Germany’s Axel Springer sees 1st-half profit fall to euro267.3 million; revenue downBERLIN — German publisher Axel Springer AG said Thursday that its first-half net profit declined by nearly half from last year’s figure, which was boosted by a large one-time gain. Falling circulation revenue and the recession in Eastern Europe hurt results. The Russian, bare: Putin strips to waist for photographers on trip to SiberiaMOSCOW — The Czar-boro man? When Vladimir Putin rode a horse bare-chested through a rustic region of Siberia, it produced astonishing images casting him as a rugged Russian outdoorsman. After world championships, Bolt and Gay will square off again in Brussels on Sept. 4The showdown between Olympic champion Usain Bolt and Tyson Gay will keep going after the world championships, when the sprint rivals compete in a 100-meter race in Brussels on Sept. 4. Former Guantanamo detainees find work in Bermuda, prepare fairways for PGA Grand Slam of GolfHAMILTON, Bermuda — Four Chinese Muslims once confined to small prison cells as suspected terrorists at Guantanamo are now helping prepare the wide-open spaces of an oceanside golf course for the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Qualifier Devvarman upsets No. 6 seed Cilic at DC; Becker wins, next RoddickWASHINGTON — Qualifier Somdev Devvarman of India recorded the biggest win of his career Tuesday, upsetting No. 6 seed Marin Cilic of Croatia 7-5, 6-4 to advance to the third round of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic. 5 Brazilians fail doping tests ahead of track and field world championships in BerlinSAO PAULO — Five Brazilians preparing for this month’s track and field world championships in Berlin have failed doping tests. Three of them competed at last summer’s Olympics. Price is right: Drew Carey gets to see team he co-owns face the team he loves, BarcelonaSEATTLE — It was supposed to be a simple assignment for the Travel Channel: go to Spain and document the passion and simmering animosity in the rivalry between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Alexandre Vinokourov returns to cycling at Castillon-La-Bataille race in FranceCASTILLON-LA-BATAILLE, France — Cyclist Alexandre Vinokourov has raced for the first time since his two-year doping ban ended last month, completing the Castillon-La-Bataille criterium race in France. German luxury car maker BMW’s 2nd-quarter profit slides 76 percent to euro121 millionBERLIN — Luxury automaker BMW AG said Tuesday that its second-quarter profit skidded 76 percent lower as consumers put off buying its pricey vehicles. It said a “lasting” economic recovery was not yet in sight. Catriona Matthew’s British Open win gives a shot in the arm to golfing mothersLYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Catriona Matthew won one for golfing mothers with her three-stroke victory Sunday in the Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham. Felipe Massa leaves hospital in Hungary, flies home to BrazilBUDAPEST, Hungary — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is heading home to Brazil, nine days after a life-threatening crash during qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The pool empties, a boatload of records remains: Phelps wins 5th gold in Rome as US wins relayROME — For those who thought Michael Phelps was just stopping by for a Roman holiday, no way. Felipe Massa says he is feeling better, has swelling near left eye as he prepares to fly homeSAO PAULO — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is on the mend with only some swelling near his left eye and will fly home to Brazil on Monday nine days after fracturing his skull in a high-speed crash in Hungary. Sweden’s Oskar Henningsson wins Moravia Silesia OpenCELADNA, Czech Republic — Sweden’s Oskar Henningsson made six birdies Sunday to win the Moravia Silesia Open by two strokes, shooting 13-under 275 at the Prosper Golf Resort. Catriona Matthew wins Women’s British Open 10 weeks after giving birth for 1st major titleLYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Catriona Matthew won the Women’s British Open by three strokes Sunday, capturing her first major title just 10 weeks after giving birth to her second child. Appropriate finish: US sets relay world record to give Phelps fifth goldROME — Michael Phelps and the U.S. 400-meter medley relay team closed the fastest meet in swimming history with an appropriate finish Sunday night — the 43rd world record. Lochte wins fourth gold of championships; Steffen completes 50-100 sweep with 42nd WRROME — Ryan Lochte won his fourth gold medal of the world championships, Germany’s Britta Steffen matched her Beijing sweep and three more world records fell Sunday on the final night of the fastest meet in swimming history. Another world record for Germany’s Britta Steffen at worlds; Torres last in final of 50 freeROME — Germany’s Britta Steffen has set her third world record of the swimming championships, winning the 50-meter freestyle in 23.73 seconds. Forty-year-old American Dara Torres was last. Ryan Lochte wins 4th gold medal of swim worlds; 2 more records fall, bringing total to 41ROME — Ryan Lochte won his fourth gold medal of the world championships, and two more world records fell Sunday on the final night of the fastest meet in swimming history. 41st world record of Rome championships goes to Russia’s Efimova; Soni of US take silverROME — The 41st world record of the swimming championships has been claimed by Russia’s Yuliya Efimova, who edged American Rebecca Soni in the 50-meter breaststroke. Russia’s Dushevina beats Hradecka of the Czech Republic to win Istanbul Cup finalISTANBUL — Vera Dushevina of Russia has beaten Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic 6-0, 6-1 in the Istanbul Cup final to win her first WTA title. Hironoshin Furuhashi, vice president of swimming’s ruling body, dies at 80 during swim worldsROME — Swimming’s governing body says FINA vice president Hironoshin Furuhashi has died at 80. Michael Phelps to get shot at 5th gold in Rome after teammates qualify for medley relay finalROME — Michael Phelps will get a shot at a fifth and final gold medal at the Foro Italico. Parker to miss next game for France after Spurs confirm mild ankle sprainSAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker will miss the next game for the French national team after the Spurs confirmed a mild right ankle sprain in their star point guard. Serbia beats Spain 14-13 in dramatic water polo final with Spain; Croatia takes bronzeROME — Serbia won a dramatic shootout at the world championships, claiming the gold medal in men’s water polo 14-13 over Spain on Saturday night. Vera Dushevina of Russia, Lucie Hradecka of Czech Republic advance to Istanbul Cup finalISTANBUL — Vera Dushevina of Russia will play Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic in the Istanbul Cup final. Steve Webster hits 69 to lead by 1 after 3rd round of Moravia Silesia OpenCELADNA, Czech Republic — Steve Webster took a one-shot lead in the Moravia Silesia Open on Saturday after shooting a 3-under 69 in the third round. Pope meets swimming world championships athletes, praises their “exciting performance”VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday met athletes participating in the swimming world championships in Rome and urged them to act as role models for fellow youths “in sports and in life.” FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper transferred to team in GermanyFRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper has been transferred to a second-tier team in Germany, pending a medical examination. Change of command: Ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney now listed as Steelers’ chairman emeritusPITTSBURGH — This may be as close as Dan Rooney comes to retiring from pro football. American Aaron Peirsol breaks record in 200-meter backstrokeROME — Aaron Peirsol knew he’d gone fast enough before he even touched the wall. He spun around with a big smile and gave the water a roundhouse punch. Tyson Gay takes wind-aided 100 in 9.79 at DN Gala; Powell finishes thirdSTOCKHOLM — Tyson Gay overcame a poor start to edge fellow American Darvis Patton in the 100 meters at the DN Gala meet on Friday, clocking a wind-aided 9.79 seconds. Under pressure, swimming’s governing body will ban record-breaking bodysuits beginning Jan. 1ROME — No need to worry about a Michael Phelps boycott. Phelps gets another gold as US wins 800 free relay, breaking its world record in RomeROME — Michael Phelps has earned his third gold medal of the world championships, and the United States has set the 35th world record in Rome, winning the 800-meter freestyle relay. With pressure from Phelps, swimming leaders move up ban on high-tech bodysuits to Jan. 1ROME — No need to worry about a boycott from Michael Phelps anymore. |
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