Thursday, August 23, 2012

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Track Smack: Who is the frontrunner heading down the stretch?
1. Michigan winner Greg Biffle is the third driver to lead the Sprint Cup points in as many weeks, after Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Which of these frontrunners is the strongest bet for the championship?


Harrington races out to 64 at Bethpage
Padraig Harrington of Ireland, hits his drive on the 17th hole during the first round of The Barclays golf tournament at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012. (AP Photos/Henny Ray Abrams)Padraig Harrington took some of the attention away from Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy by opening The Barclays with a 7-under 64 at Bethpage Black. And that surely got the attention of Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal.


Russia abandons Putin's bullet train promise
Vladimir Putin smiles in a driver's cab while taking a trip on the Sapsan high-speed train in 2009Russia risked being left without one of President Vladimir Putin's most daring campaign promises on Thursday when it emerged that his cabinet had abandoned funding for showcase new bullet trains.


Goodell: NFL seeks long-term improvement with refs
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says possibly using replacement referees for regular-season games is worthwhile to ensure long-term improvements to officiating.


Mexico announces partial list for World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica
Mexico announces partial list for World Cup qualifiers against Costa RicaThe Mexican Federation has released a list of foreign-based players that will suit up for El Tri in their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches.


Detroit slugger Cabrera leaves game in 2nd inning
Miguel Cabrera has left Detroit’s game Thursday against Toronto in the second inning with right ankle soreness.


Capello recalls Semak, Zyryanov for World Cup qualifiers
Russian national soccer team coach Fabio Capello gestures during his team's friendly international match against Ivory Coast in MoscowMOSCOW (Reuters) – New Russia coach Fabio Capello on Thursday called up experienced midfielder Sergei Semak in an expanded squad for next month's 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Northern Ireland and Israel. The 36-year-old Semak, who captained Russia at Euro 2008 where they reached semi-finals, last played for the national side in a friendly against Hungary in March 2010. …


Soccer-Capello recalls Semak, Zyryanov for World Cup qualifiers
MOSCOW, Aug 23 (Reuters) – New Russia coach Fabio Capello on


NFLPA does not approve rule changes
Changes NFL owners wanted for injured reserve and the trade deadline have not been approved by the players’ union, meaning the old rules probably will stay in place this season.


Tijuana goalkeeper Cirilo Saucedo: U.S. Soccer has been in touch with my agent
Tijuana goalkeeper Cirilo Saucedo: U.S. Soccer has been in touch with my agentThe Mexican-born player specified that while he is not yet an American citizen, he would "analyze" the possibility should it become a reality in the future.


Y! picks: Irwin Tools Night Race
Venue: Bristol Motor Speedway Race length: 267 miles No. of laps: 500 Qualifying: Fri., 5 p.m. ET Race: Sat., 7:43 p.m. ET (ABC) STAT OF THE WEEK Two-man race? Six of the last seven races at Bristol have been won by either Brad Keselowski or Kyle Busch. MARCH RACE Top 5 1. Brad Keselowski 2. Matt Kenseth 3. Martin Truex Jr. 4. Clint Bowyer 5. Brian Vickers RECENT WINNERS 2011: Brad Keselowski 2010: Kyle Busch 2009: Kyle Busch 2008: Carl Edwards 2007: Carl Edwards 2006: Matt Kenseth 2005: Matt Kenseth 2004: Dale Earnhardt Jr. …


Mexico announces partial list for World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica
Mexico announces partial list for World Cup qualifiers against Costa RicaMexico announces partial list for World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica


Tennis-Federer, Murray drawn in same half for U.S. Open
NEW YORK, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Andy Murray’s hopes for amaiden grand slam at the U.S. Open may require him to beat worldnumber one Roger Federer for a second time in five weeks afterthe duo were placed in the same half of the draw on Thursday. Top seed Federer beat Murray last month to win his seventhWimbledon crown and record 17th grand slam title but the Britongained revenge when he crushed the Swiss master in the final ofthe Olympics at the All England Club on Aug. 5. Five-times U.S. Open champion Federer plays American DonaldYoung in the first round of the Aug. 27-Sept. …


Lance Armstrong faces big decision in doping case
FILE - In this July 24, 2022, file photo, cyclist Lance Armstrong walks out of the Tour de France's anti-doping control bus after the 16th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Les Deux Alpes and La Plagne, French Alps. A federal judge in Austin, Texas, has thrown out Lance Armstrong's lawsuit against the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, an attempt to stop the drug case against the seven-time Tour de France winner. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong faced a deadline Thursday to formally challenge sweeping doping allegations from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency or accept sanctions that could include a lifetime ban from the sport and potentially strip him of his titles.


El delantero estadounidense Clint Dempsey (C) en un partido EEUU-Antigua y Barbuda el 8 de junio en Tampa
El delantero estadounidense Clint Dempsey (C) en un partido EEUU-Antigua y Barbuda el 8 de junio en TampaTAMPA, FL – JUNE 08: Forward Clint Dempsey #8 of Team USA advances the ball against Team Antigua and Barbuda during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier Match at Raymond James Stadium on June 8, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. J. Meric/Getty Images/AFP (AFP/GETTY IMAGES/Archivo | j. meric)


Fulham denuncia al Liverpool por conducta inapropiada respecto a Dempsey
El delantero estadounidense Clint Dempsey (C) en un partido EEUU-Antigua y Barbuda el 8 de junio en TampaEl Fulham presentó una denuncia a la Premier League este jueves por conducta inapropiada del Liverpool con respecto a su delantero estadounidense Clint Dempsey, al que manifestaron que querían fichar pero no presentaron una oferta en firme al club londinense.


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