Dutch qualify for World Cup, England march on (European Roundup)HAMBURG - The Netherlands became the first team from Europe to qualify for the 2010 football World Cup and England moved closer to the finals in South Africa. 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. 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. It’s a baby boy for Lance Armstrong, girlfriendWASHINGTON - Lance Armstrong and girlfriend, Anna Hansen, have become proud parents of a baby boy. 7-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong announces birth of son on TwitterLance Armstrong has announced the birth of his son on the social-networking site Twitter. Lance Armstrong announces birth of son on social-networking site TwitterAUSTIN, Texas — Why wait for France? Lance Armstrong can pop that bottle of champagne now. NASCAR implements double-file restarts starting this week at PoconoDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — In a midseason attempt to add some excitement to Cup racing, NASCAR has moved to double-file restarts beginning with this weekend’s race at Pocono Raceway. Avalanche promote Joe Sacco from minors to coach; move comes a day after team fires GranatoDENVER — The Colorado Avalanche hired Joe Sacco of the AHL as their coach on Thursday, a day after firing Tony Granato and shaking up their front office. 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. 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. With loaded field and tougher course, State Farm has feel of a majorSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Given the opportunity at hand, Michelle Wie wasn’t thinking about the major that lies ahead. 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. UCI clears Astana to start race Wednesday after Armstrong’s cash-hit team gives proof of fundsAIGLE, Switzerland — Cycling’s governing body cleared Astana to race Wednesday after Lance Armstrong’s team guaranteed its immediate finances. 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. Roger Federer easily beats Gael Monfils at French Open to reach semis for 5th straight yearPARIS — Roger Federer moved within two victories of completing a career Grand Slam at the French Open by beating 11th-seeded Gael Monfils of France 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-4 Wednesday. 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. Tips for taking volunteer vacations on a budgetNEW YORK — You could pay a lot of money for the privilege of donating your labor to a worthy cause somewhere around the world on a volunteer vacation. Or you could just throw your sleeping bag in the car, drive to a nearby park, and for as little as $150, spend a week in the wilderness rebuilding trails with other nature-lovers. 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. Buoyed by big series, commissioner sees NHL on a little run: ‘We think we’re doing OK’No word yet about what NHL commissioner Gary Bettman wished for on his 57th birthday, but the guess here is that it wasn’t world peace. 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. French players have their names in Braille on jerseys for friendly against NigeriaSAINT-ETIENNE, France — France players took the field for Tuesday’s friendly against Nigeria with their names written in Braille on the back of their jerseys. Top-ranked Dinara Safina reaches semifinal with 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 win over Azarenka in French OpenPARIS — A slow start couldn’t stop top-ranked Dinara Safina from reaching the semifinals at the French Open. Heads spinning? In wake of Nadal’s loss, Roger Federer leads scramble for French Open titlePARIS — Roger Federer said he won’t feel much impact from Rafael Nadal’s loss at the French Open until Sunday — if then. Business as usual in NASCAR despite GM’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — General Motors has become the second of NASCAR’s four manufacturers to enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but industry leaders remain confident support will continue as the automakers shore up their finances. With Nadal no longer in his way, Federer struggles before winning 5-setter at French OpenPARIS — Roger Federer knows full well, of course, that Rafael Nadal is no longer around this year to befuddle him, to beat him, to stand between him and a French Open title. Sixth-seeded Andy Roddick loses to Gael Monfils in 4th round of French OpenPARIS — Andy Roddick’s best showing at the French Open ended with a lopsided loss in fading light. No drama this time: Serena Williams cruises into French Open quarterfinalsPARIS — Serena Williams says women’s tennis is better than men’s tennis, for one simple reason. No drama this time: Serena Williams wins easily to reach French Open quarterfinalsPARIS — Serena Williams says women’s tennis is better than men’s tennis, for one simple reason. Roger Federer overcomes 2-set deficit to beat Tommy Haas in 4th round at French OpenPARIS — When Roger Federer finally emerged from that red-clay hole he dug Monday, he celebrated with a leap that sent him into the French Open quarterfinals and joined the roaring crowd with a scream of his own. Denis Menchov expects to be contender at Tour de France after dramatic win in Giro d’ItaliaROME — Denis Menchov almost lost the Giro d’Italia within sight of the Colosseum that marked the finish after falling on the rain-slicked cobblestones of Rome with a little more than half a mile to go. Four-time defending champ Nadal ousted in 4th round at French Open, ending 32-match win streakPARIS — Cancel the party, Roland Garros, because Rafael Nadal won’t be celebrating his fifth straight birthday — or his fifth straight French Open title — in Paris this year. Lance Armstrong concludes relatively quiet Giro d’Italia in 12th placeROME — Lance Armstrong concluded a relatively quiet Giro d’Italia in 12th place overall Sunday, then jetted home to await the birth of his fourth child. |
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