Toymaker Hornby wins licensing rights to create, market toys linked to London 2012 OlympicsLONDON — Toymaker Hornby PLC has been granted licensing rights to produce a range of toys — including the iconic red London buses and black taxis — linked to the London 2012 Olympics. Building work on London 2012 handball arena starts early; all permanent venues now under wayLONDON — Construction work on a handball venue for the London Games has begun two months early, meaning all permanent venues for the 2012 Olympics are under way, organizers said Monday. Promoter downplays Battle of Britain bout, warning Hatton isn’t fit to face his new champ KhanMANCHESTER, England — With Amir Khan now a world champion, many English boxing fans will be hoping to see him in the ring with Ricky Hatton. Amir Khan wins first title fight, taking Andreas Kotelnik’s WBA light-welterweight beltMANCHESTER, England — Highly touted Amir Khan finally lived up to lofty expectations, earning a unanimous decision over Andreas Kotelnik on Saturday to capture the WBA junior welterweight title. Amir Khan wins first title, taking Andreas Kotelnik’s WBA light-welterweight beltMANCHESTER, England — Highly touted Amir Khan finally lived up to lofty expectations, earning a unanimous decision over Andreas Kotelnik on Saturday night to capture the WBA junior welterweight title. The good, the bad, the ugly: British Open rookie Steve Marino endures wild ride at TurnberryTURNBERRY, Scotland — Steve Marino got a kick out of playing links golf for the first time. Took right to it, in fact. Watson weaves a bit of old magic in Scotland, seeking final chapter in British Open fairy taleTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson took three practice swings without a club in his hand, then looked toward the green and pictured the shot he needed to play. Watson just won’t go away: 59-year-old leads heading into final round at TurnberryTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson looked around at the amazing scene Saturday, his eyes tearing up a bit as all the Scottish fans surrounding the 18th green toasted one of golf’s greatest champions. Emmanuel Adebayor joins Manchester City from ArsenalMANCHESTER, England — Emmanuel Adebayor is the third striker to join Manchester City in the offseason, leaving Arsenal to boost the Premier League rival’s already extensive attacking options. Watson just won’t go away: 59-year-old leads heading to final round at TurnberryTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson looked around at the amazing scene Saturday, his eyes tearing up a bit as all the Scottish fans surrounding the 18th green toasted one of golf’s greatest champions. Bring on the Blues: Seattle Sounders ready for chance to face Premier League power ChelseaSEATTLE — If Steve Zakuani and the Seattle Sounders FC get embarrassed on Saturday when they face English Premier League power Chelsea FC in an exhibition, the London native already knows his first move post-match. Amir Khan ready to go the distance in 1st world title fight against WBA champ Andreas KotelnikMANCHESTER, England — Five years after winning a career-launching Olympic silver medal, Amir Khan has his first shot at a world title when he steps up to light-welterweight Saturday to fight WBA champion Andreas Kotelnik. Australia escapes Davis Cup ban for refusing to go to India because of security concernsLONDON — Australia won’t be suspended from the Davis Cup for refusing to play in India because of security concerns. Olympic stadium shell completed 3 years ahead of London 2012LONDON — London 2012 organizers say the external structure of the main Olympic stadium has been completed. On day for going low, Woods struggles to 1-over 71 on first day of British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — On a day for going low, Tiger Woods struggled to a 1-over 71 in the opening round of the British Open. ESPN, Sky acquire rights to broadcast Scottish Premier League matches in Britain, IrelandLONDON — ESPN and Sky will show Scottish Premier League soccer live in Britain and Ireland for the next three seasons, with an option for an additional two. Old-timers day, Part II: 59-year-old Tom Watson leads British Open after shooting opening 65TURNBERRY, Scotland — On the eve of the British Open, Tom Watson got a modern-day text message from Jack Nicklaus’ wife. Plenty of red numbers on a day for going low at the British Open; Senden leads with a 66TURNBERRY, Scotland — John Senden wasn’t even supposed to be playing this week. Mark Calcavecchia turns back clock at British Open, sits among early leaders after opening 67TURNBERRY, Scotland — Mark Calcavecchia always plays at a brisk pace. Mark Calcavecchia turns back clock to shoot 67, grabbing clubhouse lead at British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — Mark Calcavecchia always plays at a brisk pace. Talented Asian players suddenly in big demand from European soccer clubsSEOUL, South Korea — Manchester United has a not-so-secret weapon to win over fans in its preseason tour of Asia — the continent’s star, Park Ji-sung. What you talkin’ bout, Willis? Sears Tower takes on name of British financial services companyCHICAGO — The Sears Tower, one of the world’s iconic skyscrapers and the tallest building in the U.S., was renamed the Willis Tower on Thursday in a downtown ceremony, marking a new chapter in the history of the giant edifice that has dominated the Chicago skyline for nearly four decades. Richard Gasquet cleared to resume playing tennis after 2 1/2 month doping banLONDON — Richard Gasquet escaped a lengthy doping ban Wednesday when the International Tennis Federation ruled that he inadvertently took cocaine. New world ranking formula might encourage more playTURNBERRY, Scotland — Vijay Singh can now play as much as he wants without overly affecting his world ranking. Open still revolves around Tiger Woods even though Harrington has won 2 straightTURNBERRY, Scotland — Padraig Harrington was conjuring up images of Howard Hughes, for reasons he was finding hard to explain. Something about tearing things down and putting them back together, like a golf swing he didn’t think was good enough even though it helped him win the last two British Opens. Carlos Tevez signs 5-year deal with Manchester City after passing medical examinationMANCHESTER, England — Carlos Tevez has completed his move to Manchester City on a five-year deal after passing his medical examination. Police: Boxer Amir Khan not to blame after car collides with cyclist ahead of 1st title fightMANCHESTER, England — Preparations for Amir Khan’s first world title fight were disrupted after the English boxer was questioned by police over a collision with a cyclist while driving. From fairways to runways, there’s more to Turnberry than just hitting a little white ball
Kaymer goes to British Open with back-to-back victoriesLUSS, Scotland — Martin Kaymer has won the Scottish Open, closing with a 2-under 69 in the rain and sunshine at Loch Lomond for his second straight European Tour victory. Fernandez-Castano shoots 64 to take the lead at Loch LomondLUSS, Scotland — Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano lost his dog, then he lost his swing. He only found one of them Saturday in the Scottish Open, where he had a 7-under 64 to build a one-shot lead going into the final round at Loch Lomond. Fernandez-Castano doesn’t stumble and takes the leadLUSS, Scotland — Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano has taken the 54-hole lead in the Scottish Open with a 7-under 64 at Loch Lomond, taking advantange of mistakes by Retief Goosen and Adam Scott on the back nine. Vatanen confirms he will run for FIA president, braced for Mosley’s challengeLONDON — Former World Rally champion Ari Vatanen launched his campaign for the presidency of Formula One’s governing body on Friday still believing incumbent Max Mosley may seek a fifth term. London 2012 ends bankrupt Nortel’s sponsorship, signs up Cisco for about $32 millionLONDON — London Olympic officials on Friday replaced bankrupt Canadian technology sponsor Nortel Networks with Cisco for the 2012 Games, a move that will cost organizers $19.4 million in revenue. Goosen seizes control of Scottish Open with a 63 on a bonnie day at Loch LomondLUSS, Scotland — Already a winner on the PGA Tour this year, Retief Goosen continued making progress toward rejoining golf’s elite Friday with an 8-under 63 on a gorgeous day at Loch Lomond for a two-shot lead in the Scottish Open. American businessman Stan Kroenke increases stake in Arsenal soccer club to 28.58 percentLONDON — American businessman Stan Kroenke has increased his stake in Arsenal. |
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TURNBERRY, Scotland — Rod Pampling was in the middle of a practice round at the British Open. Still, he couldn’t pass up the chance to get in a little history lesson.
