Despite Olympic dream, Bulls forward Deng not gambling on fitness to boost British hopesLONDON — However desperate Luol Deng is to play at the Olympics, the Chicago Bulls forward won’t jeopardize his fitness to help Britain ensure it clinches a spot at London 2012. Roman speed show: Aaron Peirsol makes big blunder in backstroke on another night for recordsROME — Five world records were set Monday at the world swimming championships. Roman speed show: Aaron Peirsol makes big mistake in backstroke on another night for recordsROME — On a night when five more world records fell, Aaron Peirsol still figured he could coast through the semifinals of his signature event. He wanted to save a little energy for the final swim. Canada, Russia, Greece advance to semifinals of women’s water polo at worldsROME — Dominique Perreault scored three goals to lead Canada past Hungary 9-7 in the quarterfinals of women’s water polo at the world championships. Ibrahimovic signs 5-year deal at Barcelona after passing medical examBARCELONA, Spain — Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a five-year contract with Barcelona after passing a medical exam. Brazilian driver Felipe Massa now awake, speaking to family; more improvement expectedBUDAPEST, Hungary — Formula One driver Felipe Massa was awake and talking to family members Monday, making significant improvement after his high-speed crash two days earlier. Tony Parker unlikely to play for France vs. Hungary in Eurobasket 2009 after spraining anklePARIS — Spurs guard Tony Parker has a sprained ankle and injured thigh after colliding with an Austrian player during a recent basketball game. Rickard wins 100 breastswtroke with yet another world record at swimming championshipsROME — Brenton Rickard of Australia has set the first world record of Day 2 at the world swimming championships, winning the 100-meter breaststroke. Nicolas Sarkozy’s collapse could prove a wakeup call for France’s high-octane presidentPARIS — Nicolas Sarkozy’s high-octane lifestyle just hit a speed bump. Spokes, grapes and pioneer history: Cycling Missouri’s Katy Trail, one sip at a timeHERMANN, Mo. — The 19th century German settlers who saw visions of the Rhineland in the rolling Missouri hills likely didn’t anticipate the more modern voyagers who flock to these parts: Spandex-wearing, energy-bar-chowing cyclists lured by a 236-mile rails-to-trails path — the nation’s longest. Valencia’s European GP organizers asking F1 authorities to rescind Renault banVALENCIA, Spain — Organizers of the European Grand Prix want Formula One authorities to rescind Renault’s suspension from the race so Fernando Alonso can compete in his native Spain. Ticket sales for 2011 women’s World Cup to start Oct. 29BERLIN — Organizers of the 2011 women’s World Cup in Germany say ticket sales will start Oct. 29. Not everyone thrilled about all those records falling at world swimming championshipsROME — One after another, the records kept falling. Michael Phelps content with 2nd in 200 free heats, led by Germany’s BiedermannROME — Michael Phelps was unconcerned about posting only the second fastest time in morning heats for the 200-meter freestyle at the world championships Monday. Alberto Contador set for long reign on the Tour de FrancePARIS — Even as his chance of winning this year’s Tour de France slipped away, Lance Armstrong earned more than his share of attention. F1 driver Massa communicating “passively” and showing “positive signs” after medical scansBUDAPEST, Hungary — Felipe Massa’s health was improving Monday after the Formula One driver communicated passively with doctors, and medical scans provided encouraging signs after surgery on multiple skull fractures. Ronaldo makes low-key home debut as Real Madrid draws 1-1 with Al Ittihad in Peace CupMADRID, Spain — Cristiano Ronaldo produced only glimpses of his talent during his home debut for Real Madrid in a 1-1 draw with Al Ittihad on Sunday. Inter Milan beats intracity rival AC Milan 2-0, far from foggy San SiroFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — They were 3,800 miles from foggy San Siro, and that’s not all that was different for Inter Milan and AC Milan when they met outside of Italy for just the third time in 101 years. From Spain, not a Dane _ Alberto Contador shrugs off anthem mishap at Tour de France ceremonyPARIS — Alberto Contador took it in stride when, unexpectedly, the Danish national anthem echoed on the Champs-Elysees in celebration of the Spaniard’s Tour de France victory. Goodbye implacable old Lance Armstrong; hello to the more human version who finishes thirdPARIS — Well, well, there’s a sight you don’t see every day at the Tour de France: Lance Armstrong on the podium in Paris without — hold the presses — the race winner’s garish yellow jersey on his back. Olympic champion Park sticks with old swimsuit and misses 400 free final at worldsROME — Olympic gold medalist Park Tae-hwan stuck with his old swimsuit and paid the consequences in the 400-meter freestyle. Phelps off to winning start at worlds, but he can thank him teammates againROME — One after another, the records kept falling. Record mania! Marks falling all over the place on the opening night of world swimmingROME — Germany’s Britta Steffen and the Netherlands relay team have kept up the record breaking at the world championships, setting the fifth and sixth marks on the opening night of swimming. Alberto Contador wins Tour de France for second time in 3 years; Lance Armstrong takes 3rdPARIS — Lance Armstrong’s kids were dressed in yellow. He was not. FIA suspends Renault from next F1 race after letting Alonso race with tire problemBUDAPEST, Hungary — Renault has been suspended from the upcoming European Grand Prix after allowing Fernando Alonso to leave pit lane with a loose tire in the Hungarian GP. French President Nicolas Sarkozy faints while jogging, undergoes medical examPARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy fainted while jogging Sunday on a hot afternoon at a presidential residence outside the capital and was hospitalized for medical tests, the country’s health minister said. Ricardo Gonzalez of Argentina wins SAS Masters by 2 shots after birdies on 5 of last 6 holesLODDEKOPINGE, Sweden — Ricardo Gonzalez won the SAS Masters by two strokes on Sunday, making birdies on five of the final six holes for a 4-under 69. Alberto Contador, the 2007 champ, wins Tour de France again; Lance Armstrong takes 3rdPARIS — Alberto Contador won the Tour de France for a second time Wednesday, and Lance Armstrong capped his return to the race with an impressive third-place finish. Ai Miyazato of Japan wins Evian Masters with birdie on 1st sudden-death playoff holeEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Ai Miyazato of Japan won the Evian Masters with a birdie on the first playoff hole Sunday, beating Sophie Gustafson of Sweden to clinch her first victory on the LPGA Tour. Germany defeats Montenegro 9-8 in extra time, advances to face US in quartersROME — Marko Savic scored three goals, including the winner in extra time, and Alexander Tchigir made 16 saves as Germany defeated Montenegro 9-8 in water polo at the world championships Sunday. Davydenko beats Mathieu 6-4, 6-2 to win German Open for his first title of the yearHAMBURG — Nikolay Davydenko won his first title of the year on Sunday, beating Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-4, 6-2 in the German Open final. French anti-doping agency to retest 2008 Tour de France samples for CERAPARIS — The French anti-doping agency will retest some blood samples from last year’s Tour de France, mainly for the banned blood-booster CERA. Defending F1 champion Hamilton gets 1st win of 2009 at Hungary; Raikkonen 2ndBUDAPEST, Hungary — McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton has won the Hungarian Grand Prix, giving Formula One’s defending champion his first victory of the season. Sarkozy’s office says French president feels faint while exercising, undergoes medical examPARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy felt unwell while exercising Sunday and was undergoing medical tests, the Elysee Palace announced. Petkovic beats Olaru 6-2, 6-3 to win 1st career title at Gastein LadiesBAD GASTEIN, Austria — Andrea Petkovic of Germany captured her first WTA Tour title on Sunday, beating Ioana Raluca Olaru of Romania 6-2, 6-3 at the Nuernberger Gastein Ladies. |
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