French gay soccer team says it was snubbed by Muslim teamOctober 6th, 2009 French gay soccer team snubbed by Muslim teamPARIS — A French gay soccer team says its members were victims of homophobia when a team of Muslim players refused to play a match against them. The Paris Foot Gay team says Tuesday it received an e-mail from the Creteil Bebel club canceling a match scheduled for last Sunday.
Swiss-based foundation Qadbak Investments Ltd. to buy BMW Sauber Formula One teamSeptember 15th, 2009 Swiss-based foundation to buy F1 team BMW SauberMUNICH — Swiss-based foundation Qadbak Investments Ltd. will buy the BMW Sauber Formula One team under an agreement signed Tuesday.
Samford basketball player found dead in residence hall; school 'profoundly saddened'September 9th, 2009 Samford basketball player found deadBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The body of a reserve basketball player for Samford was found in his dorm room after he apparently died in his sleep, the school said.
To fast or not to fast - big question for footballersSeptember 3rd, 2009 HAMBURG - When Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho substituted Ghanaian international Sulley Muntari after just 30 minutes of their game against Bari, he could never have imagined what storm the substitution would unleash. However, it was probably no so much the substitution, but what Mourinho said afterwards, that set the wheels in motion.
Former Kentucky basketball star Davender charged in scam to sell fake season ticketsSeptember 1st, 2009 Ex-Kentucky player charged in ticket scamLEXINGTON, Ky. — Police say they have arrested former University of Kentucky basketball star Edward Davender in a scam to sell fraudulent season tickets for the upcoming season.
Now, Brits told to wear 'Burkinis' in poolsAugust 16th, 2009 LONDON - Some swimming pools in Britain are imposing a Muslim dress code under which swimmers, including non-Muslims, have been told to cover themselves up in 'Burkinis' if they want to swim. The swimmers have been told that they must comply with the dress code as it is required by Islamic custom.
French Muslim woman barred from Paris pool for donning head-to-toe 'burquini'August 12th, 2009 Muslim woman barred from Paris pool for 'burquini'PARIS — A Muslim woman who tried to go swimming in a head-to-toe "burquini" has been banned from her local pool in the latest tussle between religious practices and secular authority in France. Officials on Wednesday insisted they banned the woman's use of the Islam-friendly swimsuit because of France's unusually strict hygiene standards in pools — not because of official hostility to wearing overtly Muslim garb.
French Muslim woman denied access to swimming pool for wearing head-to-toe swim suitAugust 12th, 2009 Woman in head-to-toe swim suit denied pool entryPARIS — French officials say a Muslim woman wearing a head-to-toe swimsuit has been denied access to a public swimming pool in a town southeast of Paris. Emerainville Mayor Alain Kelyor said Wednesday the 35-year-old woman was not allowed to swim in the pool wearing a so-called "burquini" covering her body from head to toe.
FINA confirms bodysuit ban, to introduce textile restrictionsJuly 29th, 2009 ROME - Swimming's world controlling body FINA confirmed a ban on bodysuits from next year and said it would also be introducing strict textile restrictions. Newly-elected FINA president Julio Maglione said at a press conference here: "We respect the decision that the FINA congress took on July 24."
A Swiss laboratory that is conducting research into the thickness and buoyancy of the materials is to send information about the allowed textiles to swimsuit manufacturers by Sep 30.
Prosecutors won't charge ex-USC basketball player arrested on suspicion of carjackingJune 24th, 2009 Prosecutors won't charge ex-USC basketball playerLOS ANGELES — Prosecutors have declined to file charges against a former Southern California basketball player who was arrested Sunday on suspicion of carjacking. The district attorney's office filed a document Tuesday that said investigators had insufficient evidence to charge 35-year-old Stais Boseman.
Report: Chris Chelios not returning to Red Wings next season, GM Ken Holland saysJune 23rd, 2009 Holland: Chelios not returning to Wings in 2009-10DETROIT — Chris Chelios won't be with the Detroit Red Wings next season. Wings general manager Ken Holland tells The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press he met with the 47-year-old and Chelios wouldn't be offered another contract.
Cavendish sprints to his 2nd stage win in Tour of Switzerland; Valjavec keeps overall leadJune 18th, 2009 Cavendish sprints to Tour of Switzerland stage winBAD ZURZACH, Switzerland — Mark Cavendish of Great Britain dominated another sprint finish to win the sixth stage of the Tour of Switzerland on Thursday, while Tadej Valjavec of Slovenia retained the overall lead. Cavendish finished the 111-mile ride from Oberriet to Bad Zurzach in 4 hours, 18 minute, 26 seconds.
Akron approves 2-year contract extension for basketball coach Keith DambrotJune 18th, 2009 Akron basketball coach Dambrot gets extensionAKRON, Ohio — The University of Akron says it has approved a two-year contract extension for men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot. Dambrot's contract was renewed on Wednesday through June 2016.
Accused of extorting basketball coach Rick Pitino, Louisville woman says she's been 'set up'June 12th, 2009 Woman in Pitino extortion case says she was set upLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A 49-year-old former model and auto glass saleswoman who is accused of trying to extort cash, cars and a house from Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino says she has been set up.
Metrosexual Ronaldo defends wearing tight trunks, pink hat with a flowerJune 10th, 2009 LONDON - Cristiano Ronaldo has defended himself against fashion police for wearing tight trunks and pink hat with a flower during holidays in Los Angeles. The Portuguese winger, who was "crowned queen of the 'Campions League'", said he was comfortable with his sexuality and was least bothered about facing criticism.
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