PARIS, Jan 28 (Reuters) – World number 10 Marion Bartoli does not think drug cheats in tennis can escape detection as players are subjected to too many dope tests in and out of competition. Her observations were at odds with comments made by players such as Roger Federer, who following the Lance Armstrong doping scandal has called for more tests in tennis. “I feel I’m being less tested this time now than six, seven, eight years ago,” the Swiss 17-times grand slam champion said recently. Frenchwoman Bartoli disagreed. “I feel like we have too many drugs tests in tennis. …
Defense a concern for US ahead of WCup qualifier
HOUSTON (AP) — With injuries to Steve Cherundolo and Fabian Johnson, and Danny Williams’ lack of playing time, the U.S. has defensive worries heading into next week’s World Cup qualifier at Honduras, the opener in the final round to get to next year’s tournament in Brazil.
Michigan moves to No. 1 in AP poll
Michigan is No. 1 in The Associat ed Press' college basketball poll for the first time since its Fab Five days 20 years ago. Like uncle Healy, Alyssa also has a safe pair of hands
Mumbai, Jan. 29 — Fourteen years since Ian Healy bid adieu to the game, his niece Alyssa is taking baby steps in her journey in cricket. Apart from donning the gloves for Australia, Ian Healy’s chirpiness behind the stumps played havoc with the concentration of many opposition batsmen.The 22-year-old Alyssa, who is a part of the Australia women’s team for the World Cup starting on January 31, is following in her uncle’s footsteps, quite literally. Not only is Alyssa one of the most talkative members on the field, she is a wicketkeeper batswoman herself. …
Canadian Athlete of the Weekend: Erik Guay
Every Monday, the CBCSports.ca team profiles a Canadian athlete that excelled over the weekend. This week’s winner is Erik Guay, Canadian downhill skier and master of the Hahnenkamm.
Commentary: Now Klinsmann must back up his salty talk
Recent headlines from the US national team recently wrapped January camp in Southern California have been sprinkled with some surprisingly salty sound bites from head coach Jurgen Klinsmann regarding even the top members of his player pool. USMNT's Hall: Ticket to Honduras on the line vs. Canada
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A giant countdown clock tower next to the construction site of Itaquerao stadium, was turned off on January 28, 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to honor the victims of the eve's nightclub blaze in Santa Maria, southern Brazil, which left more than 230 people dead. The official ceremony to celebrate the 500 days for the start of the FIFA World Cup 2014 scheduled for today was cancell ed after a fire in a night club in the southtern city of Santa Maria killed more than 230 people. AFP PHOTO / Nelson ALMEIDANELSON ALMEIDA/AFP/Getty Images Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo looks at FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke during a news conference in Brasilia
Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo (back) looks at FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke during a news conference after they visited the construction site of the National Stadium, which will host the 2014 World Cup, in Brasilia January 28, 2013. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino (BRAZIL – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) Brazilian Football Confederation President Marin and FIFA Secretary General Valcke attend a news conference in Brasilia
Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) President Jose Maria Marin (L) and FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke attend a news conference after visiting the construction site of the National Stadium, which will host the 2014 World Cup, in Brasilia January 28, 2013. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino (BRAZIL – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) FILE- In this Tuesday, July 13, 2010 file photo, The Netherlands' World Cup team poses with Queen Beatrix, center, at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, during a day of celebrations for the tournament runners-up. The Dutch Royal House says Queen Beatrix will deliver a nationally televised speech, on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, and speculation is growing that the popular monarch will announce she is to abdicate. Beatrix, who turns 75 on Thursday, has ruled this nation of 16 million for more than 32 years and would be succeeded by her eldest son, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander. (AP Photo/Rob Keeris, File)
FILE- In this Tuesday, July 13, 2010 file photo, The Netherlands' World Cup team poses with Queen Beatrix, center, at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague, Netherlands, during a day of celebrations for the tournament runners-up. The Dutch Royal House says Queen Beatrix will deliver a nationally televised speech, on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, and speculation is growing that the popular monarch will announce she is to abdicate. Beatrix, who turns 75 on Thursday, has ruled this nation of 16 million for more than 32 years and would be succeeded by her eldest son, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander. (AP Photo/Rob Keeris, File) 
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