Rio cancels swimming World Cup event because of lack of fundingROME — A World Cup swimming event scheduled for Rio de Janeiro next month has been canceled after organizers failed to come up with enough funding. Cadel Evans of Australia gets biggest win of career in men’s race at cycling’s road worldsMENDRISIO, Switzerland — Cadel Evans has won the men’s race at cycling’s road world championships. Poison Union: Jazz forward Kirilenko already weary of Shaq-LeBron partnership in ClevelandLONDON — Although Andrei Kirilenko is hoping for a Russian revolution in the wake of Mikhail Prokhorov’s recent purchase of the New Jersey Nets, it’s LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal that are on his mind ahead of the start of the NBA season. Britain and Ireland takes 7-points lead over Continental Europe in Vivendi TrophySAINT-NOM-LA-BRETECHE, France — Britain and Ireland moved closer to victory in the Vivendi Trophy on Saturday, opening up a seven-point lead over Continental Europe in the PGA European Tour match-play event. Peter Forsberg scores game-winner in overtime for Modo in Swedish leagueSTOCKHOLM — Peter Forsberg scored the game-winner in overtime and set up the other goal Saturday as his hometown team Modo edged Djurgarden 2-1 in the Swedish Elite League. Top-seeded Gael Monfils to face Philipp Kohlschreiber in Open de Moselle finalMETZ, France — Top-seeded Gael Monfils reached the Open de Moselle final with a 6-4, 6-3 win over fellow Frenchman Richard Gasquet on Saturday. Germany defeats United States 3-0 at under-20 World CupSUEZ, Egypt — Germany defeated the United States 3-0 at the under-20 World Cup. Kinsler reaches 30-30 mark, Rangers down Rays 8-3ARLINGTON, Texas — Ian Kinsler homered to become a 30-30 player for the first time, Julio Borbon had three hits and the Texas Rangers clung to their slim playoff hopes, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 on Friday night. UEFA investigating 40 match-fixing cases, mainly involving eastern European clubsLONDON — UEFA is investigating 40 cases of suspected match-fixing in the Champions League and UEFA Cup, mostly involving eastern European clubs. Lambiel wins Nebelhorn Trophy, secures spot for Switzerland at Vancouver OlympicsOBERSTDORF, Germany — Olympic silver medalist Stephane Lambiel is a step closer to the Vancouver Games. Cycling governing body tells pro riders: Get with anti-doping program or lose right to raceLUGANO, Switzerland — All professional cyclists will have to complete a new anti-doping education program or lose their right to race. Obama Transportation Secretary LaHood to support Chicago Olympics bid at Denmark meetingWASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is joining a growing list of Obama administration officials who will travel to Denmark next week to support Chicago’s Olympic bid. Danish organizers say UN boss Ban Ki-moon to attend IOC CongressCOPENHAGEN — A Danish sports official says U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon will attend next week’s Olympic Congress in Copenhagen. AP Interview: Valcke says US stadium decisions could be as late as 2017NEW YORK — New stadiums could be considered as late as 2017 for a possible World Cup in the United States in 2022, according to soccer’s No. 2 official. Peter Forsberg scores in comeback gameSTOCKHOLM — Peter Forsberg scored less than six minutes into his comeback game but his hometown team Modo lost 4-2 to Frolunda in a Swedish Elite League opener on Thursday. Former champions duel in Spain: Kasparov beats Karpov in 12-game exhibition chess match, 9-3MADRID — Garry Kasparov soundly defeated Anatoly Karpov on Thursday in an exhibition chess match marking the 25th anniversary of their first title bout. Kasparov beats Karpov in 12-game exhibition chess match, score 9-3MADRID — Garry Kasparov has defeated Anatoly Karpov in an exhibition chess match marking the 25th anniversary of their first title bout. Obama’s Education secretary to attend Olympics meeting in Denmark in support of Chicago bidWASHINGTON — Education Secretary Arne Duncan will travel to Denmark next week to support his hometown of Chicago’s Olympic bid. Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara dominates on home roads to take 3rd world time trial titleMENDRISIO, Switzerland — Fabian Cancellara dominated his rivals and won the time trial Thursday at the road world championships. Alejandro Valverde, Spain men’s road team check into Swiss hotel to avoid Italian doping raidsMENDRISIO, Switzerland — Alejandro Valverde and his Spanish road race teammates have checked into a Swiss hotel, avoiding possible raids by Italian authorities during the cycling world championships. Grand Slams are fine for Clijsters, but ’small’ counts as much when it comes to daughter JadaTESSENDERLO, Belgium — Kim Clijsters will center her 2010 schedule as much around young daughter Jada as around the four Grand Slams, planning a limited program that will put family first. English Football Association told by sports minister that funding may be cut without reformsLONDON — The English Football Association has been warned that its government funding could be cut unless it implements structural reforms to “put their house in order.” Points leader Jenson Button debates tactics to maintain Formula 1 championship leadSINGAPORE — Jenson Button is debating how to approach the remaining races of the Formula One season as he attempts to hang on to his lead in the drivers’ championship. Oprah Winfrey going to Copenhagen to lobby for Chicago’s 2016 Olympic bidCHICAGO — Oprah’s trying to land another big get. Kasparov stretches lead to 3-1 over Karpov in exhibition chess match in SpainMADRID — Garry Kasparov stretched his lead over Anatoly Karpov to 3-1 Wednesday on the second day of an exhibition chess match commemorating the 25th anniversary of their marathon first title bout. Olympic champ Kristin Armstrong wins women’s time trial world title, ends career on topMENDRISIO, Switzerland — Kristin Armstrong won the women’s time trial at the road cycling world championships Wednesday, then confirmed she will retire after competing in this weekend’s road race. No bull: Spanish matador to advertise gay-oriented energy drink in the ringMADRID — A little-known Spanish matador is breaking with a sacred tradition, agreeing to advertise on his cape while slaying bulls and endorse a soft drink that caters to gays. Olympic champ Kristin Armstrong wins time trial world title, ends career on topMENDRISIO, Switzerland — Kristin Armstrong of the United States won the time trial race at the road cycling world championships Wednesday, likely ending her illustrious career at the top. Manchester City completely owned by Sheik Mansour as he buys final 10 percent of sharesMANCHESTER, England — Manchester City soccer club is now completely owned by Sheik Mansour, a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family. Justine Henin to return with new serve; wants to add Wimbledon to her 7 majorsBRUSSELS — Just 16 months away from tennis was enough for Justine Henin. 2010 Davis Cup draw sets up possible Nadal-Federer showdown as Spain hosts SwitzerlandGENEVA — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal could face each other in the first round of next year’s Davis Cup after Spain drew Switzerland on Wednesday. Manchester City now completely owned by Sheik Mansour as he buys final 10 percent of sharesMANCHESTER, England — Manchester City is now completely owned by Sheik Mansour, a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family. 2010 Davis Cup draw sets up possible Federer-Nadal showdown as Spain hosts SwitzerlandGENEVA — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal could face each other in the first round of next year’s Davis Cup after Spain drew Switzerland on Wednesday. New Japanese PM sends letter to IOC members assuring support for Tokyo’s 2016 Olympics bidLONDON — Japan’s new prime minister has sent a letter to IOC members assuring them that government support for Tokyo’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics “remains as strong as ever.” Australia’s Jack Bobridge takes gold in men’s under-23 time trial at road world championshipsMENDRISIO, Switzerland — Jack Bobridge of Australia won the gold medal in the men’s under-23 time trial at the road cycling world championships on Wednesday. |
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