Real Madrid to play summer exhibition matches in Canada, United StatesMADRID — Spanish soccer powerhouse Real (Ray’Al) Madrid has added a preseason exhibition in Canada to its North American tour this summer. Point guard Deron Williams not worrying about rumors surrounding Jazz free agentsSALT LAKE CITY — Deron Williams says he’s looking forward to returning to Europe with the Utah Jazz for two preseason games. After ending Nadal’s reign, Soderling closes to within 2 wins of French Open titlePARIS — When the French Open ends, Robin Soderling wants to be remembered for more than merely stopping Rafael Nadal’s four-year reign. French Open rout: Sharapova loses, barely avoiding 6-0, 6-0 scoreline; Soderling reaches semisPARIS — The final score of Maria Sharapova’s stunning loss in the French Open quarterfinals Tuesday did not look quite as embarrassing as it nearly did: Her opponent led 6-0, 5-0. French players have their names in Braille on jerseys for friendly against NigeriaSAINT-ETIENNE, France — France players took the field for Tuesday’s friendly against Nigeria with their names written in Braille on the back of their jerseys. Top-ranked Dinara Safina reaches semifinal with 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 win over Azarenka in French OpenPARIS — A slow start couldn’t stop top-ranked Dinara Safina from reaching the semifinals at the French Open. Spanish soccer powerhouse Real Madrid introduces new coach Manuel PellegriniMADRID — Real Madrid introduced new coach Manuel Pellegrini as the figure to reinvigorate the club following its first season without a trophy in three years. Brazilian star Kaka reiterates desire to stay with AC Milan despite Real Madrid interestMILAN — Kaka has once again stated his desire to stay with AC Milan and pleaded for the constant speculation about his future to end. Heads spinning? In wake of Nadal’s loss, Roger Federer leads scramble for French Open titlePARIS — Roger Federer said he won’t feel much impact from Rafael Nadal’s loss at the French Open until Sunday — if then. With Nadal no longer in his way, Federer struggles before winning 5-setter at French OpenPARIS — Roger Federer knows full well, of course, that Rafael Nadal is no longer around this year to befuddle him, to beat him, to stand between him and a French Open title. Irish trainer Vincent O’Brien dies in Ireland at 92 after a half century in racingLONDON — Vincent O’Brien, one of horse racing’s great European trainers during a career that lasted more than a half century, died Monday. He was 92. No drama this time: Serena Williams cruises into French Open quarterfinalsPARIS — Serena Williams says women’s tennis is better than men’s tennis, for one simple reason. No drama this time: Serena Williams wins easily to reach French Open quarterfinalsPARIS — Serena Williams says women’s tennis is better than men’s tennis, for one simple reason. Irish racehorse trainer Vincent O’Brien dies in Ireland at 92 after 51-year careerLONDON — Irish racehorse trainer Vincent O’Brien has died after a 51-year career in which he won 16 English and 27 Irish classics. He was 92. Holiday Inn becomes 13th domestic sponsor of 2012 London Olympic GamesLONDON — Holiday Inn has signed up as the 19th domestic sponsor of the 2012 London Olympics. Reports: Villarreal reaches deal to allow Manuel Pellegrini to take over as Real Madrid coachMADRID — Villarreal has reached an agreement that will allow coach Manuel Pellegrini to take over at Real Madrid, news reports said Monday. Chelsea appoints Carlo Ancelotti as new manager, one day after he quit as coach of AC MilanLONDON — Carlo Ancelotti was appointed Chelsea’s new manager on Monday, a day after quitting as coach of AC Milan. Denis Menchov expects to be contender at Tour de France after dramatic win in Giro d’ItaliaROME — Denis Menchov almost lost the Giro d’Italia within sight of the Colosseum that marked the finish after falling on the rain-slicked cobblestones of Rome with a little more than half a mile to go. Four-time defending champ Nadal ousted in 4th round at French Open, ending 32-match win streakPARIS — Cancel the party, Roland Garros, because Rafael Nadal won’t be celebrating his fifth straight birthday — or his fifth straight French Open title — in Paris this year. Lance Armstrong concludes relatively quiet Giro d’Italia in 12th placeROME — Lance Armstrong concluded a relatively quiet Giro d’Italia in 12th place overall Sunday, then jetted home to await the birth of his fourth child. Defending champ Rafael Nadal knocked out of French Open in 4th round by Robin SoderlingPARIS — Rafael Nadal’s unbeaten run at the French Open is over. Michael Schrader wins decathlon at Hypo Meeting; Nataliya Dobrynska takes heptathlonGOETZIS, Austria — Michael Schrader of Germany won the decathlon at the Hypo Meeting on Sunday after scoring a year-high 8,522 points to edge Trey Hardee of the United States by six points, the smallest winning margin in the event’s 35-year history. Torvald Palema finishes strongly to win Elitloppet harness race, give Svanstedt 2nd victorySTOCKHOLM — Torvald Palema finished strongly on the final straightaway to win the Elitloppet trotting classic on Sunday. Defending champ Rafael Nadal knocked out of French Open in 4th round by Robin SoderlingPARIS — Rafael Nadal’s unbeaten run at the French Open is over. Ancelotti quits as coach of AC Milan, seemingly paving way for him to take over at ChelseaMILAN — Carlo Ancelotti has quit as coach of AC Milan, seemingly paving the way for him to take over at Premier League club Chelsea. Defending champion Rafael Nadal loses in 4th round at French OpenPARIS — Rafael Nadal’s unbeaten run at the French Open is over. Defending champion Ana Ivanovic loses to 19-year-old Azarenka in 4th round at French OpenPARIS — Defending champion Ana Ivanovic was eliminated from the French Open in the fourth round Sunday, losing to Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-2, 6-3. Menchov wins Giro d’Italia despite fall in at end; Konovalovas wins final stage time trialROME — A breathtaking start in Venice. A rider protest in Milan. An epic time trial along the scenic coastal area known as Cinque Terre. A grueling mountain stage in 100-degree heat. A climb up the Mount Vesuvius volcano. Stoner wins Italian MotoGp to move atop standings; Rossi finishes thirdMUGELLO, Italy — Casey Stoner won the Italian Moto Grand Prix on Sunday to move to the top of the championship standings and break Valentino Rossi’s seven-year stranglehold on the race. 2010 Giro to start in Amsterdam, with first 3 stages in the NetherlandsROME — Next year’s Giro d’Italia will start in Amsterdam and the first three stages will be contested in the Netherlands. Making his way on clay, Roddick reaches French Open’s 4th round for 1st time; Djokovic upsetPARIS — Rust-colored flecks of clay dotted Andy Roddick’s white attire, from the brim of his baseball cap, down the back of his shirt, to his ankle braces. Russia’s Denis Menchov eyes Giro title as Rome finish nears; Belgium’s Gilbert wins 20th stageANAGNI, Italy — With only a stage to go and the title all but his, Denis Menchov is not quite ready to stroll through the last leg of the Giro d’Italia. Andy Roddick, Serena Williams win at French Open; Novak Djokovic upset in 3rd roundPARIS — Novak Djokovic became the first big-name player to be eliminated from the men’s tournament at the French Open, while Andy Roddick and Serena Williams managed to stick around. Frank Stronach: the man behind the auto parts empire as he expands into EuropeTORONTO — Frank Stronach, the Canadian owner of auto parts maker Magna International Inc., once referred to himself as “king” at one of his shareholder meetings. He’s now added another property to his business empire: General Motors Corp.’s Opel unit. Britain’s Dwain Chambers wins 100-meter race at Papaflesia athletics meet in 10.06 secondsKALAMATA, Greece — British sprinter Dwain Chambers has clocked a season-best 10.06 seconds to win the 100 meters at the Papaflesia meet. |
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