Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy not thinking about Ryder Cup ahead of European MastersCRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland — The start of European Ryder Cup qualifying is having little effect on Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy. America’s Cup rules spat headed back to New York courtAmerica’s Cup challenger BMW Oracle Racing went back to a New York court on Wednesday in an attempt to stop what it calls the unfair manipulation of the rules by defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland. Former Masters champion Immelman has low expectations for this week’s European MastersCRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland — Trevor Immelman is making his latest comeback at the European Masters, even though he knows he’s unlikely to mount much of a challenge. Arsenal striker Eduardo banned for 2 Champions League games for diving to gain penalty kickNYON, Switzerland — Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva has been banned for two Champions League matches for diving to earn a penalty kick in a qualifying match against Celtic. Asian golf set to scale new heights at Omega European MastersCRANS MONTANA - Asian golf opens a new chapter with its first jointly-sanctioned event in Europe - the Omega European Masters. Bhullar raring to go at Omega European MastersCRANS MONTANA - Rising Indian star Gaganjeet Bhullar will savour the sweet rewards of his recent success when he competes in the Omega European Masters Thursday. American Sanya Richards stays in running for $1 million jackpot, wins 400 meters in ZurichZURICH — World champion Sanya Richards of the United States stayed in the hunt for a $1 million jackpot by cruising to victory in the 400 meters at the Weltklasse Golden League meet. Lyon, Atletico Madrid, Debrecen, Zurich and Maccabi Haifa reach Champions League group phaseLONDON — Lyon reached the group stage of the Champions League group, beating Anderlecht 3-1 Tuesday behind three first-half goals by Lisandro Lopez. Lyon eliminated the Belgian club with an 8-2 total-goals victory. UEFA orders probe into riot by Dinamo Bucharest fans after Europa League tie abandonedNYON, Switzerland — UEFA has ordered Dinamo Bucharest to appear before a disciplinary panel next week after its rioting fans forced a Europa League match to be abandoned. Swiss basketball body tells Muslim player she can’t wear headscarf during gamesREITNAU, Switzerland — A Muslim woman has been told by Swiss basketball authorities she can’t wear a headscarf when she plays in league games. IOC says Beijing Olympics medals not at risk in doping probe of German equestrian teamLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The IOC says equestrian medals from the Beijing Olympics will not be affected by an investigation into alleged doping violations by Germany’s team. America’s Cup champion Alinghi helicopters its giant catamaran over the Alps to the seaLE BOUVERET, Switzerland — The giant catamaran built by America’s Cup champion Alinghi to defend the trophy was hoisted off Lake Geneva on Friday and flown over the Alps to the sea. Swiss pick Persian Gulf port Ras al-Khaimah for America’s Cup showdownEverything leading up to the 33rd America’s Cup has been unconventional and surprising, so it figures that the venue might as well be extraordinary, too. Equestrian federation bans its president’s husband, Dubai ruler Sheik Mohammed, for 6 monthsGENEVA — The International Equestrian Federation banned its president’s husband — Dubai’s Sheik Mohammed — from riding in endurance races for six months after his horse twice failed doping tests. Bellucci wins first ATP title by beating Beck 6-4, 7-6 (2) in Swiss Open finalGSTAAD, Switzerland — Qualifier Thomaz Bellucci won his first ATP Tour title on Saturday, beating Andreas Beck 6-4, 7-6 (2) in the Swiss Open final. Thomaz Bellucci and Andreas Beck advance to Swiss Open final, seek first career ATP titleGSTAAD, Switzerland — Unseeded Thomaz Bellucci and Andreas Beck advanced on Saturday to the final of the Swiss Open, where both will seek a first career ATP Tour title. IOC launches two-year bidding contest to find host city for 2018 Winter OlympicsLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee launched the search Friday to find a host for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Top-seeded Wawrinka, defending champ Hanescu go out in 2nd round at Swiss OpenGSTAAD, Switzerland — Top-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka was eliminated in the second round of the Swiss Open on Thursday, losing 6-4, 6-4 to Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil. Roger Federer wants to play in Davis Cup playoff in Italy, says Swiss captain Severin LuethiGENEVA — Roger Federer reportedly wants to play in Switzerland’s Davis Cup playoff against Italy in September. Sauber admits team will struggle to survive without BMWHINWIL - Team founder Peter Sauber admitted Wednesday that the BMW-Sauber team will struggle to maintain a presence in Formula One following BMW’s decision to withdraw from the sport. IOC lifts threat to suspend Kuwait from Olympics in dispute over sports lawsLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The IOC lifted a threat to suspend Kuwait from the Olympics on Tuesday after its government made good on a promise to begin changing its sports laws. Olympic 1500-meter champion Rashid Ramzi faces IOC panel to answer Beijing doping chargesLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Olympic 1,500-meter champion Rashid Ramzi faced a disciplinary hearing Monday to explain why he tested positive for the blood-boosting drug CERA after the Beijing Games. 15-time Grand Slam champ Roger Federer’s wife gives birth to twin girls, Charlene and MylaGENEVA — Roger Federer is playing a different kind of doubles. Alinghi boss Ernesto Bertarelli defends use of engine on boat to trim sails for America’s CupLE BOUVERET, Switzerland — Alinghi boss Ernesto Bertarelli has defended the use of a contentious engine to trim the sails on the boat and denied the legal dispute with BMW Oracle Racing has damaged the reputation of the America’s Cup. Former Giro winner Danilo Di Luca provisionally banned after positive tests for CERAAIGLE, Switzerland — Cycling’s governing body suspended former Giro d’Italia winner Danilo Di Luca on Wednesday after he tested positive for the banned blood-booster CERA. Sports court extends bans to 2011 for Russian women athletes who tampered with urine samplesLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Sport’s highest court extended doping bans until April 2011 for seven Russian athletes who tampered with urine samples, ensuring they will miss next month’s world championships in Berlin. Armstrong’s strong showing has him eyeing next year’s Tour de France with American-backed teamBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong has already achieved a victory at this year’s Tour de France. Alberto Contador leads, Lance Armstrong 2nd as Tour de France embarks on 16th stage in AlpsMARTIGNY, Switzerland — Tour de France leader Alberto Contador and second-place teammate Lance Armstrong have started on the 16th stage of the race, which goes into the Swiss Alps. Andy Schleck wants to isolate Alberto Contador from Astana teammates to win Tour de FranceVERBIER, Switzerland — Andy Schleck isn’t ready to concede the Tour de France to Alberto Contador just yet. Swiss engine revving up debate in latest court fight between bitter America’s Cup rivalsSAN DIEGO — An engine on an America’s Cup boat? Contador turns his concern to other teams now that the rivalry with Armstrong is all but goneSION, Switzerland — The tension with Lance Armstrong is all but gone in the crisp mountain air and the line of authority is clear. Now, Alberto Contador wants to concentrate on those teams intent on seizing his Tour de France lead. Armstrong admits younger rival Contador deserves to win Tour De France after Alpine displayVERBIER, Switzerland — When Alberto Contador launched his bold attack, it was reminiscent of Lance Armstrong’s golden years. Armstrong all but concedes Tour as Contador wins stage and takes yellow jersey in AlpsVERBIER, Switzerland — Lance Armstrong all but conceded the Tour de France on Sunday to his teammate and rival Alberto Contador after the Spaniard blew away the pack and seized the yellow jersey as the race entered the Alps. Contador wins Tour’s 15th stage, takes yellow jersey in Alps, Armstrong lagsVERBIER, Switzerland — As a seven-time Tour champion Lance Armstrong recognizes greatness — teammate and rival Alberto Contador. FIG bans Taiwanese gymnast, hits federation with fine and warning in doping caseLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The governing body of gymnastics has fined and criticized the Taiwanese federation for its conduct in a doping case involving a teenage athlete. |
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