Joba Chamberlain stumbles again as Yankees lose to Royals 4-3NEW YORK — The Yankees ended the first regular season at their new $1.5 billion ballpark the same way they began — with a loss. World Series champion Phillies back in playoffs, beat Astros 10-3 to clinch NL EastPHILADELPHIA — Now, the Philadelphia Phillies can rest and prepare to defend their World Series title. Brazil’s Lula says he encouraged Obama to go to Copenhagen, lobby for Chicago bidCOPENHAGEN — Brazil’s president says he’s not worried that U.S. President Barack Obama is coming to Denmark to lobby that Chicago and not Rio de Janeiro should win the 2016 Olympics. Bucking the system: Boise State Broncos make case for BCS title berthThe Boise State Broncos are breathing some rare BCS air. Living the good life, Watson looks for victory in Senior Players ChampionshipTIMONIUM, Md. — Even if Tom Watson won the British Open, it’s hard to imagine his life would be much better than it is right now. Senior IOC members wonder if time is up for VIP visits to lobby for Olympic hosting votesCOPENHAGEN — Senior IOC members suggest the proven winning tactic of bringing top politicians to lobby for Olympic bids could be reaching an end. Rio 2016 bid team lodges complaint with IOC after Madrid official calls it ‘worst’ candidateCOPENHAGEN — The Rio 2016 Olympics bid team formally complained to the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday after a report that an official from the rival Madrid bid criticized the Brazilian city. USA Luge hopeful Julia Clukey has knee surgery, to miss 1 week of trainingLAKE PLACID, N.Y. — U.S. Olympic luge hopeful Julia Clukey is recovering from arthroscopic right knee surgery and will miss the first week of on-ice training in Lake Placid. IOC members undecided over host of 2016 Olympics, agonizing over tough choice as vote nearsCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee is familiar with tough decisions. It gambled by giving the games to Beijing and even turned down New York after 9/11. FIFA says all stadiums close to completion; plans for Africa’s 1st World Cup on track
Many IOC members still undecided 2 days ahead of vote to choose 2016 Olympic hostCOPENHAGEN — International Olympic Committee members are agonizing over which city should be awarded the right to host the 2016 Games and many remain undecided just two days before the vote. Former Maple Leafs star Mats Sundin retires after nearly 20 seasons in NHL, rules out comebackSTOCKHOLM — Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin is retiring from hockey after nearly two decades in the NHL. Brazilian stars Pele, Cesar Cielo say Rio Olympics in 2016 would change lives in South America
First lady Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen ahead of IOC vote on 2016 Olympic hostCOPENHAGEN — Having one-on-one VIP meetings, dining with dignitaries and stars, flattering Olympic officials by taking notice of the little things that count, Michele Obama wasted no time going to work for her hometown. In aftermath of Olympic shutout, baseball’s 7-nation European World Cup called a hitNETTUNO, Italy — International baseball officials are starting to get over the shock of being shut out of the Olympics, and the recently concluded World Cup was hailed as a success in spreading the sport’s reach in Europe. Russians Dinara Safina, Svetlana Kuznetsova ousted in 2nd round at Pan Pacific OpenTOKYO — Top-ranked and defending champion Dinara Safina was knocked out in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday by Taiwanese qualifier Chang Kai-chen only hours before fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova was ousted in another upset. Clint Barmes’ tumbling grab, game-ending double play help Rockies hold off Cardinals 4-3DENVER — A giant welt on his forehead was the least of Clint Barmes’ worries. Tour trying to decide when to take a playoff break in Ryder Cup yearATLANTA — Tiger Woods played so much golf during the FedEx Cup playoffs that he is laying off cardio work this week with hopes of putting on some weight he lost over the last month. Five-time medalist Ohno among Procter & Gamble Winter Games endorsersCINCINNATI — Five-time Olympic medalist Apolo Anton Ohno is among the athletes endorsing Procter & Gamble Co. products as part of the company’s 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics marketing. Intelligence, steadiness and modesty made Ryan ideal fit for Chicago’s Olympic bidCHICAGO — Pat Ryan isn’t a gold medalist, like the leader of Madrid’s bid committee. Nor does he have a long history with the International Olympic Committee, as the heads of Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo’s organizations do. Braves keep rolling behind Jair Jurrjens, creep closer to Rockies with 4-0 win over MarlinsATLANTA — Jair Jurrjens wants to please his father. Chipper Jones is trying to salvage a disappointing season. Yankees sweep Red Sox with 4-2 win to clinch AL East and home-field throughout playoffsNEW YORK — Even before Mariano Rivera fielded the final ball, the party started for the New York Yankees. FIFA to discuss age limit for 2012 London Olympics at Rio meetingRIO DE JANEIRO — FIFA officials will discuss possible changes on the age limit for male soccer players at the Olympics. Dodgers look to firm up rotation, and enjoy for a moment, as postseason awaitsPITTSBURGH — The Los Angeles Dodgers will use the final week of the season to settle on their playoff rotation and try to get Manny Ramirez’s bat going. Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi to run New York City Marathon in NovemberNEW YORK — Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi will run this year’s New York City Marathon. Braves win again behind Jurrjens and Jones, creep closer to Rockies with 4-0 win over MarlinsATLANTA — Jair Jurrjens pitched seven outstanding innings, Chipper Jones homered and the Atlanta Braves beat Florida 4-0 Monday night for their 15th win in 17 games, a stretch that has lifted them into playoff contention with less than a week to go in the regular season. 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. Whether bold (Rio) or safe (anyone else), Olympics officials will make statement with 2016COPENHAGEN — Rio or Chicago? Risk vs. reliable. Angels eliminate Rangers from playoff picture with 5-2 win, clinching wild card for Red SoxANAHEIM, Calif. — Bobby Abreu homered, fill-in starter Sean O’Sullivan earned his first win in two months and the Los Angeles Angels eliminated the Texas Rangers from playoff contention with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night. Some Chicago residents hope to watch 2016 Summer Olympics _ on TV from Rio, Madrid or TokyoCHICAGO — Chicago’s mayor, the U.S. president and Oprah Winfrey may hope to return to the city from Copenhagen with the 2016 Olympic Games. With short offseason over, young Penguins say they’re ready for another Stanley Cup runPITTSBURGH — There were few reasons to think the Pittsburgh Penguins could recover from a stretch of 16 losses in 25 games and make the playoffs, much less win the Stanley Cup. They did. 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. Let there be light! Churchill Downs to install permanent lights before 2010 spring meetLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs will install permanent lights at the home of the Kentucky Derby in time for the 2010 spring meet. Showdown in Motown: Tigers split doubleheader with Twins to maintain 2-game lead in AL CentralDETROIT — Justin Verlander got a sense of what it’s like to follow baseball from afar. A.J. Burnett pitches well in playoff tuneup, Yankees rally past Royals 4-3 in ninthNEW YORK — A.J. Burnett pitched well in an encouraging playoff tuneup and the New York Yankees rallied for two runs in the ninth inning, beating the Kansas City Royals 4-3 Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory. |
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