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Nadal could get Djokovic in French Open semifinals (The Associated Press)

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:05:25 PDT

PARIS (AP) -- Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the title.

Giro stage called off after heavy snow overnight (Reuters)

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:01:13 PDT

By Alasdair Fotheringham PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy (Reuters) - Heavy snow has forced Giro d'Italia organizers to call off Friday's mountainous stage 19 from Ponte di Legno to Val Martello. "Due to adverse weather conditions and, in particular, snow on the stage route in its entirety, stage 19... has been cancelled," race organizers RCS Sport said in a news release on Friday. Poor weather had already led RCS to make changes to the stage 19 route on Thursday, cancelling two of the three major mountain climbs, the Gavia and Stelvio, but they had hoped to retain the final ascent to Val Martello. ...

Jockey Ahern lodges appeal against 10-year ban (Reuters)

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:58:55 PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Jockey Eddie Ahern has lodged an appeal against his 10-year ban for corruption, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said on Friday. The 35-year-old was found guilty of conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice along with owner Neil Clement at a BHA disciplinary hearing on Wednesday. Clement, a former professional footballer, was banned for 15 years and fined 3,000 pounds ($4,500). "Eddie Ahern lodges appeal against decision of Disciplinary Panel to find breaches of several Rules of Racing, as well as penalties imposed," the BHA said on its Twitter account. ...

Friday's 19th stage of Giro canceled due to snow (The Associated Press)

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:58:02 PDT

PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy (AP) -- The 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia was canceled Friday due to snow along the route and Saturday's penultimate stage was altered for the same reasons, leaving Vincenzo Nibali with a much milder finish to defend his lead.

Di Luca tests positive for EPO, risks life ban (The Associated Press)

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:54:53 PDT

PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy (AP) -- Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise test at his home before this year's race, organizers said Friday.

Exclusive: Malaysia tycoon plans IPO of football club Cardiff City - sources (Reuters)

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:39:37 PDT

By Yantoultra Ngui KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian billionaire Vincent Tan is exploring an IPO of British soccer team Cardiff City for as early as this year, people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a deal that would follow the team's recent promotion to the Premier League. The process is in its early stages, the people said, with details on the timing, size and listing venue subject to change. A listing would come after Manchester United Plc's debut on the New York Stock Exchange last year, which raised $233.2 million in the largest sports team IPO ever. ...

Soccer-Europa League winners to get Champions League place - UEFA (Reuters)

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:30:07 PDT

LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - The Europa League winners in 2015 will qualify for the Champions League the following season, UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino said on Friday. Sixteen teams rather than the current six will also qualify directly for the group stages of UEFA's secondary competition in a bid to boost its prestige and attraction to sponsors. The decision was taken after detailed discussions between the European Club Association comprising Europe's top clubs and UEFA and the change will come into affect after the current TV contract for the Champions League expires in 2015. ...

Soccer-Platini repeats call for European sports police force (Reuters)

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:25:04 PDT

By Mike Collett LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - UEFA president Michel Platini renewed his call for the formation of a European sports police force on Friday, telling delegates at the opening of the UEFA Congress he was upset that his appeal for one had been ignored for six years. "Six years ago now, in response to...problems of betting, corruption and match-fixing, as well as the problems of hooliganism and doping, I called for the establishment of a European sports police force," Platini said. "There has been no response to those calls so far. ...

Rugby-Cruden, Clarke help Chiefs claim crucial Crusaders win (Reuters)

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:20:15 PDT

May 24 (Reuters) - A huge defensive effort helped the Waikato Chiefs overcome the Canterbury Crusaders 28-19 in a ferocious all-New Zealand Super Rugby clash in Hamilton on Friday that had all the hallmarks of an international test. Flyhalf Aaron Cruden and captain Craig Clarke both scored first half tries after charging down Crusaders kicks and the defending champions survived sustained periods of second period pressure from the seven-times winners to earn a crucial triumph. ...

Tennis-Strasbourg International women's singles results (Reuters)

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:20:03 PDT

May 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Strasbourg International Women's Singles matches on Friday QuarterfinalFlavia Pennetta (Italy) beat Misaki Doi (Japan) 7-5 6-3 Lucie Hradecka (Czech Republic) beat Johanna Larsson (Sweden) 7-5 6-3

Lamey ready for big year - ULM [$$] (Rivals)

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:14:00 PDT

Azarenka brings new mindset to French Open (The Associated Press)

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:08:37 PDT

Victoria Azarenka used to create the impression on court she was contending with more than an opponent. There seemed to be demons at play as well.

Horse racing-Jockey Ahern lodges appeal against 10-year ban (Reuters)

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:11 PDT

LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - Jockey Eddie Ahern has lodged an appeal against his 10-year ban for corruption, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said on Friday. The 35-year-old was found guilty of conspiring to commit a corrupt or fraudulent practice along with owner Neil Clement at a BHA disciplinary hearing on Wednesday. Clement, a former professional footballer, was banned for 15 years and fined 3,000 pounds ($4,500). ...

NC State battling for soph DE Adam McLean - NC State [$$] (Rivals)

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:00:00 PDT

Expert Breakdown: Finis Stribling IV - Missouri [$$] (Rivals)

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:57:00 PDT