Thursday, June 28, 2012

Mutai to defend title after fever

Emmanuel Mutai determined to defend his London Marathon title on Sunday, despite contracting typhoid last month.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport/0/athletics/17749391

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Playoff dollars could spark calls to pay players

NEW YORK (AP) -- The new playoff system means big money to the schools in major college football, as much as a half billion dollars per year just in television rights alone.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/ncaa/06/27/college-football-playoff-paying-players.ap/index.html?xid=si_ncaaf

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Year ban hurt me - champion Bauge

Gregory Bauge, who beat Jason Kenny to track cycling's sprint world title in Melbourne, says the fallout from his year-long ban still 'hurts'.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport/0/cycling/17649334

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Column: A mournful lament for a fabulous Euro 2012

With Germans wowing like Brazilians, the attack-minded Italians shedding their defensive skins and the Spanish hogging the ball to suffocate opponents rather than dazzling with "Ole!" artistry, the European Championship has delivered a festival of enthralling and cerebral soccer that has challenged national stereotypes.

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Tim Hudson pitches Braves past Diamondbacks 8-1

Tim Hudson answered manager Fredi Gonzalez's call for improved starts from Atlanta's rotation and the Braves opened their longest homestand of the season by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-1 on Tuesday night.

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Ronaldo denies feeling pressure

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not feeling the weight of expectation ahead of his side's semi-final against Spain.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18594818

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Monday, June 25, 2012

Free-agent Byrd fails drug test, banned 50 games

NEW YORK (AP) -- Outfielder Marlon Byrd has been suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

Source: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/baseball/mlb/06/25/marlon-byrd-suspended.ap/index.html?xid=si_mlb

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Venus Williams loses in 1st round at Wimbledon

Five-time champion Venus Williams lost in the opening round of Wimbledon for the first time since 1997, falling 6-1, 6-3 to Elena Vesnina of Russia on Monday.

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Casey Wittenberg wins Wichita Open

Casey Wittenberg won the Wichita Open on Sunday for his second Nationwide Tour victory of the season, closing with a 5-under 66 in 100-degree conditions for a two-stroke victory over Justin Hicks and Jim Herman.

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