Legrottaglie joins Juventus’ injured list

October 9th, 2009 A list of US winners of the Nobel Peace PrizePresident Barack Obama is not the first sitting U.S. president to receive the Nobel Peace Prize — Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt were the first two, and he joins a long list of Americans whose efforts have drawn the attention of the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

September 9th, 2009 China's BAIC joins Koenigsegg in Saab takeoverSTOCKHOLM — China's Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings has struck a preliminary deal to become a minority stakeholder in Koenigsegg Group AB's takeover of Saab Automobile from General Motors Corp. Koenigsegg says in a statement Wednesday that the Chinese automaker has signed a memorandum of understanding to become "a non-controlling minority shareholder in Koenigsegg Group." Koenigsegg has been looking for additional financing to complete its takeover of Saab.

August 3rd, 2009 Mrs. Obama agrees to chair first ladies' libraryWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is becoming an honorary chairwoman of the National First Ladies' Library. She joins her predecessors, all of whom are serving as honorary chairwomen of the institution dedicated to the history of America's first ladies and their contributions to society.

May 18th, 2009 ROME - Inter Milan laid on the pitch an oversize scudetto numbered 17 ahead of a 3-0 win secured late Sunday over guests Siena with goals from Esteban Cambiasso, Mario Balotelli and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The game at the Giuseppe Meazza was a break in the celebrations that Inter fans began Saturday night, after AC Milan's 2-1 defeat at Udinese assured they would retain the Serie A title for a fourth straight time.

April 30th, 2009 CONI suspends racism ruling against JuventusROME — The Italian Olympic Committee has suspended a ruling by the Italian soccer federation that had ordered Juventus to play its next Serie A home match in an empty stadium as punishment for fans' racist insults. CONI's high court said on Thursday it would meet again on May 14 to make a decision on the case.

April 22nd, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Wednesday said the state will have a new below the poverty line (BPL) list.

April 12th, 2009 ROME - Juventus had Mauro Camoranesi dismissed as they lost 2-3 against Genoa and missed a chance to close in on Serie A leaders Inter Milan ahead of next weekend classic tie in Turin. With seven games remaining, Inter are now 10 points ahead of Juventus, after being held earlier Saturday to a 2-2 home draw against guests Palermo, who came from behind as Edison Cavani and Davide Succi levelled goals from Mario Balotelli and league top striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

March 11th, 2009 ROME - A group of Juventus supporters assaulted a visiting Chelsea fan ahead of the Champions League match the two sides played Tuesday in Turin, ANSA news agency reported. The Englishman suffered minor bruises to his forehead and was treated in a hospital.

March 8th, 2009 ROME - Juventus kept the pace with Serie A leaders Inter Milan edging Torino 1-0 through a late goal from international defender Giorgio Chiellini. The win Saturday night in the high-voltage city derby pushed Juventus on to 56 points from 27 games, with reigning champions Inter leading on 63 after beating Genoa 2-0 earlier in the day.

March 6th, 2009 ROME - AC Milan star Kaka remains sidelined as his foot injury has not improved, the La Gazzetta dello Sport paper reported. Kaka, 26, injured his foot on Feb 7 in Milan's 1-1 home draw in the league with lowly Reggina.

March 6th, 2009 ROME - Mid-week slip-ups in the Italian Cup have marred the run-up to tough Serie A games for leaders Inter Milan and Juventus before they face even harder hurdles in the Champions League of European football next week. 'The team gives away too much, then it is hard to come back,' Inter coach Jose Mourinho said after a 0-3 drubbing at Sampdoria.

February 26th, 2009 LONDON - Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri tasted defeat on his return Wednesday to Chelsea, but the Italian said that he still had fond memories of his time as head coach at Stamford Bridge. Ranieri was back five years after his departure and received a standing ovation from the London club's fans, who still hold him in high regard.

February 22nd, 2009 ROME - Mali's Mohamed Sissoko and the comeback-man David Trezeguet were on target for Juventus as the Turin club won 2-0 at Palermo despite a lacklustre form in the Serie A. Palermo's breathtaking start Saturday put Turin club on the ropes as Fabrizio Miccoli, a former Juventus striker, fired from inside the area forcing a difficult save from Gianluigi Buffon in the fourth minute.

January 25th, 2009 ROME - A goal from Brazilian Adriano helped Inter Milan move three points clear of Juventus atop the Italian Serie A football tournament through a 1-0 late win over Sampdoria. Adriano scored the winner Sunday in the 45th minute after playing a fairly indifferent first half upfront, with compatriot Mancini filling in as supporting striker for suspended Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

December 24th, 2008 LONDON - With captain Cesc Fabregas injured, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has set his sights on Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso. Arsenal reportedly made a $20.5 million deadline-day bid for the Spaniard in August but Wenger refused to meet the Liverpool's valuation of $25 million, the Daily Telegraph reported Thursday.