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More than one badge of honor for Leyva
Wed,27 Jun 2012 06:28 PM PDT
Reuters -  SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - A circuitous journey to the United States from Cuba as a baby has helped world parallel bars champion Danell Leyva set himself lofty goals as he aims for Olympic glory at next month's London Games. The 20-year-old Cuban native is one of 15 gymnasts competing this week in Olympic trials for five spots on the U.S. team and he would dearly love to win gold medals for his adopted country and also for the entire Latin community. ...
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U.S. sprinters' coach wants 100 runoff delayed
Wed,27 Jun 2012 06:11 PM PDT
Reuters - EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Bob Kersee, coach of two sprinters who tied for third place in the women's 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic trials, wants any runoff to determine who goes to the London Games delayed until at least next Tuesday. USA Track & Field (USATF) spokeswoman Jill Geer has said the re-run between Allyson Felix and Jeneba Tarmoh needs to take place by Sunday to allow the governing body time to finalize its team. She said on Wednesday if there was to be a runoff the governing body would announce its plans on Saturday or Sunday. ... Full Story | Top |
After top pick shoo-in Davis, draft appears wide open
Wed,27 Jun 2012 05:46 PM PDT
Reuters -  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anthony Davis of the University of Kentucky appears sure to be taken by the New Orleans Hornets as first choice in Thursday's NBA Draft, but the rest is a guessing game as to where the league's brightest talents land. The draft provides the life-blood of the league, and the 30 teams comb the U.S. college system and leagues around the globe for the best young talent. Players figured to be near the top of the class of 2012 include Thomas Robinson, a forward from Kansas, and guards Bradley Beal from Florida and Damian Lillard from Weber State. ...
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NBC sees profit in future Olympics
Wed,27 Jun 2012 05:13 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - NBC may not turn a profit this year from the London Olympics but expects to make money on the four future Olympic games it also purchased broadcast rights to, the top executive at NBCUniversal said on Wednesday. About a year ago, NBCUniversal, a unit of Comcast Corp, spent $4.38 billion for the U.S. broadcasting rights to four upcoming Olympics games until 2020. The new contract is more favorable than a previous $2.2 billion deal for the London and Vancouver games that saw NBC lose more than $200 million. ... Full Story | Top |
We rode our luck in the shootout, says Del Bosque
Wed,27 Jun 2012 05:10 PM PDT
Reuters - DONETSK (Reuters) - Spain rode their luck to reach their third major final in a row and Portugal were the better team for long periods, coach Vicente del Bosque said after a 4-2 win on penalties in their Euro 2012 semi-final on Wednesday. The goalless Iberian derby began and ended brightly, but was full of largely stalemate soccer for extended spells in between. The spot kick outcome effectively came down to who had more luck with the woodwork and the world and European champions prevailed. ... Full Story | Top |
Analysis: Miserly Spain yet to hit peak form
Wed,27 Jun 2012 04:30 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - Spain have not been at their scintillating best at Euro 2012 but ominously for their opponents in Sunday's final some rock solid defending means they will face Italy or Germany having conceded just one goal. The Italians managed to find the net against the world champions in their opening Group C game, a 1-1 draw in Gdansk, but since then Spain have calmly dealt with the best Ireland, Croatia, France and Portugal could throw at them. ... Full Story | Top |
Sprinters' coach wants 100 runoff delay until Tuesday
Wed,27 Jun 2012 04:26 PM PDT
Reuters - EUGENE, Oregon (Reuters) - Bob Kersee, coach of two sprinters who tied for third place at the U.S. Olympic trials, told Reuters on Wednesday he wants the runoff to determine who goes to the London Games delayed until at least next Tuesday. USA Track & Field spokeswoman Jill Geer has said the 100 meters rerun between Allyson Felix and Jeneba Tarmoh needs to take place by Sunday to allow the governing body to name its team. Kersee said he made the request to USATF officials because of concerns over the health of Felix and Tarmoh, who are trying to qualify for London in the 200 meters on ... Full Story | Top |
Orozco targets "Ninja" approach for Olympic spot
Wed,27 Jun 2012 04:23 PM PDT
Reuters -  SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Gymnast John Orozco is nicknamed the 'Silent Ninja' by his team mates and he could well need his stealth to secure one of the five spots on offer for the London Games at this week's U.S. Olympic trials. Fifteen men are bidding for a place and, though Orozco laid down an early marker by winning the U.S. all-around title in St. Louis earlier this month, he knows the selection process will be ultra competitive from a squad remarkably deep in talent. ...
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Spot-on Fabregas sends Spain into Euro 2012 final
Wed,27 Jun 2012 04:21 PM PDT
Reuters -  DONETSK (Reuters) - Spain's 'Tiki Taka' passing was off-tempo at the Donbass Arena but the holders, unable to hurt Portugal in 120 minutes of stalemate, broke their hearts in a penalty shootout to reach the final of Euro 2012 on Wednesday. Substitute Cesc Fabregas converted the winning spot-kick, off the inside of the post, to set off wild celebrations from the Spanish players. ...
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Ronaldo would have taken fifth penalty, says Bento
Wed,27 Jun 2012 04:09 PM PDT
Reuters - DONETSK (Reuters) - Portugal had planned for Cristiano Ronaldo to take the fifth penalty that never was, coach Paulo Bento said after his team's 4-2 shootout defeat by Spain in Wednesday's Euro 2012 semi-final. Spain keeper Iker Casillas saved Joao Moutinho's penalty then Bruno Alves hit the bar to open the door for substitute Cesc Fabregas, who scored the decisive kick via the post after a 0-0 draw during normal and extra time. "We lost because Spain were more efficient in the penalties, but it's true that we did not have any luck in this tournament," Bento told a news conference. ... Full Story | Top |
Cool Fabregas makes difference again for Spain
Wed,27 Jun 2012 03:44 PM PDT
Reuters - DONETSK (Reuters) - For a perpetual substitute Cesc Fabregas has a habit of making match-winning contributions when it counts most for Spain. His winning penalty against Portugal in the Euro 2012 semi-final shootout on Wednesday added to a collection that includes setting up the winner in the 2010 World Cup final. Italy, possible opponents in Sunday's final, will also remember his winning spot-kick after coming off the bench in their quarter-final at the last European Championship. "I had a funny feeling about the penalties and I was thinking about them this afternoon. ... Full Story | Top |
Bird officially steps down, Walsh in as Pacers president
Wed,27 Jun 2012 03:40 PM PDT
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Larry Bird, citing health issues, officially stepped down as head of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday and was replaced by former team president Donnie Walsh. In a further shakeup of the team's front office, Kevin Pritchard was named general manager of the club, replacing David Morway who resigned on Tuesday. "I'm going to take some time off and evaluate what I will do in the future," Bird, 55, told an Indianapolis news conference. "This has nothing to do with any conflict or anything else, it's just time. ...
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Spain dash Portugal hopes with shootout victory
Wed,27 Jun 2012 03:36 PM PDT
Reuters -  DONETSK (Reuters) - Holders Spain needed a stuttering penalty shootout win over Portugal on Wednesday to reach the Euro 2012 final, a soccer showpiece which is set to be attended by a European leader seen as a pariah by much of the continent. Cesc Fabregas scored the decisive kick for a 4-2 shootout semi-final success after a 0-0 draw in Donetsk. Spain will contest a third consecutive major tournament final, equaling the record set by West Germany in the early 1970s. Substitute Fabregas told Spanish TV: "I played awfully but the team worked really hard. ...
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Yankees pitcher Pettitte fractures ankle
Wed,27 Jun 2012 03:15 PM PDT
Reuters -  NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte fractured his left ankle when he was struck by a batted ball on Wednesday and will miss at least six weeks, the American League-leading team said. It was the second jolt of the day to New York's pitching staff following word that Yankees' ace CC Sabathia was going on the 15-day disabled list with a left groin strain which the big left-hander suffered on Sunday pitching against the New York Mets. ...
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Djokovic shuts out Harrison under closed roof
Wed,27 Jun 2012 03:01 PM PDT
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - Defending champion Novak Djokovic displayed his liking for Wimbledon's roof again with a late night second round victory over American upstart Ryan Harrison on Wednesday. The world No.1 Serb was delayed getting on court for his second round match after steady light rain interrupted proceedings at the All England Club but he made sure of a rest day on Thursday by completing a routine 6-4 6-4 6-4. ...
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