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	<title>Sports News &#187; South America</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:11:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Japan beats Argentina 1-0 in exhibition for first win under new coach Alberto Zaccheroni</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Japan beats Argentina for 1st time in exhibition

SAITAMA, Japan — Japan defeated Argentina for the first time in an exhibition, 1-0 Friday night for its first win under new coach Alberto Zaccheroni.
Shinji Okazaki scored in the 19th minute for Japan, which had been 0-6 against the Albiceleste.
Argentina was at full strength, with a lineup that ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/japan-beats-argentina-1-0-in-exhibition-for-first-win-under-new-coach-alberto-zaccheroni-155335/">Japan beats Argentina 1-0 in exhibition for first win under new coach Alberto Zaccheroni</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bolivian President Morales knees opponent in groin during soccer match, video shows</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/bolivian-president-morales-knees-opponent-in-groin-during-soccer-match-video-shows-154319/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:21:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carlos Valdez</dc:creator>
		
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Video: Bolivian president knees soccer opponent

LA PAZ, Bolivia — President Evo Morales kneed an opposing player in the groin during a soccer match against a team of political rivals after an apparent hard foul by the opponent, images of the altercation broadcast Monday show.
In video aired by local stations and posted to YouTube, the player ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/bolivian-president-morales-knees-opponent-in-groin-during-soccer-match-video-shows-154319/">Bolivian President Morales knees opponent in groin during soccer match, video shows</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Bradley has little to say about Klinsmann&#8217;s claim he talked to US Soccer about coaching</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/bradley-has-little-to-say-about-klinsmanns-claim-he-talked-to-us-soccer-about-coaching-154309/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:44:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nancy Armour</dc:creator>
		
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Bradley mum on Klinsmann&#8217;s claims to US job

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — U.S. coach Bob Bradley would rather do his job than talk about the intrigue surrounding it.
Bradley agreed to a second four-year stint with the U.S. Soccer Federation in late August. From what Juergen Klinsmann has said, however, the agreement came after his monthlong talks with .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/bradley-has-little-to-say-about-klinsmanns-claim-he-talked-to-us-soccer-about-coaching-154309/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Colombia defender Ivan Cordoba to miss exhibitions in US due to muscle strain</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/colombia-defender-ivan-cordoba-to-miss-exhibitions-in-us-due-to-muscle-strain-154265/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Ivan Cordoba to miss US exhibitions
MILAN — Inter Milan center back Ivan Cordoba has been diagnosed with a muscle strain in his left leg and will miss Colombia&#8217;s exhibitions against Ecuador and the United States.

Cordoba was hurt in the first half of a 0-0 tie with Juventus on Sunday night, and medical tests Monday revealed .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/colombia-defender-ivan-cordoba-to-miss-exhibitions-in-us-due-to-muscle-strain-154265/" title="Colombia defender Ivan Cordoba to miss exhibitions in US due to muscle strain">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Goalkeeper Farid Mondragon back in Colombia roster after 5-year absence to play Ecuador, US</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/30/goalkeeper-farid-mondragon-back-in-colombia-roster-after-5-year-absence-to-play-ecuador-us-152814/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:22:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Mondragon in Colombia roster after 5-year absence

BOGOTA, Colombia — Goalkeeper Farid Mondragon has returned to the Colombian roster after a five-year absence for exhibitions against Ecuador and the United States.
The 39-year-old Cologne player was selected by coach Hernan Dario Gomez having last played for Colombia in the 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He also played at ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/30/goalkeeper-farid-mondragon-back-in-colombia-roster-after-5-year-absence-to-play-ecuador-us-152814/">Goalkeeper Farid Mondragon back in Colombia roster after 5-year absence to play Ecuador, US</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Mexico federation rejects demands from players who threaten to boycott future matches</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/29/mexico-federation-rejects-demands-from-players-who-threaten-to-boycott-future-matches-152625/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:08:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stephen Wade</dc:creator>
		
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Mexico federation rejects player demands
MEXICO CITY — A dispute between top players and the Mexico Football Federation has escalated, with the governing body saying it will not bow to demands by 13 players who are threatening to boycott upcoming games.

Led by New York Red Bulls defender Rafael Marquez, El Tri&#8217;s captain, the players have asked ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/29/mexico-federation-rejects-demands-from-players-who-threaten-to-boycott-future-matches-152625/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Mexico federation rejects demands from players who threaten to boycott future matches</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Monday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/27/mondays-worlds-capsules-151953/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:44:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AP</dc:creator>
		
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Monday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Endene Miyem scored 14 points and Celine Dumerc added 13 to help France beat Belarus 58-48 Monday at the women&#8217;s basketball world championship.

Dumerc had six steals and five assists for France (3-1), which used a 14-0 run late in the third quarter and early in the fourth to take ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/27/mondays-worlds-capsules-151953/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Monday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Thursday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/24/thursdays-worlds-capsules-145467/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Thursday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Lauren Jackson and Kristi Harrower each scored 13 points and Australia made its first eight shots en route to a 72-47 victory over Canada on Thursday at the women&#8217;s basketball world championship.

While the Aussies couldn&#8217;t miss early, Canada couldn&#8217;t make a shot. The Canadians missed their first nine tries ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/24/thursdays-worlds-capsules-145467/" title="Thursday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>USA women&#8217;s basketball team aims to follow men&#8217;s squad, reclaim gold at world championships</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/23/usa-womens-basketball-team-aims-to-follow-mens-squad-reclaim-gold-at-world-championships-144466/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:24:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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USA aiming for gold at women&#8217;s basketball worlds

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Geno Auriemma is relieved the women&#8217;s basketball world championship is finally set to begin. Now he simply can focus on the games.
Setting his roster was not fun for the 56-year-old coach, who hadn&#8217;t made cuts in nearly 30 years. Auriemma wasn&#8217;t directly making the .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/23/usa-womens-basketball-team-aims-to-follow-mens-squad-reclaim-gold-at-world-championships-144466/" title="USA women&#8217;s basketball team aims to follow men&#8217;s squad, reclaim gold at world championships">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US to play at Chile in 1st round of 2011 Davis Cup with Spain looming in quarterfinals</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raf Casert</dc:creator>
		
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US to play at Chile in 1st round of 2011 Davis Cup

BRUSSELS — The United States will travel to Chile in the first round of World Group play in the 2011 Davis Cup, its second South American opponent in a row.
The U.S. or Chile will face the powerful Spaniards or outsider Belgium in the quarterfinals.
Serbia, ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/22/us-to-play-at-chile-in-1st-round-of-2011-davis-cup-with-spain-looming-in-quarterfinals-143896/">US to play at Chile in 1st round of 2011 Davis Cup with Spain looming in quarterfinals</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>USA ready to begin women&#8217;s basketball world championships, reclaim gold medal</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
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USA aims to reclaim gold at women&#8217;s hoops worlds

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Geno Auriemma is a master motivator.
He doesn&#8217;t need to say much to remind the U.S. women&#8217;s basketball team that it is not the defending world champions.
&#8220;They know what&#8217;s at stake here,&#8221; Auriemma said. &#8220;They know what happened in 2006.&#8221;
Sue Bird, Tamika Catchings, and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/22/usa-ready-to-begin-womens-basketball-world-championships-reclaim-gold-medal-143876/">Read more : USA ready to begin women&#8217;s basketball world championships, reclaim gold medal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fish victory over Giraldo keeps United States in World Group of Davis Cup</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/19/fish-victory-over-giraldo-keeps-united-states-in-world-group-of-davis-cup-139318/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jairo Anchique</dc:creator>
		
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Fish victory keeps US in World Group
BOGOTA, Colombia — Mardy Fish defeated Santiago Giraldo 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 4-6, 8-6 on Sunday to give the United States an insurmountable 3-1 lead over Colombia in the Davis Cup.

Winning the playoff match on outdoor red clay means the U.S. will remain in the World Group, the top tier .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/19/fish-victory-over-giraldo-keeps-united-states-in-world-group-of-davis-cup-139318/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US wins doubles with Fish and Isner to take 2-1 lead in Davis Cup playoff against Colombia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jairo Anchique</dc:creator>
		
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US wins doubles and takes 2-1 lead over Colombia

BOGOTA, Colombia — Mardy Fish and John Isner beat Colombia&#8217;s Robert Farah and Carlos Salamanca 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3 on Saturday to give the United States a 2-1 lead in the Davis Cup World Group playoff.
In Sunday&#8217;s reverse singles on the outdoor red clay court at ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/18/us-wins-doubles-with-fish-and-isner-to-take-2-1-lead-in-davis-cup-playoff-against-colombia-136988/">Read more : US wins doubles with Fish and Isner to take 2-1 lead in Davis Cup playoff against Colombia</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>France clinches first Davis Cup final in 8 years by taking 3-0 lead over Argentina</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
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France reaches Davis Cup final
LONDON — A year after staving off relegation, France wrapped up its match with Argentina on Saturday to charge into the Davis Cup final for the first time since 2002.

Michael Llodra and Arnaud Clement, survivors from the 2002 team, beat Eduardo Schwank and Horacio Zeballos 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 to give France ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/18/france-clinches-first-davis-cup-final-in-8-years-by-taking-3-0-lead-over-argentina-136915/" title="France clinches first Davis Cup final in 8 years by taking 3-0 lead over Argentina">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Giraldo beats Querrey to give Colombia 1-1 tie with US in Davis Cup</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/17/giraldo-beats-querrey-to-give-colombia-1-1-tie-with-us-in-davis-cup-136458/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:54:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jairo Anchique</dc:creator>
		
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Giraldo beats Querrey to tie Davis Cup at 1-1

BOGOTA, Colombia — Santiago Giraldo beat Sam Querrey 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 on Friday to give Colombia a 1-1 tie with the United States in their three-day Davis Cup playoff match.
In the opener, Mardy Fish edged Alejandro Falla 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4.
After a doubles match Saturday, the ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/17/giraldo-beats-querrey-to-give-colombia-1-1-tie-with-us-in-davis-cup-136458/">Giraldo beats Querrey to give Colombia 1-1 tie with US in Davis Cup</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fish defeats Falla to give US 1-0 lead in World Group Davis Cup playoff against Colombia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jairo Anchique</dc:creator>
		
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Fish defeats Falla to give US 1-0 lead
BOGOTA, Colombia — Santiago Giraldo of Colombia defeated American Sam Querrey 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 on Friday to even their Davis Cup playoff at 1-1 after the first day.

Mardy Fish defeated Alejandro Falla 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in the best-of-five series earlier in the day. Doubles are set .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/17/fish-defeats-falla-to-give-us-1-0-lead-in-world-group-davis-cup-playoff-against-colombia-136428/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Fish defeats Falla to give US 1-0 lead in World Group Davis Cup playoff against Colombia</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>UCI suspends Spanish cyclist Oscar Sevilla for suspected blood doping at Tour of Colombia</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
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UCI suspends Spain&#8217;s Sevilla for blood doping

AIGLE, Switzerland — Spanish rider Oscar Sevilla was provisionally suspended by the International Cycling Union on Thursday for suspected blood doping, four years after he was connected to the Operation Puerto investigation.
The UCI said Sevilla tested positive for hydroxyethyl starch — which increases blood volume — in a urine .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/16/uci-suspends-spanish-cyclist-oscar-sevilla-for-suspected-blood-doping-at-tour-of-colombia-136198/">Read the original article &nbsp;: UCI suspends Spanish cyclist Oscar Sevilla for suspected blood doping at Tour of Colombia</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Scola scores 27, Delfino adds 26 in Argentina&#8217;s 73-61 win over Russia in worlds consolations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:55:09 +0000</pubDate>
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Argentina beats Russia 73-61 at worlds
ISTANBUL — Luis Scola scored 27 points, Carlos Delfino added 26 and Argentina pulled away late for a 73-61 win over Russia in a consolation game at the world championship.

Argentina led 58-56 with 6:11 left before Delfino and Scola combined for 13 points during a 15-5 run that sealed the .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/10/scola-scores-27-delfino-adds-26-in-argentinas-73-61-win-over-russia-in-worlds-consolations-134474/">Scola scores 27, Delfino adds 26 in Argentina&#8217;s 73-61 win over Russia in worlds consolations</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Lithuania beats Argentina 104-85 to advance to semifinals of basketball worlds against US</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:24:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Lithuania tops Argentina 104-85 to gain 1st semis

ISTANBUL — Lithuania advanced to the semifinals of the basketball world championship for the first time Thursday, hitting nine of its first 11 3-pointers to beat Argentina 104-85 and set up a meeting with the United States.
Simas Jasaitis scored 16 points for Lithuania, which had seven players in .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/09/lithuania-beats-argentina-104-85-to-advance-to-semifinals-of-basketball-worlds-against-us-134230/">Source article &nbsp;: Lithuania beats Argentina 104-85 to advance to semifinals of basketball worlds against US</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Batista gets interim job with Argentina until the end of the year</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Batista gets Argentina job until end of year

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Interim Argentina coach Sergio Batista will keep the job until the end of the year, a reward for Tuesday&#8217;s 4-1 victory over World Cup champion Spain.
Batista replaced Diego Maradona and opened with a 1-0 win over Ireland last month. He will remain foe an .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/08/batista-gets-interim-job-with-argentina-until-the-end-of-the-year-133916/">Source &nbsp;: Batista gets interim job with Argentina until the end of the year</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Argentina hands Spain 4-1 loss, first for champions since World Cup title</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/07/argentina-hands-spain-4-1-loss-first-for-champions-since-world-cup-title-133679/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vicente L. Panetta</dc:creator>
		
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Argentina upsets Spain 4-1
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Spain lost for the first time since winning the World Cup title, allowing its most goals in a decade in a 4-1 exhibition defeat at Argentina on Tuesday night.

Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain and Carlos Tevez scored first-half goals, assisted by shaky goalkeeping from Spanish backup Pepe Reina.
Reina, starting ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/07/argentina-hands-spain-4-1-loss-first-for-champions-since-world-cup-title-133679/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Argentina hands Spain 4-1 loss, first for champions since World Cup title</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Serbia-Croatia and Spain-Greece in round of 16 at world basketball championship</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/03/serbia-croatia-and-spain-greece-in-round-of-16-at-world-basketball-championship-132350/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Mahoney</dc:creator>
		
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Compelling round of 16 at basketball worlds

ISTANBUL — With the field down to 16 teams, the knockout stage of the basketball world championship begins Saturday with two highly anticipated matchups.
Balkan rivals Serbia and Croatia, who fought a war in the early 1990s, play the opening game at the Sinan Erdem Dome. That&#8217;s followed by defending ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/03/serbia-croatia-and-spain-greece-in-round-of-16-at-world-basketball-championship-132350/" title="Serbia-Croatia and Spain-Greece in round of 16 at world basketball championship">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rasic&#8217;s late free throws helps Serbia upset Argentina 84-82 to win Group A at worlds</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nesha Starcevic</dc:creator>
		
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Serbia upsets Argentina to win Group A at worlds

KAYSERI, Turkey — Aleksandar Rasic made four free throws in the last 11 seconds Thursday to help Serbia upset top-ranked Argentina 84-82 and win Group A at the basketball world championship.
Argentina captain and Houston Rockets forward Luis Scola sank two free throws with 38 seconds left to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/02/rasics-late-free-throws-helps-serbia-upset-argentina-84-82-to-win-group-a-at-worlds-132031/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Rasic&#8217;s late free throws helps Serbia upset Argentina 84-82 to win Group A at worlds</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Coach K rolls the dice: &#8216;Hope we&#8217;ll have our best product by the medal round.&#8217;</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/01/coach-k-rolls-the-dice-hope-well-have-our-best-product-by-the-medal-round-131501/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:23:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Litke</dc:creator>
		
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US learning on the fly at world championships

USA Basketball still treats the world championships like an exhibition series and it shows.
Instead of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade or any of the other members of the &#8220;Redeem Team&#8221; that won gold in Beijing two years ago, coach Mike Krzyzewski turned up in Turkey with a ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/01/coach-k-rolls-the-dice-hope-well-have-our-best-product-by-the-medal-round-131501/">Coach K rolls the dice: &#8216;Hope we&#8217;ll have our best product by the medal round.&#8217;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>After gimme games to close pool play, US will need more from bench to win basketball worlds</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:59:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Mahoney</dc:creator>
		
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Lesson learned, US will need more from its subs

ISTANBUL — The last U.S. basketball team was so stacked that Dwyane Wade was the sixth man. Chris Paul and Chris Bosh were also part of that second unit, one good enough to beat any starting five in the world.
When Mike Krzyzewski looked down at the bench .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/31/after-gimme-games-to-close-pool-play-us-will-need-more-from-bench-to-win-basketball-worlds-131276/">After gimme games to close pool play, US will need more from bench to win basketball worlds</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>United States survives first test, holds on to edge Brazil 70-68 at worlds</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/30/united-states-survives-first-test-holds-on-to-edge-brazil-70-68-at-worlds-130992/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Mahoney</dc:creator>
		
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US survives test, holds on to edge Brazil 70-68

ISTANBUL — Derrick Rose thought it was going in. So did Leandro Barbosa, who shot it.
Instead, Brazil&#8217;s attempt to tie at the buzzer fell out, and the United States remained unbeaten, though no longer unchallenged.
A world championship won&#8217;t come easily for this young team — if it ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/30/united-states-survives-first-test-holds-on-to-edge-brazil-70-68-at-worlds-130992/">Read : United States survives first test, holds on to edge Brazil 70-68 at worlds</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Basketball worlds: US &#8216;B Team&#8217; tries to do what A-listers couldn&#8217;t and win gold in Turkey</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:16:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Mahoney</dc:creator>
		
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No trace of Beijing for US basketball in Turkey

ISTANBUL — Kobe Bryant towers over a city street as he dribbles a basketball in the cover photo of a pamphlet distributed earlier this year to promote the world championships.
After offseason knee surgery, Bryant isn&#8217;t doing much dribbling at all this summer.
Even before announcing he was leaving ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/26/basketball-worlds-us-b-team-tries-to-do-what-a-listers-couldnt-and-win-gold-in-turkey-130012/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Basketball worlds: US &#8216;B Team&#8217; tries to do what A-listers couldn&#8217;t and win gold in Turkey</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>American Lochte wins 6th gold, just misses WR in 200 IM at Pan Pacific meet</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:19:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Beth Harris</dc:creator>
		
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Lochte wins 6th gold at Pan Pacs
IRVINE, Calif. — Ryan Lochte earned his sixth gold medal at the Pan Pacific championships, just missing lowering his own world record in the 200-meter individual medley Saturday night.

The United States won six gold medals on the final night of the year&#8217;s biggest international meet. The Americans led the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/21/american-lochte-wins-6th-gold-just-misses-wr-in-200-im-at-pan-pacific-meet-128885/">Read more : American Lochte wins 6th gold, just misses WR in 200 IM at Pan Pacific meet</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Brazil teen sensation Neymar staying with his club, not going to Europe yet</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
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Brazil teen sensation Neymar staying with club

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil striker Neymar is staying with Santos and away from the big-spending European clubs for the time being.
The 18-year-old, considered one of the best young players Brazil has produced in years, had been linked to Chelsea of the Premier League. But that was before his .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/19/brazil-teen-sensation-neymar-staying-with-his-club-not-going-to-europe-yet-128430/">Brazil teen sensation Neymar staying with his club, not going to Europe yet</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Women&#8217;s baseball World Cup suspended after a player is hit by a stray bullet</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Women&#8217;s baseball World Cup suspended
CARACAS, Venezuela — The women&#8217;s baseball World Cup has been suspended a day after a player was stuck by a stray bullet during a game.

The International Baseball Federation says the teams are safely back in their hotels after Hong Kong&#8217;s Cheuk Woon Yee was hit in a game Friday against the ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/14/womens-baseball-world-cup-suspended-after-a-player-is-hit-by-a-stray-bullet-127232/">Women&#8217;s baseball World Cup suspended after a player is hit by a stray bullet</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hong Kong player wounded by stray bullet during women&#8217;s baseball game in Venezuela</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Hong Kong athlete hit by stray bullet in Venezuela

CARACAS, Venezuela — A Hong Kong player was hit in the leg by a stray bullet at the women&#8217;s baseball world championship on Friday, forcing the suspension of matches and increased security for other teams.
The injury was not serious, Venezuelan Vice President Elias Jaua told state television. ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/13/hong-kong-player-wounded-by-stray-bullet-during-womens-baseball-game-in-venezuela-127041/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Hong Kong player wounded by stray bullet during women&#8217;s baseball game in Venezuela</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Neymar, Alexandre Pato lead new-look Brazil over United States 2-0 as rebuilding begins</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:09:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ronald Blum</dc:creator>
		
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Neymar, Pato lead new-look Brazil over US 2-0

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — For those thinking the United States was near a breakthrough at the World Cup, Brazil&#8217;s young, new-look team showed that the Americans still aren&#8217;t close to catching up with soccer&#8217;s elite.
In the first match for both nations since a disappointing World Cup, a mostly .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/10/neymar-alexandre-pato-lead-new-look-brazil-over-united-states-2-0-as-rebuilding-begins-126346/">Neymar, Alexandre Pato lead new-look Brazil over United States 2-0 as rebuilding begins</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>American forward Jozy Altidore says his preference is to stay at Spain&#8217;s Villarreal</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ronald Blum</dc:creator>
		
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Altidore prefers to stay at Villarreal
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — U.S. forward Jozy Altidore seems amused by all the attention his club situation is getting.

Altidore reported back to Spain&#8217;s Villarreal last week after spending last season on loan to England&#8217;s Hull, which was relegated from the Premier League. On Sunday, he scored in Villarreal&#8217;s preseason match .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/09/american-forward-jozy-altidore-says-his-preference-is-to-stay-at-spains-villarreal-126132/">American forward Jozy Altidore says his preference is to stay at Spain&#8217;s Villarreal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Doctor who performed Kaka&#8217;s surgery says he put career at risk playing for Brazil at World Cup</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:04:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Doctor: Kaka put career at risk at World Cup

PASADENA, Calif. — The doctor who recently performed surgery on Kaka&#8217;s knee said the Real Madrid forward put his career at risk by playing for Brazil at the World Cup.
Dr. Marc Martens performed the arthroscopic surgery on Kaka&#8217;s left knee on Thursday after a routine preseason check .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/06/doctor-who-performed-kakas-surgery-says-he-put-career-at-risk-playing-for-brazil-at-world-cup-125523/" title="Doctor who performed Kaka&#8217;s surgery says he put career at risk playing for Brazil at World Cup">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Altidore and Gonzalez replace Jones and Marshall on US roster for Brazil exhibition</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:53:50 +0000</pubDate>
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Altidore &#038; Gonzalez in; Jones &#038; Marshall out

CHICAGO — Villarreal forward Jozy Altidore and Los Angeles Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez have been added to the U.S. roster for Tuesday&#8217;s exhibition against Brazil in place of Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones and Columbus defender Chad Marshall.
Jones had been set to make his U.S. debut after playing three ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/05/altidore-and-gonzalez-replace-jones-and-marshall-on-us-roster-for-brazil-exhibition-125289/">Original article on  : Altidore and Gonzalez replace Jones and Marshall on US roster for Brazil exhibition</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jermaine Jones lone newcomer on US roster for Brazil exhibition next week as 2014 prep starts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:22:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ronald Blum</dc:creator>
		
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Jones the lone newcomer on US roster vs Brazil

NEW YORK — Midfielder Jermaine Jones was picked for the roster for the United States&#8217; exhibition game against Brazil on Tuesday, the first match for both nations as they prepare for the 2014 World Cup.
Clint Dempsey, Jozy Altidore and Stuart Holden were omitted by U.S. coach Bob .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/08/04/jermaine-jones-lone-newcomer-on-us-roster-for-brazil-exhibition-next-week-as-2014-prep-starts-125002/">Jermaine Jones lone newcomer on US roster for Brazil exhibition next week as 2014 prep starts</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Maradona says Carlos Bilardo &#8216;betrayed&#8217; him as Argentina coach and worked to get rid of him</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:19:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Vicente L. Panetta</dc:creator>
		
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Diego Maradona says Carlos Bilardo &#8216;betrayed&#8217; him

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Diego Maradona says he was lied to and betrayed by Argentina soccer officials who decided not to renew his contract as coach of the national team.
The former superstar whose team was beaten by Germany in a quarterfinal, said national team director Carlos Bilardo and association ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/28/maradona-says-carlos-bilardo-betrayed-him-as-argentina-coach-and-worked-to-get-rid-of-him-123429/" title="Maradona says Carlos Bilardo &#8216;betrayed&#8217; him as Argentina coach and worked to get rid of him">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Blake rolls over Mayer in first round match 6-1, 6-4</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:40:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Blake rolls over Mayer in first round match

LOS ANGELES — James Blake, still sharpening his game after missing over two months with a right knee injury, rolled to a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Leonardo Mayer of Argentina on Tuesday night in a first-round match at the Farmers Classic.
Blake, once No. 4 in the world and .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/28/blake-rolls-over-mayer-in-first-round-match-6-1-6-4-123291/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Blake rolls over Mayer in first round match 6-1, 6-4</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Diego Maradona out as Argentina&#8217;s soccer coach after 21 erratic months on the job</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/27/diego-maradona-out-as-argentinas-soccer-coach-after-21-erratic-months-on-the-job-123166/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:53:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debora Rey</dc:creator>
		
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Maradona out as coach as Argentina&#8217;s soccer coach

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Diego Maradona was given the boot as Argentina&#8217;s soccer coach before he could resign.
His stint as coach of the Albiceleste ended far less successfully than his time as a player with the national team. The Argentine Football Association, which hired the former star in ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/27/diego-maradona-out-as-argentinas-soccer-coach-after-21-erratic-months-on-the-job-123166/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Diego Maradona out as Argentina&#8217;s soccer coach after 21 erratic months on the job</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:12:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Debora Rey</dc:creator>
		
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Maradona out as coach as Argentina&#8217;s coach

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Diego Maradona is out as Argentina&#8217;s soccer coach.
The Argentine Football Association said Tuesday it would not renew his contract. He had spent an erratic 21 months in charge of a national team that was eliminated in the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-0 loss to ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/07/27/diego-maradona-out-as-argentinas-soccer-coach-after-21-months-on-the-job-123160/">Read : Diego Maradona out as Argentina&#8217;s soccer coach after 21 months on the job</a>.]]></description>
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