Karlovic rallies past Blake, giving Croatia a 1-0 lead against US in Davis Cup quarterfinalsPOREC, Croatia — Marin Cilic outlasted Mardy Fish in five sets to give Croatia a 2-0 lead over the United States after the opening singles of their Davis Cup quarterfinal on Friday. Karlovic rallies to beat Blake and give Croatia 1-0 lead against US in Davis Cup quarterfinalsPOREC, Croatia — Ivo Karlovic has rallied from two sets down to beat James Blake 6-7 (5), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3), 7-5 and give Croatia a 1-0 lead over the United States in their best-of-five Davis Cup quarterfinal series. Mexican coach ejected, fans fight during Mexico’s 1-1 tie with Panama
Like Hollywood’s red carpet, the pool-deck question at swim nationals is, Who are you wearing?INDIANAPOLIS — It’s suit madness at the U.S. national championships. Two people with knowledge of discussions: Showtime close to six-man super middleweight tourneyNEW YORK — Showtime is putting the final touches on a six-man super middleweight round-robin tournament that will include two current champions and three former U.S. Olympians. Longtime Avalanche captain Joe Sakic to retire Thursday, team will retire his No. 19 sweaterDENVER — Stoic Joe Sakic finally cracked, allowing for a rare show of emotion. Manchester City’s millions make them a threat to big four
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High school basketball tournament helps American Indian youth on and off the courtLess than four months ago, Wayne Holmberg scored 21 points to help lift his team to a small schools Alaska state basketball championship. Adu leaves US team after 2 Gold Cup games for preseason with Benfica
Honduras-United States SummaryFirst half_No scoring. Second half_1, United States, Quaranta 1 (Davies), 75th minute. 2, United States, Ching 1 (Cherundolo), 79th. Quaranta, Ching score 4 minutes, give US 2-0 win against Honduras in Gold CupWASHINGTON — Santino Quaranta broke a scoreless tie in the 75th minute and Brian Ching followed with a header in the 79th, giving the United States a 2-0 win against Honduras in the Gold Cup on Wednesday night. Noel, Marcelin score in Haiti’s 2-0 win against Grenada, its first Gold Cup win since 2002WASHINGTON — Fabrice Noel scored in the 14th minute and James Marcelin added a goal in the 78th, giving Haiti a 2-0 victory over Grenada in CONCACAF Gold Cup group play. ESPN paid Beckham’s management company for documentary on soccer starNEW YORK — ESPN paid David Beckham’s management company to produce a one-hour documentary on the soccer star that aired two years ago, according to a new book on the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder. USOC says IOC should be tuned in to Olympic network debuting after Vancouver GamesDENVER — The U.S. Olympic Committee’s venture into the TV business is irritating some international Olympic leaders — not exactly the reaction the Americans were expecting when they decided to create a network solely devoted to promoting the movement. NFL group summits Mount Rainier; 1 minor injury holds back a member of the teamMOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. — A group including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Seahawks coach Jim Mora reached the summit of Mount Rainier Wednesday morning. Lance Armstrong faces 1st mountain test at Tour de France; can 37-year-old Texan still climb?PERPIGNAN, France — In less than 48 hours, Lance Armstrong will have answered the last unresolved question about his capacity to win an eighth Tour de France: Can he still climb? Voeckler wins 5th Tour de France stage; Cancellara retains yellow jersey, Armstrong still 2ndPERPIGNAN, France — Five years to the day after he put on the yellow jersey, Thomas Voeckler of France claimed his first stage victory in the Tour de France. United Football League to have some different rules from NFLNEW YORK — Even before it has any players or has announced its stadiums and schedule, the new United Football League has some rules. Voeckler wins 5th Tour de France stage; Cancellara retains yellow jerseyPERPIGNAN, France — Five years to the day after he put on the yellow jersey, Thomas Voeckler of France claimed his first stage victory on the Tour de France. Australia, US reach quarters with unbeaten marks at world junior basketball championships
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Defending champs DC United beat 3rd-division Harrisburg City 2-1 in US Open Cup quarterfinalsBOYDS, Md. — Thabiso Khumalo and Andrew Jacobson scored early in the first half Tuesday night to lead defending champion D.C. United to a 2-1 victory over the Harrisburg City Islanders in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup. Seeing yellow: Armstrong surges within split second of lead at Tour after team time trialMONTPELLIER, France — Calling his team “simply awesome,” Lance Armstrong was nearly decked out in yellow again. From South Africa to Seattle to DC: While others rest, Davies pulls double duty for US teamWASHINGTON — Two games on different continents in less than a week? That was hardly an ordeal for U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies. Armstrong surges within a second of lead as Astana wins team time trial at Tour de FranceMONTPELLIER, France — Lance Armstrong surged within a second of the Tour de France lead after his Astana squad won Tuesday’s team time trial in a dramatic finish. Armstrong surges within second of lead as Astana wins team time trial at Tour de FranceMONTPELLIER, France — Lance Armstrong surged within a second of the Tour de France lead after his Astana squad won Tuesday’s team time trial in a dramatic finish. US midfielder Michael Bradley suspended for 3 matches, can return for qualifier at MexicoWASHINGTON — A confrontation with a referee following the United States’ upset victory over Spain has earned midfielder Michael Bradley a three-game suspension, although the penalty is unlikely to affect qualifying for next year’s World Cup. US defender Oguchi Onyewu joins AC Milan after strong Confederations Cup
Pak to play three ‘home’ Tests in New ZealandWELLINGTON - Pakistan will play three ‘home’ Test matches against New Zealand in New Zealand during a series scheduled to be held in November and December. Obama Plans to Welcome World in 2016 Chicago Olympics
US tops Puerto Rico to reach quarterfinals at under-19 championshipsAUCKLAND, New Zealand — Howard Thompkins III had 14 points and nine rebounds and the United States qualified for the quarterfinals with an 82-61 win over Puerto Rico at the FIBA under-19 world championships Tuesday. |