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Motor racing-Australian GP least viable in F1, says Ecclestone
Wed,29 Feb 2012 06:28 PM PST
Reuters - MELBOURNE, March 1 (Reuters) - The Australian GrandPrix is "probably" the least economically viable in the FormulaOne calendar, and is unlikely to continue if Melbourne loses itsappetite to fit the bill for the race, according to commercialsupremo Bernie Ecclestone. Melbourne has hosting rights until 2015, but the rising costof holding the race has fueled growing calls for the stategovernment of Victoria to ditch the race. From reporting a loss of less than A$2 million ($2. ... Full Story | Top |
NBA's Irving to make a decision on Australia or U.S. soon
Wed,29 Feb 2012 06:17 PM PST
Reuters -  New York (Reuters) - Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving would make a decision shortly about whether he would opt to play for Australia at the London Olympics. Irving, who was born in Australia while his father was playing in Melbourne and holds dual U.S. and Australian citizenship, has justified his choice as number one overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft with a sparkling rookie season. Australia selectors have made no secret of their interest in the 19-year-old, who is averaging 18.3 points and 5. ...
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Steelers set to cut former Super Bowl MVP Ward
Wed,29 Feb 2012 03:23 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to release former Super Bowl most valuable player Hines Ward before the start of the 2012 National Football League (NFL) season, the team said on Wednesday. Ward, who was drafted in the third round by Pittsburgh in 1998, has spent 14 years with the Steelers and is the team's all-time leader in receptions (1,000), receiving yards (12,083), receiving touchdowns (85) and 100-yard receiving games (29). ...
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Dempsey and U.S. humble Italy in Genoa
Wed,29 Feb 2012 01:44 PM PST
Reuters -  GENOA, Italy (Reuters) - Clint Dempsey fired the United States to a 1-0 friendly win over Italy Wednesday to leave the Azzurri's Euro 2012 plans in further disarray. He netted 10 minutes into the second half after good work from Jozy Altidore in a largely deserved victory for Juergen Klinsmann's visitors. Italy had a new look attack given Antonio Cassano and Giuseppe Rossi are facing a race to be fit for June's Euros while Mario Balotelli was omitted from the squad for continued on-field disciplinary problems. ...
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Lakers' Bryant symptom free from concussion
Wed,29 Feb 2012 01:43 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant suffered a broken nose and concussion during the All-Star Game but has been symptom free since Tuesday, the National Basketball Association (NBA)team said on Wednesday. Bryant, a five-times NBA champion who leads the league in scoring, saw a neurologist on Wednesday and passed a series of tests, the Lakers said on their Twitter account. According to the Lakers, Bryant passed a bicycle, treadmill and Axon test, which is a baseline test for cognitive function. ...
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AWACS, jets and snipers to secure airspace
Wed,29 Feb 2012 11:39 AM PST
Reuters - WADDINGTON (Reuters) - As crowds gather to watch this year's Olympic opening ceremony in London, highly trained eyes on the ground and in the sky will be keeping tabs on every aircraft over the southeast of Britain. The first major rehearsal of a joint operation featuring fighter jets, Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) planes, helicopters, missile batteries and air-to-air snipers took place two hours north of London on Wednesday, in a plan to supplement Britain's normal airspace security for the games. ... Full Story | Top |
Canadian dumps real estate job for medal dreams
Wed,29 Feb 2012 11:38 AM PST
Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - The lure of an Olympic medal after an agonizing near-miss in Beijing four years ago convinced Canadian breaststroker Mike Brown to ditch a career in real estate and come out of retirement for the London Games. Brown hung up his goggles after placing fourth at the 2008 Olympics, where he missed out on a medal by .09 of a second, but after staying out of the water for 18 months he decided selling real estate was not enough to satiate his competitive appetite. ... Full Story | Top |
Queen to open London Games and Paralympics
Wed,29 Feb 2012 10:38 AM PST
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth, who celebrates 60 years on the throne this year, will open both the London Olympics and Paralympics, Buckingham Palace and organizers said on Wednesday. The third Olympic Games to be held in the British capital start on July 27 while the Paralympics opening ceremony at the same stadium in east London will be in exactly six months' time on August 29. The monarch also opened the Montreal Olympics in 1976 and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh opened the 1956 Melbourne Games on her behalf. ...
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Queen to open London Games and Paralympics
Wed,29 Feb 2012 10:29 AM PST
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth, who celebrates 60 years on the throne this year, will open both the London Olympics and Paralympics, Buckingham Palace and organisers said on Wednesday. The third Olympic Games to be held in the British capital start on July 27 while the Paralympics opening ceremony at the same stadium in east London will be in exactly six months' time on August 29. The monarch also opened the Montreal Olympics in 1976 and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh opened the 1956 Melbourne Games on her behalf. This, however, will be the first time she has opened a Paralympics. ...
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Djokovic subdues aggressive Stakhovsky in Dubai
Wed,29 Feb 2012 10:16 AM PST
Reuters - DUBAI (Reuters) - Holder Novak Djokovic had to combat Sergiy Stakhovsky's aggressive serve and volley game to reach the Dubai Championship quarter-finals Wednesday, and next faces a baseline barrage from compatriot Janko Tipsarevic. Full Story | Top |
Djokovic subdues aggresive Stakhovsky in Dubai
Wed,29 Feb 2012 10:14 AM PST
Reuters - DUBAI (Reuters) - Holder Novak Djokovic had to combat Sergiy Stakhovsky's aggressive serve and volley game to reach the Dubai Championship quarter-finals on Wednesday, and next faces a baseline barrage from compatriot Janko Tipsarevic. World number one Djokovic overcame the Ukrainian 7-6 6-3 to improve to 9-0 for the year. "I was expecting a lot of serve and volley attacks, especially after first serve," said Australian Open champion Djokovic. "He was using it really well, making my return games very difficult. ... Full Story | Top |
Lotus back on track with redesigned parts
Wed,29 Feb 2012 10:00 AM PST
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - Kimi Raikkonen's Lotus team will take part in Formula One's final pre-season test in Barcelona from Thursday after resolving the chassis problems that sidelined them last week. The former Renault team, who had to pull out of last week's test, said on Wednesday they were confident there would be no recurrence after re-designing and trying out new suspension parts at the factory in England. Technical director James Allison said on the team website (www.lotusf1team. ...
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Motor racing-Lotus back on track with redesigned parts
Wed,29 Feb 2012 09:55 AM PST
Reuters - LONDON, Feb 29 (Reuters) - Kimi Raikkonen's Lotus teamwill take part in Formula One's final pre-season test inBarcelona from Thursday after resolving the chassis problemsthat sidelined them last week. The former Renault team, who had to pull out of last week'stest, said on Wednesday they were confident there would be norecurrence after re-designing and trying out new suspensionparts at the factory in England. Technical director James Allison said on the team website(www.lotusf1team. ... Full Story | Top |
United Nations backs hijab in football
Wed,29 Feb 2012 09:36 AM PST
Reuters - GENEVA, Fed (Reuters) - The United Nations has joined the campaign to overturn the ban on the hijab in football four days before the sport's rule makers are due to review the decision. The U.N. Secretary-General's special adviser on sport for development and peace Wilfried Lemke has written to FIFA president Sepp Blatter expressing support for the right to wear a safe, Velcro-opening headscarf. ... Full Story | Top |
Manchester Utd Facebook page gives fans history lesson
Wed,29 Feb 2012 07:54 AM PST
Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - English Premier League champions Manchester United have set up a page on Facebook showcasing the history of the most successful club in English soccer. The new format shows fans a timeline going back to the formation of the club in 1878 when they were known as Newton Heath LYR (Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway). "Manchester United is proud to be one of the first global brands launching a new Facebook Page," said Commercial Director Richard Arnold. ... Full Story | Top |
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