Jacques Rogge re-elected as president of International Olympic CommitteeCOPENHAGEN — Jacques Rogge easily won re-election as president of the International Olympic Committee on Friday for a final four-year term. Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie make pitch for Olympic golf ahead of IOC vote in CopenhagenTiger Woods and Michelle Wie are making a pitch for golf to enter the program for the 2016 Rid de Janeiro Olympics. Britain’s Brown vows to remain prime minister, lead Labour into elections despite low ratingsBRIGHTON, England — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown insisted he won’t quit his post as his governing Labour Party met Sunday for its annual convention before a national election the party is expected to lose. Facing a looming election defeat, Britain’s governing Labour Party meets for key rallyBRIGHTON, England — British Prime Minister Gordon Brown insisted Sunday that he won’t quit his post, as his governing Labour Party met for a final annual convention before a national election in which the party will almost certainly lose power. AP Interview: IOC president ‘optimistic’ Vancouver will avoid budget shortfallLONDON — International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge is confident the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver will break even despite a budget shortfall. Held down by apartheid, Soweto takes on a new life as soccer’s World Cup approachesJOHANNESBURG — Having seen one impossible dream come true — the death of apartheid — Soweto is getting ready for another: the arrival of soccer’s World Cup, the most-watched sporting event on the planet. 8 countries from 4 continents preparing for first Junior World ChampionshipCANTON, Ohio — Jan Jenmert was admiring the history inside the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday when he stumbled upon Bill Walsh’s bust. Jenmert, the head coach of Sweden’s national football team, has admired the coach since reading Walsh’s book, “Finding the Winning Edge.” Otago center Daniel Bowden suspended for 1 match on dangerous tackle chargeWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Otago Highlanders center Daniel Bowden was suspended for one week when he pleaded guilty to a dangerous tackle charge at a Super 14 rugby judicial hearing. Australia keeps faith in regulars for test against NZ; Benji Marshall to captain KiwisBRISBANE, Australia — Australia has retained the bulk of the team which lost the Rugby League World Cup final last year for next Friday’s test against New Zealand, while Benji Marshall will captain the Kiwis. Bulldogs on top of Australia’s National Rugby League after 22-20 win over Wests TigersSYDNEY — The Bulldogs edged Wests Tigers 22-20 on Sunday to move into first place in Australia’s National Rugby League while the St. George Illawarra Dragons kept pace with a 12-11 comeback win over the New Zealand Warriors. Canadian rugby convert Pyke makes credible start to Australian Rules football careerSYDNEY — Former Canadian rugby union international Mike Pyke made a credible impression Sunday in his regular-season Australian Rules football debut for the Sydney Swans. Round 12: Hurricanes, Chiefs lead New Zealand charge for Super 14 titleWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s challenge for the Super 14 rugby title strengthened in the 12th round as the Wellington Hurricanes and Waikato Chiefs assumed the top two places and defending champions Canterbury moved within sight of the playoffs. ACT beats Queensland Reds 52-13 to stay in hunt for Super 14 semifinalBRISBANE, Australia — Captain Stephen Hoiles scored a pair of tries and the ACT Brumbies maintained their dominance over the Queensland Reds to stay on track for a semifinal playoff spot with a seven-try, 52-13 Super 14 rugby win Saturday. Hurricanes guaranteed of staying top of Super 14 after 45-27 win over BluesWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Tamati Ellison and Ma’a Nonu each scored two tries as the Wellington Hurricanes consolidated first place in Super 14 rugby with a 45-27 win over the Auckland Blues on Friday. Australia, NZ to make Super contingency plan if South Africa opts outSYDNEY — Australia and New Zealand rugby officials still hope to have South Africa in the Super tournament alliance beyond 2011, but said Friday they are planning for an Asia-Pacific competition in case an agreement cannot be reached. 11th round: 1st-place Hurricanes seek better form against Blues in all-New Zealand matchupWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Wellington captain Rodney So’oialo believes the Hurricanes haven’t found top form even though they lead the Super 14 rugby table entering Friday’s 12th of 14 regular-season rounds. New Zealand coach Graham Henry seeks All Blacks reappointmentWELLINGTON, New Zealand — All Blacks rugby coach Graham Henry wants to extend his contract beyond the end of the current year and possibly lead New Zealand to the 2011 World Cup. Lauaki dodges dangerous tackle ban on a technicalityWELLINGTON, New Zealand — All Blacks and Waikato Chiefs No. 8 Sione Lauaki avoided suspension on a dangerous tackle charge at a Super 14 rugby judicial hearing in South Africa on Monday, because the charge was filed too late. Bulldogs beat Canberra, move into second place in National Rugby LeagueSYDNEY — Hazem El Masri scored and converted in the final seconds Sunday as the Bulldogs beat Canberra 30-20 to move into a share of second place on the National Rugby League standings. Super 14s: Hurricanes move to first spot in Round 11, lights go out on BluesWELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Wellington Hurricanes vaulted from fourth place to first in the Super 14 rugby standings with an emphatic 56-7 win over the ACT Brumbies on Saturday, as the Bulls deposed former leaders the Waikato Chiefs. Super 14: Hurricanes beat Brumbies 56-7WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Replacement winger Zac Guilford scored two of eight tries as the Wellington Hurricanes beat the ACT Brumbies 56-7 in Super 14 rugby on Saturday. Super 14: Reds upset Blues 31-24 as floodlights failAUCKLAND, New Zealand — Berrick Barnes scored a try among 16 points as the Queensland Reds beat the Auckland Blues 31-24 Saturday in a Super 14 rugby match interrupted for 50 minutes by a floodlight failure. Mitchell scores early in easy Force win over LionsPERTH, Australia — Departing winger Drew Mitchell scored a try five phases after the opening kickoff Friday and the Western Force piled on seven more tries to beat South Africa’s Lions 55-14 in Super 14 rugby. Stormers beat Highlanders 18-11DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Center Peter Grant scored a try 11 minutes from fulltime to give the Stormers an 18-11 win over the Otago Highlanders in Super 14 rugby on Friday, ending the Highlanders’ faint semifinal playoff hopes. New Zealand captain Nathan Cayless quits international rugby leagueWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand rugby league captain Nathan Cayless, who led the Kiwis to a surprise win in last year’s Rugby League World Cup, announced his retirement from international play Friday after a 38-test career. Gerrard signs with Japanese rugby clubCANBERRA, Australia — Former Wallabies fullback Mark Gerrard has been granted a release by the ACT Brumbies and has signed with a second division Japanese rugby club, the Super 14 team said Friday. NZRU chairman Hobbs says time running out for agreement on Super 14WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Super 14 and Tri-Nations rugby competitions will fold unless differences involving South Africa, New Zealand and Australia are quickly resolved, New Zealand Rugby Union chairman Jock Hobbs said Thursday. New Zealand rugby bends rules to pave way for Luke McAlister’s return to All BlacksWELLINGTON, New Zealand — The long-term injury suffered by All Blacks flyhalf Daniel Carter has prompted the New Zealand Rugby Union to bend its own rules and fast-track England-based Luke McAlister back into international rugby. Crash and bash Wallabies to add squash to the mix for fitness conditionSYDNEY — Wallabies coach Robbie Deans wants to recruit world squash champion David Palmer to help with conditioning of the Australian rugby union team ahead of the annual Bledisloe Cup and Tri-Nations series this season. NZ Rugby Union announces small profit; rates its performance highlyWELLINGTON, New Zealand — The New Zealand Rugby Union announced a 366,000 New Zealand dollar ($204,000) profit for the 2008 financial year and said it was satisfied with its performance. |
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