British cycling team Sky to join Pro Tour races; no decision yet on Armstrong’s new teamAIGLE, Switzerland — British cycling squad Team Sky has been accepted to race in the International Cycling Union’s Pro Tour calendar of events. Davis Cup: Federer rolls over Bolelli to give Switzerland 2-0 lead over Italy in playoffGENOA, Italy — Roger Federer rolled to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 win Friday over Simone Bolelli to give Switzerland a 2-0 lead against Italy in the Davis Cup playoffs. Spain updates doping law to boost Madrid’s chances of landing 2016 OlympicsMADRID — Spain adjusted its anti-doping laws Friday to comply with international regulations and boost Madrid’s chances of staging the 2016 Olympics. Former World and Olympic champion swimmer Laure Manaudou retires at 22PARIS — Former World and Olympic swimming champion Laure Manaudou is retiring. Retired 64-year-old woman shoots 2 holes-in-one in same round in northern EnglandWHITLEY BAY, England — Ruth Day, a 64-year-old retiree from northern England, had the day of her life on the golf course last week. Danish champ Kessler prepared for test when he faces Olympic gold medalist Ward in Calif.NEW YORK — It’s rare that a champion is forced to go on the road, into a strange arena half a world away, to face an unbeaten former Olympic gold medalist who is certain to have thousands of hometown fans behind him. Serbia ousts defending champion Russia 79-68 to advance to semifinals at Euro ChampionshipKATOWICE, Poland — World champion Spain has beaten France 86-66, and Serbia upset Russia 79-68 Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the European basketball championship. Rogge: USOC issues won’t harm Chicago’s 2016 bid in expected close vote in OctoberLONDON — IOC president Jacques Rogge said disputes with the U.S. Olympic Committee will have “no negative effects whatsoever” on Chicago’s chances of landing the 2016 Summer Games. Roger Federer to play singles, doubles for Switzerland against Italy in Davis CupGENOA, Italy — Coming off a five-set loss in the U.S. Open final, Roger Federer will play every day when Switzerland faces Italy in the Davis Cup playoffs. Federer chosen to play full slate of 3 matches for Switzerland against Italy in Davis CupGENOA, Italy — Roger Federer will play in three matches for Switzerland when his country faces Italy in the Davis Cup playoffs. Tokyo Olympic bid organizers urge new prime minister to join them in Copenhagen for IOC voteTOKYO — Tokyo’s Olympic bid organizers have urged new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama to join them in Copenhagen for the International Olympic Committee’s upcoming vote on which city hosts the 2016 Games. Circus maximus! ‘Ben Hur Live’ brings horses, eagles, chariot racing to stage of London arenaLONDON — It has a cast of hundreds, dozens of horses, gladiators, a sea battle and a live chariot race. Spain, Serbia clinch spots in quarterfinals at European basketball championshipLODZ, Poland — World champion Spain and Serbia clinched the final two spots in the quarterfinals at the European basketball championship on Wednesday. Roger Federer arrives in Italy for Davis Cup, 2 days after loss in US Open finalGENOA, Italy — Top-ranked Roger Federer arrived in Italy on Wednesday to play for Switzerland in the Davis Cup, two days after losing to Juan Martin del Potro in the U.S. Open final. Promoter who found fighter hanged had heart attack at heavyweight fightLONDON — Boxing promoter Frank Maloney, who was taken to the hospital after finding Olympic bronze medalist Darren Sutherland hanged at home, had a heart attack three days earlier at a contested heavyweight fight. Flavio Briatore, Pat Symonds out at Renault; F1 team won’t dispute charges of planned crashLONDON — Renault split with team principal Flavio Briatore on Wednesday and said it would not contest a charge that Nelson Piquet Jr. was ordered to crash during a Formula One race. Swiss Roger Federer arrives in Italy for Davis Cup, 2 days after loss in US Open finalGENOA, Italy — Top-ranked Roger Federer has arrived in Italy to play for Switzerland in the Davis Cup. Rubio’s replacement: Timberwolves introduce free agent signee Ramon SessionsMINNEAPOLIS — When Ricky Rubio told the Minnesota Timberwolves he was planning on staying in Spain for at least the next two years, word quickly spread to restricted free agent Ramon Sessions. Report: Diego Maradona seeks help from Italian doctor to combat weight gain, stressMERANO, Italy — Argentina coach Diego Maradona reportedly is in Italy to be treated for weight gain and stress following two straight losses by his team in World Cup qualifying. Greipel wins 16th stage of Vuelta in sprint finish, Valverde keeps overall leadPUERTOLLANO, Spain — German rider Andre Greipel has won a sprint finish to take the 16th stage of the Spanish Vuelta, and Alejandro Valverde of Spain held on to the overall lead. Olympic bronze medalist boxer Darren Sutherland of Ireland found hanged at home and dead at 27LONDON — Darren Sutherland, a boxer who won a bronze medal for Ireland at the Beijing Olympics, was found hanged at his home Monday. Frank Maloney, his manager, discovered the body of the 27-year-old fighter and was so unnerved he was admitted to a hospital. Swiss police say fireworks thrown at Zurich hotel hosting Real Madrid, no injuriesZURICH — Swiss police have increased security at the Zurich hotel where Real Madrid players are staying after an apparent fireworks attack on the building overnight. Emmanuel Adebayor charged by FA with violent conduct over Man City incidentsMANCHESTER, England — Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been charged with violent and improper conduct by the Football Association for his alleged stamp on Robin van Persie and for his goal celebration in Saturday’s 4-2 victory over Arsenal. UEFA president Michel Platini praises Ukraine’s progress as co-host of Euro 2012NYON, Switzerland — UEFA president Michel Platini praised Ukraine on Tuesday for making progress in its preparations to co-host the 2012 European Championship with Poland. UEFA picks former Belgian PM Jean-Luc Dehaene to lead fight against European clubs’ spendingNYON, Switzerland — UEFA appointed former Belgian Prime Minister Jean-Luc Dehaene on Tuesday to lead its campaign to control excessive spending by Europe’s top soccer clubs. Swiss-based foundation Qadbak Investments Ltd. to buy BMW Sauber Formula One teamMUNICH — Swiss-based foundation Qadbak Investments Ltd. will buy the BMW Sauber Formula One team under an agreement signed Tuesday. Irish boxer Darren Sutherland, an Olympic bronze medalist at Beijing Games, found dead at 27LONDON — Darren Sutherland, who won an Olympic bronze medal in boxing at last year’s Beijing Games, has been found dead at his home, manager Frank Maloney said. He was 27. Your presence is requested; IOC member says voters would ‘love’ to meet Obama before 2016 voteCHICAGO — President Barack Obama has some fans in the International Olympic Committee. Kim Clijsters moves into top 20 in women’s rankings after winning US Open in comebackLONDON — Kim Clijsters moved into the top 20 in the women’s rankings Monday, one day after winning the U.S. Open in her comeback. Gasol scores 19 to lead Spain past Lithuania 84-70 at European championshipLODZ, Poland — Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol scored 19 points and had eight rebounds Monday to lead world champion Spain over Lithuania 84-70 in the second round of the European basketball championship. Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Grand Slam-winning mom, congratulates Kim Clijsters on US Open winBRISBANE, Australia — Evonne Goolagong Cawley didn’t get to watch the moment when Kim Clijsters emulated her achievement of nearly 30 years ago by winning a tennis major after having a child. Jenson Button or Rubens Barrichello? Who will be Formula One’s new champion?MONZA, Italy — Don’t be deceived by the blood-red nail polish and twinkly silver shoes. Fashion model Jessica Michibata has been around Formula One long enough to become as cutthroat as anyone when it comes to rooting for her man — in her case, boyfriend Jenson Button, quite possibly F1’s next world champion. United States easily wins third straight Walker Cup, leaving another mark at historic MerionARDMORE, Pa. — Nearly 80 years after Bobby Jones accepted a winner’s trophy on the first fairway at Merion’s East Course, the victorious U.S. Walker Cup team left its mark on the venerable club. US wins 3rd straight Walker Cup, Fowler, Uihlein finish unbeatenARDMORE, Pa. — After three straight one-point decisions in the Walker Cup, United States captain Buddy Marucci wondered if the teams were again headed toward a final-hole showdown. After history-making season, Usain Bolt looking forward to some time offTHESSALONIKI, Greece — He swayed to the music of “Zorba the Greek” before his race, and afterward took time to sign autographs for a swarm of children at Kaftanzoglio stadium. |
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