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Ballesteros concious and stable

2008-10-11T11:00:04+01:00

Five-times golf major winner Seve Ballesteros is said to be concious and
stable following his admission to hospital in Madrid after fainting, according
to a hospital spokesperson.

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. (FILE 2007) REUTERS -
A hospital ...

Hamilton snatches Japan pole

2008-10-11T10:58:18+01:00

Hamilton steers his McLaren into pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix
while championship rival Massa will start four places behind him on the
grid.

FUJI, JAPAN (OCTOBER 11, 2008) FOM -

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton ...

Tiger Woods unveils plans for luxury golf course in Mexico

2008-10-08T10:33:20+01:00

Tiger Woods talks about his injury and his latest venture, a luxury golf
course in Ensenada, Mexico.

BEL AIRE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (OCTOBER 7, 2008) REUTERS-

Tiger Woods has announced plans for a private golf ...

Budweiser Renews Sponsorship of Manchester United

2008-10-07T12:13:13+01:00

World's Most-Popular Beer Brand and World's Most-Watched Sports Team Extend International Agreement Through 2009/2010 Season

LONDON, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Budweiser and Manchester United announced a renewal of their partnership, extending the beer brand's proud ...

Zakumi - South Africa's mascot for the 2010 World Cup makes his debut.

2008-09-23T11:32:54+01:00

The mascot for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa is unveiled in
Johannesburg, with Fifa opting for a leopard for the showpiece football
tournament's first visit to Africa.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS, SOUTH AFRICA (SEPTEMBER 22 ...

The United States defeat Europe for first time since 1999 at the 37th Ryder Cup

2008-09-22T10:06:28+01:00

The United States holds on for a 16.5 to 11.5 win to defeat Europe for
first time since 1999 at the 37th Ryder Cup.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (SEPTEMBER 21, 2008) (TWI)

An upbeat United ...

Hamilton arrives for appeal court hearing.

2008-09-22T09:46:54+01:00

Lewis Hamilton arrives at the International Automobile Federation (FIA)
headquarters for his appeal against the 25 second penalty that cost him
victory at the Belgian Grand Prix.

PARIS, FRANCE (SEPTEMBER 22, 2008) REUTERS -
Lewis ...

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali meets the Ryder Cup teams

2008-09-19T11:38:29+01:00

American and European Ryder Cup teams meet with boxing legend Muhammad
Ali.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (SEPTEMBER 18, 2008) (REUTERS)
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali made a surprise visit to the Ryder Cup
tournament and met ...

Rossi wins rain-shortened Indy MotoGP

2008-09-15T10:10:10+01:00

World championship leader Valentino Rossi won the rain/ high winds
-shortened Indianapolis Grand Prix on Sunday (September 14) to notch his
fourth straight win and tighten his grip on the MotoGP title.
Italian Rossi, unbeaten ...

UEFA launches television spot as part of anti-racism campaign

2008-09-11T16:09:12+01:00

UEFA will hit out against racism on the pitch by playing out a television
spot promoting cultural diversity at all Champions League matches.

UEFA VNR -
UEFA says it wants to lead the way in ...

Lance Armstrong tol come out of retirement

2008-09-10T09:17:07+01:00

Lance Armstrong has confirmed on his website that he will come out of
retirement and will announce details later in the month.

RICHMOND,VIRGINIA REUTERS-
Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong announced that he
is ...

Tennis ace Roger Federer says 5th US Open title an "incredible feeling"

2008-09-09T22:45:17+01:00

Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer says winning his 5th US Open title was an
incredible feeling, especially after a tough season.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA (SEPTEMBER 9, 2008) REUTERS -
Swiss tennis ace Roger ...

Serena Williams and Andy Murray both advance at the U.S. Open.

2008-09-02T12:26:44+01:00

Britain's Andy Murray eased into the US Open quarterfinals along with
number four seed Serena Williams who advanced on the women's side. 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA.  SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 EUROSPORT-
The Williams sisters will ...

Most Underrated Players in the NFL

2008-08-28T14:35:50+01:00

Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey(R) Polls 100 Top Sports Writers to Name the Most

Underrated Players in the NFL

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you ready for some football? As the days get shorter ...

Top seed Ana Ivanovic struggles to a win in first round play at the U.S. Open.

2008-08-27T17:34:00+01:00

Women's number one Ana Ivanovic just gets by Vera Dushevina 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
in first round play at the U.S. Open.

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NEW YORK, USA.  AUGUST 26, 2008 (EUROSPORT)
Top seed Ana Ivanovic survived ...

Stars, sponsors await 2012 Games

2008-08-27T14:20:22+01:00

Some like Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva want another gold in
London before retiring - as well as to launch her own perfume brand.

Olympic stars and their sponsors are already looking to the next ...

Beijing sunny and clear on final day of Olympic Games

2008-08-24T14:17:28+01:00

Beijing begins the final day of the Olympic Games under blue skies and a
scorching sun.

 BEIJING, CHINA (AUGUST 24, 2008) REUTERS -
 A midnight storm ensured clean and clear weather for Olympic
host city ...

Michael Phelps' marketing splash

2008-08-16T12:06:52+01:00

Phelps rakes in an estimated $5 million a year in endorsement deals, but
he may see his income rise exponentially after his performance at the summer
Olympics.

Measured in gold, he's the most successful Olympian ...

Mutu ordered to pay Chelsea 17.17 million Euros over contract breach.

2008-08-14T20:41:08+01:00

Mutu ordered to pay damages after positive drug test.

MOGOSOAIA, NEAR BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - MAY 30, 2008
REUTERS -
 FIFA ordered Romanian striker Adrian Mutu to pay Chelsea 17.17
million euros ($25.60 million) in damages ...

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps is most successful ever Olympian

2008-08-13T20:42:54+01:00

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps looks set to increase his record of 11 career
Olympic gold medals.

VISA VIDEO NEWS RELEASE -
U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps became the most successful Olympian ever
on Wednesday (August 13) ...

Adlington "can't believe" winning first British women's swimming gold medal in nearly half a century.

2008-08-11T16:52:49+01:00

Rebecca Adlington delighted to win Britain's first gold swimming medal
since 1988 with last-gasp victory in the 400 metres freestyle final. 

 BEIJING, CHINA (AUGUST 11, 2008) REUTERS -
 Britain's Rebecca Adlington revelled in becoming Britain's ...

Rogge speaks on boycotts.

2008-07-29T16:21:24+01:00

IOC chief Jacques Rogge says political boycotts of Beijing Olympics would
hurt athletes not Games.

BEIJING, CHINA (APRIL 11, 2008) (REUTERS)
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge on
April 11 said the disruptions to ...

Streaker shows off bits and pieces in front of Prince Charles at high society polo match.

2008-07-28T18:48:08+01:00

 GREAT WINDSOR PARK, BERKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM (JULY 27,
2008)CARTIER HANDOUT -
 Three male streakers invaded the pitch watched by the Prince of
Wales at an annual society polo event today. 
    During the final chukka the ...

Tour de France champ's hometown jumps for joy.

2008-07-27T20:20:42+01:00

Hundreds gather in Carlos Sastre's hometown to watch the unexpected Tour de
France champion enter the Champs Elysees on the coveted yellow jersey. Elated
friends and family believe this is a reward for his whole ...

Olympic athletes village opens ahead of the Beijing Games which start on August 8.

2008-07-27T12:18:20+01:00

An opening ceremony for the athletes' village is held in Beijing, with the
Chinese team holding a flag raising ceremony as they take residence in the
Olympic green.

BEIJING, CHINA (JULY 27 ,2008) CCTV -...

Olympic ticket sales mayhem

2008-07-25T12:40:01+01:00

Unwashed, unfed and lacking sleep, thousands of Chinese queued for their
last chance at Olympic tickets on Friday (July 25) as police strained to hold
back the crowds who threatened to break barricades.

----The very ...

Eriksson impersonator plays prank in Mexico.

2008-07-19T10:46:52+01:00

Man impersonating Mexican national soccer coach Sven-Goran Eriksson fools
security officials.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (JULY 16, 2008) TELEVISA - 
 The Mexican football federation warned clubs to be wary after a
Sven-Goran Eriksson lookalike was given ...

Ronaldinho said to have signed for AC Milan

2008-07-16T10:54:37+01:00

Barcelona's Brazilian forward Ronaldinho will sign for AC Milan on
Wednesday (July 16), the Italian club has said. 

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL REUTERS - 
 Barcelona's Brazilian forward Ronaldinho will sign for AC Milan on
Wednesday ...

Bulls gore runners, break bones in Spanish festival.

2008-07-12T19:17:29+01:00

A man is gored in the thigh and four other people suffer cuts and fractured
bones on the sixth day of the annual Spanish bull-running. 

 PAMPLONA, SPAIN (JULY 12, 2008) TVE -
 A man was ...

Statue of goalkeeper Gordon Banks is unveiled by his former opponent Pele.

2008-07-12T19:11:31+01:00

Brazil's soccer legend travels to England to honour his old adversary
Gordon Banks.

 STOKE, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (JULY 12, 2008)ITN -
 Gordon Banks, goalkeeper in England's 1966 World Cup winning team,
was honoured on Saturday ...