Finland’s Pauliina Miettinen to coach WPS champ Sky Blue FC, which had 3 coaches last seasonSOMERSET, N.J. — Maybe the newest coach of Sky Blue FC will stick around. AP Interview: FIFA medical chief wants more action from refs, coaches to curb violent playBRUSSELS — FIFA’s medical chief has watched the rise in career-ending fouls over the past two years. Now he wants referees to show more red cards and coaches to do their part in curbing violent play. Raiders activate Holland for game against Broncos, release RankinOAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders activated defensive back Jonathan Holland from the practice squad and waived running back Louis Rankin. US beats Cuba 10-5 to defend baseball World Cup title, finish with 14-game win streakNETTUNO, Italy — The United States defended its baseball World Cup title on Sunday with a 10-5 victory over Cuba that was powered by four RBIs from Lucas May, including a three-run home run. Panthers lose 3-2 on penalties in Finland; Horton, Duco score for FloridaTAMPERE, Finland — Nathan Horton and Mike Duco in regulation for Florida, but the Panthers lost 3-2 to Finnish team Tappara after a penalty shootout. Paul Kariya leads Blues to 6-0 win over Linkoping in preseason gameLINKOPING, Sweden — Paul Kariya scored twice in the second period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 6-0 victory over Swedish Elite League club Linkoping in a preseason game Tuesday. Whether bold (Rio) or safe (anyone else), Olympics officials will make statement with 2016COPENHAGEN — Rio or Chicago? Risk vs. reliable. Britain and Ireland wins Vivendi Trophy for 5th consecutive time over Continental EuropeSAINT-NOM-LA-BRETECHE, France — Britain and Ireland won the Vivendi Trophy for a fifth consecutive time Sunday after beating Continental Europe 16½-11½ following the final 10 singles matches. Blackhawks beat HC Davos 9-2 in exhibition game; Smolenak, Kane each score 2 goalsZURICH, Switzerland — Radek Smolenak and Patrick Kane each scored twice to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 9-2 win over HC Davos in an exhibition game Monday. English soccer club Arsenal announces record profits of $56 million while debt fallsLONDON — English soccer club Arsenal has announced record profits of $56 million following a big increase in turnover and manager Arsene Wenger’s refusal to pay huge transfer fees. Maria Sharapova advances, Elena Dementieva knocked out of Toray Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Maria Sharapova cruised past Samantha Stosur of Australia 6-0, 6-1 Tuesday in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open. Paul Kariya paces the Blues to 6-0 win over Linkoping in preseason gameLINKOPING, Sweden — Paul Kariya scored twice in the second period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 6-0 victory over Swedish Elite League club Linkoping in a preseason game Tuesday. Daley praises President Obama’s plan to head to Copenhagen for Chicago’s 2016 Olympics pitchCHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says he’s honored that both President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will head to Copenhagen in support of Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Pele isn’t worried Obama’s support for Chicago’s 2016 Olympics bid will steal Rio’s thunderCOPENHAGEN — Brazilian soccer great Pele says he isn’t worried that President Barack Obama’s star power could help Chicago win the bid for the 2016 Olympics at the expense of Rio de Janeiro. The final push: Spanish king, Brazilian president, Mrs. Obama converge to sway 2016 voteCOPENHAGEN — Spain’s king, Brazil’s president and U.S. first lady Michelle Obama were converging Wednesday on the Danish capital for a final push to get the International Olympic Committee to award the 2016 Games to their cities. Brazilian President: Rio de Janeiro can win bid to host 2016 OlympicsSAO PAULO — Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Rio de Janeiro can win its bid for the 2016 Olympics and become the first South American country to host the Olympics. Liverpool co-owners Hicks and Gillett Jr. confirm investment search, no agreements signedMANCHESTER, England — Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. have confirmed they are looking for outside investors. Rio de Janeiro puts President Lula at heart of 2016 Olympic bid, rivals Chicago’s Obama effectCOPENHAGEN — Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics has put Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the center of its campaign. Real Madrid’s big-spending gamble looks to be a winner … so farLONDON — After five wins in five league games, a 5-2 away victory in the Champions League and Cristiano Ronaldo’s five goals in four games, it looks like Real Madrid’s offseason spending spree was worth it. Color it green: Tokyo wants to make athletes, environment the focus of 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Games could be an environmental model for future Olympics — and the entire world. Delivery company UPS to join 2012 Olympic sponsorship to handle transportation, logisticsLONDON — UPS became the latest sponsor of the London 2012 Olympics on Wednesday, and the delivery company will manage the local organizing committee’s transportation and logistics over the next three years. 28-year-old French soccer fan attacked and beaten in Belgrade before match dies in hospitalBELGRADE, Serbia — A 28-year-old French soccer fan, brutally attacked in Belgrade by Serbian hooligans, died Tuesday in a hospital. Rio cancels swimming World Cup event because of lack of fundingROME — A World Cup swimming event scheduled for Rio de Janeiro next month has been canceled after organizers failed to come up with enough funding. Cadel Evans of Australia gets biggest win of career in men’s race at cycling’s road worldsMENDRISIO, Switzerland — Cadel Evans has won the men’s race at cycling’s road world championships. Poison Union: Jazz forward Kirilenko already weary of Shaq-LeBron partnership in ClevelandLONDON — Although Andrei Kirilenko is hoping for a Russian revolution in the wake of Mikhail Prokhorov’s recent purchase of the New Jersey Nets, it’s LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal that are on his mind ahead of the start of the NBA season. Britain and Ireland takes 7-points lead over Continental Europe in Vivendi TrophySAINT-NOM-LA-BRETECHE, France — Britain and Ireland moved closer to victory in the Vivendi Trophy on Saturday, opening up a seven-point lead over Continental Europe in the PGA European Tour match-play event. Peter Forsberg scores game-winner in overtime for Modo in Swedish leagueSTOCKHOLM — Peter Forsberg scored the game-winner in overtime and set up the other goal Saturday as his hometown team Modo edged Djurgarden 2-1 in the Swedish Elite League. Top-seeded Gael Monfils to face Philipp Kohlschreiber in Open de Moselle finalMETZ, France — Top-seeded Gael Monfils reached the Open de Moselle final with a 6-4, 6-3 win over fellow Frenchman Richard Gasquet on Saturday. Germany defeats United States 3-0 at under-20 World CupSUEZ, Egypt — Germany defeated the United States 3-0 at the under-20 World Cup. Kinsler reaches 30-30 mark, Rangers down Rays 8-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Ian Kinsler homered to become a 30-30 player for the first time, Julio Borbon had three hits and the Texas Rangers clung to their slim playoff hopes, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 on Friday night. UEFA investigating 40 match-fixing cases, mainly involving eastern European clubsLONDON — UEFA is investigating 40 cases of suspected match-fixing in the Champions League and UEFA Cup, mostly involving eastern European clubs. Lambiel wins Nebelhorn Trophy, secures spot for Switzerland at Vancouver OlympicsOBERSTDORF, Germany — Olympic silver medalist Stephane Lambiel is a step closer to the Vancouver Games. Cycling governing body tells pro riders: Get with anti-doping program or lose right to raceLUGANO, Switzerland — All professional cyclists will have to complete a new anti-doping education program or lose their right to race. Obama Transportation Secretary LaHood to support Chicago Olympics bid at Denmark meetingWASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is joining a growing list of Obama administration officials who will travel to Denmark next week to support Chicago’s Olympic bid. Danish organizers say UN boss Ban Ki-moon to attend IOC CongressCOPENHAGEN — A Danish sports official says U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon will attend next week’s Olympic Congress in Copenhagen. |
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