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UPDATE 3-Motor racing-F1 chiefs give green light to Bahrain GP
Thu,12 Apr 2012 11:40 PM PDT
Reuters - * FIA says Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead as scheduled * Ecclestone declares race "200 percent" certain * Activists say grand prix a "tool of repression" (Adds Ecclestone, team reaction after meeting in China) SHANGHAI, April 13 (Reuters) - Formula One will race inBahrain as scheduled next week despite security concerns andcalls from anti-government activists for the grand prix to becancelled, the sport's decision makers said on Friday. ... Full Story | Top |
Phillies win to heap more misery on Marlins
Thu,12 Apr 2012 11:20 PM PDT
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Joe Blanton added to a miserable week for Miami by shutting down the Marlins in a 3-1 home victory on Thursday. Blanton allowed just one run in seven innings as the Phillies (3-3) ended the three-game series with two straight wins. It was Blanton's first win since May of 2011 after elbow injuries limited him to just eight starts last season. "It's been a while, huh?" Blanton told reporters. "I had a lot of positives coming out of spring and I took it through tonight. ...
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Rose withers but Bulls top Heat to stretch East lead
Thu,12 Apr 2012 11:17 PM PDT
Reuters -  (Reuters) - A misfiring Derrick Rose forced the Chicago Bulls to rely on their bench but they still managed a 96-86 overtime win over the Miami Heat on Thursday to stay in the driving seat in the race for the Eastern Conference title.
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Bruins, Sharks, Coyotes win in OT as Rangers cruise
Thu,12 Apr 2012 11:15 PM PDT
Reuters -  (Reuters) - The San Jose Sharks picked the perfect night to figure out the St. Louis Blues with an upset 3-2 double-overtime victory as Stanley Cup contenders fired their opening shots in NHL first-round playoff action on Thursday.
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Hamilton lays down a marker in China
Thu,12 Apr 2012 10:53 PM PDT
Reuters -  SHANGHAI (Reuters) - McLaren's Lewis Hamilton laid down a marker in first practice for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix on Friday, banging in the quickest lap of the session after spending much of the morning in the garage. The 2008 world champion, last year's winner and the only driver to have triumphed twice in Shanghai, completed only seven laps but topped the timing screens with a best time of one minute 37.106 seconds. ...
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Villarreal rise to safer waters with Malaga win
Thu,12 Apr 2012 10:18 PM PDT
Reuters - MADRID (Reuters) - Hernan Perez grabbed a dramatic added-time winner to earn Villarreal a 2-1 comeback win over Malaga that boosted their chances of avoiding relegation from La Liga on Thursday. The team known as 'the yellow submarine', who are 17th, moved seven points clear of the bottom three on to 35 points with six left to play. Villarreal finished fourth last term and started the campaign in the Champions League, but suffered a dramatic loss of form and are now on their third coach this season in Miguel Angel Lotina as they seek to avoid the drop. ... Full Story | Top |
Angola part company with coach Lito Vidigal
Thu,12 Apr 2012 10:11 PM PDT
Reuters -  LUANDA (Reuters) - Lito Vidigal ended his tenure as Angola coach after the nation's poor performance in January's African Nations Cup made his position untenable, the Angolan Football Federation (FAF) said on Thursday. "We announce the friendly and mutually agreed, termination of the contract with national coach Lito Vidigal," FAF said in a statement. "Unfortunately the results and the performance of Palancas Negras at the 2012 African Nations Cup created an atmosphere which does not allow the coach's continuity. ...
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F1 chiefs give green light to Bahrain GP
Thu,12 Apr 2012 09:19 PM PDT
Reuters - SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Formula One will race in Bahrain as scheduled next week despite continuing anti-government protests, daily street clashes and security concerns for drivers and teams. Full Story | Top |
Motor racing-Hamilton lays down a marker in China
Thu,12 Apr 2012 09:11 PM PDT
Reuters - SHANGHAI, April 13 (Reuters) - McLaren's Lewis Hamilton laiddown a marker in first practice for the Chinese Formula OneGrand Prix on Friday, banging in the quickest lap of the sessionafter spending much of the morning in the garage. The 2008 world champion, last year's winner and the onlydriver to have triumphed twice in Shanghai, completed only sevenlaps but topped the timing screens with a best time of oneminute 37.106 seconds. ... Full Story | Top |
Motor racing-Chinese Grand Prix first practice times
Thu,12 Apr 2012 08:56 PM PDT
Reuters - April 13 (Infostrada Sports) - Times from the first freepractice session for Sunday's Chinese Formula One Grand Prix atShanghai International Circuit on Friday: 1. Lewis Hamilton (Britain) McLaren 1:37.106 2. Nico Rosberg (Germany) Mercedes 1:38.116 3. Michael Schumacher (Germany) Mercedes 1:38.316 4. Sergio Perez (Mexico) Sauber - Ferrari 1:38.584 5. Kamui Kobayashi (Japan) Sauber - Ferrari 1:38.911 6. Mark Webber (Australia) RedBull - Renault 1:38.977 7. Sebastian Vettel (Germany) RedBull - Renault 1:39.198 8. Jenson Button (Britain) McLaren 1:39.199 9. ... Full Story | Top |
Golf-The Heritage Classic scores
Thu,12 Apr 2012 05:21 PM PDT
Reuters - April 12 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA TourHeritage Classic at the par-71 course in Hilton Head Island,South Carolina, on Thursday: 67 Chad Campbell (U.S.) 67 Vaughn Taylor (U.S.) 67 Colt Knost (U.S.) 67 68 Jim Furyk (U.S.) 68 Charlie Wi (South Korea) 68 Harris English (U.S.) 68 Matt Every (U.S.) 68 69 Blake Adams (U.S.) 69 John Mallinger (U.S.) 69 Chez Reavie (U.S.) 69 70 Tommy Gainey (U.S.) 70 Jason Bohn (U.S.) 70 Rory Sabbatini (South Africa) 70 Kevin Na (U.S.) 70 Tom Gillis (U.S.) 70 Joe Durant (U.S.) 70 Kevin Chappell (U.S.) 70 John Rollins (U.S.) 70 Boo Weekley (U.S. ... Full Story | Top |
Golf-Late eagle give American Taylor share of Heritage lead
Thu,12 Apr 2012 05:10 PM PDT
Reuters - April 12 (Reuters) - American Vaughn Taylor eagled his finalhole of the day to join campatriots Chad Campbell and Colt Knostatop the leaderboard after Thursday's opening round of TheHeritage at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Playing the back nine first on a chilly day at the HarbourTown Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Taylorbirdied two of his first six holes but gave the shots back witha double-bogey at the 16th and a bogey at the first. ... Full Story | Top |
Motor racing-Bahrain Grand Prix to go ahead as scheduled - FIA
Thu,12 Apr 2012 05:04 PM PDT
Reuters - April 13 (Reuters) - The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix willgo ahead as scheduled next week, the governing FIA said in astatement on Friday, despite the potential for moreanti-government protests like those which forced thecancellation of the race last year. "Based on the current information the FIA has at this stage,it is satisfied that all the proper security measures are inplace for the running of a Formula One World Championship eventin Bahrain," said the International Automobile Federationstatement. ... Full Story | Top |
Shooter of Florida teen Trayvon Martin pleads not guilty
Thu,12 Apr 2012 04:56 PM PDT
Reuters -  SANFORD, Florida (Reuters) - A handcuffed George Zimmerman, charged with killing unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, appeared in court for the first time on Thursday and his lawyer said a not guilty plea was entered on his "frightened" client's behalf. The neighborhood watch volunteer's lawyer, Mark O'Mara, also said he wanted Zimmerman to be released on bond, but not until he could secure a safe place for him to stay while he faces murder charges in the February 26 killing of 17-year-old Martin in a quiet gated community in the central Florida town of Sanford. ...
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