Your presence is requested; IOC member says voters would ‘love’ to meet Obama before 2016 voteCHICAGO — President Barack Obama has some fans in the International Olympic Committee. New Mexico State’s 21-18 win over Prairie View is Walker’s first as head coachLAS CRUCES, N.M. — Jeff Fleming completed 8 of 20 passes and ran for two touchdowns as New Mexico State beat Prairie View A&M 21-18. G.J. Kinne throws for 310 yards, 4 touchdowns as Tulsa tops New Mexico 44-10ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — G.J. Kinne threw for 310 yards and four touchdowns Saturday to help Tulsa defeat New Mexico 44-10. Cyclist in mourning: Colombian pulls out of race after both parents die an hour apartBOGOTA — One of Colombia’s leading cyclists has pulled out of a race after receiving the stunning news that his father had died — followed by his mother one hour later. Man United, Chelsea come from behind to win; Man City maintains winning start vs. ArsenalLONDON — Manchester United and Chelsea rallied to victories Saturday, while Manchester City’s expensively revamped team passed its first big Premier League test against Arsenal. Michelle Obama to travel to Copenhagen to support Chicago’s bid to host 2016 Olympic GamesWASHINGTON — An Obama is definitely going to Denmark to lobby for Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympics. Brazilians enjoying rival Argentina’s struggle in WCup qualifying as much as its own winsSAO PAULO — Argentina’s struggles are giving as much joy to Brazilians as their own team’s secured World Cup berth and 11-match winning streak. Maradona caught in the eye of a storm and under pressure as Argentina risks missing World CupBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentines are furious. They’re blaming their soccer team’s most recent World Cup qualifying loss squarely on coach Diego Maradona. Now the two-time world champions are in danger of missing their first World Cup since 1970. AP Interview: Rogge predicts tight 2016 vote; says Obama presence not crucial to ChicagoLONDON — IOC president Jacques Rogge expects the race for the 2016 Olympics to be decided by “a couple of votes” and says Chicago’s chances won’t hinge on whether President Barack Obama shows up for the vote. Will he or won’t he? Everyone wants to know whether Obama will go for IOC vote on 2016 GamesCHICAGO — Forget Vancouver. The biggest question for U.S. Olympic Committee leaders these days is whether President Barack Obama will make a personal appearance at the vote to award the 2016 Games. United States moves to verge of 6th straight World Cup berth with 1-0 win at TrinidadPORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — With yet another one-goal win, the United States put itself in position to clinch its sixth straight World Cup berth when it plays at Honduras on Oct. 10. Young Americans Jozy Altidore, Charlie Davies form force up front as US nears World Cup berthSALT LAKE CITY — Jozy Altidore and Charlie Davies are too young to remember the last time the United States missed the World Cup. England can clinch 4th straight World Cup berth by beating Croats at home of English soccerLONDON — Talk about role reversal. Roger Federer chosen to play for Switzerland against Italy in Davis Cup playoffsLONDON — Roger Federer was chosen Tuesday to play for Switzerland’s Davis Cup team in the country’s attempt to stay in the elite World Group. AP Interview: Sebastian Coe says bid race for 2016 Olympics even closer than 2012 contestLONDON — Take it from a man who should know: The race for the 2016 Olympics is as close as can be. Forget the face-plant: McCarty leads Idaho over New Mexico State 21-6LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Nathan Enderle threw two touchdown passes and Princeton McCarty got most of his 96 yards rushing on one play as Idaho beat New Mexico State 21-6 on Saturday night to spoil DeWayne Walker’s coaching debut with the Aggies. Johnson sharp, defense plays well in Texas A&M’s 41-6 win over New MexicoCOLLEGE STATION, Texas — Jerrod Johnson threw for 349 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score to lead Texas A&M to a 41-6 win over New Mexico on Saturday. Dempsey, Altidore, off Donovan assists, lead US over El Salvador 2-1 in World Cup qualifierSANDY, Utah — The United States is getting good at coming from behind in World Cup qualifiers. 4 Jamaican runners acknowledge using banned stimulant, face disciplinary actionKINGSTON, Jamaica — Four Jamaican runners have acknowledged using a banned substance. Hatoyama to be asked to attend key IOC meeting in Copenhagen to back Tokyo’s 2016 bidTOKYO — Japan’s incoming prime minister Yukio Hatoyama will be asked to support Tokyo’s 2016 Olympic bid by attending the IOC meeting in Copenhagen next month. Brazil’s Kaka says Argentina’s Lionel Messi deserves to be called best soccer player in worldSAO PAULO — Brazilian star Kaka remains hopeful he will be crowned the best soccer player in the world again. For now, he acknowledges Lionel Messi deserves that title. American soccer player lining up with El Salvador in World Cup qualifier vs. USPROVO, Utah — El Salvador midfielder Arturo Alvarez will know his opponents well in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against the United States. Jamaica tribunal clears sprinter Sheri-Ann Brooks of dopingKINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican sprinter Sheri-Ann Brooks has been cleared of doping. US soccer player Landon Donovan recovered from swine fluPARK CITY, Utah — U.S. forward Landon Donovan has had nearly a month to recover from swine flu and needed more of that time than he expected. Brazil stays at top of FIFA rankings; Spain closes gap in 2nd; US rises to No. 11ZURICH — Confederations Cup champion Brazil remained at the top of the FIFA rankings for a third straight month, while the United States moved up to No. 11. Dawn Harper wins 100m hurdles in Zagreb; Americans Darvis Patton, Mike Rodgers go 1-2 in 100ZAGREB, Croatia, — Olympic gold medalist Dawn Harper of the United States won the 100-meter hurdles at the Zagreb Grand Prix on Monday while Americans Darvis Patton and Mike Rodgers went 1-2 in the men’s 100. Taiwan and Calif. get big wins to advance to Little League World Series title gameSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — California’s mini-mashers bashed their way into the Little League World Series championship on Saturday night. Taiwan takes international title, advances to LLWS championship with 9-4 win over MexicoSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The smiling boys from Taoyuan, Taiwan stood along the third-base line and took a bow in unison as their parents and fans snapped pictures. Yelena Isinbayeva sets pole vault record of 16-7¼; Bolt wins 100 after challenge from PowellZURICH — Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva bounced back from losing her world title by setting a world record of 16 feet, 7¼ inches in the Weltklasse meet Friday. Usain Bolt wins 100, Sanya Richards of US in running for $1 million Golden League jackpotZURICH — Usain Bolt shook off Jamaican teammate Asafa Powell to win the 100 meters in 9.81 seconds at the Weltklasse meet on Friday. Taiwan beats Curacao and Calif. scores winning run on wild pitch; both move on at LLWSSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Nick Conlin had barely touched the plate with the winning run when he was surrounded by his teammates from Chula Vista, Calif. Ou paces Taiwan on mound, Cheng homers, in 5-2 win over Curacao to advance at LLWSSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Starting pitcher Chin Ou felt tired during Taoyuan, Taiwan’s win over Willemstad, Curacao, so his manager let him snack on M&M’s in the dugout. Bradley picks mostly unchanged roster for US’s next 2 qualifiersCHICAGO — U.S. coach Bob Bradley chose a mostly unchanged roster for World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador on Sept. 5 at Sandy, Utah, and at Trinidad and Tobago four days later. Arturo Gatti’s wife to sue Brazilian state, citing wrongful imprisonment in boxer’s deathSAO PAULO — The wife of boxer Arturo Gatti intends to sue the state of Pernambuco for arresting her as a prime suspect in her husband’s death a month ago. Arabe Unido draws 1-1 with Houston Dynamo with late goal in CONCACAF ChampionsPANAMA CITY, Panama — Orlando Rodriguez scored in injury time to rally Panama club Arabe Unido to a 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamo in Group A of the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday. |
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