Isinbayeva fails to clear height in pole vault; Bekele, Jamaican sprinters rule worldsBERLIN — Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva could not explain it. The woman who ruled the pole vault for five years failed to clear height Monday and was out of the world championships. 3 Russian biathletes suspended 2 years for doping violations last season at World Cup eventMOSCOW — The International Biathlon Union has suspended three Russian biathletes for two years each after finding them guilty of anti-doping rule violations. Croatia’s Marin Cilic loses in 1st round to Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny in MontrealMONTREAL —Croatia’s Marin Cilic failed to take advantage of his booming serve, losing to Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1 Monday in the first round of the Rogers Cup. Russian investigators order new tests in 2007 death of New York Rangers draft pick CherepanovMOSCOW —Prosecutors will reopen the investigation into the death of New York Rangers draft pick Alexia Cherepanov, who collapsed during a Continental Hockey League game last year in Russia. Zenit St. Petersburg fires coach Dick Advocaat following poor results in Russian leagueST. PETERSBURG, Russia —Zenit St. Petersburg fired coach Dick Advocaat on Monday following a 2-0 home loss to rival team Tom in the Russian soccer league on Sunday. The Russian, bare: Putin strips to waist for photographers on trip to SiberiaMOSCOW — The Czar-boro man? When Vladimir Putin rode a horse bare-chested through a rustic region of Siberia, it produced astonishing images casting him as a rugged Russian outdoorsman. Arbitrator awards Russia-bound F Hudler 2-year, $5.75-million deal upon return to DetroitDETROIT — 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. 41st world record of Rome championships goes to Russia’s Efimova; Soni of US take silverROME — The 41st world record of the swimming championships has been claimed by Russia’s Yuliya Efimova, who edged American Rebecca Soni in the 50-meter breaststroke. More records tumbling: Germany’s Samulski, Russia’s Zueva set new marks minutes apartROME — Germany’s Daniela Samulski and Russia’s Anastasia Zueva have set the 17th and 18th world records of the world swimming championships in the semifinals of the 50-meter backstroke. Canada, Russia, Greece advance to semifinals of women’s water polo at worldsROME — Dominique Perreault scored three goals to lead Canada past Hungary 9-7 in the quarterfinals of women’s water polo at the world championships. Russian backstroker takes down another world record in 100-meter semifinalsROME — Russia’s Anastasia Zueva has set the 10th world record of the world swimming championships, breaking the mark for the 100-meter backstroke in a semifinal heat. Contador in yellow, but Armstrong may be green as Spaniard all but seals Tour victoryMONT VENTOUX, France — Alberto Contador is basking in double satisfaction: the Tour de France victory is an easy ride away, and he’s pulled it off in spite of his own team — and Lance Armstrong. Perfect sync: Russia wraps up another dominating run at the synchro poolROME — With an aquatic-themed performance, Russia wrapped up another dominating run at the synchronized swimming pool with a victory Saturday in team free, the final event of the world championships. Ho hum, another Russian win at the synchro pool, its 5th gold in 6 events at worldsROME — Russia kept up its domination in synchronized swimming as the team of Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina won gold in duet free Friday. Bluffy the Armstrong slayer at Tour? No, he’s third despite uncharacteristic time-trialANNECY, France — Lance Armstrong finds himself in unfamiliar territory at this Tour de France — fighting just to remain among the top three riders. Russia wins its fourth gold at the synchro pool; Natalia Ishchenko wins solo free at worldsROME — Natalia Ishchenko gave Russia another gold in synchronized swimming Thursday with what she called a perfect performance. July 30 arbitration hearing for Jiri Hudler, set to leave Red Wings for Russia’s Dynamo MoscowDETROIT — The NHL has scheduled an arbitration hearing July 30 for Jiri Hudler, who says he’s leaving the Detroit Red Wings to join Dynamo Moscow of Russia’s Continental Hockey League. Russia says cost of facilities for Sochi Olympics to be 5 percent lower than recent estimatesMOSCOW — Construction costs for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi will be about 5 percent lower than recent estimates. Contador retains overall lead at Tour; Armstrong drops to fifth; Frank Schleck wins 17th stageLE-GRAND-BORNAND, France — Alberto Contador has finished second in the 17th stage of the Tour de France as the overall leader moved closer to victory. Sports court extends bans to 2011 for Russian women athletes who tampered with urine samplesLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Sport’s highest court extended doping bans until April 2011 for seven Russian athletes who tampered with urine samples, ensuring they will miss next month’s world championships in Berlin. Armstrong’s strong showing has him eyeing next year’s Tour de France with American-backed teamBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong has already achieved a victory at this year’s Tour de France. Armstrong to announce new US sponsor for Astana; will ride Tour next yearBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong says he’s found a new American sponsor to back Astana next year. He won’t say if he will stay with the team or start his own squad. Report: Putin hopes Kontinental Hockey League will expand to western, central EuropeMOSCOW — Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says he hopes the Kontinental Hockey League will expand to include clubs in central and western Europe. Russia’s Julia Pakhalina wins 1-meter springboard diving ahead of Chinese duoROME — Julia Pakhalina of Russia won the gold medal in women’s 1-meter springboard diving at the world championships Sunday, her first title at a worlds or Olympics in nine years. Russia wins team tech gold in synchronized swimming at worlds ahead of Spain, ChinaROME — Olympic champion Russia has won the team tech gold medal in synchronized swimming at the world championships. Hincapie bumps Armstrong to 4th at Tour as Texan laments Garmin tacticsBESANCON, France — Lance Armstrong was unfazed about slipping to fourth place at the Tour de France. Instead, he was riled that his former lieutenant, George Hincapie, was deprived of the yellow jersey — allegedly by a rival U.S. team. Armstrong drops a spot to 4th at Tour de France in stage shadowed by fan’s roadside deathBESANCON, France — Lance Armstrong dropped one spot to fourth place Saturday at the Tour de France during a stage shadowed by the roadside death of a woman hit by a police motorcycle. Russia’s Serguei Ivanov wins 14th stage of Tour de France; fan killed by police motorcycleBESANCON, France — Serguei Ivanov of Russia has won the 14th stage of the Tour de France. The day’s ride was marked by the death of a fan who was hit by a police motorcycle escorting the cyclists. Investigators: Russian team doctors not to blame for death of NY Rangers draft pick Cherepanov
Armstrong doesn’t want rivalry with Contador to destroy Astana’s hopes to win Tour de FranceISSOUDUN, France — After teasing his rival and teammate Alberto Contador for more than a week, Lance Armstrong has maybe realized that too much rivalry could lead his quest for an eighth Tour de France win to its ruin. Armstrong stays in 3rd place at Tour de France; 7-time champion plans to ride again next yearTARBES, France — With the Pyrenees behind him but the toughest rides still to come, Lance Armstrong is already talking about another run next year in the Tour de France. Israel reaches Davis Cup semifinals after beating Russia in doublesTEL AVIV, Israel — Israel has reached its first Davis Cup semifinal by taking an insurmountable 3-0 lead over Russia with a five-set win in the doubles match. Sela beats Youzhny to give Israel a 2-0 lead over Russia in Davis Cup quarterfinalsTEL AVIV, Israel — Israel took a surprising 2-0 lead over Russia in the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Friday after Dudi Sela rallied to beat Mikhai Youzhny in the second singles match. Israel takes 2-0 lead over Russia in Davis Cup quarterfinalsTEL AVIV, Israel — Israel has taken a surprising 2-0 lead over Russia in the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Dudi Sela rallied to beat Mikhai Youzhny in the second singles match. Israel’s Harel Levy upsets Russia’s Igor Andreev in Davis Cup quarterfinal matchupTEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s Harel Levy has upset Russia’s Igor Andreev 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to give the hosts a 1-0 lead in their best-of-five Davis Cup quarterfinal matchup. |
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MOSCOW — Team doctors are not to blame for the death of rising star Alexei Cherepanov, who collapsed during a Continental Hockey League game last year in Russia.
