WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Russia offers its viewers a choice between soccer or statesmanshipMOSCOW — Millions of Russians were expected to tune out President Barack Obama’s news conference Monday with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and instead tune in to a rebroadcast of a June 13 Russian league soccer match on the main state-run sports channel. Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia beats Jordan Cox of US to win boys’ title at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia won the boys’ title at Wimbledon on Sunday by beating Jordan Cox of the United States 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the final. Borzakovsky, Collins, win in rain-soaked Znamensky Brothers Memorial meet in RussiaZHUKOVSKY, Russia — Former Olympic champion Yury Borzakovsky won the 800 meters in cold and rainy conditions at the Znamensky Brothers Memorial meet near Moscow on Sunday. ‘The Williams Way’: Sisters Venus, Serena win easily to reach Wimbledon semifinalsWIMBLEDON, England — Her 19th consecutive victory at the All England Club already wrapped up, Venus Williams grabbed a seat and watched younger sister Serena win easily to reach the semifinals, too. Fedorov returns to his homeland; former NHL MVP signs 2-year contract with Russian clubWASHINGTON — Nineteen years after defecting from the Soviet Union, Sergei Fedorov is leaving the NHL to play in his homeland. Lance Armstrong takes back seat to Alberto Contador in Astana lineup for Tour de FrancePARIS — Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong will return to the Tour de France in the unfamiliar role of support rider after his Astana team chose 2007 winner Alberto Contador as its leader for the race. Astana announces Tour de France roster around Alberto Contador and Lance ArmstrongPARIS — Astana announced its lineup for the Tour de France on Thursday, with its challenge built around 2007 winner Alberto Contador as its leader and seven-time champion Lance Armstrong. Venus Williams beats Stefanie Voegele at Wimbledon; Andy Roddick, Dinara Safina advanceWIMBLEDON, England — Five points into her opening match at Wimbledon, Venus Williams slipped and went sprawling on the grass she loves. Dinara Safina and Venus Williams are among featured players on today’s Wimbledon scheduleWIMBLEDON, England — Women’s top seed Dinara Safina and No. 3 Venus Williams are among the featured players on Tuesday’s Wimbledon schedule. Drawing confidence from high expectations, Serena Williams wins 1st-round Wimbledon matchWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams knows she’s expected to win when Wimbledon begins, and that’s fine with her. Armstrong’s Astana team appears set for Tour after solving financial woes in deal with backersBRUSSELS — Lance Armstrong’s Astana team appears ready to participate in the Tour de France after reaching an agreement with its Kazakh backers to solve financial problems that have plagued the team this year. Top sports court rules star Kazakh rider Alexandre Vinokourov ineligible for Tour de FranceLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Star cyclist Alexandre Vinokourov has been banned from next month’s Tour de France. England keeps perfect World Cup qualifying record with 4-0 win at KazkahstanALMATY, Kazakhstan — England defeated Kazakhstan 4-0 Saturday to maintain its perfect record in World Cup qualifiers, moving closer to a spot in the South Africa tournament in 2010. Japan becomes 1st team to qualify for 2010 World Cup by winning 1-0 at UzbekistanTASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Japan has become the first country to qualify for soccer’s 2010 World Cup by beating Uzbekistan 1-0 in a qualifier. Putin appoints new Sochi Olympics construction chief, tells him to keep eye on costsNOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia — Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has appointed Taimuraz Bolloyev as the new construction chief for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. 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. Organizers for Russia Open cancel this year’s tournament after main sponsor pulls outMOSCOW — Organizers have canceled this year’s Russian Open golf tournament after the event’s main sponsor pulled out. Lawrie slams, pitches Washington past Georgia 9-3 for shot at NCAA softball titleOKLAHOMA CITY — National player of the year Danielle Lawrie hit a grand slam and made it hold up with a five-hitter and Washington beat Georgia 9-3 Sunday night to earn a spot in the finals of the Women’s College World Series. Georgia edges Washington 9-8 in highest-scoring game ever at Women’s College World SeriesOKLAHOMA CITY — Brianna Hesson walked to force in the winning run in the ninth inning and Georgia beat Washington 9-8 Sunday in the highest scoring game in Women’s College World Series history. Stephens homers twice, Hale closes door as Buckeyes knock Georgia from NCAA tournamentTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Michael Stephens hit a pair of homers, including a three-run shot to highlight a six-run seventh inning, and Ohio State beat Georgia 13-6 on Sunday to eliminate the Bulldogs from the NCAA tournament. Schlopy’s 2 HRs lead Georgia past Michigan 7-5 at Women’s College World SeriesOKLAHOMA CITY — Taylor Schlopy homered twice to help Georgia rally from an early three-run deficit for a 7-5 win against Michigan on Saturday night at the Women’s College World Series. Georgia ousts unseeded Missouri with 5-2 win at Women’s College World SeriesOKLAHOMA CITY — Unseeded Missouri has become the first team eliminated from the Women’s College World Series. Frank Stronach: the man behind the auto parts empire as he expands into EuropeTORONTO — Frank Stronach, the Canadian owner of auto parts maker Magna International Inc., once referred to himself as “king” at one of his shareholder meetings. He’s now added another property to his business empire: General Motors Corp.’s Opel unit. Lance Armstrong’s biggest problem may be staying on his bike; Menchov nears overall Giro winMOUNT VESUVIUS, Italy — Lance Armstrong is getting back in shape after 3½ years of retirement. Staying on his bike is another matter. Lance Armstrong’s Astana team likely to survive for now, but Tour still in questionAVELLINO, Italy — Lance Armstrong’s financially strapped Astana team will likely survive for another few weeks, but it’s unclear if it will make it to the Tour de France. Eighth-seeded Georgia upsets Oklahoma State 3-2 in NCAA team match-play formatTOLEDO, Ohio — Eighth-seeded Georgia has stunned Oklahoma State 3-2 in the quarterfinals of the NCAA’s new match-play format for determining a team champion. |
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