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Bolt, Gay set for 3 showdowns in Diamond League

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:55:29 +0000

Sprint stars Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Tyson Gay of the United States will race each other at least three times at elite Diamond League meetings next year.

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Bolt, Gay set for 3 showdowns in Diamond League

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:52:06 +0000

Sprint stars Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Tyson Gay of the United States will race each other at least three times at elite Diamond League meetings next year.

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MLS continues to grow

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:46:03 +0000

The MLS Cup final has come a long way in terms of relevance and exposure, in line with the growth of soccer's popularity in the United States.

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Beckham says he never considered quitting MLS (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:16:58 +0000

David Beckham, one win away from claiming the MLS title with L.A Galaxy, said on Thursday that despite the troubles that have accompanied his time in the United States he had never considered abandoning the team.

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L.A's Donovan named MLS player of the year (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:49:30 +0000

United States and L.A Galaxy striker Landon Donovan has been named Most Valuable Player in Major League Soccer, the league said on Thursday.

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That three-way Mariner trade rumor and other stuff

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:58:03 +0000

As Chris from Bothell noted on the Lincecum thread, Bob Nightengale of USA Today sent out a tweet that has Mariner fans all atwitter. Here's how it read in its entirety: "Keep and eye on developing three-way trade talk with Tigers and Mariners and mystery team involving M's Brandon Morrow and Dets Jackson"

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USA leaks three goals to Denmark in final match of 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:47:46 +0000

The United States wasted an early goal by Jeff Cunningham and lost a World Cup warmup 3-1 to Denmark on Wednesday night, the ...

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Friendlies: Denmark beat U.S, Berba breaks record

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:44:09 +0000

Denmark came from behind to earn a 3-1 friendly win over the USA in Copenhagen.

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Greece reaches World Cup for 1st time since 1994 (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:11:58 +0000

Greece reached the World Cup for just the second time, beating Ukraine 1-0 Wednesday night behind Dimitrios Salpigidis' goal in the 31st minute. The teams had played a 0-0 tie last weekend in Athens, and Greece won the total-goals series on 1-0 aggregate. Greece went 0-3 at the 1994 World Cup in the United States.

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US LPGA announces trimmed 24-event schedule (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:42:28 +0000

The U.S. LPGA Tour announced a 2010 schedule with 24 tournaments -- 13 of them in the United States -- on Wednesday to give the tour its smallest schedule in nearly 40 years. The LPGA Championship, the oldest among the four majors, will be merged with an existing tournament outside Rochester, New York, with grocery chain Wegmans serving as a presenting sponsor.

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LIVE: Denmark vs. United States friendly match

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:39:18 +0000

Keep pace with every kick and tackle in the U.S. friendly against Denmark with Jamie Trecker's LIVE blog.

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LPGA announces 24-event schedule (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:44:46 +0000

The LPGA Tour has announced a 2010 schedule that has 24 tournaments -- 13 of them in the United States -- to give the tour its smallest schedule in nearly 40 years. The LPGA Championship, the oldest among the four majors, will be merged with an existing tournament outside Rochester, N.Y., with grocery chain Wegmans serving as a presenting sponsor.

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History shows close call could kickstart Big Blue

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:31:13 +0000

Iin his role as an analyst for Sports USA Radio Network, John Robinson was recently at Giants Stadium for a game that ended so suddenly and sickly for the Giants that it was tempting to envision their entire season spiraling into oblivion. Yet after ...

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Beckham has silenced critics says Galaxy coach Arena (Reuters)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:35:24 +0000

David Beckham, booed on his return to the United States, has silenced his critics by helping the L.A Galaxy to the MLS Cup final, his coach Bruce Arena said on Tuesday.

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Pitt's Dixon is USA Basketball coach of year

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:08:06 +0000

Jamie Dixon of Pitt has been chosen as USA Basketball's national coach of the year for guiding the United States' first FIBA under-19 world championship team since 1991.

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Ballybunion: A name that thrills every golf aficionado

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:17:19 +0000

If there is one name that says Irish golf more than any other, that name can only be, Ballybunion, one of the world's truly great links courses. Ranked # 7 in Golf Digest Magazine's most recent listing of The 100 Best Courses Outside the USA, Ballybunion is firmly entrenched as a world leader. Small wonder golfers come from around the globe to pay homage and savor the privilege of playing such a wondrous layout for themselves.

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Denmark faces United States in friendly

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:51:01 +0000

Both Denmark and the United States will be without several regular players when they face each other Wednesday in a friendly international.

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Denmark faces United States in exhibition match (AP)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:47:47 +0000

Both the United States and Denmark will be without several regular players when they face each other Wednesday in an exhibition. United States coach Bob Bradley called up midfielders Ricardo Clark and Stuart Holden, and defender Edgar Castillo to replace Clint Dempsey, Chad Marshall and Steve Cherundolo, who were sent back home after Saturday's 1-0 loss to Slovakia.

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MLS Commissioner Garber talks MLS

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:06:00 +0000

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber touched on a number of subjects in a wide-ranging State of the League address with journalists from the United States and Canada on Monday afternoon.

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Rule change will let Watson back in British Open

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:03:47 +0000

Tom Watson's place in the next five British Opens is safe after the Royal & Ancient's decision to change one of its exemption rules. The 60-year-old five-time British Open champion finished runner-up this year but would have lost his exemption status because of the R&A;'s age rules. But golf's governing body outside the United States said Monday it has amended one of its rules so that former champions who finish in the top 10 in the previous five Opens get a five-year exemption.

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Polls are out: UW 14th in both polls

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:56:04 +0000

The AP poll was just released and no change for Washington which started the season 14th. We noted earlier, the Huskies dropped a spot in the ESPN/USA Today coaches poll to 14th.

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UW falls in coaches poll

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:31:03 +0000

After sweeping this weekend's games, including blowouts against Belmont and Portland State, Washington (3-0) dropped a spot in the ESPN/USA Today poll to 14th. Not sure why.

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USGA revises 'Decisions on the Rules of Golf'

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:15:35 +0000

FAR HILLS, N.J. -- Following the two-year review cycle with The R&A;, Ltd., the United States Golf Association has announced 28 new Decisions, 51 revised Decisions and one withdrawn Decision for the 2010-2011 edition of "Decisions on the Rules of Golf." The changes will take effect on Jan. 1.

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5-time champ Watson gets British Open exemption (AP)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:36:54 +0000

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17-year-old Hansen makes US World Cup luge team

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:35:06 +0000

Kate Hansen clinched a spot on the USA Luge national team for the first two World Cup races Sunday, giving the 17-year-old a chance at making the Olympics.

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Slovakia Star Marek Hamsik Pleased With Win Over United States (Goal.com)

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:19:14 +0000

The Napoli midfielder was left impressed with his national side’s defeat of the more fancied Americans.

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US slump in Slovakia friendly

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:42:00 +0000

A somewhat makeshift USA roster had a uneven go of things versus Slovakia, but a somewhat questionable penalty kick call decided things in favor of the locals in the friendly contest between the two sides.

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Riesch edges Vonn to win women's World Cup slalom

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:46:09 +0000

Maria Riesch of Germany won the opening women's World Cup slalom Saturday, edging Lindsey Vonn of the United States by 0.08 seconds.

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Davis wins, Timmer falls at Speedskating World Cup

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:01:03 +0000

Shani Davis of the United States set a track record in the 1,500-meters Friday at a speedskating World Cup meet overshadowed by an injury to two-time Olympic champion Marianne Timmer.

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United States falls to Slovakia 1-0 in soccer friendly

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:53:41 +0000

Marek Hamsik scored from the penalty spot in the first half Saturday to lead Slovakia to a 1-0 win over the United States in ...

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Riesch edges Vonn to win women's World Cup slalom

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:31:02 +0000

Maria Riesch of Germany won the opening women's World Cup slalom Saturday, edging Lindsey Vonn of the United States by 0.08 seconds.

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Slovakia 1, United States 0: Slovakia Beats U.S. in World Cup Warmup

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:09:51 +0000

Marek Hamsik converted a penalty kick in the 26th minute, and Slovakia defeated the United States 1-0 Saturday in a World Cup warmup.

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Slovakia 1 United States 0 -international friendly result (Reuters)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:17:29 +0000

Slovakia 1 United States 0 - international friendly result.

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Slovakia beats United States 1-0 in WC warmup

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:15:32 +0000

The U.S. was undone by a Marek Hamsik penalty as the Americans lost 1-0 to Slovakia in a friendly match.

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Riesch edges Vonn to win women's World Cup slalom

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:28:44 +0000

Maria Riesch of Germany won the opening women's World Cup slalom Saturday, edging Lindsey Vonn of the United States by 0.08 seconds.

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Maria Riesch edges Lindsey Vonn to win women's World Cup slalom

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:00:57 +0000

LEVI, Finland - Maria Riesch of Germany won the opening women's World Cup slalom Saturday, edging Lindsey Vonn of the United States by 0.08 seconds. Riesch, the defending...

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Shani Davis wins, Marianne Timmer falls at Speedskating World Cup

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:33:11 +0000

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Shani Davis of the United States set a track record in the 1,500-meters Friday at a speedskating World Cup meet overshadowed by an injury to two-time...

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World champ Evan Lysacek leads Skate America

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:29:19 +0000

LAKE PLACID, New York - World champion Evan Lysacek of the United States easily won the short program at Skate America on Friday with a powerful performance. Lysacek,...

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Davis wins, Timmer falls at Speedskating World Cup

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:12:06 +0000

Shani Davis of the United States set a track record in the 1,500-meters Friday at a speedskating World Cup meet overshadowed by an injury to two-time Olympic champion Marianne Timmer.

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Davis wins, Timmer falls at Speedskating World Cup

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:56:07 +0000

Shani Davis of the United States set a track record in the 1,500-meters Friday at a speedskating World Cup meet overshadowed by an injury to two-time Olympic champion Marianne Timmer.

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Slovakia faces United States in World Cup warm-up

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:04:25 +0000

After successfully completing their qualifying campaigns, Slovakia and the United States kick off their World Cup preparations in a friendly on Saturday. Both teams secured qualification for next year's tournament in South Africa by winning their qualifying groups. It will be the first meeting between the sides since Slovakia became an independent state in 1993 following the split of Czechoslovakia. Prior to that, some Slovaks played the U.S.

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Can baseball help bring US and Cuba together?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:34:06 +0000

"Pingpong diplomacy" thawed relations between the United States and China in 1971. Can "baseball diplomacy" help do the same for the U.S. and Cuba?

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International Friendly Preview: United States vs. Slovakia (Goal.com)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:21:21 +0000

Noah Davis previews Saturday's match.

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Daniel Agger Withdraws From Denmark Squad For South Korea And United States Friendlies (Goal.com)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:10:14 +0000

The Danes are not at full strength for the start of their preparations...

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American Marshall sets 50 backstroke world record

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:31:35 +0000

Peter Marshall of the United States has broken his own world record in the men's 50-meter backstroke at a short-course World Cup meet.

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American Marshall sets 50 backstroke world record

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:12:07 +0000

Peter Marshall of the United States has broken his own world record in the men's 50-meter backstroke at a short-course World Cup meet.

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U.S. striker released from hospital after car crash

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:34:01 +0000

United States and Sochaux striker Charlie Davies has been released from hospital after being injured in a car crash last month near Washington DC.

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Northern Ireland's McIlroy: I'm joining PGA Tour

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:24:38 +0000

Rory McIlroy has decided to join the PGA Tour next year with hopes of moving up in the world ranking. McIlroy, a 20-year-old from Northern Ireland, said Wednesday at the Hong Kong Open that he will be competing against stronger fields in the United States, which should make him a better golfer. He already is No. 17 in the world, despite turning pro only two years ago. McIlroy made in the cut in all four majors this year, tying for third at the PGA Championship in August. As a U.S.

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McIlroy says he'll join US tour (AP)

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:12:01 +0000

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What the Pac-10 coaches are making

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:18:03 +0000

USA Today this week is publishing its annual invaluable series on the salaries of college football coaches.

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