Premier League club West Ham sold to company majority owned by bailed-out Icelandic bankLONDON — Premier League club West Ham has been sold to a company owned by Straumur Burdaras Investment Bank. Best ever? After finally winning French, Roger Federer says he’s glad to be part of debatePARIS — With his first French Open title, Roger Federer strengthened the argument he’s the best tennis player ever. French Open champ, at last: Federer completes career Grand Slam, ties Sampras with 14 majorsPARIS — Oh, how Roger Federer savored every moment with his first French Open trophy. Robin Soderling’s improbable run to French Open final ends in loss to FedererPARIS — Robin Soderling did the impossible at the French Open once. He just couldn’t do it twice. Berta of Sweden wins French boys’ title; Mladenovic of France wins girls’ titlePARIS — Sweden had one champion Sunday at the French Open: Daniel Berta. Cadel Evans wins Dauphine Libere prologue stage, Contador takes second placeNANCY, France — Cadel Evans of Australia won the opening prologue at the Dauphine Libere on Sunday, beating Tour de France rival Alberto Contador of Spain by eight seconds. Unheralded Dane Jeppe Huldahl shoots 67 to win Wales Open by 1 stroke over Niclas FasthNEWPORT, Wales — Jeppe Huldahl shot a 4-under 67 to win the Wales Open by one stroke on Sunday, giving the world’s 377th ranked player his first European Tour title. AP Interview: His Grand Slam record tied, Pete Sampras calls Roger Federer ‘greatest ever’PARIS — Pete Sampras already figured Roger Federer would go down as the greatest tennis player in history. Man runs onto court in French Open final, waves flag, tries to place hat on Federer’s headPARIS — Stunned and shaken, Roger Federer stood on center court during the French Open final wondering if the intruder who had just run up to him posed a threat. Federer wins another thriller to reach French Open final against SoderlingPARIS — A relieved Roger Federer leaned on the net following his latest French Open escape, then looked up to accept a handshake from his 6-foot-6 opponent, Juan Martin del Potro. Chagaev will replace Haye in June 20 bout against Klitschko in GermanyFRANKFURT — Ruslan Chagaev will replace David Haye as Wladimir Klitschko’s opponent in a heavyweight title bout on June 20. Netherlands, Japan, Australia, South Korea are 1st nations to qualify for 2010 World CupThe Netherlands, Japan, Australia and South Korea became the first nations to qualify for next year’s World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field. Mattioli brushes off detractors of 500-mile, two-race schedule at Pocono RacewayLONG POND, Pa. — Joseph Mattioli understands that Pocono Raceway has an unusual place on the NASCAR circuit — and that’s just the way the outspoken track owner likes it. By winning 1st French Open, Federer can tie Sampras’ 14 majors, complete career Grand SlamPARIS — All of Roger Federer’s bad memories from past French Open finals could be wiped away Sunday. England keeps perfect World Cup qualifying record with 4-0 win at KazkahstanALMATY, Kazakhstan — England defeated Kazakhstan 4-0 Saturday to maintain its perfect record in World Cup qualifiers, moving closer to a spot in the South Africa tournament in 2010. Ramsay shoots 67 to lead by 1 after 2nd round of Wales Open; Pavin makes the cutNEWPORT, Wales — Richie Ramsay of Scotland shot a 4-under 67 on Friday to lead the Wales Open after the second round, while U.S. Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin made the cut with some help from the weather. Juventus confirms Ciro Ferrara as coach, signing former defender to 2-year contractTURIN, Italy — Juventus has hired Ciro Ferrara as its coach after he guided the Italian league power for the last two games of the season Olympic, world pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva to warm up for worlds in LondonLONDON — Olympic and world pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva will use next month’s London Grand Prix as a warmup for defense of her world title at Berlin in August. Spanish cyclists Vila and Ventoso challenge doping bans at Court of Arbitration for SportLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Two Spanish cyclists banned for doping have filed appeals with sport’s highest court to overturn their suspensions. Defending champion Rafael Nadal pulls out of Queen’s Club due to knee injuryLONDON — Rafael Nadal withdrew on Friday from next week’s grass-court tournament at Queen’s Club because of knee trouble but hopes to defend his title at Wimbledon. Toronto FC confirms exhibition match against Real Madrid at BMO Field in AugustTORONTO — Toronto FC has confirmed it will host Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid in an exhibition match this summer. Top-ranked Dinara Safina beats Dominika Cibulkova 6-3, 6-3 to reach French Open finalPARIS — Dinara Safina shanked shots, endured a flurry of double-faults, screamed profanities at herself and still advanced to the French Open final. David Haye hopes to meet Wladimir Klitschko in July after pulling out of June bout with injuryLONDON — David Haye hopes his world heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko can be rescheduled for July. Roger Federer reaches 20th straight Grand Slam semifinal, 2 wins shy of 1st French Open titlePARIS — Roger Federer is accustomed to Grand Slam butterflies. He finds it difficult to eat or sleep. He feels fatigued and jittery and even a bit dizzy. US plays at France, Italy visits Ukraine in 1st round of 2010 Fed CupPARIS — The United States will play at France in the first round of next year’s Fed Cup, and Italy will visit Ukraine. Manchester United signs 4-year shirt sponsorship with US insurance broker AonLONDON — Manchester United announced a four-year shirt sponsorship agreement with Chicago-based insurance broker Aon Corp. on Wednesday in what media reports said was worth more than $130 million. Federer easily beats Monfils at French Open to reach semifinals for 5th straight yearPARIS — Getting into a groove at the French Open, Roger Federer is two victories from completing a career Grand Slam and tying Pete Sampras’ record for major titles. Klitschko heavyweight title defense called off after Haye pulls out with injuryLONDON — David Haye has pulled out of his IBF and WBO heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko because of an injury. Serena Williams beaten by Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-6 (3), 5-7, 7-5 in French Open quarterfinalPARIS — One shot by Serena Williams sent Svetlana Kuznetsova to the court in a messy spill that left her covered with clay. The Russian was down but not out. Showing newfound resilience, she squandered a big lead in the second set Wednesday but ended Williams’ 18-match Grand Slam winning streak in the French Open quarterfinals, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 7-5. Samantha Stosur advances to French Open semifinals by beating Sorana Cirstea in straight setsPARIS — Samantha Stosur of Australia reached her first major semifinal Wednesday by defeating Sorana Cirstea of Romania 6-1, 6-3. Spain finishes year at No. 1, while US has best spot in 2 years at No. 14 in FIFA rankingsZURICH — European champion Spain completed a year atop FIFA’s world rankings, while the United States moved into its best position in two years at No. 14 in the latest monthly standings published Wednesday. Real Madrid to play summer exhibition matches in Canada, United StatesMADRID — Spanish soccer powerhouse Real (Ray’Al) Madrid has added a preseason exhibition in Canada to its North American tour this summer. Point guard Deron Williams not worrying about rumors surrounding Jazz free agentsSALT LAKE CITY — Deron Williams says he’s looking forward to returning to Europe with the Utah Jazz for two preseason games. After ending Nadal’s reign, Soderling closes to within 2 wins of French Open titlePARIS — When the French Open ends, Robin Soderling wants to be remembered for more than merely stopping Rafael Nadal’s four-year reign. French Open rout: Sharapova loses, barely avoiding 6-0, 6-0 scoreline; Soderling reaches semisPARIS — The final score of Maria Sharapova’s stunning loss in the French Open quarterfinals Tuesday did not look quite as embarrassing as it nearly did: Her opponent led 6-0, 5-0. |
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