President Obama sends letters to IOC members promising ’spectacular’ 2016 Olympics in ChicagoLONDON — President Barack Obama has written to International Olympic Committee members promising the United States would “welcome the world with open arms” if Chicago is awarded the 2016 Summer Games. British cyclist Jonny Bellis stable in medically induced coma after scooter accidentLONDON — British Cycling says rider Jonny Bellis is in stable condition in a medically induced coma following a scooter crash in Italy. Agent: Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman establishes residency in AndorraNEW YORK — Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who defected in July, has established provisional residency in Andorra. Belgian media reports say Justine Henin to announce return to competitive tennis TuesdayBRUSSELS — Former top-ranked player Justine Henin will announce her return to competitive tennis Tuesday, according to two top Belgian newspapers. Late Owen goal is Ferguson answer to Ronaldo, Tevez departuresLONDON — With Cristiano Ronaldo scoring freely for Real Madrid and Carlos Tevez embarrassing Manchester United’s goalkeeper, the soccer world must have wondered whether Alex Ferguson had blundered by letting the two stars leave Old Trafford. First lady plans personal appeal for Chicago Olympic bid, door left open for Obama to attendWASHINGTON — As Michelle Obama prepares to make a highly personal appeal in Denmark on behalf of Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, the White House is leaving open the possibility that President Barack Obama will make a last minute decision to join her. Chess players Kasparov, Karpov get ready for rematch marking 25th anniversary of famed boutMADRID — Chess eminences Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov are dusting off their knights and pawns for an exhibition rematch marking the 25th anniversary of their first title bout — a grueling one that lasted five months and was eventually halted. Putin releases 2 snow leopards into southern Russia, fulfilling Olympic pledgeMOSCOW — Once again, Vladimir Putin is hanging out with the big cats. Renault receives suspended ban from F1 in crash scandal; Briatore bannedPARIS — Nelson Piquet Jr. wishes every day he had refused orders to deliberately crash at a race. 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. Renault handed 2-year suspended ban from F1 in crash scandal; Briatore bannedPARIS — Renault escaped severe punishment Monday for ordering former driver Nelson Piquet Jr. to deliberately crash, receiving only a suspended two-year ban from Formula One’s governing body. 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. Alejandro Valverde wins Spanish Vuelta, Andre Greipel takes final stageMADRID, Spain — Alejandro Valverde finally has a signature win. Rafael Cabrera Bello shoots 11-under 60 in final round to win Austrian OpenOBERWALTERSDORF, Austria — Rafael Cabrera-Bello of Spain has shot an 11-under 60 to win his first European Tour title by one stroke over Benn Barham at the Austrian Open. Federer clinches Davis Cup victory for Switzerland with convincing win over Italy’s StaraceGENOA, Italy — Roger Federer gave Switzerland a spot in next year’s Davis Cup world group by beating Potito Starace for an insurmountable 3-1 lead Sunday against Italy. Athens throws 2 TDs, helps Towson snap losing streak with 21-17 win over Coastal CarolinaTOWSON, Md. — Peter Athens threw two touchdown passes, leading Towson in a 21-17 victory over Coastal Carolina on Saturday night. White House scouts possible Obama Copenhagen visit to pitch Chicago for OlympicsWASHINGTON — The White House says it is sending an advance team to Copenhagen to check out the possibility of a personal appearance by President Barack Obama before the Olympic committee. Americans lose the day, keep a 9-7 lead going into singlesLUSS, Scotland — English club pros Paul Wesselingh and Jeremy Robinson won two matches Saturday as Great Britain & Ireland cut into the Americans’ lead in the PGA Cup heading into the final day of singles. 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. Spain beats Israel 3-0 in Davis Cup semifinals, advances to 7th finalsTORRE PACHECO, Spain — Defending champion Spain advanced to the Davis Cup finals by defeating Israel 3-0 on Saturday. Arsenal bounces back from successive losses to beat Wigan 4-0 in Premier LeagueLONDON — Arsenal bounced back from two straight defeats in the Premier League, routing Wigan 4-0 Saturday behind Thomas Vermaelen’s two goals. Spain’s Alejandro Valverde nears Vuleta title with a stage left; Millar wins 20th stageTOLEDO, Spain — Alejandro Valverde is closing in on the Spanish Vuleta title with one stage to go. 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. Roger Federer sits out Davis Cup doubles, Swiss lose to ItalyGENOA, Italy — With Roger Federer sitting out, Switzerland lost a doubles match to Italy in a Davis Cup playoff but still leads the series 2-1. 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. Caster Semenya might have been spared ordeal over her genderPARIS — It was, admittedly, a devilishly tough choice. 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. Italian policemen bling twice _ take Maradona’s earrings to help pay tax billROME — Italian police didn’t want the shirt off Diego Maradona’s back — just his earrings. Policemen bling twice _ Italian police take Maradona’s earrings to pay tax billROME — Italian police didn’t want the shirt off Diego Maradona’s back — just his earrings. 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. Double aces: Retired 64-year-old British woman makes 2 holes-in-one, beats 67M to 1 oddsWHITLEY BAY, England — Ruth Day, a 64-year-old retiree from northern England, had the day of her life on the golf course last week. British cycling team Sky to join Pro Tour races; no decision yet on Armstrong’s new teamAIGLE, Switzerland — British cycling squad Team Sky has been accepted to race in the International Cycling Union’s Pro Tour calendar of events. 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. Davis Cup: Federer rolls over Bolelli to give Switzerland 2-0 lead over Italy in playoffGENOA, Italy — Roger Federer rolled to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 win Friday over Simone Bolelli to give Switzerland a 2-0 lead against Italy in the Davis Cup playoffs. |
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