Putin releases 2 snow leopards into southern Russia, fulfilling Olympic pledgeSeptember 21st, 2009 Putin hangs out with the big cats: Snow leopardsMOSCOW — Once again, Vladimir Putin is hanging out with the big cats. The Russian prime minister supervised the release of two snow leopards into a wildlife sanctuary near the southern resort of Sochi, fulfilling a pledge he made before Russia won the right to host the 2014 Olympic Games.
IOC: Russia's Putin keeps Olympic pledge, releases snow leopards near SochiSeptember 21st, 2009 IOC: Putin keeps promise, releases snow leopardsMOSCOW — The International Olympic Committee says Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin presided over the release of two snow leopards into a wildlife sanctuary near the site of the 2014 Winter Olympic games. The committee says Putin and the IOC's Jean-Claude Killy witnessed the two male tigers freed into a nature preserve in the Caucasus mountains near the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
Chapple's 2 TD passes, Urbano's rushing score lead Georgia Southern over Western Carolina 27-3September 19th, 2009 Georgia Southern beats Western Carolina 27-3STATESBORO, Ga. — Lee Chapple threw two touchdown passes and Adam Urbano had Georgia Southern's first rushing score of the season in a 27-3 victory over Western Carolina on Saturday night.
Park throws for 177 yards and two TDs in Central Arkansas' 28-7 win over Western KentuckySeptember 19th, 2009 Central Arkansas beats Western Kentucky 28-7BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Robbie Park threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns to lead Central Arkansas past Western Kentucky 28-7 on Saturday night.
Doolittle scores two touchdowns in Gardner-Webb's 27-20 win over Western CarolinaSeptember 12th, 2009 Gardner-Webb beats Western Carolina 27-20CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Stan Doolittle had two touchdowns and Gardner-Webb defeated Western Carolina 27-20 on Saturday.
Donald Trump gets permission to expand Scottish golf course project, if residents agreeSeptember 1st, 2009 Trump gets approval to expand Scottish golf courseEDINBURGH, Scotland — Donald Trump has received permission to expand a luxury golf resort he is building on a stretch of Scottish coast despite fierce opposition from residents. The Aberdeenshire council voted Tuesday to allow Trump to develop an extra 50 acres surrounding the proposed site if he can persuade the people living there to sell the land.
Berbatov warns Champions League opponentsAugust 27th, 2009 LONDON - Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has said that last season's UEFA Champions League final defeat against Spanish giants Barcelona will drive Man U on in Europe this season. United were outplayed by Barcelona in the final in Rome as they lost 2-0, but this time around Berbatov has warned prospective opponents that they should fear the Red devils.
Arbitrator awards Russia-bound F Hudler 2-year, $5.75-million deal upon return to DetroitAugust 3rd, 2009 Dal finalized for Red Wings F HudlerDETROIT — An arbitrator has awarded Russia-bound forward Jiri Hudler a two-year deal worth $5.75 million if he ever returns to play for the Detroit Red Wings. Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said Monday the deal gives the 25-year-old Hudler $2.75 million in the first season and $3 million in the second.
Olympic luger Benshoof will miss European trip for continued back rehabilitationJuly 31st, 2009 Benshoof to miss Europe trip for back rehabLAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Tony Benshoof, who missed a medal at the 2006 Turin Olympics by less than 0.20 seconds, will forgo an offseason training week in Europe next month to continue recovering from back surgery.
WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: Russia offers its viewers a choice between soccer or statesmanshipJuly 6th, 2009 WHITE HOUSE NOTEBOOK: For Russia, Obama or soccer?MOSCOW — Millions of Russians were expected to tune out President Barack Obama's news conference Monday with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and instead tune in to a rebroadcast of a June 13 Russian league soccer match on the main state-run sports channel. The match, originally seen by a limited audience via satellite, became controversial after allegations of match-fixing.
Western Collegiate Hockey Association adding Nebraska-Omaha, Bemidji State in 2010-11June 27th, 2009 WCHA adds Nebraska-Omaha, Bemidji StOMAHA, Neb. — The University of Nebraska at Omaha and Bemidji (Minn.) State will join the Western Collegiate Hockey Association after this season, expanding the league to 12 teams.
Fedorov returns to his homeland; former NHL MVP signs 2-year contract with Russian clubJune 26th, 2009 Fedorov signs 2-year contract with Russian clubWASHINGTON — Nineteen years after defecting from the Soviet Union, Sergei Fedorov is leaving the NHL to play in his homeland. The 1994 league MVP and three-time Stanley Cup winner with the Detroit Red Wings has signed a two-year contract with Russian club Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.
CHL's Rocky Mountain Rage sitting out next season but could return in 2010-11June 20th, 2009 Rocky Mountain Rage sitting out next seasonBROOMFIELD, Colo. — The Central Hockey League says the Rocky Mountain Rage are suspending operations for next season, with hopes of competing in the 2010-11 season.
Beckham starts first competitive England match in 2 years in WCup qualifier against AndorraJune 10th, 2009 Beckham's 1st competitive England start in 2 yearsWEMBLEY, England — David Beckham started his first competitive game for England in two years, a World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Wednesday night. The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder made his 112th international appearance, 13 shy of the English record set by goalkeeper Peter Shilton.
Putin appoints new Sochi Olympics construction chief, tells him to keep eye on costsJune 6th, 2009 Putin names new Sochi Olympics construction chiefNOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia — Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has appointed Taimuraz Bolloyev as the new construction chief for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Bolloyev replaces Viktor Kolodyazhny, who has stepped down, as chief of the state Olympstroi corporation.
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