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  • Injuries add to French woes after 1-0 Belarus loss Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:26PMPARIS (AP) — France could be without three strikers for its upcoming 2012 European Championship qualifier away to Bosnia after Loic Remy and Louis Saha picked up injuries in Friday's shock 1-0 home defeat by Belarus.
  • Grumpy Beckham hoping to make LA return next week Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:23PMCARSON (California): David Beckham hopes to make his return to action in LA Galaxy’s match against Columbus Crew on Sept. 11, the midfielder said on Thursday.
  • Tottenham signing Van der Vaart: I rejected Atletico Madrid Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:14PMAtletico Madrid Bayern Munich Jose Mourinho Real Madrid Tottenham Tottenham signing Rafael van der Vaart admits he rejected a late move to Atletico Madrid . The former Real Madrid midfielder joined Spurs on deadline day amid talk of a failed bid from Bayern Munich . Of Bayern's interest, he said: "The offer from Bayern never ended up being concrete. "In the end, only Atletico Madrid pushed but ...
  • Injuries add to French woes after 1-0 Belarus loss Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:09PMFrance could be without three strikers for its upcoming 2012 European Championship qualifier away to Bosnia after Loic Remy and Louis Saha picked up injuries in Friday's shock 1-0 home defeat by Belarus. Remy went off late in the first half with a groin strain, and the second-half substitute Saha played little more than 10 minutes before leaving with a calf strain.
  • NASA Cassini Significant Events 08/25/10 - 08/31/10 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:27PMThe most recent spacecraft telemetry was acquired on Aug. 31 from the Deep Space Network tracking complex at Madrid, Spain. The Cassini spacecraft is in an excellent state of health and all subsystems are operating normally.
  • Spain in cruise control Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:20PMWORLD champions Spain began the defense of their European Championship title with a comfortable 4-0 win over Liechtenstein in Scotland's qualifying group.
  • Torres back in business Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:17PMVADUZ - LIVERPOOL forward Fernando Torres scored a brace as world champions Spain began their European title defence with a convincing 4-0 win over Liechtenstein on Friday in their opening Group I qualifier for the Euro 2012 finals. It was Spain's first competitive match since lifting the World Cup in South Africa on July 11 and the Euro 2008 winners were far too strong for hapless Liechtenstein.
  • Pope Recalls Being "Hemmed in" by Nazi Dictatorship Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:07PMVATICAN CITY, SEPT. 3, 2010 ( Zenit.org ).- Referring to his own experience as a young man, Benedict XVI is encouraging youth to foster their desires for "something beyond everyday life," since that longing is a sign of God's "imprint."
  • Germany stays the course against Belgium Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:02PMGermany started their EURO 2012 campaign with a 1-0 victory against Belgium, 55 days after clinching third place in the World Cup in South Africa.
  • Real Madrid's Marcelo Suffers Ankle Injury - Report Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:38PMMarcelo, who has received a call up to the Brazilian national team's training camp held in Barcelona, will now be forced to miss out. Brazil head coach Mano Menezes has confirmed that Barcelona wing-back Adriano will be Marcelo's temporary replacement.
  • Spurs wait on van der Vaart transfer Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:22AMEnglish Premier League club Tottenham were still awaiting clearance Wedensday on the last-gasp, cut-price transfer of Dutch playmaker Rafael van der Vaart from Real Madrid.
  • Mourinho pushed for Eto’o return at Real Madrid Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:17AMBarcelona Florentino Perez Inter Milan Jose Mourinho Real Madrid Samuel Eto'o Inter Milan ace Samuel Eto'o was lined up for a shock return to Real Madrid yesterday. El Mundo Deportivo says Real coach Jose Mourinho , desperate for a new centre-forward signing before the transfer deadline fell, pleaded with president Florentino Perez to follow up on claims that Eto'o would be interested in ...
  • Central Bank of Oman selects FRSGlobal to implement its Banking Oversight and Research Solutions (BORS) project Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:13AMBrussels, Belgium - 1st September, 2010: FRSGlobal, the industry-recognised leader in content-rich solutions for unified global regulatory reporting and risk management, today announced that the Central Bank of Oman Central Bank of Oman ( CBO CBO ) has selected FRSGlobal to implement the new Banking Oversight and Research Solutions (BORS) project, in order to streamline and automate supervision ...
  • US learning on the fly at world championships Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:11AMMark J. Terrill USA's Kevin Durant, left, congratulates Derrick Rose after scoring during the preliminary round of the World Basketball Championship, Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, in Istanbul, Turkey.
  • US learning on the fly at world championships Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:11AMUSA Basketball still treats the world championships like an exhibition series and it shows.
  • US learning on the fly at world championships Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:09AMUSA Basketball still treats the world championships like an exhibition series and it shows. Instead of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade or any of the other members of the "Redeem Team" that won gold in Beijing two years ago, coach Mike Krzyzewski turned up in Turkey with a "B" squad short on height and experience, let alone any familiarity with the international style.
  • Football: Transfer Deadline Day Round-Up Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:59AMPhoto / Homemade It's the morning after the transfer window slammed shut. So, who moved where? The short answer: nobody moved anywhere. Clubs pinched by financial constraints and irresponsible wage demands were reluctant to spank more than necessary on risky signings. It was a dismally dull end to a particularly disappointing transfer window, particularly one that followed a World Cup. The ...
  • US learning on the fly at world championships Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:55AMBy JIM LITKE AP Sports Columnist USA Basketball still treats the world championships like an exhibition series and it shows.
  • Van der Vaart pride at Spurs 'transfer' Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:44AMTottenham Hotspur are still waiting to hear if they have secured the services of Rafael van der Vaart, but the Dutchman is already looking forward to linking up with his new club.
  • US learning on the fly at world championships Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:43AMCoach K rolls the dice: 'Hope we'll have our best product by the medal round.'
  • AC Milan confirm £14.9 million signing of Manchester City forward Robinho Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:21PMAC Milan sign Brazilian forward Robinho from Manchester City on a four-year deal worth an initial £14.9m.
  • Robinho heads list of deadline-day moves Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:20PMRobinho has completed his €18m transfer to AC Milan, filling the place left by FC Schalke 04-bound Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. Stay with UEFA.com for all the key UEFA Champions League moves.
  • Too soon to make comparisons to Barca, says Ramos Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:19PMReal Madrid's World Cup winning right back Sergio Ramos said on Tuesday it was too soon to compare his side to their arch-rivals Barcelona with the Catalan team holding a two-point advantage after just one match.
  • Robinho gets fresh start at AC Milan Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:16PMROME (AFP) - Brazilian star Robinho signed for Serie A giants AC Milan on Tuesday on a four-year contract for 15million euros from English Premier League side Manchester City where he had an unhappy two year spell.
  • Spirited rally lifts Horns over Redskins in opener Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:15PMAfter watching a seemingly comfortable 14-0 lead evaporate and St. Johns jump ahead 21-20 in the fourth quarter, the Longhorns could have folded up their tents and gone home.
  • Robinho joins AC Milan on transfer window last day Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:12PMLONDON (AP) — The last day for European football clubs to make any signings until 2011 ended Tuesday with AC Milan capturing Manchester City misfit Robinho to form a formidable forward line, and several World Cup players switching teams.
  • VAN DER VAART LINKED WITH SPURS SWITCH Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:05PMTottenham's apparent late attempt to sign Rafael van der Vaart ensured transfer deadline day was ending in drama. The 27-year-old Dutch midfielder's future at Real Madrid has looked shaky - providing the opportunity for Spurs to try to clinch a last-minute signing.
  • Moreno excited to play for Coyle Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:58PMMoreno excited to play for Coyle.
  • Deadly clashes in Bourj Abi Haidar Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:55PMSpeaking last Thursday night, the president affirmed that “the state cannot allow the repletion, anywhere in Lebanon, of incidents like those that occurred two days ago” [in Bourj Abi Haidar].
  • Spurs hopeful of late deal for Rafael van der Vaart Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:50PMReports in Spain claim that Tottenham Hotspur have beaten the transfer deadline to sign Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart in a late transfer.
  • Ferreira quits international game Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:26AMChelsea's Portuguese full-back Paulo Ferreira retires from international football at the age of 31.
  • Huntelaar to join Schalke from AC Milan Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:20AMSchalke coach Felix Magath was quoted Tuesday in German daily Bild as saying that "the negotiations were more difficult than expected." But he added: "I am looking forward to Klaas-Jan — he will help us."
  • Atletico Madrid beats Sporting Gijon 4-0 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:19AMDiego Forlan showed he has maintained his World Cup form by scoring twice for his team.
  • Cowgirls even up season record Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:18AMThe number two came up big for the University of Wyoming women’s soccer team Sunday afternoon at the Louis S. Madrid Sports Complex. In recording a 2-0 victory over Idaho, the Cowgirls scored two goals in the second half for their second win of the weekend in leveling their season record off at 2-2.
  • Derby poised to seal Bueno deal Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:15AMDerby County expect to complete the signing of Real Valladolid striker Alberto Bueno on a season-long loan deal.
  • Ronaldo injured in Real Madrid draw Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:10AMReal Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be sidelined for around three weeks due to an ankle injury sustained in the goalless draw with Real Mallorca.
  • Former Real Madrid Striker Fernando Morientes Announces Retirement Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:09AMThe 34-year-old had spent the last year in Ligue 1 with the eventual French champions, but earlier this year they agreed to part company by mutual consent.
  • Wenger's Worries: Is Mark Schwarzer Really the Answer to Arsenal's Problems? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:08AMIt has been reported that Arsenal have launched a last-minute bid for Fulham 's Australian goalie Mark Schwarzer worth £4 million. The Emirates outfit are in trouble regarding their man under the post as both their shot-stoppers Fabianski and Almunia have proved to be error-prone. After last season's dismal display it was highly predicted that Wenger would be looking for a quality goalkeeper ...
  • Former Madrid & Spain striker Morientes retires Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:08AMFormer Real Madrid and Spain striker Fernando Morientes has announced his retirement from football. Morientes told COPE radio on Monday he rejected a chance to play for Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon and offers from Mexico, Qatar and Dubai to work as a TV commentator. Partnering Raul Gonzalez in attack, Morientes helped Madrid to three Champions League titles, two Spanish leagues and two...
  • Huntelaar to join Schalke from AC Milan Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:08AMNetherlands forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is set to join Bundesliga club Schalke from AC Milan. Schalke coach Felix Magath was quoted Tuesday in German daily Bild as saying that "the negotiations were more difficult than expected." But he added: "I am looking forward to Klaas-Jan -- he will help us." Magath has revamped Schalke by releasing costly veterans and bringing in former...
  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Hands-On [PlayStation 3] Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:31PMWe go Titan-climbing with Gabriel Belmont in Castlevania's first 3D outing on current-generation consoles.
  • Thailand-Spain sex ring broken Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:28PMA 28-year-old Thai man was arrested for luring seven female compatriots into prostitution in Spain, Central Bureau of Investigation chief Pol Lt-General Thangai Prasajaksatru said yesterday.
  • Manchester United vs. West Ham Live Blog: Play-By-Play and Analysis Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:10PMGood morning United fans on both sides. The Hammers visit Old Trafford in the late kick-off today starting at 09:30 PST, 12:30 EST, or 17:30 local time. West Ham is There will be absolutely no spoilers of other matches in this thread. Starting line-ups should be up presently. And here they are: Man United : van der Sar, O'Shea, Vidic, Jonathan Evans, Evra, Nani, Scholes, Fletcher, Giggs, Rooney ...
  • U.S. Open 2010: Will Roger Federer Ever Pluck That No. 1 Apple Again? Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:09PMThere was a time—and not so long ago—when Roger Federer seemed to be hewn from a different substance than mere mortals. His body seemed untouched by stress, injury, and fatigue. His resolve seemed impervious to challenge, self-doubt, or pain. His position as king of the castle, fending off all assaults, seemed impenetrable. Records that had once seemed insurmountable were picked like apples from ...
  • 65th Vuelta a España - Saxo Bank Squad Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:58AMOn Saturday night 28th of August, the 75th anniversary edition of Vuelta a Espana is untraditionally launched with an evening team time trial under the lights in the city of Sevilla where Team Saxo Bank will have a good chance of winning the yellow jersey during the 13 kilometers test against time.
  • Kuyt refutes Mourinho’s criticism of Liverpool Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:44AMDirk Kuyt Inter Milan Jose Mourinho Rafa Benitez Real Madrid Liverpool Manchester City Dirk Kuyt has responded to Jose Mourinho 's claims that Liverpool are in decline, stating that they can still win trophies. The Real Madrid boss launched an attack on former Reds boss, and his successor at Inter Milan , Rafa Benitez earlier in the week, claiming that he had weakened the Reds since taking over ...
  • Bebé will go from strength to strength for United, says Sir Alex Feguson Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:37AMEnigmatic new signing Bebé is undergoing a specialised conditioning programme as he is fast-tracked towards first-team action.
  • Benitez: Changing Mourinho's ways will take time Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:20PMRafa Benitez insisted he needs more time to make his mark on Inter Milan after the reigning European champions slumped to a 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup.
  • Kazakh cuts off penis to avoid extradition Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:20PMMADRID, Friday 27 August 2010 (AFP) - A Kazakh man cut off his penis at Madrid's Barajas airport in order to avoid being extradited home and was hospitalised in serious condition, Spanish media reported.
  • Inter Milan rivals given easy start Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:09PMInter Milan's main Serie A rivals AS Roma and city neighbours AC Milan have both been given a great chance to open the new season with a bang, beginning against newly-promoted teams.