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Bilbao in decline ahead of Schalke test
LONDON (AP) -- The hangover from its surprise elimination of Manchester United is threatening to jeopardize Athletic Bilbao's hopes of winning the Europa League ahead of the Spanish club's visit to Schalke in the first leg of the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Bilbao in decline ahead of Schalke test
LONDON (AP) -- The hangover from its surprise elimination of Manchester United is threatening to jeopardize Athletic Bilbao's hopes of winning the Europa League ahead of the Spanish club's visit to Schalke in the first leg of the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Tottenham beats Villa 2-0, rises to third in league
LONDON (AP) -- Emmanuel Adebayor scored twice on Monday as Tottenham beat Aston Villa 2-0 to rise to third in the Premier League by extending its unbeaten streak to nine matches, including eight victories. Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp made his first ap
Two more years of house arrest for anti-Chavez judge
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan authorities on Tuesday extended house arrest for a judge whose case has been strongly criticized by human rights groups. Judge Ali Fabricio Paredes ruled that his colleague, Maria Lourdes Afiuni, must remain under hous
Lakers hold off Nuggets to take 2-0 series lead
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Denver Nuggets ran the court and drove the lane with all the intensity they lacked in their playoff opener. They double-teamed Andrew Bynum, harassed Pau Gasol and scored relentlessly in the paint. Nope, still not enough to beat Kob
Coe: London won't be a 'siege city' for Olympics
LONDON (AP) -- London should not be turned into a "city under siege" by the heavy security measures being put in place for the Olympics, London organizing chief Sebastian Coe said yesterday. Coe spoke as the British military embarked on operations to test
In Cuba, mystery shrouds the fate of Internet cable
By ANDREA RODRIGUEZ Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- It was all sunshine, smiles and celebratory speeches as officials marked the arrival of an undersea fiber-optic cable they promised would end Cuba's Internet isolation and boost web capacity 3,000-fold.
Arsenal slips to 7th in the league after Bolton draw
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Arsenal missed a great chance to move within touching distance of the top four in the Premier League on Wednesday, drawing 0-0 at relegation-threatened Bolton to slip back to seventh place in the standings.
Chelsea into Champions League final
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Chelsea eliminated defending champion Barcelona and reached the Champions League final with a gruelling 2-2 tie Tuesday night, winning the semifinal on 3-2 aggregate despite playing most of the game a man short. Seeking its first C
Nadal beats Djokovic to win 6th Italian Open
Regains No.2 ranking ROME (AP) -- Rafael Nadal showed he's still the man to beat on clay, defeating Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-3 Monday in a rain-delayed final to win his record sixth Italian Open and regain the No. 2 ranking. After losing to Djokovic in seven
Blake wins 100m in 9.84
GRAND CAYMAN (AP) -- World 100-meter champion Yohan Blake ran the year's second-fastest time Wednesday night, winning the Cayman Invitational in 9.84 seconds in an early tuneup for the London Olympics. Only Usain Bolt -- Blake's training partner in their ho
Kenyans Kipsang, Keitany take top spots in London Marathon
LONDON (AP) -- Kenyan marathon runners showed their superiority going into the Olympics, with Wilson Kipsang and Mary Keitany coasting to victory in London on Sunday to virtually assure themselves of selection for the games. Kipsang, the second-fastest mar
5 bodies found in Arizona may be latest drug violence
By AMANDA LEE MYERS Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) -- In the desert within 35 miles of one of the nation's largest cities and about 70 miles north of the US-Mexico border, Arizona authorities found a car ablaze with five bodies burned beyond recognition in
Zara carries Olympic torch on horseback
LONDON (AP) -- Former world equestrian champion Zara Phillips carried the Olympic torch on horseback across the storied Cheltenham racecourse on Wednesday, as thousands of screaming fans watched her light the Olympic cauldron. More than 16,500 people, incl
Melo: US Olympic team will overcome injuries
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony knows the US Olympic men's basketball team headed to London may not be the powerhouse that was expected. Not without the likes of Dwight Howard and Derrick Rose, the best of the Americ
Napoli beats Juventus 2-0 to win Italian Cup
ROME (AP) -- Napoli beat Serie A champion Juventus 2-0 in the Italian Cup final Sunday for its first major trophy in 22 years. This was the first defeat for Juventus in all competitions this season, having won 26 and drawn 16. Napoli last captured a trophy
Muamba's family says he faces long recovery
By STUART CONDIE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Fabrice Muamba still faces "a long period of recovery" after his on-field cardiac arrest despite a surprisingly strong improvement since his collapse, his family said. Muamba's father and fiancee released a
Muamba's family says he faces long recovery
By STUART CONDIE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Fabrice Muamba still faces "a long period of recovery" after his on-field cardiac arrest despite a surprisingly strong improvement since his collapse, his family said. Muamba's father and fiancee released a
Eagles prepare for Vick's return against Dolphins
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Eagles are finally getting their quarterback back. Perhaps too little, too late. Michael Vick, the NFC's starting Pro Bowl quarterback a year ago, returned to practice Monday after missing three games with two broken ribs, and will
Eagles prepare for Vick's return against Dolphins
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Eagles are finally getting their quarterback back. Perhaps too little, too late. Michael Vick, the NFC's starting Pro Bowl quarterback a year ago, returned to practice Monday after missing three games with two broken ribs, and will
