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	<title>Sports News &#187; Moscow</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>2018 World Cup campaigners express fears over Russian racist attacks</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/04/2018-world-cup-campaigners-express-fears-over-russian-racist-attacks-159540/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:48:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - Russia&#8217;s football authorities, who would host the 2018 World Cup, have been accused of ignoring a surge in race-related incidents around the sport, by campaigners.


Their warnings have come amid a rise in racist murders and neo-Nazi activity in the country that could stop thousands of non-white football fans from attending the tournament.

Rafal Pankowski, ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/04/2018-world-cup-campaigners-express-fears-over-russian-racist-attacks-159540/">2018 World Cup campaigners express fears over Russian racist attacks</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Putin heads to Zurich</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/02/putin-heads-to-zurich-159457/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was set to fly to Zurich, where his country&#8217;s delegation celebrated its winning bid Thursday to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

 Putin was quoted as saying by Interfax news agency he wants to thank personally members of the executive committee of football&#8217;s world governing body FIFA.
 The .... <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/02/putin-heads-to-zurich-159457/" title="Putin heads to Zurich">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fuming Putin accuses England of &#8216;dirty tricks&#8217; before 2018 World Cup bid</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/02/fuming-putin-accuses-england-of-dirty-tricks-before-2018-world-cup-bid-159409/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 08:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LONDON/MOSCOW - A fuming Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has accused England of launching a &#8216;dirty tricks campaign&#8217; to secure its right to host the 2018 World Cup.


The crunch vote as to which country will host the event takes place later today.

According to the Daily Mail, Putin told Russian ministers he would not travel to .... <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/12/02/fuming-putin-accuses-england-of-dirty-tricks-before-2018-world-cup-bid-159409/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Fuming Putin accuses England of &#8216;dirty tricks&#8217; before 2018 World Cup bid</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Putin moves up a gear - as Formula 1 driver</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/11/07/putin-moves-up-a-gear-as-formula-1-driver-157973/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin tried his hand driving a Formula 1 racing car Sunday.

 The 58-year-old head of government touched speeds of 240 km per hour in the yellow Renault he nursed around a special track in the Leningrad region in Russia&#8217;s northwest.
 Before getting into the car, the premier put on .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/11/07/putin-moves-up-a-gear-as-formula-1-driver-157973/">Putin moves up a gear - as Formula 1 driver</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bopanna-Qureshi knocked out of Kremlin Cup</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/23/bopanna-qureshi-knocked-out-of-kremlin-cup-156860/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 10:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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MOSCOW - Top seeds Rohan Bopanna of India and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan crashed out of the $1,000,000 Kremlin Cup quarterfinals with a 4-6, 5-7 loss to Serbia&#8217;s Janko Tipsarevic and Viktor Troicki.
 The win came in 68 minutes Friday for the Serbians, whose previous best results came in June 2008 when they ... Read : <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/10/23/bopanna-qureshi-knocked-out-of-kremlin-cup-156860/">Bopanna-Qureshi knocked out of Kremlin Cup</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sushil Kumar On A High</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/09/13/sushil-kumar-on-a-high-135434/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:58:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>shantanu</dc:creator>
		
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DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Prime minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh has congratulated ace wrestler Sushil Kumar for becoming the first wrestler from the country to bag the gold medal in Moscow&#8217;s World Wrestling Championships. The PM said that the wrestler has made the country proud and it is indeed a great achievement for .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/09/13/sushil-kumar-on-a-high-135434/">Sushil Kumar On A High</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Reports: Russian regional strongman who claims to have visited alien spaceship is retiring</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/09/06/reports-russian-regional-strongman-who-claims-to-have-visited-alien-spaceship-is-retiring-133394/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:32:14 +0000</pubDate>
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Eccentric Russian regional strongman to step down

MOSCOW — A Russian regional leader who claims to have visited an alien spaceship says he is retiring.
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov told Interfax agency Monday that will step down after his term expires in October.
Since 1993, Ilyumzhinov has headed the predominantly Buddhist southern province of Kalmykia. The arid, impoverished area is .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/09/06/reports-russian-regional-strongman-who-claims-to-have-visited-alien-spaceship-is-retiring-133394/">Reports: Russian regional strongman who claims to have visited alien spaceship is retiring</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>FIFA wraps up Russia visit, warns time of essence if 2018 World Cup bid successful</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/08/19/fifa-wraps-up-russia-visit-warns-time-of-essence-if-2018-world-cup-bid-successful-128360/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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FIFA wraps up Russia visit to assess World Cup bid

MOSCOW — FIFA wrapped up a four-day visit to Russia to assess its potential to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup, and warned on Thursday that construction of stadiums and infrastructure must begin immediately if the bid is successful.
Except for the proposed venue for the ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/08/19/fifa-wraps-up-russia-visit-warns-time-of-essence-if-2018-world-cup-bid-successful-128360/">FIFA wraps up Russia visit, warns time of essence if 2018 World Cup bid successful</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Galimore among those at bittersweet reunion for 1980 Olympic gymnastics team</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/08/14/galimore-among-those-at-bittersweet-reunion-for-1980-olympic-gymnastics-team-127266/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eddie Pells</dc:creator>
		
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Reunion brings back emotions for 1980 Olympians

HARTFORD, Conn. — Like the rest on the 1980 team, Ron Galimore never made it to Moscow. The closest he got to Olympic glory was a trip to Washington designed to honor the hundreds of athletes who weren&#8217;t allowed to take the trip they really wanted to take.
&#8220;I remember ... Read more <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/08/14/galimore-among-those-at-bittersweet-reunion-for-1980-olympic-gymnastics-team-127266/" title="Galimore among those at bittersweet reunion for 1980 Olympic gymnastics team">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>WADA head says &#8216;world is watching&#8217; so Russia must step up efforts against doping</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/07/30/wada-head-says-world-is-watching-so-russia-must-step-up-efforts-against-doping-123794/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:12:45 +0000</pubDate>
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WADA head says Russia must do more against doping

MOSCOW — The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency says Russia must step up efforts against the use of banned drugs by athletes.
WADA president John Fahey said at an international sports forum Friday that while Russia has made progress against doping more must be done especially with .... <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/07/30/wada-head-says-world-is-watching-so-russia-must-step-up-efforts-against-doping-123794/" title="WADA head says &#8216;world is watching&#8217; so Russia must step up efforts against doping">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nalbandian put Argentina into Davis Cup semi-finals (Night Lead)</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/07/11/nalbandian-put-argentina-into-davis-cup-semi-finals-night-lead-119795/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:40:15 +0000</pubDate>
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MOSCOW - Argentine hero David Nalbandian fired his nation into the Davis Cup semi-finals Sunday to complete a 3-2 defeat of Russia in a World Group quarter-final struggle.
The 28-year-old hip surgery victim from 2009, his ranking down past 150, iced the tie with a defeat of Mikhail Youzhny, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4, 6-3 in .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/07/11/nalbandian-put-argentina-into-davis-cup-semi-finals-night-lead-119795/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nalbandian sees Argentina through to Davis Cup semis</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/07/11/nalbandian-sees-argentina-through-to-davis-cup-semis-119782/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
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MOSCOW - Injury comeback king David Nalbandian put Argentina through to the Davis Cup semifinals as he completed his country&#8217;s first away defeat of Russia, handing the South Americans a 3-2 victory Sunday in their World Group struggle.
The hip surgery victim from 2009 iced the tie with a defeat of Mikhail Youzhny, 7-6 ... Original article on  : <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/07/11/nalbandian-sees-argentina-through-to-davis-cup-semis-119782/">Nalbandian sees Argentina through to Davis Cup semis</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Nalbandian returns to tennis with Davis Cup win</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/07/09/nalbandian-returns-to-tennis-with-davis-cup-win-119313/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:55:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - Argentine David Nalbandian made a successful comeback to tennis after three months away as he beat Russian Nikolay Davydenko 6-4, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (8-6) to give his nation a 1-0 lead Friday in their Davis Cup World Group quarterfinal.

Mikhail Youzhny was trying to put the hosts back on level-pegging indoors in the capital .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/07/09/nalbandian-returns-to-tennis-with-davis-cup-win-119313/">Nalbandian returns to tennis with Davis Cup win</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rusty Davydenko to open for Russia; Spain without Nadal</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/07/08/rusty-davydenko-to-open-for-russia-spain-without-nadal-119058/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:44:12 +0000</pubDate>
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MOSCOW - Out-of-form Nikolay Davydenko starts the campaign for hosts Russia with an opening rubber against Argentine David Nalbandian after the draw Thursday for their Davis Cup World Group weekend quarter-final.
Davydenko, who missed three months with a broken wrist, will be out to insure that Russia maintain the record of never having lost ... Read more <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/07/08/rusty-davydenko-to-open-for-russia-spain-without-nadal-119058/" title="Rusty Davydenko to open for Russia; Spain without Nadal">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Russian auditors find widespread misspending on preparations for Vancouver Olympics</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/07/05/russian-auditors-find-widespread-misspending-on-preparations-for-vancouver-olympics-118360/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:26:22 +0000</pubDate>
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Auditor: Russia wasted millions on Vancouver Games

MOSCOW — Russia&#8217;s flop at the Vancouver Winter Olympics followed widespread misspending by sports officials and a dysfunctional bureaucracy, government auditors said.
The audit puts Russia&#8217;s total spending for the games, including preparations, at $186 million. It cited dozens of examples of money being wasted, saying the figure ran into .... <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/07/05/russian-auditors-find-widespread-misspending-on-preparations-for-vancouver-olympics-118360/">Original article &nbsp;: Russian auditors find widespread misspending on preparations for Vancouver Olympics</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Russia&#8217;s security chief warns terrorists intend to disrupt preparations for Sochi Olympics</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/06/03/russias-security-chief-warns-terrorists-intend-to-disrupt-preparations-for-sochi-olympics-107747/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:35:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Russian security chief warns of Sochi threat

MOSCOW — A Russian state news agency is quoting the country&#8217;s security chief as saying terrorists intend to disrupt preparations for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Itar-Tass quotes Alexander Bortnikov, head of the Federal Security Service, as saying Thursday the Winter Games face the same kinds of threats that led to ... Read more <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/06/03/russias-security-chief-warns-terrorists-intend-to-disrupt-preparations-for-sochi-olympics-107747/" title="Russia&#8217;s security chief warns terrorists intend to disrupt preparations for Sochi Olympics">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Russia&#8217;s &#8217;surprise&#8217; bid could ruin England&#8217;s 2018 dream</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/05/14/russias-surprise-bid-could-ruin-englands-2018-dream-101889/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 13:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - Russia could emerge  as  England&#8217;s  main rival in the bid for the 2018 World Cup.

The country&#8217;s bid team says its vision is to surprise and astound the world of football.


According  to  Sky  News, the Russians have said  games  will  be played  at 16 .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/05/14/russias-surprise-bid-could-ruin-englands-2018-dream-101889/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Czech Republic to face United States, Turkey in friendlies without injured Rosicky, Baros</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/05/11/czech-republic-to-face-united-states-turkey-in-friendlies-without-injured-rosicky-baros-100727/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 13:39:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Karel Janicek</dc:creator>
		
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Czechs to face US, Turkey without Rosicky, Baros

PRAGUE — Injured stars Tomas Rosicky and Milan Baros will not travel with the Czech Republic to the United States for exhibition games.
Rosicky, an Arsenal midfielder, has to rest an injured ankle that prevented him from playing the last two English Premier League games. Baros, who is with .... <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/05/11/czech-republic-to-face-united-states-turkey-in-friendlies-without-injured-rosicky-baros-100727/">Source article &nbsp;: Czech Republic to face United States, Turkey in friendlies without injured Rosicky, Baros</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Japan coach Okada selects 4 Europe-based players for World Cup roster</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/05/10/japan-coach-okada-selects-4-europe-based-players-for-world-cup-roster-100511/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 16:25:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Armstrong</dc:creator>
		
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Japan coach Okada selects World Cup roster

TOKYO — Japan coach Takeshi Okada selected four Europe-based players for his 23-man World Cup roster.
Keisuke Honda of Russia&#8217;s CSKA Moscow, Makoto Hasebe of Germany&#8217;s Wolfsburg, Daisuke Matsui of France&#8217;s Grenoble and Italy&#8217;s Takayuki Morimoto were called up along with former Glasgow Celtic and Espanyol midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura, now .... <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/05/10/japan-coach-okada-selects-4-europe-based-players-for-world-cup-roster-100511/" title="Japan coach Okada selects 4 Europe-based players for World Cup roster">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Arsenal rallies for 2-2 Champions League tie with Barcelona; Inter beats CSKA Moscow 1-0</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:10:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Arsenal rallies for 2-2 tie with Barcelona

LONDON — Second-half substitute Theo Walcott scored in the 69th minute and Cesc Fabregas converted a penalty kick in the 85th as Arsenal rallied from a two-goal deficit to tie defending champion Barcelona 2-2 Wednesday night in the first leg of the European Champions League quarterfinals.
Barcelona dominated the first ... Original article on  : <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/31/arsenal-rallies-for-2-2-champions-league-tie-with-barcelona-inter-beats-cska-moscow-1-0-89788/">Arsenal rallies for 2-2 Champions League tie with Barcelona; Inter beats CSKA Moscow 1-0</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Defenders key to Man U&#8217;s Champions League dream</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/29/defenders-key-to-man-us-champions-league-dream-89048/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LONDON - Manchester United ace player Gary  Neville believes the key to the club&#8217;s Champions League dream lies in the hands of defenders.

Rooney&#8217;s  devastating form has had defences from Moscow to  Milan shaking.  Yet  it has been the foundations laid down by  the  Red Devils&#8217;  miserly  .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/29/defenders-key-to-man-us-champions-league-dream-89048/">Defenders key to Man U&#8217;s Champions League dream</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Olympic flag arrives in Black Sea resort of Sochi for the 2014 Winter Games</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/26/olympic-flag-arrives-in-black-sea-resort-of-sochi-for-the-2014-winter-games-88064/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:56:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Olympic flag arrives in Sochi
MOSCOW — The Olympic flag has been hoisted in Sochi, the Russian Black Sea resort that will host the nation&#8217;s first Winter Games in 2014.

The Olympic and Paralympic flags were carried from the airport on a special train to the center of Sochi on Friday. Russia&#8217;s Olympic and Paralympic medalists then .... <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/26/olympic-flag-arrives-in-black-sea-resort-of-sochi-for-the-2014-winter-games-88064/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Olympic flag arrives in Black Sea resort of Sochi for the 2014 Winter Games</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>UN criticizes Russia for ignoring ecological impact of 2014 Sochi Olympics building projects</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/15/un-criticizes-russia-for-ignoring-ecological-impact-of-2014-sochi-olympics-building-projects-84603/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:11:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Russia criticized over Sochi Olympics construction

MOSCOW — The United Nations has criticized Russia for ignoring the ecological impact of construction projects for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
In a report obtained Monday by The Associated Press, the United Nations Environment Program says government assessments do not take into account the effects the various projects will have on .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/15/un-criticizes-russia-for-ignoring-ecological-impact-of-2014-sochi-olympics-building-projects-84603/">UN criticizes Russia for ignoring ecological impact of 2014 Sochi Olympics building projects</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Johnson scores career-best 28 points to help Idaho beat Hawaii 78-69</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Johnson leads Idaho past Hawaii 78-69
MOSCOW, Idaho — Steffan Johnson scored a career high 28 points, including hitting a career high eight 3-pointers as Idaho beat Hawaii 78-69 on Saturday.

Mac Hopson added 15 points and 11 assists to help Idaho (15-15, 6-10 WAC) close out the regular season and secure a seventh seed in the ... <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/06/johnson-scores-career-best-28-points-to-help-idaho-beat-hawaii-78-69-81994/">Original article on  : Johnson scores career-best 28 points to help Idaho beat Hawaii 78-69</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Youzhny beats Somdev to take Russia into quarter-finals</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/06/youzhny-beats-somdev-to-take-russia-into-quarter-finals-83480/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - Mikhail Youzhny powered Russia into the Davis Cup World Group quarterfinals with a straight sets victory over Somdev Devvarman in the first reverse singles before India narrowed the margin of defeat to 2-3 as Rohan Bopanna won the dead fifth rubber at the Luzhniki arena here Sunday.

Youznhy gave his team the winning point .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/06/youzhny-beats-somdev-to-take-russia-into-quarter-finals-83480/">Youzhny beats Somdev to take Russia into quarter-finals</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Youzhny mauls Somdev, Russia take 3-1 Davis Cup lead</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/06/youzhny-mauls-somdev-russia-take-3-1-davis-cup-lead-83496/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - Russia took an unassailable 3-1 lead over India as Mikhail Youzhny mauled Somdev Devvarman 2-6, 1-6, 3-6 in the first reverse singles of the Davis Cup World Group first round here Sunday. 

India were down 1-2 in the tie and needed to win the first reverse singles to take the match to the ... <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/06/youzhny-mauls-somdev-russia-take-3-1-davis-cup-lead-83496/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Youzhny mauls Somdev, Russia take 3-1 Davis Cup lead</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Somdev no match to Youzhny, Russia take unbeatable 3-1 lead</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/06/somdev-no-match-to-youzhny-russia-take-unbeatable-3-1-lead-83501/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - A hapless Somdev Devvarman was swept off his feet by World No. 13  Mikhail Youznhy in the first reverse singles as Russia took an unassailable 3-1 lead over India in the Davis Cup World Group first round at the Luzhniki arena here Sunday. 

The 128th-ranked Indian, who came close to winning his  [..] <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/06/somdev-no-match-to-youzhny-russia-take-unbeatable-3-1-lead-83501/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Davis Cup: Paes-Bhupathi win doubles, keep India alive</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/05/davis-cup-paes-bhupathi-win-doubles-keep-india-alive-83515/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi kept India alive in their Davis Cup World Group first round tie against Russia with an easy straight sets win over Teimuraz Gabashvili and Igor Kunitsyn in the doubles match here Saturday.

Paes and Bhupathi won 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in nearly an hour-and-a-half.	 	
India now trails 1-2 in the ... <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/05/davis-cup-paes-bhupathi-win-doubles-keep-india-alive-83515/" title="Davis Cup: Paes-Bhupathi win doubles, keep India alive">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Paes-Bhupathi outclass Russian pair to keep India alive</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi gave a quick lesson to Teimuraz Gabashvili and Igor Kunitsyn in the doubles play to keep India alive in the Davis Cup World Group first round against Russsia at the Luzhniki arena here Saturday.

India needed to win the doubles to stay in the tie after losing both their .... <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/05/paes-bhupathi-outclass-russian-pair-to-keep-india-alive-83524/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Paes-Bhupathi outclass Russian pair to keep India alive</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Putin scolds Russian sports officials over Vancouver debacle, calls for better facilities</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:10:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Putin chides sports officials over Olympic flop

MOSCOW — Prime Minister Vladimir Putin took Russian sports officials to task Friday over the nation&#8217;s dismal showing at the Vancouver Games, despite what he described as generous state funding.
Putin told a government meeting that Russian sports federations must have broader power and specific responsibilities, more sports facilities need ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/05/putin-scolds-russian-sports-officials-over-vancouver-debacle-calls-for-better-facilities-81510/">Putin scolds Russian sports officials over Vancouver debacle, calls for better facilities</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Somdev loses opening singles to Russia&#8217;s Kunitsyn</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - India&#8217;s No. 1 Somdev Devvarman lost the opening singles to Russia&#8217;s Igor Kunitsyn in the Davis Cup World Group first round here Friday.

Somdev lost 7-6(6), 6-7(4), 3-6, 4-6.	 	
India&#8217;s No.2 Rohan Bopanna, who is at 416 on the ATP charts, will take on World No. 13 Mikhail Youzhny in the second singles.
... Read more : <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/04/somdev-loses-opening-singles-to-russias-kunitsyn-83814/">Somdev loses opening singles to Russia&#8217;s Kunitsyn</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Davis Cup: Somdev&#8217;s best not enough, Russia 2-0 up</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - Somdev Devvarman came close to giving India a point but the Russians wrapped up both the opening day singles to take a 2-0 lead in the first round of Davis Cup World Group at Luzhniki arena here Friday.

While Somdev lost a hot fought four set battle 7-6(6), 6-7(4), 3-6, 4-6 to last minute .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/04/davis-cup-somdevs-best-not-enough-russia-2-0-up-83835/">Davis Cup: Somdev&#8217;s best not enough, Russia 2-0 up</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Russia take 2-0 lead against India in Davis Cup</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - Russia took a 2-0 lead over India after Somdev Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna lost their singles matches to  Igor Kunitsyn and Mikhail Youzhny in the Davis Cup World Group first round here Friday.

While Somdev went down fighting 7-6(6) 6-7(4) 3-6, 4-6 in the opening singles, Bopanna was handed a 4-6, 2-6, 3-6  [..] <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/04/russia-take-2-0-lead-against-india-in-davis-cup-83836/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Somdev&#8217;s best not enough to stop Russia from taking lead</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - Somdev Devvarman failed to get third time lucky against Russia&#8217;s Igor Kunitsyn, but not before India No. 1 put up a terrific fight in his four-set loss in the opening singles of the Davis Cup World Group first round at Luzhniki arena here Friday.

Somdev, who played a key role in India&#8217;s march to ... <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/04/somdevs-best-not-enough-to-stop-russia-from-taking-lead-83844/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Somdev&#8217;s best not enough to stop Russia from taking lead</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Russian Olympic Committee chief confirms resignation after worst Winter Games medal haul</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:24:39 +0000</pubDate>
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Russian Olympic chief confirms resignation

MOSCOW — The head of the Russian Olympic Committee says he resigned in the wake of Russia&#8217;s worst performance at the Winter Games.
Leonid Tyagachev said in televised remarks Thursday that his decision followed the &#8220;unexpectedly&#8221; poor results of the team at Vancouver.
Russian news agencies reported his resignation Wednesday, but the Olympic .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/04/russian-olympic-committee-chief-confirms-resignation-after-worst-winter-games-medal-haul-81239/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Davis Cup: Somdev plays Andreev in opening singles</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MOSCOW - Somdev Devvarman will play India&#8217;s opening singles against Igor Andreev of Russia in the Davis Cup World Group first round, beginning at Small Sports Arena &#8220;Luzhniki&#8221; here Friday.   

It will be the first meeting between Somdev, ranked 128, and 38th-ranked Andrev, who replaced an injured World No. 6 Nikolay Davydenko.  .... <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/03/davis-cup-somdev-plays-andreev-in-opening-singles-83888/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Davis Cup: Somdev plays Andreev in opening singles</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Reports: Russian Olympic Committee chief resigns after worst ever Winter Games medal haul</title>
		<link>http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/03/reports-russian-olympic-committee-chief-resigns-after-worst-ever-winter-games-medal-haul-80969/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:19:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Russian Olympic Committee head resigns after flop

MOSCOW — The head of the Russian Olympic Committee resigned on Wednesday in the wake of the nation&#8217;s worst performance at the Winter Games, news agencies said, citing the committee&#8217;s spokesman.
When contacted by The Associated Press, however, the spokesman said only &#8220;that information is not confirmed,&#8221; before hanging up. .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/03/reports-russian-olympic-committee-chief-resigns-after-worst-ever-winter-games-medal-haul-80969/">Reports: Russian Olympic Committee chief resigns after worst ever Winter Games medal haul</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Reports: Russian Olympic Committee chief resigns after worst Winter Games medal haul</title>
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Russian Olympic chief resigns after Vancouver flop

MOSCOW — The head of the Russian Olympic Committee resigned Wednesday in the wake of the traditional powerhouse&#8217;s worst performance at the Winter Games, news agencies reported.
Leonid Tyagachev, a former sports minister who&#8217;d led the committee since 2001, stepped down two days after President Dmitry Medvedev warned that sports ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/03/reports-russian-olympic-committee-chief-resigns-after-worst-winter-games-medal-haul-80950/">Reports: Russian Olympic Committee chief resigns after worst Winter Games medal haul</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Reports: Russian Olympic Committee chief resigns after poor Vancouver medal haul</title>
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Reports: Russian Olympic Committee chief resigns

MOSCOW — Russian news agencies say the head of the nation&#8217;s Olympic Committee has resigned in the wake of Russia&#8217;s worst performance at the Winter Games.
They quoted committee spokesman Gennady Shvets saying that Leonid Tyagachev submitted his resignation on Wednesday.
President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin suggested a reshuffling ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/03/reports-russian-olympic-committee-chief-resigns-after-poor-vancouver-medal-haul-80948/">Reports: Russian Olympic Committee chief resigns after poor Vancouver medal haul</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Medvedev demands sports officials resign over Russia&#8217;s poor showing at Vancouver Olympics</title>
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Medvedev demands resignations over Olympic flop

MOSCOW — President Dmitry Medvedev demanded Monday that Russian sports officials step down over the country&#8217;s dismal performance at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Russia, a traditional winter sports powerhouse, won just 15 medals — with only three golds — in one of its worst performances. Officials said before the games ... Read more : <a href="http://sports.gaeatimes.com/2010/03/01/medvedev-demands-sports-officials-resign-over-russias-poor-showing-at-vancouver-olympics-80540/">Medvedev demands sports officials resign over Russia&#8217;s poor showing at Vancouver Olympics</a>.]]></description>
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