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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:28:00 GMT
Reuters - ROME, March 19 (Reuters) - Brief news ahead of this weekend's matches in Serie A (times GMT):
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:22:00 GMT
Reuters - LONDON, March 19 (Reuters) - Titleholders Barcelona will play Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the Champions League and remain on course for a repeat of last year's final against Manchester United after the draw was made on Friday.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:02:00 GMT

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson pictured in September 2009. Ferguson has launched an angry verbal attack on the FA?s disciplinary unit for their failure to punish Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard this week.  Photo:Ian Kington/AFP AFP - MANCHESTER (AFP) - Sir Alex Ferguson has launched an angry verbal attack on the FA?s disciplinary unit for their failure to punish Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard this week.


Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:53:00 GMT
Reuters - ROME, March 19 (Reuters) - Juventus's sensational Europa League exit at unfashionable Fulham on Thursday has heightened Italian fears the Azzurri may not be able to muster a decent title defence at the World Cup this year.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:37:00 GMT
Reuters - PARIS (Reuters) - Seven-times Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has pulled out of Saturday's Milan-San Remo classic race because of acute gastroenteritis, his RadioShack team said on Friday.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:35:00 GMT
Reuters - MADRID, March 19 (Reuters) - England have accepted injured midfielder David Beckham is out of the World Cup but have asked him to join the squad in South Africa anyway, coach Fabio Capello was quoted as saying on Friday.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:17:00 GMT
Reuters - ROME, March 19 (Reuters) - Juventus defender Jonathan Zebina has apologised for showing the middle finger to his side's fans in Thursday's shock 4-1 Europa League defeat at Fulham but insisted he was provoked by racial taunts.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:11:00 GMT
Reuters - PARIS, March 19 (Reuters) - France midfielder Jeremy Toulalan hit out at his own federation for choosing European champions as opponents for a friendly game earlier this month.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:06:00 GMT
Reuters - PARIS, March 19 (Reuters) - Brief news from Ligue 1 before this weekend's matches:
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:03:00 GMT

Heavyweight boxer Vladimir Klitschko of Ukraine prepares for a training session for the media, in Duesseldorf March 17, 2010. REUTERS/Ina FassbenderReuters - BERLIN (Reuters) - No trash-talking, no tempers boiling over at the weigh-in. The build-up to Saturday's Vladimir Klitschko-Eddie Chambers world heavyweight fight in Duesseldorf has so far been all about boxing.


Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:24:00 GMT
Reuters - March 19 (Reuters) - Ligue 1 fixtures (times GMT).
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:24:00 GMT
Reuters - March 19 (Reuters) - Scottish Premier League fixtures.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:24:00 GMT
Reuters - March 19 (Reuters) - English Premier League fixtures.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:24:00 GMT
Reuters - March 19 (Reuters) - Bundesliga fixtures (times GMT).
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Reuters - March 19 (Reuters) - Belgian championship fixtures (times GMT).
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Reuters - March 19 (Reuters) - Turkish championship fixtures (times GMT).
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:24:00 GMT
Reuters - March 19 (Reuters) - Serie A fixtures (times GMT).
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:24:00 GMT
Reuters - March 19 (Reuters) - Dutch championship fixtures (times GMT).
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:24:00 GMT
Reuters - March 19 (Reuters) - Greek championship fixtures.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:24:00 GMT
Reuters - March 19 (Reuters) - La Liga fixtures (times GMT).
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:16:00 GMT
Reuters - TORONTO (Reuters) - Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski has been suspended for eight games for hitting Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook in the head, the NHL said Thursday.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:15:00 GMT
Reuters - BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - China's Shanxi table tennis club has paid a record 11.33 million yuan ($1.66 million) to secure the services of women's world number four Guo Yan on a two-year loan deal, local media reported on Friday.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:08:00 GMT
Reuters - BEIJING, March 19 (Reuters) - China's new soccer supremo has fiercely defended a proposal to include the national under-21 team in the domestic Chinese Super League (CSL) from this season, despite derision from local media and fans.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:05:00 GMT

A tourist walks past garbage disposed outside the airport in New Delhi February 3, 2006. REUTERS/Adnan AbidiReuters - NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India has compiled a list of do's and don'ts for its citizens at this year's Commonwealth Games to help showcase New Delhi's charms.


Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:56:00 GMT
Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks moved into a tie for top spot in the West with a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:48:00 GMT

Rashard Lewis, pictured earlier, sank the game-clinching three-pointer with 28.4 seconds left in overtime as the Orlando Magic rallied to beat the Miami Heat 108-102 at American Airlines Arena  Photo:Elsa/AFP AFP - MIAMI, Florida (AFP) - Rashard Lewis sank the game-clinching three-pointer with 28.4 seconds left in overtime as the Orlando Magic rallied to beat the Miami Heat 108-102 at American Airlines Arena on Thursday.


Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:40:00 GMT

Vancouver Canucks' Roberto Luongo makes a glove save while playing the San Jose Sharks during second period NHL action in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday March 18, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press - VANCOUVER, B.C. - Roberto Luongo didn't have to worry about getting pulled this time.


Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:26:00 GMT

Denver Nuggets Carmelo Anthony scores with an easy lay up against the New Orleans Hornets during their NBA game in Denver, Colorado March 18, 2010. REUTERS/Mark LeffingwellReuters - DENVER (Reuters) - Carmelo Anthony recorded 26 points and a career-high 18 rebounds to propel the Denver Nuggets past the New Orleans Hornets 93-80 on Thursday for their eighth win in nine games.


Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:23:00 GMT
Reuters - INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal stayed on track for a successful title defense at the Indian Wells ATP tournament with a commanding 6-4 7-6 victory over Czech Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:08:00 GMT

Japan's Mitsuru Nagase, left, and Takayuki Endo celebrate their win over Canada in the semi-final game during ice sledge hockey competition at the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday March 18 2010. Japan will now play in the gold medal game on Saturday and Canada will play in the bronze medal game on Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press - Here are the sports results from Thursday.


Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:55:00 GMT

Floyd Mayweather (L) and Shane Mosley have agreed to undergo an unlimited number of random blood and urine drug tests for their upcoming world title fight in Las Vegas  Photo:Mark Ralston/AFP AFP - NEW YORK (AFP) - Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley have agreed to undergo an unlimited number of random blood and urine drug tests for their upcoming world title fight in Las Vegas.


Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:54:00 GMT

Ohio University's Armon Bassett goes to the hoop against the Georgetown defense in first half action of their first round NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament game in Providence, Rhode Island March 18, 2010. REUTERS/Adam HungerReuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Top seeds Kansas and Kentucky cruised into the second round of the NCAA basketball tournament on Thursday while Georgetown, third seed in the Midwest region, were upset by 14-ranked Ohio.


Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:18:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - The Boston Bruins wasted no time avenging their fallen teammate, but once that was done they seemed to have little energy left for a playoff race they are in danger of losing.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:03:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - VANCOUVER, B.C. - With top spot in the medal round already assured, Canada's wheelchair curling team dropped an 8-7 decision to Italy on Thursday in the Paralympic tournament.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:01:00 GMT
Reuters - March 18 (Reuters) - Summaries of South American Libertadores Cup matches on Thursday
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:58:00 GMT
Reuters - March 18 (Reuters) - Results and standings from the Libertadores Cup on Thursday Group 1 Independiente Medellin (COL) 0 Racing CM (URU) 0 Played on Wednesday Cerro Porteno (PAR) 0 Corinthians (BRA) 1 Group 2 Sao Paulo (BRA) 3 Nacional A. (PAR) 0 Played on Wednesday Monterrey (MEX) 2 Once Caldas (COL) 2 Group 3 Played on Tuesday Juan Aurich (PER) 4 Alianza Lima (PER) 2 Group 5 Cerro (URU) 0 Internacional (BRA) 0 Group 6 Played on Tuesday Morelia (MEX) 2 Deportivo Cuenca (ECU) 1 Banfield (ARG) 0 Nacional M. (URU) 2 Group 7 Played on Tuesday Colo Colo (CHI) 1 Velez Sarsfield (ARG) 1 Group 8 Played on Wednesday Universidad de Chile (CHI) 2 Flamengo (BRA) 1 Caracas FC (VEN) 0 Universidad Catolica (CHI) 0
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:54:00 GMT

Japan's Mitsuru Nagase, left, and Takayuki Endo celebrate their win over Canada in the semi-final game during ice sledge hockey competition at the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday March 18 2010. Japan will now play in the gold medal game on Saturday and Canada will play in the bronze medal game on Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckThe Canadian Press - VANCOUVER, B.C. - With the stage seemingly set for a third straight Canada-U.S. gold medal hockey showdown at the Vancouver Winter Games, the host country suddenly fell victim to a miracle on ice.


Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:40:00 GMT
Reuters - SINGAPORE, March 19 (Reuters) - Singapore's bid to bring European champions Barcelona to the city-state later this year could be scuppered by the redevelopment of the National Stadium.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:10:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - ALAJUELA, Costa Rica - Canada earned a place at the FIFA under-17 women's World Cup after posting a 1-0 semifinal win over the United States on Thursday at the CONCACAF U17 women's soccer championship.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:43:00 GMT

Toronto Maple Leafs' John Mitchell, centre, celebrates his game-winning shootout goal with teammates Jean-Sebastien Giguere, left, and Mikhail Grabovski during NHL hockey action against the New Jersey Devils in Toronto Thursday, March 18, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren CalabreseThe Canadian Press - TORONTO - With fewer than a dozen games remaining in what had long since become another lost season, the Toronto Maple Leafs stepped off the ice Thursday night well aware they were not playing for a division title, a playoff berth or anything more lofty than the promise of future employment.


Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:25:00 GMT
The Canadian Press - WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Stanford's Julia Smit set a pool record in the 200-metre individual medley and put the Cardinal on top of the points standings after the first day of the NCAA women's swimming and diving championships.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:52:20 GMT
CBC - CBCSports.ca senior hockey writer Tim Wharnsby picks Thursday's top NHL performers.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:46:00 GMT

Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson (65), of Sweden, chechs Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Johnny Oduya, right, also of Sweden, into the glass during the first period of an NHL hockey game at Philips Arena, Thursday, March 18, 2010, in Atlanta. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Gregory Smith)The Canadian Press - ATLANTA - The Atlanta Thrashers may have figured out a winning formula at the most important time of the season: get ahead by two goals, squander the lead, then pull it out.


Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:27:00 GMT
Reuters - INDIAN WELLS, California (Reuters) - Jelena Jankovic came from 2-4 down in the second set to book her place in the semi-finals of the Indian Wells WTA tournament with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Russian Alisa Kleybanova Thursday.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:22:00 GMT
Reuters - SEOUL, March 19 (Reuters) - Pernod Ricard Korea are hoping to cash in on the World Cup by combining two of South Korea's favourite things in a limited edition whiskey named after Manchester United's Park Ji-sung.
Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:00:00 GMT
Reuters - BUENOS AIRES, March 19 (Reuters) - Even though River Plate and Boca Juniors have seen better days, their big derby on Sunday (1800 GMT) is a match apart.
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