Brazil overpowers host Japan to win volleyball Grand Champions Cup
Brazil wins volleyball Grand Champions Cup For Olympics, Rio pledges a ‘power island’ immune to blackouts; experts question plan
Rio pledges ‘power island’ immune from blackouts Lights return following blackout that left much of Brazil, Paraguay in dark; questions remain
Blackout darkens much of Brazil and Paraguay Brazil President assures Rio is capable of hosting safe 2016 Olympics
Silva assures Rio is capable of hosting Olympics IOC sends expert team to start working in Rio de Janeiro on detailed plans for 2016 Olympics
IOC set to start working in Rio on 2016 Olympics Carlos Alberto Parreira returns for 2nd stint as South Africa national soccer coachJOHANNESBURG — Carlos Alberto Parreira has been appointed coach of South Africa’s national soccer team, returning to the job he left a year ago. IOC confident that Rio will be safe for 2016 Olympics despite wave of violenceLONDON — The IOC expressed confidence Tuesday that Brazil will deliver a safe Olympics in 2016 despite the weekend violence between rival drug gangs that killed 21 people in Rio de Janeiro. Button won’t let Formula One win go to his headSAO PAULO - Having won this year’s Formula One championship in Sao Paulo on Sunday, British racer Jenson Button is absolutely determined not to let this landmark achievement go to his head. Button dedicates F1 title to his Japanese girlfriendSAO PAULO - New Formula One champion Jenson Button has dedicated his world championship victory to his Japanese girlfriend Jessica Michibata. ‘My voice has gone,’ says new Formula One champ ButtonSAO PAULO - After winning the Formula One championship here on Sunday, British racer Jenson Button said that his “voice had gone” and described his fifth place finish as both “brilliant and amazing”. Brazilian officials defend Olympic security plans after 14 killed in weekend Rio violenceRIO DE JANEIRO — At least 2,000 police officers patrolled this coastal city Sunday and Brazilian officials pledged to host a violence-free 2016 Olympics despite bloody drug gang shootouts that left 14 people dead. Button clinches Formula One title, finishes 5th in Brazilian GP won by WebberSAO PAULO — Jenson Button clinched his first Formula One title with a fifth-place finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday and his Brawn GP team made history by becoming the first to take the constructors’ crown in its debut season. Brazilian officials defend Olympic security plans after Rio is plunged into day of violenceRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian officials are insisting security won’t be a problem for the 2016 Olympics despite drug-gang violence that plunged Rio de Janeiro into a day of bloody chaos just two weeks after it was picked to host the games. Barrichello takes pole in chaotic conditionsSao Paulo,BRAZIL - Championship-chasing Rubens Barrichello delighted the home fans Saturday as he took pole in chaotic conditions for Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix. Barrichello fastest in wet qualifying for hometown Brazilian GP; points leader Button 14thSAO PAULO — Rubens Barrichello won the pole position for his hometown Brazilian Grand Prix, emerging from Saturday’s chaotic, rainy qualifying as the only Formula One contender in the top 10 on the grid. Ghana beats Brazil in shootout to win Under-20 World Cup for 1st timeCAIRO — Ghana held on with 10 men to beat Brazil in a penalty-kick shootout Friday, becoming the first African team to win the Under-20 World Cup and ending a decade of South American dominance. Fan-favorite Barrichello edges Button in practice for Brazilian Grand Prix; Alonso fastestSAO PAULO — Home-crowd favorite Rubens Barrichello started well in his quest to keep Brawn GP teammate Jenson Button from clinching the Formula One title, finishing ahead of him during practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Friday. Brazil again tops FIFA world rankings while United States holds steady at No. 11
Brawn GP’s Rubens Barrichello looking to snap winless streak at home in Brazilian GPSAO PAULO — Rubens Barrichello arrives at the Brazilian Grand Prix with more on the line than just the Formula One title. Button feels time is right to win Formula One championshipSAO PAULO - Formula One championship leader Jenson Button believes he can win the title in Brazil. Alonso downplays Massa’s comments accusing him of knowing about Singapore accidentSAO PAULO — Fernando Alonso downplayed comments made by future Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa, who accused him of knowing Nelson Piquet Jr. was going to deliberately crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix to help him win the race. Despite big lead, Jenson Button says he won’t be too cautious at Brazilian Grand PrixSAO PAULO — Jenson Button will try not to be too cautious at Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix despite a comfortable lead in the Formula One championship. Massa backtracks after saying future Ferrari teammate Alonso knew about Singapore accidentSAO PAULO — Felipe Massa has backtracked from his comments that future Ferrari teammate Fernando Alonso knew Nelson Piquet Jr. was going to crash on purpose at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. Rubens Barrichello says he is negotiating with Williams for 2010 F1 seasonSAO PAULO — Rubens Barrichello says he is negotiating with Williams for the 2010 Formula One season. Ghana beats Hungary 3-2 on pair of goals by Dominic Adiyiah to reach Under-20 World Cup finalCAIRO — Ghana reached the Under-20 World Cup final for the third time, beating Hungary 3-2 Tuesday behind Dominic Adiyiah’s two first-half goals. Joy and relief as United States looks ahead to 6th straight World Cup appearanceSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — One by one, U.S. soccer players exited their celebration and came into the dark, narrow hallway outside the locker room of Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano. With golf on the Olympic roster for 2016, look for an emerging power to dominate the gameCan you say “Tiger Woods” in Portuguese? Mandarin? Hindi? They go to Rio: Golf, rugby win IOC vote and rejoin Olympic lineup for 2016, 2020 Summer GamesCOPENHAGEN — All those beautiful beaches and Tiger Woods, too! Brazil’s Lula says he was worried about Obama’s star power in 2016 Olympic bid voteSAO PAULO — Brazil’s president feared Barack Obama’s star power could have prevented Rio de Janeiro from landing the 2016 Olympics. The big mystery: What’s wrong with Argentina with World Cup spot on the line?BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — On the streets and in Buenos Aires’ pubs, a great mystery is baffling almost everyone. Injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa to wave checkered flag at Brazilian GP in Sao PauloSAO PAULO — Brazilian Grand Prix officials say injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa will wave the checkered flag at Interlagos on Oct. 18. Banco Santander completes IPO for Brazilian unit as it looks to expand in South AmericaNEW YORK — Spanish financial giant Banco Santander SA has raised $8.1 billion with an initial public offering of shares in its Brazilian subsidiary, the largest IPO in the world this year. Michelle Wie, Suzann Pettersen say Olympic tournament would trump majors for golfersCOPENHAGEN — Michelle Wie has no doubts about where an Olympic gold medal would rank in the minds of professional golfers. Rio officials hit back at Tokyo governor’s comments about IOC selection process for 2016 games
Rio de Janeiro bid team corrects an imbalance with a brand new Olympic mapCOPENHAGEN — The injustice has been corrected — and Rio de Janeiro has a new map to prove it. |
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