Friday, August 17, 2012

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US cycling body sides with Armstrong against USADA
The American governing body for cycling says it must accept the jurisdiction of the sport’s international federation and side against the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency in the court fight to determine which has group has jurisdiction over the Lance Armstrong doping case.


NABC files brief backing affirmative action case
The National Association of Basketball Coaches has told the U.S. Supreme Court it believes university officials should be able to continue taking race into consideration when deciding who gets to enroll in their schools.


Golf: McIlroy's passion is very special, says Olazabal
McIlroy lifts the Wanamaker Trophy after capturing the PGA Championship at The Ocean Course on Kiawah IslandLONDON (Reuters) – Twice major winner Rory McIlroy is a "very special" talent and will lift many championship trophies if he carries on the way he is going, said European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal. The 23-year-old Northern Irishman climbed to the top of the world rankings after following up his runaway eight-shot victory at the 2011 U.S. Open by winning last week's U.S. PGA Championship by the same emphatic margin. "Rory's performance at (the PGA on) Kiawah Island was outstanding," Olazabal told Reuters in an interview. "His focus and passion are very special. …


INTERVIEW-Golf-McIlroy's passion is very special, says Olazabal
LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Twice major winner Rory McIlroyis a “very special” talent and will lift many championshiptrophies if he carries on the way he is going, said EuropeanRyder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal. The 23-year-old Northern Irishman climbed to the top of theworld rankings after following up his runaway eight-shot victoryat the 2011 U.S. Open by winning last week’s U.S. PGAChampionship by the same emphatic margin. “Rory’s performance at (the PGA on) Kiawah Island wasoutstanding,” Olazabal told Reuters in an interview. “His focus and passion are very special. …


Harrell shaky, out to prove he can back up Rodgers
Green Bay Packers quarterback Graham Harrell throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)If everything goes as planned for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, it's an issue that won't come up all season.


Li makes fresh start with former Henin coach
Li NaChina's Li Na, the 2011 French Open champion, is preparing for the US Open with a clean slate after hiring former Justine Henin coach Carlos Rodriguez on a trial basis to steer a comeback bid.


'Chase for the Chase' under way in Sprint Cup
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Some of NASCAR’s biggest names are trying to keep their championship hopes alive and the Chase for the Sprint Cup is still about a month away.


Maradona in fake signature row
Maradona in fake signature rowEx-assistant of Maradona allegedly signed a video-game contract on his behalf which has now been declared false by a Chinese court


Time Warner Cable Deportes Announces On-Air Talent
Time Warner Cable Deportes today announced its first group of on-air talent hires. Mark Shuken, Senior Vice President and General Manager, TWC Sports Regional Networks, made the announcement along with Pablo F.


Del Potro, Djokovic reach Cincinnati semis
Juan Martin del Potro, of Argentina, returns a volley to Jeremy Chardy, of France, during a match at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, Friday Aug. 17, 2012, in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro have advanced to the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open, setting up a rematch of the Olympic bronze medal match.


Boks better prepared - JDV
Boks better prepared - JDVCaptain Jean de Villiers believes South Africa are in better shape ahead of their clash with Argentina than they were against England.


Sooners suspend DT Stacy McGee indefinitely
Oklahoma defensive tackle Stacy McGee was suspended indefinitely Friday for what coach Bob Stoops called a violation of university policy.


National Guard to keep sponsoring Earnhardt Jr.
The Army National Guard is staying on as a sponsor of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 NASCAR Sprint Cup team.


Olympian Demps set to join NFL Patriots
Jeff Demps, who ran for US men’s silver medal 4

Tennis: Struggling Oudin insists the future is bright
Oudin of the U.S. returns the ball to Errani of Italy during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in ParisWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Melanie Oudin looked down at the floor, clasped her hands together, and tried to explain how her game could spiral downward so quickly. How could a player whose well-publicized mantra 'Believe' propelled her to the quarter-finals of the 2009 U.S. Open as a wide-eyed, can't-believe-it's-happening-to-me 17-year-old suddenly lose her confidence? Slowly, painfully, the words came out. "I've learned so much over the past few years," Oudin told Reuters in a recent interview. …


Hälsingederby inleder World Cup
Andra helgen i oktober spelas World Cup i bandy i Sandviken. När lottningen presenterades på fredagen stod det klart att hälsingederbyt mellan Bollnäs och Ljusdal, som fått ett wild card, bryts ut och spelas på Ljusdals IP den 10 oktober.


FEATURE-Tennis-Struggling Oudin insists the future is bright
WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Melanie Oudin looked down atthe floor, clasped her hands together, and tried to explain howher game could spiral downward so quickly. How could a player whose well-publicized mantra ‘Believe’propelled her to the quarter-finals of the 2009 U.S. Open as awide-eyed, can’t-believe-it’s-happening-to-me 17-year-oldsuddenly lose her confidence? Slowly, painfully, the words came out. “I’ve learned so much over the past few years,” Oudin toldReuters in a recent interview. …


Guardiola not interested in Brazil post: agent
Former Barcelona coach Pep GuardiolaFormer Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has dismissed, via his agent, any possibility of becoming coach of the Brazilian national team as pressure increases on current incumbent Mano Menezes.


Jan. trial for ex-PSU officials Curley, Schultz
FILE - In these Nov. 7, 2011 file photos, former Penn State vice president Gary Schultz, left, and former athletic director Tim Curley, right, enter a district judge's office for an arraignment in Harrisburg, Pa., for their actions related to the sex abuse scandal surrounding former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky. Schultz and Curley are due in court Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012 to try to persuade a judge to dismiss charges related to the Sandusky scandal. (AP Photo/Brad Bower, left, Matt Rourke, right, File)The trial is scheduled to begin early next year for two former Penn State officials accused of lying to a grand jury and burying an allegation of a child's sexual abuse in the Jerry Sandusky scandal.


With "Football Saga 2" an Indonesian Gaming Studio is Supporting the National Team
Agate Studio, a mobile gaming startup from Indonesia, has launched Football Saga 2 on Facebook. The sequel has a really important message for the players and for football fans in general, which is to unite …


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