Cory Stillman scores 2, Panthers wrap up preseason with 4-2 win over Finnish team JokeritHELSINKI — Dennis Seidenberg and Cory Stillman scored 29 seconds apart at the end of the first period, and the Florida Panthers wrapped up their preseason schedule by beating Finnish league club Jokerit 4-2 on Wednesday. Senior IOC members wonder if time is up for VIP visits to lobby for Olympic hosting votesCOPENHAGEN — Senior IOC members suggest the proven winning tactic of bringing top politicians to lobby for Olympic bids could be reaching an end. French government announces new unit to fight soccer hooliganismPARIS — France’s Interior Ministry has announced the creation of a unit that will target soccer hooligans. Rio 2016 bid team lodges complaint with IOC after Madrid official calls it ‘worst’ candidateCOPENHAGEN — The Rio 2016 Olympics bid team formally complained to the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday after a report that an official from the rival Madrid bid criticized the Brazilian city. Nadal recovers from abdominal injury, makes himself available for Spain’s Davis Cup finalBARCELONA, Spain — Rafael Nadal has recovered from an abdominal injury and made himself available for Spain’s Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic in December. IOC members undecided over host of 2016 Olympics, agonizing over tough choice as vote nearsCOPENHAGEN — The International Olympic Committee is familiar with tough decisions. It gambled by giving the games to Beijing and even turned down New York after 9/11. Ferrari reaches agreement to sign driver Fernando Alonso from 2010, replacing Kimi RaikkonenMARANELLO, Italy — Ferrari reached an agreement to sign driver Fernando Alonso on Wednesday, replacing Kimi Raikkonen starting next season. IAAF ratifies Usain Bolt’s sprint world records, hammer mark by Anita WlodarczykMONACO — The world records set by Usain Bolt in the 100 and 200 meters have been ratified by the International Association of Athletics Federations. Fan who invaded field at Manchester United match banned for 3 years, finedMANCHESTER, England — A fan who ran onto the field during a Manchester United match was banned for three years. Many IOC members still undecided 2 days ahead of vote to choose 2016 Olympic hostCOPENHAGEN — International Olympic Committee members are agonizing over which city should be awarded the right to host the 2016 Games and many remain undecided just two days before the vote. Former Maple Leafs star Mats Sundin retires after nearly 20 seasons in NHL, rules out comebackSTOCKHOLM — Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin is retiring from hockey after nearly two decades in the NHL. Brazilian stars Pele, Cesar Cielo say Rio Olympics in 2016 would change lives in South America
First lady Michelle Obama arrives in Copenhagen ahead of IOC vote on 2016 Olympic hostCOPENHAGEN — Having one-on-one VIP meetings, dining with dignitaries and stars, flattering Olympic officials by taking notice of the little things that count, Michele Obama wasted no time going to work for her hometown. In aftermath of Olympic shutout, baseball’s 7-nation European World Cup called a hitNETTUNO, Italy — International baseball officials are starting to get over the shock of being shut out of the Olympics, and the recently concluded World Cup was hailed as a success in spreading the sport’s reach in Europe. ZSC Lions beat Blackhawks 2-1 in exhibition game to win Victoria CupZURICH — ZSC Lions beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 Tuesday in an exhibition game to win the Victoria Cup trophy, marking the Zurich club’s biggest success against an NHL team. Finland’s Pauliina Miettinen to coach WPS champ Sky Blue FC, which had 3 coaches last seasonSOMERSET, N.J. — Maybe the newest coach of Sky Blue FC will stick around. AP Interview: FIFA medical chief wants more action from refs, coaches to curb violent playBRUSSELS — FIFA’s medical chief has watched the rise in career-ending fouls over the past two years. Now he wants referees to show more red cards and coaches to do their part in curbing violent play. Raiders activate Holland for game against Broncos, release RankinOAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders activated defensive back Jonathan Holland from the practice squad and waived running back Louis Rankin. US beats Cuba 10-5 to defend baseball World Cup title, finish with 14-game win streakNETTUNO, Italy — The United States defended its baseball World Cup title on Sunday with a 10-5 victory over Cuba that was powered by four RBIs from Lucas May, including a three-run home run. Panthers lose 3-2 on penalties in Finland; Horton, Duco score for FloridaTAMPERE, Finland — Nathan Horton and Mike Duco in regulation for Florida, but the Panthers lost 3-2 to Finnish team Tappara after a penalty shootout. Paul Kariya leads Blues to 6-0 win over Linkoping in preseason gameLINKOPING, Sweden — Paul Kariya scored twice in the second period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 6-0 victory over Swedish Elite League club Linkoping in a preseason game Tuesday. Whether bold (Rio) or safe (anyone else), Olympics officials will make statement with 2016COPENHAGEN — Rio or Chicago? Risk vs. reliable. Britain and Ireland wins Vivendi Trophy for 5th consecutive time over Continental EuropeSAINT-NOM-LA-BRETECHE, France — Britain and Ireland won the Vivendi Trophy for a fifth consecutive time Sunday after beating Continental Europe 16½-11½ following the final 10 singles matches. Blackhawks beat HC Davos 9-2 in exhibition game; Smolenak, Kane each score 2 goalsZURICH, Switzerland — Radek Smolenak and Patrick Kane each scored twice to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 9-2 win over HC Davos in an exhibition game Monday. English soccer club Arsenal announces record profits of $56 million while debt fallsLONDON — English soccer club Arsenal has announced record profits of $56 million following a big increase in turnover and manager Arsene Wenger’s refusal to pay huge transfer fees. Paul Kariya paces the Blues to 6-0 win over Linkoping in preseason gameLINKOPING, Sweden — Paul Kariya scored twice in the second period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 6-0 victory over Swedish Elite League club Linkoping in a preseason game Tuesday. Daley praises President Obama’s plan to head to Copenhagen for Chicago’s 2016 Olympics pitchCHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says he’s honored that both President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will head to Copenhagen in support of Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. Pele isn’t worried Obama’s support for Chicago’s 2016 Olympics bid will steal Rio’s thunderCOPENHAGEN — Brazilian soccer great Pele says he isn’t worried that President Barack Obama’s star power could help Chicago win the bid for the 2016 Olympics at the expense of Rio de Janeiro. The final push: Spanish king, Brazilian president, Mrs. Obama converge to sway 2016 voteCOPENHAGEN — Spain’s king, Brazil’s president and U.S. first lady Michelle Obama were converging Wednesday on the Danish capital for a final push to get the International Olympic Committee to award the 2016 Games to their cities. Brazilian President: Rio de Janeiro can win bid to host 2016 OlympicsSAO PAULO — Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Rio de Janeiro can win its bid for the 2016 Olympics and become the first South American country to host the Olympics. Liverpool co-owners Hicks and Gillett Jr. confirm investment search, no agreements signedMANCHESTER, England — Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. have confirmed they are looking for outside investors. Rio de Janeiro puts President Lula at heart of 2016 Olympic bid, rivals Chicago’s Obama effectCOPENHAGEN — Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics has put Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the center of its campaign. Real Madrid’s big-spending gamble looks to be a winner … so farLONDON — After five wins in five league games, a 5-2 away victory in the Champions League and Cristiano Ronaldo’s five goals in four games, it looks like Real Madrid’s offseason spending spree was worth it. Color it green: Tokyo wants to make athletes, environment the focus of 2016 OlympicsCOPENHAGEN — Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Games could be an environmental model for future Olympics — and the entire world. Delivery company UPS to join 2012 Olympic sponsorship to handle transportation, logisticsLONDON — UPS became the latest sponsor of the London 2012 Olympics on Wednesday, and the delivery company will manage the local organizing committee’s transportation and logistics over the next three years. |
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