Chelsea, Man City open Premier League season with victories; Aston Villa loses 2-0LONDON — The Premier League season opened Saturday, with Chelsea rallying past Hull 2-1 as it began its bid to reclaim the title. Manchester City beat Blackburn 2-0 after a summer of heavy spending. US striker Jozy Altidore’s move to Hull held up by delay in obtaining a work permitLONDON — U.S. striker Jozy Altidore’s move to Hull has been held up by a delay in obtaining a work permit. London 2012 appoints London Marathon officials to manage and help design Olympic courseLONDON — London 2012 officials have appointed the London Marathon organizers to manage and help design the course for the Olympic event. Golf, rugby make IOC cut for spot at 2016 Summer Games; baseball, softball deniedBERLIN — Golf and rugby took a big step toward joining 2016 Summer Olympics, making the cut after the IOC rejected bids from baseball, softball and three other sports. Women’s boxing added to program for 2012 London Olympics by IOC’s executive boardBERLIN — Women’s boxing will make its Olympic debut at the 2012 London Games, giving all 26 sports on the program female and male competitors. Hong Kong investor Yeung may take over Birmingham after again approaching Premier League clubLONDON — Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung could be on the verge of taking over Birmingham after his investment company again approached the Premier League club. IOC set to recommend 2 new sports for 2016 Olympics with golf and rugby the favoritesBERLIN — The prospect of Tiger Woods competing for an Olympic gold medal may be moving closer to becoming reality. IOC to rule on women’s boxing, mixed doubles in tennis, other changes for 2012 London Games
Strong security for badminton worlds in India; England pulls out, citing safety concernsHYDERABAD, India —Tight security marked the start of the World Badminton Championship on Monday, with more than 1,000 police officers deployed to protect teams a day after England pulled out because of safety concerns. England badminton officials and players blame inadequate security for withdrawal from worldsLONDON —England badminton officials and players blamed what they said were inadequate security measures for their decision to pull out of this week’s world championships in India. England badminton officials and players to explain security-driven withdrawal from worldsLONDON —England badminton officials and players will explain further their reasons for pulling out of the world championships in India. Villa Park withdrawn from London 2012 Olympic plans because of building workLONDON —London 2012 organizers have decided against using Aston Villa’s stadium for the preliminary stages of the Olympics because the club cannot guarantee that planned building work will be completed in time. Chelsea beats Manchester United in penalty shootout to win Community ShieldWEMBLEY, England —Chelsea beat Manchester United 4-1 in a penalty-kick shootout to win the Community Shield on Sunday, with Salomon Kalou getting the winner in the traditional opener to the English season. Regulation play ended 2-2. Donovan scores, Galaxy continues surge with 2-1 win in Beckham’s 3rd MLS game of seasonFOXBOROUGH, Mass. —David Beckham and Landon Donovan are parting ways again — this time as teammates who hug each other. ITF appeals independent tribunal’s ruling that cleared tennis player Richard Gasquet of dopingLONDON — The International Tennis Federation has appealed a doping ruling that essentially cleared tennis player Richard Gasquet, who was said to have inadvertently taken cocaine by kissing a woman in a nightclub. Former Guantanamo detainees find work in Bermuda, prepare fairways for PGA Grand Slam of GolfHAMILTON, Bermuda — Four Chinese Muslims once confined to small prison cells as suspected terrorists at Guantanamo are now helping prepare the wide-open spaces of an oceanside golf course for the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Catriona Matthew wins Women’s British Open 10 weeks after giving birth for 1st major titleLYTHAM ST. ANNES, England — Catriona Matthew won the Women’s British Open by three strokes Sunday, capturing her first major title just 10 weeks after giving birth to her second child. Tyson Gay takes wind-aided 100 in 9.79 at DN Gala; Powell finishes thirdSTOCKHOLM — Tyson Gay overcame a poor start to edge fellow American Darvis Patton in the 100 meters at the DN Gala meet on Friday, clocking a wind-aided 9.79 seconds. Bobby Robson, who coached England to 1990 World Cup semifinals, dies at 76 of cancerLONDON — Bobby Robson, the knighted ambassador of English soccer who coached his country to the 1990 World Cup semifinals and won trophies in four countries, died Friday. He was 76. Former England manager Bobby Robson dies at 76 after struggle with cancerLONDON — Bobby Robson, who coached England to the 1990 World Cup semifinals and won soccer trophies in four countries, has died. He was 76. UK race horse trainer earns his stripes by breaking in Zebdee the zebraSIGWELLS FARM, England — What’s black and white and really hard to ride? BSkyB posts solid 4th quarter profit as recession-hit consumers enjoy home entertainmentLONDON — Satellite TV service British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC posted a solid fourth-quarter net profit on Thursday as more consumers turned to home entertainment in the recession — drawing the company closer to its target of 10 million subscribers by 2010. BSkyB posts solid 4th quarter profits as recession-hit consumers enjoy home entertainmentLONDON — Satellite TV service British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC posted Thursday a solid fourth-quarter net profit as more consumers turned to home entertainment in the recession — drawing the company closer to its target of 10 million subscribers by 2010. FIA said budget cap would have saved BMW as presidential hopeful Vatanen appeals for unityLONDON — Formula One’s governing body said BMW Sauber would not have quit the sport if the leading teams had supported its proposed financial restraints for next season. ESPN buys live rights to show MLS and other European league games in BritainLONDON — ESPN has bought the rights to broadcast Major League Soccer live in Britain and Ireland as well as games from some European leagues. England wins bid to host 2015 Rugby World Cup; Japan gets 2019 tournamentDUBLIN — England will host the Rugby World Cup in 2015 and Japan will get the 2019 tournament. Despite Olympic dream, Bulls forward Deng not gambling on fitness to boost British hopesLONDON — However desperate Luol Deng is to play at the Olympics, the Chicago Bulls forward won’t jeopardize his fitness to help Britain ensure it clinches a spot at London 2012. Usain Bolt anchors Jamaican club’s 400-relay team to 37.46 run _ 4th-fastest in historyLONDON — Usain Bolt and his club teammates ran the fourth-fastest 400-meter relay time in history at the London Grand Prix on Saturday, shrugging off a developing doping probe involving Jamaican sprinters. Still troubled by groin injury ahead of worlds, Gay eases to 200 win in 20 seconds in LondonLONDON — Tyson Gay didn’t look like a man preparing to end Usain Bolt’s sprinting supremacy at the world championships next month. Tyson Gay eases to 200-meter win in 20 seconds flat at London Grand Prix meetLONDON — Tyson Gay has won the 200 meters at the London Grand Prix track meet, relaxing in the final 30 meters to finish in 20.00 seconds. Olympic pole vault champ Yelena Isinbayeva experiences rare defeat at London GPLONDON — Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva has experienced a rare defeat at the London Grand Prix, ending a six-year winning streak at Crystal Palace. Bolt wins 100 meters at London GP, running a 9.91 against strong headwind; Powell places 6thLONDON — Usain Bolt has won the 100 meters at the London Grand Prix, clocking 9.91 seconds against a strong headwind at Crystal Palace. Brits bar any talk about suits as their team arrives in Rome for world championshipsROME — Hoping to avoid any distractions caused by high-tech suits, the British team barred media from asking its swimmers about the issue after arriving for the world championships. David Haye signs contract to challenge Nikolai Valuev for WBC heavyweight title in NovemberLONDON — Former cruiserweight champion David Haye said Thursday that he’s signed a contract to challenge Nikolai Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title. David Haye says he has deal to challenge Nikolai Valuev for WBC heavyweight title on Nov. 7LONDON — David Haye says he has signed a contract to challenge Nikolai Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title on Nov. 7. |
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