Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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Trainer McGaughey closing in on Derby try with Orb
In this photo taken Feb. 23, 2013, and provided by Gulfstream Park, Orb, ridden by John R. Velazquez, heads to the finish line to win the Fountain of Youth stakes horse race at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla. Trainer Shug McGaughey catches Derby fever every now and then, like every decade or so, and he just might have it again after Orb won the Fountain of Youth. The 3-year-old colt moves into the AP's latest Run to the Roses list of Top 10 Kentucky Derby con   tenders.(AP Photo/Gulfstream Park)Shug McGaughey catches Derby fever every once in a while, and the Hall of Fame trainer just might have it again thanks to a 3-year-old colt named Orb.


Pujols to begin running, preparing for opening day
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Albert Pujols is nearly ready to start running on the field in the Los Angeles Angels slugger’s deliberate recovery from offseason surgery on his right knee.


Krzyzewski squelches report he will return as U.S. coach
The U.S. head coach Krzyzewski watches his team against Spain during their men's gold medal basketball match at the North Greenwich Arena in London during the London 2012 Olympic Games(Reuters) – Mike Krzyzewski said on Tuesday his successor as coach of the gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic basketball team will likely be named later this year, underlining his earlier decision to leave the job. The Duke University coach, speaking to ESPN Radio, denied a report that he might stay on with the U.S. national team after a seven-year run that included two Olympic gold medals and a world championship. "My stance hasn't changed," Krzyzewski said in the telephone interview. "I've loved, loved, loved, and it's been an honor being with the USA Basketball team. …


Son fulfills mom's dying wish
Leo Klink scored the winning goal to win Hawaii’s state championship, then found out his mother suffered a stroke.


[video] Funding Infrastructure in Brazil
President of the Brazilian Development Bank Luciano Coutinho, offers insight on how Brazil is funding infrastructure projects, and preparing for the World Cup in 2014.


Toronto FC captain Torsten Frings' retirement leaves thoughts of what could have been
Tuesday’s news that Toronto FC captain Torsten Frings has officially retired thanks to a lingering hip injury brings an end to one of the most notable periods of TFC history. Some might be tempted to lump Frings in with other ... Continue reading ->


Pharmacist sentenced to 2 years Pa. steroids case
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A pharmacist has been sentenced to 2½ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to helping a former Pittsburgh Steelers team doctor illegally distribute anabolic steroids in an investigation spun off from a national crackdown on the performance enhancing drugs.


Maradona denies he owes tax on return to Naples
Former Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona kisses a jersey with his number during a news conference in Naples February 26, 2013. REUTERS/Ciro De LucaNAPLES (Reuters) – Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona denied he owed millions of euros in unpaid Italian taxes on Tuesday after he was mobbed by media and fans on his return to Naples where he twice led the local team to league titles. The tax collection agency says it is owed almost 40 million euros by the former World Cup winner, most of which is interest built up since 1984 when he joined Serie A club Napoli. "I am innocent," Maradona told a news conference in the southern Italian city. "I want to believe in the Italian justice system – I don't owe them a lira. …


Soccer-Maradona denies he owes tax on return to Naples
NAPLES, Feb 26 (Reuters) – Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona denied he owed millions of euros in unpaid Italian taxes on Tuesday after he was mobbed by media and fans on his return to Naples where he twice led the local team to league titles. The tax collection agency says it is owed almost 40 million euros ($52.3 million) by the former World Cup winner, most of which is interest built up since 1984 when he joined Serie A club Napoli. “I am innocent,” Maradona told a news conference in the southern Italian city. “I want to believe in the Italian justice system – I don’t owe them a lira. …


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