Serbia celebrates its place at the World CupOctober 11th, 2009 BELGRADE - Serbian officials congratulated Sunday Serbia's 5-0 win over Romania which secured the team a place in next year's World Cup football in South Africa, while thousands of fans flocked the cities celebrating the victory until the early morning hours. "I want to congratulate the players on this fantastic success.
Thierry Henry asks team-mates to win back fan supportOctober 9th, 2009 PARIS - French striker Thierry Henry has asked his team-mates to give off their best performance during the World Cup qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and Austria to regain the fans' confidence. After last month's draw in Serbia, France is dangling for a place in the 2010 World Cup, as they are four points Group Seven leaders Serbia.
No. 19 Tar Heels lose 2 players to 'probable' swine flu for trip to ConnecticutSeptember 11th, 2009 Tar Heels lose 2 players to 'probable' swine fluCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Two North Carolina players will miss Saturday's game at Connecticut with apparent cases of swine flu.
Georgia freshman DL Pugh tests positive for swine flu; Cox negativeSeptember 6th, 2009 Georgia's Pugh tests positive for swine fluATLANTA — Georgia defensive tackle Makiri Pugh has tested positive for swine flu. Coach Mark Richt said after Saturday's 24-10 loss at Oklahoma State that Pugh, a redshirt freshman, did not travel with the Bulldogs after testing positive for the swine flu.
Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Emir Spahic cleared to play after recovering from swine fluSeptember 1st, 2009 Bosnia defender Spahic recovers from swine fluPARIS — Montpellier defender Emir Spahic has recovered after being diagnosed with swine flu last week and will join his Bosnia-Herzegovina teammates for two World Cup qualifiers. According to Tuesday's edition of L'Equipe sports daily, Spahic underwent tests last weekend that confirmed he no longer has the virus.
Spain beats U.S.; Serbia knocks off Croatia in water poloJuly 31st, 2009 Spain knocks off U.S.; Serbia beats CroatiaROME — Guillermo Molina scored three goals, including the go-ahead score with 3:38 remaining, and Spain advanced to the gold medal game of the men's water polo world championships with a 7-6 victory over the United States on Thursday night. Layne Beaubien's shot from 5 meters was stopped with 3 seconds remaining.
Road to recovery: Rangers players starting to feel better, no new reports of swine fluJuly 26th, 2009 Rangers recovering, report no new swine flu casesKANSAS CITY, Mo. — If Texas pitcher Vicente Padilla had been diagnosed with swine flu a few months ago, it might have sent a wave of fear through the majors.
Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla tests positive for swine flu, expected to make next startJuly 25th, 2009 Rangers' Padilla tests positive for swine fluKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Texas Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla tested positive for swine flu, though his symptoms are subsiding and he's expected to make his next start.
Swine flu scare hits Aussie campJuly 23rd, 2009 NORTHAMPTON - A newspaper reporter has been asked to leave the Australian Ashes camp after being struck down with swine flu. According to The Sun, Ben Dorries, who writes for News Limited, started feeling the symptoms during the recent Lord's Test match before being diagnosed by a doctor over the telephone.
4 Monaco players treated for swine flu, but are expected to make full recoveryJuly 11th, 2009 4 Monaco players treated for swine fluMONACO — French league club Monaco says four of its soccer players are being treated for swine flu. Names of the players were not disclosed, and the club said they are expected to make full recoveries after taking medication to treat the H1N1 virus.
Beckham's niece diagnosed with swine fluJuly 3rd, 2009 LONDON - England football star David Beckham's niece Georgina Every has been diagnosed with swine flu. ccording to The Telegraph, Beckham has sent the 11-year-old his love and wished her a speedy recovery.
BYU basketball coach Rose diagnosed with pancreatic cancerJune 18th, 2009 BYU basketball coach diagnosed with cancerPROVO, Utah — BYU basketball coach Dave Rose has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The university said on its Web site Wednesday that Rose's family announced that tests from emergency surgery he had earlier this month to stop internal bleeding were positive for cancer.
Australian lacrosse team quarantined in SKorea after player found with swine fluJune 14th, 2009 Swine flu hits Australian lacrosse team in SKoreaSEOUL, South Korea — An Australian lacrosse team has been quarantined in South Korea after a player tested positive for swine flu, an official said Sunday. The 19-year-old has been in a hospital since Saturday when he tested positive for the virus after arriving at Incheon International Airport near Seoul, Health Ministry official Park Il-hun said.
Australian lacrosse team quarantined in SKorean hotel over swine flu fearsJune 14th, 2009 Australian lacrosse players quarantined in SKoreaSEOUL, South Korea — An Australian lacrosse team was placed under quarantine in South Korea after a player tested positive for swine flu, jeopardizing its chances of playing in an international tournament here this week, officials said Sunday. The 19-year-old player has been in a hospital since Saturday when he tested positive for the virus after arriving at Incheon International Airport near Seoul, said Health Ministry official Park Il-hun.
Swine flu scare outbreak results in 2-day swim meet being postponedJune 9th, 2009 Swine flu results in 2-day swim meet being put offMELBOURNE, Australia — A two-day swim meet which would have attracted top swimmers from Australia and New Zealand has been postponed indefinitely due to the increased outbreak of swine flu in Australia. Swimming Australia said Tuesday it decided to put off the Grand Prix meet, scheduled for the weekend of June 20-21 at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, due to the increased risks and quarantine levels surrounding the swine flu outbreak.
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