Usain Bolt arrives in Spain to see Real Madrid play its opening league match vs. DeportivoMADRID — Usain Bolt has arrived in Spain for a weekend visit to watch Real Madrid play Deportivo La Coruna in the kickoff to the Spanish soccer season. AP Interview: Ferdinand says La Liga may be best league, English teams must prove themselvesMANCHESTER, England — With Spain increasingly the destination of choice for the world’s top players, Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand concedes that La Liga can claim to host soccer’s best league. Real Madrid vs Barcelona: El Clasico Revamped!
Chandhok scores points in ValenciaVALENCIA - Indias Karun Chandhok put on a fighting display from the back of the grid to finish sixth at the European GP2 sprint race here Sunday. Barrichello takes advantage of Hamilton error for European GP win, Brazilian’s 1st in 5 yearsVALENCIA, Spain — Brawn GP’s Rubens Barrichello won the European Grand Prix on Sunday to claim his first Formula One victory in five years. Lewis Hamilton takes pole position as McLaren starts 1-2 at European GPVALENCIA, Spain — Lewis Hamilton took the pole position for the European Grand Prix on Saturday to lead a McLaren 1-2 in qualifying. Driver Sebastian Vettel extends contract at Red Bull to end of 2011 season, option for ‘12VALENCIA, Spain — Red Bull has moved to head off Ferrari and other Formula One teams by extending Sebastian Vettel’s contract to the end of the 2011 season. Heidfeld stays upbeat on F1 futureValencia,SPAIN - German driver Nick Heidfeld remains confident of continuing in Formula One despite the withdrawal of BMW at the end of the season. Brawn GP and Red Bull resume F1 title battle at European GP; Badoer gets Ferrari startMADRID — Red Bull’s pursuit of championship leader Brawn GP resumes at the European Grand Prix, where Ferrari reserve driver Luca Badoer returns to Formula One’s starting grid for the first time in a decade to fill in for the injured Felipe Massa. Fernando Alonso cleared to race at European GP in Spain after Renault wins appealPARIS — Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso of Spain was cleared to ride in the European Grand Prix in his home country after Renault won an appeal Monday to overturn a one-race suspension. India lose 4-5 to Spain in last hockey TestTERRASSA - India lost 4-5 to Spain in their last hockey Test match here. A last minute strike from Albert Sala turned the tide in Spain’s favour Wednesday night. Roger Federer, Andy Murray advance at Rogers Cup after winning first matches since Wimbledon
Lakers center Pau Gasol has surgery on non-shooting hand after injury during practice in SpainMADRID — Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol had surgery on his left index finger after an injury during practice with Spain’s national team. He will be sidelined at least three weeks. Lakers center Pau Gasol has finger surgery after injury during practice with Spain teamMADRID — Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol had surgery on his left index finger after an injury during practice with Spain’s national team. He will be sidelined at least three weeks. Lakers center Pau Gasol has surgery after injuring finger while with Spain’s national teamMADRID — Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol underwent surgery on his left hand after injuring it during practice with Spain’s national team. Kahn says Ricky Rubio’s buyout situation is ’still very problematic’MINNEAPOLIS —Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn said point guard Ricky Rubio’s buyout situation is “still very problematic” and he remains unsure of when the fifth overall pick will come to the United States. Barcelona keen to buy Arsenal’s Fabregas, but won’t overbid
Price is right: Drew Carey gets to see team he co-owns face the team he loves, BarcelonaSEATTLE — It was supposed to be a simple assignment for the Travel Channel: go to Spain and document the passion and simmering animosity in the rivalry between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Serbia beats Spain 14-13 in dramatic water polo final with Spain; Croatia takes bronzeROME — Serbia won a dramatic shootout at the world championships, claiming the gold medal in men’s water polo 14-13 over Spain on Saturday night. Beckham hopes minor injury won’t keep him out of game against FC BarcelonaCARSON, Calif. — David Beckham hopes that a minor back injury will not prevent him from playing in the Los Angeles Galaxy’s exhibition against FC Barcelona on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl. Spain beats U.S.; Serbia knocks off Croatia in water poloROME — Guillermo Molina scored three goals, including the go-ahead score with 3:38 remaining, and Spain advanced to the gold medal game of the men’s water polo world championships with a 7-6 victory over the United States on Thursday night. Nikolay Davydenko beats Daniel Gimeno-Traver 6-2, 6-2 to advance to 2nd round at Croatia OpenUMAG, Croatia — Top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko defeated Daniel Gimeno-Traver of Spain 6-2, 6-2 Wednesday to advance to the second round of the Croatia Open. Ronaldo scores first goal for Real Madrid in 4-2 win over Liga de QuitoMADRID, Spain — Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal for Real Madrid in a 4-2 victory over Liga de Quito in the Peace Cup on Tuesday. Ibrahimovic signs 5-year deal at Barcelona after passing medical examBARCELONA, Spain — Zlatan Ibrahimovic has signed a five-year contract with Barcelona after passing a medical exam. Valencia’s European GP organizers asking F1 authorities to rescind Renault banVALENCIA, Spain — Organizers of the European Grand Prix want Formula One authorities to rescind Renault’s suspension from the race so Fernando Alonso can compete in his native Spain. Ronaldo makes low-key home debut as Real Madrid draws 1-1 with Al Ittihad in Peace CupMADRID, Spain — Cristiano Ronaldo produced only glimpses of his talent during his home debut for Real Madrid in a 1-1 draw with Al Ittihad on Sunday. Alberto Contador wins Tour de France for second time in 3 years; Lance Armstrong takes 3rdPARIS — Lance Armstrong’s kids were dressed in yellow. He was not. Perfect sync: Russia wraps up another dominating run at the synchro poolROME — With an aquatic-themed performance, Russia wrapped up another dominating run at the synchronized swimming pool with a victory Saturday in team free, the final event of the world championships. Bucks reach agreement to bring F Ersan Ilyasova back from Spain, pending club clearanceMILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to contract terms with Ersan Ilyasova, potentially bringing the forward back to Milwaukee after two seasons overseas. Cavaliers draft pick Christian Eyenga chooses Spanish club over playing with LeBron JamesCLEVELAND — Christian Eyenga, a raw shooting guard drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers, will stay with his Spanish club rather than play with LeBron James next season. Minnesota first-round pick Rubio to leave Spanish club, for Timberwolves or notGERONA, Spain — Ricky Rubio plans to part ways with Spanish basketball club DKV Joventut even if the Minnesota Timberwolves cannot reach a deal to bring their first round draft pick to the NBA. Spain wins gold in synchro free combination at world swimming championshipsROME — Perennial runner-up Spain performed a rockin’ routine to Led Zeppelin and finally claimed gold in synchronized swimming, winning the free combination at the world championships Wednesday. Rusty Ronaldo off target in 1st match for Real Madrid as ‘galacticos’ struggle to 1-0 winDUBLIN — Cristiano Ronaldo struggled in his first match for Real Madrid, missing two free kicks in a preseason friendly against the Shamrock Rovers, a Dublin club of part-time players. Russia wins team tech gold in synchronized swimming at worlds ahead of Spain, ChinaROME — Olympic champion Russia has won the team tech gold medal in synchronized swimming at the world championships. ITF rules that Davis Cup final must be hosted only in major citiesMADRID — The Davis Cup final will have to be held in major cities following amendments to the competition’s rules on Friday. |
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MADRID — Real Madrid’s ambitious plan to dislodge Barcelona from the perch of world soccer begins with the start of the La Liga season, where an exciting title contest between classic rivals is likely to have all eyes focused on the Spanish league this year.
BARCELONA - Barcelona is lining up a mega bid for Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas, but the team management has said that it will not go broke in trying to meet the Gunner’s demands.
