Former champions duel in Spain: Kasparov beats Karpov in 12-game exhibition chess match, 9-3MADRID — Garry Kasparov soundly defeated Anatoly Karpov on Thursday in an exhibition chess match marking the 25th anniversary of their first title bout. Kasparov beats Karpov in 12-game exhibition chess match, score 9-3MADRID — Garry Kasparov has defeated Anatoly Karpov in an exhibition chess match marking the 25th anniversary of their first title bout. Kasparov stretches lead to 3-1 over Karpov in exhibition chess match in SpainMADRID — Garry Kasparov stretched his lead over Anatoly Karpov to 3-1 Wednesday on the second day of an exhibition chess match commemorating the 25th anniversary of their marathon first title bout. No bull: Spanish matador to advertise gay-oriented energy drink in the ringMADRID — A little-known Spanish matador is breaking with a sacred tradition, agreeing to advertise on his cape while slaying bulls and endorse a soft drink that caters to gays. Kasparov takes 2-0 lead over Karpov in exhibition chess match in SpainMADRID — Garry Kasparov beat Anatoly Karpov in two games Tuesday at the start of an exhibition chess match marking the 25th anniversary of their first title bout, a grueling event that was eventually ended after five months. Kasparov jumps out to 2-0 lead over Karpov in exhibition chess match in SpainMADRID — Garry Kasparov has beaten Anatoly Karpov in two games at the start of an exhibition match marking the 25th anniverary of their first title bout. Chess players Kasparov, Karpov get ready for rematch marking 25th anniversary of famed boutMADRID — Chess eminences Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov are dusting off their knights and pawns for an exhibition rematch marking the 25th anniversary of their first title bout — a grueling one that lasted five months and was eventually halted. Putin releases 2 snow leopards into southern Russia, fulfilling Olympic pledgeMOSCOW — Once again, Vladimir Putin is hanging out with the big cats. IOC: Russia’s Putin keeps Olympic pledge, releases snow leopards near SochiMOSCOW — 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. Circus maximus! ‘Ben Hur Live’ brings horses, eagles, chariot racing to stage of London arenaLONDON — It has a cast of hundreds, dozens of horses, gladiators, a sea battle and a live chariot race. Britain pardons fan convicted of attempted murder in Bulgaria, cites new evidenceLONDON — Britain on Wednesday pardoned an English soccer fan who spent four years in prison for attempted murder in Bulgaria, saying another man had confessed to the crime. Mother of Dutch teenager opposes daughter’s plan to be youngest sailor to circle the globeAMSTERDAM — The mother of a 13-year-old whose hopes of becoming the youngest sailor to circle the globe solo were put on hold by a Dutch court says she is opposed to the voyage. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali traces Irish roots, will be honored in great-grandfather’s hometownDUBLIN — Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is on a sentimental journey to see his little-known Irish roots. World’s youngest round-the-world sailor returns home to BritainPORTSMOUTH, England — The world’s youngest round-the-world sailor has returned to Britain after charting some 28,000 miles (45,000 kilometers). British teenager Mike Perham becomes youngest person to sail solo around the worldLONDON — Freeze-dried food. Autopilot failures. Brutal storms. Accidental dunkings. Mike Perham, 17, becomes the youngest person to sail around the world17-year-old sails around the world LONDON — A 17-year-old British sailor became the youngest person to sail around the world without assistance on Thursday, completing the solo trip in nine months. Fernando Alonso cleared to race at European GP in Spain after Renault wins appealPARIS — Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso of Spain was cleared to ride in the European Grand Prix in his home country after Renault won an appeal Monday to overturn a one-race suspension. American Jeremy Wariner aims to defend 400-meter title at world championships in BerlinBERLIN — Jeremy Wariner of the U.S. said he is ready to improve on his silver medal performance at the Beijing Olympics and again defend his 400-meter title at the world championships. After 100 title and record, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt now looks for more excitement in 200, relaysBERLIN — Barely an hour after shattering his 100-meter world record for a first world title, Usain Bolt was stretching and jogging at the Olympic Stadium. Football week roundup: Man U wins, Liverpool succumbs and Barcelona survives
Bolt wins 100 in world record 9.58 seconds at world championships, Gay takes silverBERLIN — Usain Bolt crossed the finish line, saw his record-setting time on the clock and spread his arms as if he were soaring like a bird. Usain Bolt wins 100 in world record 9.58 seconds in Berlin, Tyson Gay gets silverBERLIN — Usain Bolt has captured another world record, winning the 100-meter race in 9.58 seconds at the world championships. Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain wins NYC Half-Marathon, 2 seconds off course recordNEW YORK — Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain won the New York City Half-Marathon on Sunday, finishing two seconds off the course record in her first race in nine months after being sidelined by foot surgery. Dinara Safina beats worn-out Flavia Pennetta, reaches finals in CincinnatiMASON, Ohio — The world’s top-ranked women’s tennis player easily beat one of its most worn-out. American Cantwell wins shot put world title, beating Olympic champion MajewskiBERLIN — Christian Cantwell of the United States won the shot put title at the world championships Saturday, beating Olympic champion Tomasz Majewski. Cantwell wins shot put world title, beating Olympic champion MajewskiBERLIN — Christian Cantwell of the United States has won the shot put title at the world championships by beating Olympic champion Tomasz Majewski of Poland. Arsenal routs Everton 6-1 as Premier League opens; Chelsea, Man City win, Aston Villa losesLONDON — The Premier League season opened Saturday, with Arsenal routing Everton 6-1 and Chelsea beginning its bid to reclaim the title by rallying past Hull 2-1. Chelsea, Man City open Premier League season with victories; Aston Villa loses 2-0LONDON — The Premier League season opened Saturday, with Chelsea rallying past Hull 2-1 as it began its bid to reclaim the title. Manchester City beat Blackburn 2-0 after a summer of heavy spending. US striker Jozy Altidore’s move to Hull held up by delay in obtaining a work permitLONDON — U.S. striker Jozy Altidore’s move to Hull has been held up by a delay in obtaining a work permit. Kim Clijsters’ comeback week ends with two-set loss to No. 1 Dinara Safina in quarterfinalsMASON, Ohio — Kim Clijsters’ comeback ran into a No. 1 problem. Radcliffe using NYC Half-Marathon to gauge whether she’ll run in marathon at worldsNEW YORK — In just a week, Paula Radcliffe went from concluding she wasn’t ready for the world championships to planning to run a half-marathon and a marathon in an eight-day span. Germany will be without Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki at European ChampionshipFRANKFURT — Germany will be without Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki at next month’s European Championship in Poland. London 2012 appoints London Marathon officials to manage and help design Olympic courseLONDON — London 2012 officials have appointed the London Marathon organizers to manage and help design the course for the Olympic event. Brazilian president to travel to Copenhagen meeting to lead Rio’s 2016 Olympic bidBERLIN — Brazil’s president will attend an Olympic meeting in Copenhagen to push Rio de Janeiro’s bid for the 2016 games. Olympic, world champion Tirunesh Dibaba is out of 10K at worlds with injury; Sihine also hurtBERLIN — Ethiopia’s Olympic and world 10,000-meter champion Tirunesh Dibaba has pulled out of Saturday’s event at the world championships because of injury. |
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LONDON — Wayne Rooney fired defending champion Manchester United to a 1-0 victory over promoted Birmingham on Sunday, while Liverpool slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.
