-2-in-season-opener-155423/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:53:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Sharks beat Blue Jackets 3-2
STOCKHOLM — Logan Couture scored on a power play midway through the third period to help the San Jose Sharks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Friday night in the season opener for both teams.

San Jose&#8217;s Torrey Mitchell opened the scoring 2:11 into the first period, and new Sharks captain .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/logan-couture-scores-on-power-play-in-third-sharks-beat-blue-jackets-3-2-in-season-opener-155423/">Logan Couture scores on power play in third, Sharks beat Blue Jackets 3-2 in season opener</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 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/germany-netherlands-resume-strong-start-to-2012-european-championship-qualifying-155420/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Germany, Netherlands resume strong start to 2012 European Championship qualifying</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>At 53 and still going strong, Samuelson returns to site of memorable marathon in Chicago</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/at-53-and-still-going-strong-samuelson-returns-to-site-of-memorable-marathon-in-chicago-155414/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Seligman</dc:creator>
		
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Samuelson still running strong at 53
CHICAGO — As Joan Benoit Samuelson took her victory lap at the Los Angeles Olympics, her mother just had to ask: &#8220;Now, can you quit?&#8221;

The answer remains a resounding no 26 years later.
Samuelson is still running strong heading into the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, hoping to finish in less than ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/at-53-and-still-going-strong-samuelson-returns-to-site-of-memorable-marathon-in-chicago-155414/">Original article on  : At 53 and still going strong, Samuelson returns to site of memorable marathon in Chicago</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rookie Jeff Skinner scores in shootout to lead Hurricanes to 2-1 victory over Wild</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/rookie-jeff-skinner-scores-in-shootout-to-lead-hurricanes-to-2-1-victory-over-wild-155400/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 19:43:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Rookie Jeff Skinner leads Hurricanes past Wild 2-1

HELSINKI — Rookie Jeff Skinner scored the only goal of the shootout and Cam Ward was strong in goal, leading the Carolina Hurricanes past the Minnesota Wild 2-1 Friday for a sweep of the two season-opening games in Finland.
Skinner, an 18-year-old forward, also set up Carolina&#8217;s first goal ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/rookie-jeff-skinner-scores-in-shootout-to-lead-hurricanes-to-2-1-victory-over-wild-155400/">Rookie Jeff Skinner scores in shootout to lead Hurricanes to 2-1 victory over Wild</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Barcelona beats NBA champion Lakers 92-88 in exhibition</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/barcelona-beats-nba-champion-lakers-92-88-in-exhibition-155139/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joseph Wilson</dc:creator>
		
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Barcelona beats Lakers 92-88
BARCELONA, Spain — Juan Carlos Navarro scored 25 points to help Barcelona beat the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 92-88 in an exhibition on Thursday.

Spanish center Pau Gasol led the Lakers with 24 points but had only one field goal in the second half. His homecoming was spoiled by the Euroleague champion .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/barcelona-beats-nba-champion-lakers-92-88-in-exhibition-155139/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Barcelona beats NBA champion Lakers 92-88 in exhibition</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Navarro scores 25 points to help Barcelona to 92-88 victory over Lakers</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/navarro-scores-25-points-to-help-barcelona-to-92-88-victory-over-lakers-155115/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joseph Wilson</dc:creator>
		
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Navarro has 25, Barcelona tops Lakers 92-88

BARCELONA, Spain — Juan Carlos Navarro scored 25 points to help Barcelona to a 92-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in an exhibition Thursday.
Spanish center Pau Gasol led the NBA champions with 24 points, but his homecoming was spoiled by the European champion in a game that was .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/navarro-scores-25-points-to-help-barcelona-to-92-88-victory-over-lakers-155115/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Navarro scores 25 points to help Barcelona to 92-88 victory over Lakers</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Returning champs expected for Chicago marathon, along with 52-year-old Samuelson</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/returning-champs-expected-for-chicago-marathon-along-with-52-year-old-samuelson-155114/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:56:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Returning champs expected for Chicago marathon

CHICAGO — Two defending champions will highlight the deepest field of elite runners to date when the 33rd Chicago Marathon begins on Sunday.
The field includes Russia&#8217;s Liliya Shobukhova and Kenyan Sammy Wanjiru. Both won last year&#8217;s race.
Also expected to race are Steve Jones and Joan Benoit Samuelson, who were Chicago .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/returning-champs-expected-for-chicago-marathon-along-with-52-year-old-samuelson-155114/">Returning champs expected for Chicago marathon, along with 52-year-old Samuelson</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sutton scores pair as Hurricanes beat Wild 4-3 in NHL season opener</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/sutton-scores-pair-as-hurricanes-beat-wild-4-3-in-nhl-season-opener-155105/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:27:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marius Turula</dc:creator>
		
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Hurricanes hold out Wild 4-3 in NHL season opener

HELSINKI — Brandon Sutter scored twice as the Carolina Hurricanes held on to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in the opening game of the NHL season on Thursday.
Anton Babchuk, back after a year in the Russian KHL, and Jussi Jokinen also scored for the Hurricanes.
Brent Burns scored ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/sutton-scores-pair-as-hurricanes-beat-wild-4-3-in-nhl-season-opener-155105/">Original article on  : Sutton scores pair as Hurricanes beat Wild 4-3 in NHL season opener</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Daniel Alves, Alexandre Pato, Nilmar score in Brazil&#8217;s 3-0 win over Iran</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/daniel-alves-alexandre-pato-nilmar-score-in-brazils-3-0-win-over-iran-155079/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:29:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Brazil beats Iran 3-0 in exhibition
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Daniel Alves, Alexandre Pato and Nilmar scored in Brazil&#8217;s 3-0 exhibition win over Iran on Thursday, giving new coach Mano Menezes his second straight victory.

Daniel Alves scored on a 14th-minute free kick, Alexandre Pato made it 2-0 in the 69th with his third goal ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/daniel-alves-alexandre-pato-nilmar-score-in-brazils-3-0-win-over-iran-155079/">Daniel Alves, Alexandre Pato, Nilmar score in Brazil&#8217;s 3-0 win over Iran</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Serena Williams confirms entry into Austrian tournament next week, ending 3-month hiatus</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:48:13 +0000</pubDate>
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SWilliams returning to tennis next week in Austria

LINZ, Austria — Serena Williams is returning to the WTA Tour at next week&#8217;s Generali Ladies Linz after being sidelined since July by a cut on her right foot.
Organizers said the Wimbledon and Australian Open champion confirmed her entry Thursday, the same day she lost her No. 1 ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/serena-williams-confirms-entry-into-austrian-tournament-next-week-ending-3-month-hiatus-155071/">Read : Serena Williams confirms entry into Austrian tournament next week, ending 3-month hiatus</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Swimmers from Australia, England fall ill at trouble-plagued Commonwealth Games</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dennis Passa</dc:creator>
		
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Swimmers fall ill at Commonwealth Games in India

NEW DELHI — More than a dozen swimmers from Australia and England have fallen ill at the Commonwealth Games in the latest setback for trouble-plagued organizers in New Delhi.
British media reported Thursday that 20 percent of the England team&#8217;s swimmers — about eight to 10 competitors — had .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/swimmers-from-australia-england-fall-ill-at-trouble-plagued-commonwealth-games-154989/">Source &nbsp;: Swimmers from Australia, England fall ill at trouble-plagued Commonwealth Games</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>North Korean gymnasts banned, will miss world championships for teammate using false age</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
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NKorean gymnasts banned for teammate&#8217;s false age

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — North Korea&#8217;s gymnasts have been suspended from the world championships starting next week because one team member&#8217;s age had been falsified.
The International Gymnastics Federation said Thursday it provisionally suspended North Korea&#8217;s federation and gymnast Hong Su Jong for 30 days, ruling them out of the worlds ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/north-korean-gymnasts-banned-will-miss-world-championships-for-teammate-using-false-age-154916/">North Korean gymnasts banned, will miss world championships for teammate using false age</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>German show jumping team surges to gold at World Equestrian Games</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 03:42:15 +0000</pubDate>
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German show jumping team gets gold
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The German show jumping team earned the gold medal on Wednesday night at the World Equestrian Games.

In the team final, the first three riders for Germany all had clear rounds, which mathematically secured the gold medal before the competition was complete.
Their last rider, Marcus Ehning, knocked down ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/german-show-jumping-team-surges-to-gold-at-world-equestrian-games-154866/" title="German show jumping team surges to gold at World Equestrian Games">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Love and Martell score 17 points each as Knicks beat Timberwolves 106-100 in exhibition game</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jerome Pugmire</dc:creator>
		
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Timberwolves beat Knicks 106-100 in preseason

PARIS — Kevin Love and Martell Webster each scored 17 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-100 win over the New York Knicks in an exhibition game Wednesday night.
Anthony Randolph led the Knicks with 14 points and Amare Stoudemire added 11.
Stoudemire, the Knicks&#8217; biggest offseason addition, hit only ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/love-and-martell-score-17-points-each-as-knicks-beat-timberwolves-106-100-in-exhibition-game-154778/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Love and Martell score 17 points each as Knicks beat Timberwolves 106-100 in exhibition game</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Young US defender could make 1st appearance in hometown, against parents&#8217; native country</title>
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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 ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <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>APNewsBreak: Venus Williams pulling out of Fed Cup, done for season because of bad left knee</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howard Fendrich</dc:creator>
		
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APNewsBreak: Venus Williams&#8217; 2010 season over

Venus Williams is done for the season because of a left knee injury that has sidelined her for most of the second half of 2010.
In a statement released to The Associated Press on Wednesday, the seven-time Grand Slam champion said she is &#8220;very disappointed to announce that I will be ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/apnewsbreak-venus-williams-pulling-out-of-fed-cup-done-for-season-because-of-bad-left-knee-154732/">APNewsBreak: Venus Williams pulling out of Fed Cup, done for season because of bad left knee</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Itay anti-doping prosecutor Torri rebuked by Italian cycling federation for comments</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:26:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andrew Dampf</dc:creator>
		
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Italy doping boss rebuked by cycling federation

ROME — Italy&#8217;s anti-doping prosecutor received a sharp rebuke from the country&#8217;s cycling federation Wednesday after he suggested in an interview with The Associated Press that doping is so widespread it should possibly be legalized if not for the health risks.
In his first interview in two years, 78-year-old Ettore ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/itay-anti-doping-prosecutor-torri-rebuked-by-italian-cycling-federation-for-comments-154728/" title="Itay anti-doping prosecutor Torri rebuked by Italian cycling federation for comments">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Lee Westwood won&#8217;t play on US PGA Tour in 2011; will spend time with family</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:57:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham Otway</dc:creator>
		
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Westwood not playing on US Tour in 2011
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Lee Westwood says he will not take up PGA Tour membership next year, only coming to America for the majors, World Golf Championships and occasional tournaments around them.

The 37-year-old Englishman said Wednesday that he will put his family first in 2011, remaining based in ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/lee-westwood-wont-play-on-us-pga-tour-in-2011-will-spend-time-with-family-154721/" title="Lee Westwood won&#8217;t play on US PGA Tour in 2011; will spend time with family">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Brazil, Iran prepare for historic 1st meeting at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:26:17 +0000</pubDate>
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Brazil to play Iran in historic 1st soccer match

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Brazil and Iran will meet for the first time Thursday in an exhibition soccer match in Abu Dhabi.
Coach Mano Menezes has assembled a young squad for the game at Zayed Sports City. Barcelona defender Daniel Alves and AC Milan forwards Robinho ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/brazil-iran-prepare-for-historic-1st-meeting-at-zayed-sports-city-in-abu-dhabi-154707/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Brazil, Iran prepare for historic 1st meeting at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Soon-to-be No. 1 Lee Westwood not playing on US PGA Tour in 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham Otway</dc:creator>
		
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No. 1 heir Westwood not playing on US Tour in 2011

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Lee Westwood says he will not be a regular on the PGA Tour in the U.S. next year, meaning Tiger Woods&#8217; anticipated successor as the top-ranked golfer will be based on the European Tour.
The 37-year-old Englishman said Wednesday that he will ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/soon-to-be-no-1-lee-westwood-not-playing-on-us-pga-tour-in-2011-154682/">Soon-to-be No. 1 Lee Westwood not playing on US PGA Tour in 2011</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Lakers&#8217; Pau Gasol is main attraction in Barcelona homecoming for preseason game</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joseph Wilson</dc:creator>
		
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Gasol savors Barcelona homecoming with Lakers

BARCELONA, Spain — Pau Gasol is back in Spain for a third time with an NBA team. This time, he&#8217;s in a Lakers jersey as an NBA champion.
Gasol will be the main attraction when the Lakers play his former Spanish club Barcelona in an exhibition game Thursday at the Palau ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/lakers-pau-gasol-is-main-attraction-in-barcelona-homecoming-for-preseason-game-154679/">Lakers&#8217; Pau Gasol is main attraction in Barcelona homecoming for preseason game</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>His debut a year in the making, Jones makes smooth transition to new country, teammates</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:22:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Armour</dc:creator>
		
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American by way of Germany, Jones fitting right in

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Jermaine Jones blended right in, chatting with Steve Cherundolo and Michael Bradley during a warmup jog and finding his new American teammates with smooth, effortless passes.
It was as if he&#8217;s been part of the U.S. midfield for years.
A year after switching countries, the German-born ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/his-debut-a-year-in-the-making-jones-makes-smooth-transition-to-new-country-teammates-154527/">His debut a year in the making, Jones makes smooth transition to new country, teammates</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>2 takeover bids received by Liverpool but being blocked by co-owners Hicks, Gillett</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Harris</dc:creator>
		
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2 takeover bids received by Liverpool
LONDON — Struggling English Premier League club Liverpool has received two new takeover bids, but the club&#8217;s American owners are trying to block the other board members from pursuing negotiations.

One bid considered by the board on Tuesday was from the United States and the other was from Asia, a person ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/2-takeover-bids-received-by-liverpool-but-being-blocked-by-co-owners-hicks-gillett-154517/">2 takeover bids received by Liverpool but being blocked by co-owners Hicks, Gillett</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Person familiar with offers: Takeover bids received by Liverpool but blocked by Hicks, Gillett</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rob Harris</dc:creator>
		
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AP source: 2 takeover bids received by Liverpool

LONDON — A person familiar with the situation says Liverpool has received two new takeover bids that are being blocked by the American owners.
The person, speaking Tuesday on condition of anonymity because negotiations are ongoing, says one bid is from the U.S. and the other from Asia.
Sky Sports .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/person-familiar-with-offers-takeover-bids-received-by-liverpool-but-blocked-by-hicks-gillett-154509/" title="Person familiar with offers: Takeover bids received by Liverpool but blocked by Hicks, Gillett">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Blue Jackets score 3 in 2nd period to beat Malmo Redhawks 4-1 in exhibition in Sweden</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:53:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Blue Jackets beat Malmo Redhawks 4-1 in exhibition

MALMO, Sweden — Antoine Vermette scored twice and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Malmo Redhawks 4-1 in an exhibition match on Tuesday.
Jakub Voracek and Mike Commodore also scored for the Blue Jackets, who were 4-4-0 in the preseason and open the regular season against San Jose in .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/blue-jackets-score-3-in-2nd-period-to-beat-malmo-redhawks-4-1-in-exhibition-in-sweden-154488/">Blue Jackets score 3 in 2nd period to beat Malmo Redhawks 4-1 in exhibition in Sweden</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Europeans still winning the Ryder Cup, and majors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Ferguson</dc:creator>
		
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The next golden era for Europe
NEWPORT, Wales — The Ryder Cup used to be the crowning achievement for European golf.

Now it&#8217;s gravy.
From the balcony of the clubhouse at Celtic Manor, the Europeans sprayed champagne onto a delirious crowd Monday afternoon, stopping every now and then to chug some of the bubbly in a raucous celebration.
All .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/europeans-still-winning-the-ryder-cup-and-majors-154466/">Europeans still winning the Ryder Cup, and majors</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Olazabal flattered by prospect of becoming Europe&#8217;s Ryder Cup captain, but health is a concern</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:50:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Ryder Cup captaincy entices Olazabal
NEWPORT, Wales — Jose Maria Olazabal is enticed by the possibility of replacing Colin Montgomerie as Europe&#8217;s Ryder Cup captain, although a big concern remains.

&#8220;It&#8217;s been mentioned, by the players, by Monty,&#8221; the 44-year-old Spaniard told Sky Sports. &#8220;We have talked about it a little bit. There is just one issue, .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/olazabal-flattered-by-prospect-of-becoming-europes-ryder-cup-captain-but-health-is-a-concern-154449/">Source &nbsp;: Olazabal flattered by prospect of becoming Europe&#8217;s Ryder Cup captain, but health is a concern</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Olazabal says he&#8217;s interested in becoming Europe Ryder Cup captain, provided he is healthy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:14:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Olazabal wants to captain Europe in Ryder Cup

NEWPORT, Wales — Jose Maria Olazabal wants to replace Colin Montgomerie as Europe&#8217;s Ryder Cup captain — provided he is healthy enough to take on the role.
The Spanish player, who took part in seven Ryder Cups before becoming vice-captain for the last two, appears to be the unanimous ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/olazabal-says-hes-interested-in-becoming-europe-ryder-cup-captain-provided-he-is-healthy-154397/" title="Olazabal says he&#8217;s interested in becoming Europe Ryder Cup captain, provided he is healthy">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Father of Georgian luger who died at Olympics rejects report that says son lacked experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:51:15 +0000</pubDate>
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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/">Original article on  : Father of Georgian luger who died at Olympics rejects report that says son lacked experience</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Careers defined by thrilling Ryder Cup that goes down to the very last match</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 07:07:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Newberry</dc:creator>
		
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A Ryder Cup for the ages can make or break careers

NEWPORT, Wales — This was the sort of Ryder Cup that can define a career.
There&#8217;s Graeme McDowell, coming off his first major championship just four months earlier in the U.S. Open, feeling the sort of gut-wrenching pressure he&#8217;s never known before — not even at .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/careers-defined-by-thrilling-ryder-cup-that-goes-down-to-the-very-last-match-154367/" title="Careers defined by thrilling Ryder Cup that goes down to the very last match">Gaea News Network</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>
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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 ... <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/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Bradley has little to say about Klinsmann&#8217;s claim he talked to US Soccer about coaching</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>McDowell is golf&#8217;s newest star after adding a Ryder Cup win to his US Open title</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Dahlberg</dc:creator>
		
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McDowell adds a Ryder Cup to his resume
NEWPORT, Wales — Graeme McDowell&#8217;s day began later than most, which was fine with him. The last player off the tee in the Ryder Cup, he wanted nothing more than a nice relaxing round of golf, followed by some celebrating with the rest of a European team that ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/mcdowell-is-golfs-newest-star-after-adding-a-ryder-cup-win-to-his-us-open-title-154272/">McDowell is golf&#8217;s newest star after adding a Ryder Cup win to his US Open title</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Tending to every detail for his Ryder Cup team, Europe&#8217;s captain finally gets his major</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:46:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Litke</dc:creator>
		
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Monty: &#8216;The greatest moment of my golfing career.&#8217;

NEWPORT, Wales — Colin Montgomerie finally has his major.
Maybe not the one he had in mind at the beginning of his career. But there is no more fitting bookend.
Monty played in eight Ryder Cups, won five, went unbeaten in singles throughout, and contributed the second-most points of any .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/tending-to-every-detail-for-his-ryder-cup-team-europes-captain-finally-gets-his-major-154262/">Tending to every detail for his Ryder Cup team, Europe&#8217;s captain finally gets his major</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>FIFA suspends Nigerian Football Federation for government interference</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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FIFA suspends Nigeria for government interference

ZURICH, Switzerland — FIFA suspended Nigerian soccer&#8217;s governing body for government interference on Monday, almost certainly preventing the country from taking part in qualifying for the African Cup of Nations this weekend.
Several developments led to FIFA imposing the suspension, including court actions against elected members of the Nigerian Football Federation .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/fifa-suspends-nigerian-football-federation-for-government-interference-154246/">FIFA suspends Nigerian Football Federation for government interference</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>A capsule look at Ryder Cup matches</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:27:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Ferguson</dc:creator>
		
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Ryder Cup capsules
NEWPORT, Wales — A capsule look at Monday&#8217;s singles matches in the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor Resort:

Steve Stricker, U.S., def. Lee Westwood, Europe, 2 and 1.
Westwood overcame an early deficit with two straight birdies, Stricker opened with eight pars and they traded birdies on the par 5s around the turn. The match ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/a-capsule-look-at-ryder-cup-matches-154244/">A capsule look at Ryder Cup matches</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Coca-Cola to stop using Rooney&#8217;s image on cans and bottles after allegations over private life</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Coca-Cola takes Rooney off cans after allegations

LONDON — Coca-Cola will no longer use Wayne Rooney&#8217;s image on cans and bottles following allegations over the English forward&#8217;s private life.
Following newspaper allegations that he cheated on his then-pregnant wife with a prostitute, Coca-Cola announced Monday that it had stopped using his image to promote its Coke Zero .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/coca-cola-to-stop-using-rooneys-image-on-cans-and-bottles-after-allegations-over-private-life-154239/" title="Coca-Cola to stop using Rooney&#8217;s image on cans and bottles after allegations over private life">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Future of US women&#8217;s basketball team is bouncing along nicely after another world title</title>
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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 ... Read more <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/" title="Future of US women&#8217;s basketball team is bouncing along nicely after another world title">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>India&#8217;s troubled Commonwealth Games contrast with rival China&#8217;s seamless Olympic effort</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Wilson</dc:creator>
		
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India can&#8217;t match high bar set by China&#8217;s Olympics

LONDON — China and India are Asian neighbors, rivals and emerging powers. When it comes to organizing major international sporting events, though, there is no comparison.
While China announced itself as a global leader with the spectacular and grandiose Beijing Olympics in 2008, India has endured international embarrassment .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/indias-troubled-commonwealth-games-contrast-with-rival-chinas-seamless-olympic-effort-154232/">Source &nbsp;: India&#8217;s troubled Commonwealth Games contrast with rival China&#8217;s seamless Olympic effort</a>.]]></description>
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