Cristiano Ronaldo welcomed to Madrid by 85,000 fans
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Benny Feilhaber brought in by US for Gold Cup match against HondurasWASHINGTON — Midfielder Benny Feilhaber has joined the U.S. soccer team for Wednesday night’s first-round match against Honduras in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Whitehill, Osborne return from injuries to join US teamCHICAGO — U.S. team mainstays Cat Whitehill and Leslie Osborne will rejoin the squad for two games later this month. Report: Players say LPGA troubles include the commissionerORLANDO, Fla. — A meeting last week of more than a dozen players has resulted in a letter sent to the LPGA Tour’s board urging that commissioner Carolyn Bivens resign, according to a published report. A savvy Texan up to old tricks, Armstrong jumps to 3rd at Tour with yellow jersey in sightLA GRANDE-MOTTE, France — If age is Lance Armstrong’s enemy, then experience is his friend. WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Russia offers its viewers a choice between soccer or statesmanshipMOSCOW — Millions of Russians were expected to tune out President Barack Obama’s news conference Monday with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and instead tune in to a rebroadcast of a June 13 Russian league soccer match on the main state-run sports channel. Last year’s runner-up Armitraj and former champ Dent win on Newport’s grass courts
80,000 fans welcome Ronaldo to Real Madrid
Top-seeded Fish withdraws from Newport after he’s selected to replace Roddick in Davis CupNEWPORT, R.I. — Top-seeded Mardy Fish has withdrawn from the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships after replacing Andy Roddick on the United States Davis Cup team. Ancelotti begins Chelsea reign by asserting Terry not for saleLONDON - Carlo Ancelotti began his reign as Chelsea manager Monday and immediately stamped his authority by saying that his captain John Terry is not for sale. Christiano Ronaldo steps in for Real Welcome
Safina tops rankings despite latest Grand Slam setbackHAMBURG - Dinara Safina of Russia maintained her top spot in the women’s tennis rankings issued Monday by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) after she yet again failed to get a first career Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. Federer is back in the leaders seat
United States demolishes Greece at under 19 - World Championship
Man U fans assured that Fergie can spend to rope in the bestLONDON - Manchester United’s fans have been assured that the club’s American owners will allow Sir Alex Ferguson to splash the cash. Sporting world unites to admire FedererLONDON - Following Roger Federer’s 15th Grand Slam title, the sporting world has united in their admiration for the World No. 1 player. Roddick pulls out of Davis Cup with bad hip, was it an excuse?
I Have Not Betrayed Man U: Tevez after deciding to put up Rival’s Jersey
Noriega, Barrera score goals as Mexico beats Nicaragua in Gold Cup openerOAKLAND, Calif. — Luis Miguel Noriega scored his first international goal on a penalty kick in the 45th minute of his national team debut, and Mexico defeated Nicaragua 2-0 on Sunday in the first round of Gold Cup play in Group C. Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia beats Jordan Cox of US to win boys’ title at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia won the boys’ title at Wimbledon on Sunday by beating Jordan Cox of the United States 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the final. Germans take men’s gold for first ever European triumph at beach volleyball worldsSTAVANGER, Norway — Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann of Germany have beaten top-seeded Brazilians Harley and Alison in straight sets 21-16, 21-19 to win the men’s final at the World Beach Volleyball Championships. Britain’s Mark Cavendish wins 2nd stage of Tour de France; Armstrong finishes safely in packBRIGNOLES, France — Britain’s Mark Cavendish won the second stage of the Tour de France in searing heat Sunday, with seven-time champion Lance Armstrong finishing safely in the trailing pack. Cole on Real Madrid radarLONDON - Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is on Real Madrid radar after he rejected a fresh deal by the London club that would leave him 30,000 pounds-a-week short of the team’s top earners. 16-year-old Italian likely to sign for Manchester UnitedLONDON - Italy’s 16-year-old youngster Alberto Massaci is all set to sign for Manchester United. The right-back from Emploli has never figured in the first team of Serie B squad but impressed Manchester United scouts last year in an international youth tournament, where he was also voted as the best player. Nani fears for Man U futureLONDON - Manchester United winger Nani wants boss Sir Alex Ferguson to give him assurances over his future - but he may not get them. Real Madrid’s 55 million pounds bid for Franck RiberyMADRID - Spanish football giant Real Madrid’s astonishing summer of transfer window continued with a 55 million pounds offer for Bayern Munich mid-fielder Franck Ribery. I’m happy to be the most expensive player: Cristiano RonaldoLONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo insists that the $130 million (80 million pounds) Real Madrid paid for him is a “fair price” and he is delighted to be the “most expensive” player in the world. Recently acquired Eskandarian scores early goal to give Galaxy 1-0 win over RevolutionCARSON, Calif. — Recently acquired Alecko Eskandarian scored in the eighth minute to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night. Pappa, Conde score to help Fire end 3-game losing streak with 2-1 win over RapidsCOMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Marco Pappa and Wilman Conde scored and the Chicago Fire ended a three-game losing streak — and a 10-game skid in Colorado — with a 2-1 victory over the Rapids on Saturday night. Presidential visit, impromptu picnic highlight Petty’s memorable 200th win 25 years agoDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Twenty-five years after his final victory, Richard Petty has forgotten much about the race. The Manny Show: Ramirez’s return to be met with cheers, heckles at Petco ParkSAN DIEGO — Manny Ramirez will be back in big leagues on Friday night after a 50-game suspension for violating baseball’s drug policy. His return should be nothing short of a spectacle. Altidore, Guzan, Clark among 7 players added to US roster for CONCACAF Gold CupTUKWILA, Wash. — Forward Jozy Altidore, backup goalkeeper Brad Guzan and midfielder Ricardo Clark were among seven players added to the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. US beats Iran 106-55 at world junior basketball championshipsAUCKLAND, New Zealand — The United States started its bid for its first world junior title in 18 years with a 106-55 win over Iran on the opening day of the FIBA under-19 world basketball championships on Thursday. |
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MADRID - About 85,000 Real Madrid fans packed the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu late Monday night to welcome Cristiano Ronaldo, the largest such gathering in the history of Spanish football.
LONDON - Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson has bagged Bordeaux midfielder Gabriel Obertan, 20, for eight million pounds.
Amritraj and Dent cruise in Newport
MADRID — Cristiano Ronaldo received a rapturous welcome from 80,000 Real Madrid fans Monday, an outpouring so exuberant the soccer star had to be hustled away when spectators leaped barriers and took the field.
MADRID - Cristiano Ronaldo flew in to Madrid at lunchtime Monday, in order to prepare for what promised to be a spectacular presentation to the Real fans Monday night.
Record-breaking Federer back on top of ATP rankings
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — United States stayed perfect with an 85-69 win over Greece in a second-round game at the FIBA under-19 world championships Monday.
LONDON - Former Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez is confident he will not be viewed as a traitor by the Old Trafford faithful if he completes a transfer to Manchester City.
