Riders hit, injured in Tour de France shooting join start for 14th stage
Finch breaks out big bat again in Americans’ 12-0 rout of Italy at World Cup of SoftballOKLAHOMA CITY — Just because the U.S. team has called on Jennie Finch to focus on her top-notch pitching all these years doesn’t mean she’s forgotten how to hit. Bring on the Blues: Seattle Sounders ready for chance to face Premier League power ChelseaSEATTLE — If Steve Zakuani and the Seattle Sounders FC get embarrassed on Saturday when they face English Premier League power Chelsea FC in an exhibition, the London native already knows his first move post-match. Italian police arrest Serbia’s former national cycling coach in doping raidsROME — Italian police have arrested Serbia’s former national cycling coach in an alleged doping ring involving both professional and amateur riders in northeastern Italy. Toro Rosso F1 team fires French driver Sebastien Bourdais; replacement not yet decidedFAENZA, Italy — Formula One team Toro Rosso has fired French driver Sebastien Bourdais. There Phelps, then everyone else on fresh-faced US team for world swimming championshipsINDIANAPOLIS — The U.S. team headed to the world swimming championships in Rome has a lot to live up to. The Americans won a leading 36 medals, including 20 golds at the 2007 worlds in Australia. Lance Armstrong trying not to let rivalry with Alberto Contador distract him at Tour de FranceSAINT-GIRONS, France — Lance Armstrong is trying not to let his rivalry with Alberto Contador distract him and the rest of the Astana team at the Tour de France. Lance Armstrong mum about Tour tensions at AstanaSAINT-GIRONS, France — Lance Armstrong is trying not to let his rivalry with Alberto Contador distract him and the rest of the Astana team at the Tour de France. Sanchez wins eighth stage of Tour de France, with Armstrong still in third place overallSAINT-GIRONS, France — Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong remains in third place in the Tour de France, after Spain’s Luis Leon Sanchez won the eighth stage Saturday in a sprint ahead of three other breakaway riders. Phelps withdraws with sore neck, Lochte wins 200 IM at US nationalsINDIANAPOLIS — Michael Phelps called it quits because of a sore neck at the U.S. nationals, leaving the spotlight to rival Ryan Lochte, who qualified Friday for the world championships later this month. Tyson Gay beats Asafa Powell to set year’s best time in 100 meters at Golden GalaROME — Tyson Gay of the United States has run the fastest 100 meters of the year in 9.77 seconds at the Golden Gala. Armstrong drops a spot to 3rd place in Tour de France; Italy’s Nocentini takes yellow jerseyARCALIS, Andorra — Lance Armstrong dropped one spot to third place in the Tour de France on Friday, with rival and teammate Alberto Contador breaking away in the final sprint up the mountain to claim second. Obama hints that he will attend World Cup 2010
Brazil’s presidential gift to Obama is bittersweet reminder of US team’s loss in soccer match
Michael Phelps wins 2 races, Aaron Peirsol sets 100 back world record
Swimmer Eric Shanteau is cancer-free and swimming faster than everINDIANAPOLIS — Eric Shanteau is swimming faster than he ever has, diving into the water every day knowing that he’s cancer-free. US defender Oguchi Onyewu joins AC Milan after strong Confederations Cup
Angry fans protest sale of star Kaka on first day of AC Milan pre-season trainingCARNAGO, Italy — Angry AC Milan supporters protested the club’s sale of Kaka by throwing smoke bombs and fire crackers outside the team’s first preseason training. Blissfully bleary: US gets short Gold Cup turnaround following Confederations Cup heroicsTUKWILA, Wash. — Bob Bradley was walking off the practice field toward the team bus when a father stopped the coach of the United States national team with a cheerful yell from a playground. Spain’s Faber sets world record in 100 backstroke at Mediterranean Games
To pull off another upset in Confed Cup final US will need defense and energyJOHANNESBURG — If the underdog U.S. men’s team is going to win its first FIFA final by stunning another powerhouse, the Americans know they’ll need some tough defense to go with the energy they’re suddenly showing. United States rains on Spain with stunning 2-0 win to advance to 1st FIFA final at Confed Cup
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — Talk about a full reversal of fortunes. On the verge of elimination from the Confederations Cup a few days ago, the United States finds itself in the final of the World Cup test event thanks to a stunning 2-0 victory over top-ranked Spain. Goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey, and superb goalkeeping by Tim Howard on Wednesday lifted the Americans into their first FIFA tournament final since starting play in 1916. Team says Spain’s Alejandro Valverde won’t race in Tour de FrancePARIS — Top-ranked cyclist Alejandro Valverde’s team says the Spanish rider will not compete in the Tour de France because of a doping ban in Italy. European champion Spain heavily favored over US to reach Confederations Cup finalBLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — For Spain, it always was a given that the team would reach the semifinals of the Confederations Cup. For the United States, it turned out to be an unexpected gift. 17th-seeded James Blake of US upset by 50th-ranked Andreas Seppi of Italy at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — James Blake of the United States has been upset in the first round at Wimbledon. Brazil 2nd nation at Confederations Cup to report robberyPRETORIA, South Africa — Brazil became the second nation at the Confederations Cup to say it was robbed at the team’s hotel. US advances to Confederations Cup semifinals with 3-0 victory over EgyptRUSTENBURG, South Africa — Outplayed by Italy and Brazil, the U.S. soccer team once again was on the verge of first-round elimination from a big international tournament. Top sports court to hear Alejandro Valverde’s appeal to overturn 2-year doping banLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Sport’s highest court says it will hear Alejandro Valverde’s appeal to overturn a doping ban that stops the star cyclist from riding in the Tour de France. Brazil gets early goals and hammers United States 3-0 at Confederations CupPRETORIA, South Africa — If this was a dress rehearsal for next year’s World Cup, the United States showed it’s far from ready. FIFA rejects Egypt’s complaint over ref decision that led to Brazil’s penalty at Confed CupJOHANNESBURG — FIFA has rejected an Egyptian complaint related to the decision-making process that gave Brazil a late penalty and a 4-3 win at the Confederations Cup. Excuse me, Mr. Phelps, but are you wearing an approved swimsuit?SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Michael Phelps, Dara Torres and everyone else competing at next month’s U.S. nationals won’t be alone in the ready room before their races. New Jersey-born Rossi helps Italy rally to beat US 3-1 at Confederations CupPRETORIA, South Africa — Three goals were scored by American-born players. Two of those goals counted for Italy. US captain Carlos Bocanegra out of starting lineup against Italy in Confederations CupPRETORIA, South Africa — U.S. captain Carlos Bocanegra is out of the starting lineup for his team’s Confederations Cup opener against Italy because of his strained right hamstring from a World Cup qualifier on June 6. Italy captain Cannavaro has injured calf, set to miss Confederation Cup match against USIRENE, South Africa — Italy faces defensive problems for its Confederations Cup opener against the United States on Monday, with injured captain Fabio Cannavaro almost certainly out and replacement Nicola Legrottaglie also in doubt. Real Madrid signs Kaka from AC MilanMADRID, Spain — Real Madrid has announced the signing of Brazilian star Kaka from AC Milan. |
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COLMAR, France — The 14th stage of the Tour de France is under way with Oscar Freire of Spain and Julian Dean of New Zealand in the pack a day after being slightly injured when they were hit by projectiles on French roads.
L’AQUILA, Italy — President Barack Obama is hinting he’ll attend next year’s World Cup soccer championship in South Africa.
L’AQUILA, Italy — President Barack Obama seemed pleased with the gift he received Thursday from Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, but it was bittersweet nonetheless.
US defender Onyewu joins AC Milan
PESCARA, Italy — Spain’s Aschwin Wildeboer Faber has set a world record in the 100-meter backstroke with a 52.38-second leg in the 4×100 medley relay final at the Mediterranean Games. Faber’s time Wednesday beat American Aaron Peirsol’s 52.54 mark set in the Beijing Olympics.
