
TORONTO (Reuters) - Dallas Stars forward James Neal has been suspended for two games for a dangerous hit against Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the NHL said Friday.
Neal struck Dorsett from behind, banging the head of the Blue Jackets right wing against the glass. Dorsett crumpled to the ...
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PARIS (Reuters) - The French Football Federation (FFF) has ruled out a replay of their controversial World Cup playoff against Ireland, saying on Friday world governing body FIFA's decision that the result should stand was final.
"The decision by FIFA is final and should be respected by both (the French ...
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BERNE (Reuters) - Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international soccer because of political interference in the country's Football Association, world governing body FIFA said on Friday.
It is Iraq's second ban in 18 months, the previous having lasted just three days, and comes only four months after ...
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LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer held court in a swish hotel on the banks of the River Thames on Friday and left nobody in any doubt he was determined to become only the second male player to reclaim the year-end number one spot.
The Swiss 15-times grand slam champion can finish ...
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MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - A hammer throw challenge event will be introduced next year to provide worldwide competition for athletes whose specialty is not part of the new Diamond League.
International Association of Athletics Federations spokesman Nick Davies said on Friday the world governing body's ruling council had decided to ...
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LONDON (Reuters) - World number one tennis player Roger Federer believes his friend Thierry Henry should not be villified for the handball which helped France edge past Ireland into the World Cup finals Wednesday.
Henry clawed the ball back with his hand and crossed for William Gallas to head France's ...
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BERNE (Reuters) - Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international football because of political interference in the country's FA, FIFA said Friday.
"The FIFA Emergency Committee has...decided to suspend the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) due to governmental interference," the world governing body said in a statement.
FIFA said ...
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MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is still seeking a resolution to South African runner Caster Semenya's gender case, spokesman Nick Davies said on Friday.
Semenya, 18, underwent gender verification tests in South Africa and Germany after winning the women's 800 meters at the ...
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DUBAI (Reuters) - Lee Westwood took advantage of a couple of putting errors by money-list rival Rory McIlroy to grab a two-shot lead after the second round of the season-ending Dubai World Championship Friday.
Westwood birdied the 18th, a tough par-five, to shoot a three-under 69 for a nine-under tally of ...
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Madison, Wi (WSAU) Jordan Sinz tossed three long touchdown passes as the Edgar Wildcats won their 5th state football championship beating Eau Claire Regis 46-7 to take the Division 6 crown. The Wildcats finish a 14-0 and outscored it's opponents 650-20. Dylan Smith, Derek Durkee and Dakota Heidmann hauled ...
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