Monday, February 11, 2013

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Modern Pentathlon could be removed from Olympics
Modern Pentathlon could be removed from OlympicsOne of the most historic events of the Olympic Games could be on the chopping block this week. Modern pentathlon, part of the Games since 1912, is among a handful of sports that have been mentioned as potential cuts by the International Olympic Committee's Executive Board, which meets in…


Springbok flank Smith retires after new injury
Springboks' Smith kicks ball in front of Wallabies' Genia during Tri Nations rugby union test match in BrisbaneCAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Springbok flanker Juan Smith has retired days after injuring himself in a comeback game ahead of the new season, local media r eported. The 31-year-old from the Cheetahs was hurt at the weekend on his return after a two-year break following an Achilles tendon injury, which necessitated four operations. A scan on Monday revealed further damage after which Smith decided to quit, the Bloemfontein newspaper Die Volksblad reported. Smith, who won 69 caps, was part of South Africa's World Cup winning team in 2007. …


Rugby-Springbok flank Smith retires after new injury
CAPE TOWN, Feb 12 (Reuters) – Springbok flanker Juan Smith has retired days after injuring himself in a comeback game ahead of the new season, local media reported. The 31-year-old from the Cheetahs was hurt at the weekend on his return after a two-year break following an Achilles tendon injury, which necessitated four operations. A scan on Monday revealed further damage after which Smith decided to quit, the Bloemfontein newspaper Die Volksblad reported. Smith, who won 69 caps, was part of South Africa’s World Cup winning team in 2007. …


Umpiring Decisions Hurt White Ferns
Umpiring Decisions Hurt White FernsThe White Ferns need a number of things to go their way if they are to make the final of the women's Cricket World Cup.


Umpiring Decisions Hurt White Ferns
Umpiring Decisions Hurt White FernsThe White Ferns need a number of things to go their way if they are to make the final of the women's Cricket World Cup.


Avi Creditor: Gus Johnson's transition to soccer worth getting excited about
Avi Creditor: Gus Johnson's transition to soccer worth getting excited aboutThe celebrated announcer will begin his mainstream soccer journey with Wednesday's match between Real Madrid and Manchester United, and there's a genuine buzz about it.


Barca's Villa admitted to hospital due to illness
MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona forward David Villa has been admitted to hospital due to a bout of renal colic and may be unavailable for Saturday’s league game at Granada, the La Liga leaders said on Monday. The 31-year-old Spain international will undergo an operation to treat the condition, Barca said in a statement on their website (www.fcbarcelona.es). Villa is still working his way back from a broken leg he sustained at the Club World Cup in December 2011. …


Vick, Eagles agree to restructured deal
Quarterback Michael Vick, who was slated to earn $16 million next season, has agreed to a restructured deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.


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