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| Soccer-PSG sign Lille left back Digne Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 12:42 PM PDT July 17 (Reuters) - Paris St Germain have signed promising left back Lucas Digne from Lille on a five-year contract, the club said on Wednesday. Digne, who will turn 20 on Saturday, became a first-team regular for Lille last season and featured in the Champions League for the Ligue 1 club. Digne played for France during their under 20 World Cup winning campaign in Turkey earlier this month. "We are delighted to welcome this young French player into our squad", Paris St Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on the club website (www.psg.fr). ... Full Story | Top |
| Rolling Stone photo of accused Boston bomber draws outrage Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 12:39 PM PDT  By Scott Malone BOSTON (Reuters) - Boston officials reacted with outrage Wednesday to an upcoming cover of "Rolling Stone" magazine featuring an image of accused marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev that was described by Mayor Thomas Menino as "a disgrace." While the magazine defended its decision, drugstore chain CVS Caremark Corp refused to sell it. "It's a total disgrace, that cover of Rolling Stone," Menino told reporters at the opening of a rail station. "It should have been about survivors or first responders. ... Full Story | Top |
| Italian TV drops beauty contest that launched Loren to stardom Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 12:34 PM PDT  By Catherine Hornby ROME (Reuters) - It may have set Sophia Loren on the road to Hollywood stardom, but the Italian state broadcaster thinks the Miss Italia beauty contest is showing its age, and is dropping its coverage after 25 years. Predictably in a country where skimpily clad women are a common sight on mainstream television channels, especially those owned by former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's Mediaset empire, the decision sparked a vigorous debate. ... Full Story | Top |
| China targeting four golds at world championships Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 12:31 PM PDT  MADRID (Reuters) - China are cautiously optimistic of winning four gold medals at the world swimming championships starting later this month, head coach Yao Zhengjie said. The Chinese team competing in Barcelona will be led by double London Olympic champions Sun Yang and Ye Shiwen, organizers said on Wednesday after the Asian nation named their team for the event in Spain. "According to our results this year and the world rankings, I hope we can claim four golds, as we have four world fastest times," Zhengjie was quoted as saying on the official championships website (www.bcn2013.com). ... Full Story | Top |
| Swimming-China targeting four golds at world championships Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 12:28 PM PDT MADRID, July 17 (Reuters) - China are cautiously optimistic of winning four gold medals at the world swimming championships starting later this month, head coach Yao Zhengjie said. The Chinese team competing in Barcelona will be led by double London Olympic champions Sun Yang and Ye Shiwen, organisers said on Wednesday after the Asian nation named their team for the event in Spain. "According to our results this year and the world rankings, I hope we can claim four golds, as we have four world fastest times," Zhengjie was quoted as saying on the official championships website ... Full Story | Top |
| Now I'm good enough for British Open, says Lynn Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 12:20 PM PDT  By Martyn Herman GULLANE, Scotland (Reuters) - Englishman David Lynn's career has been transformed since a stunning runner-up finish at the U.S. PGA last year, so much so that he can finally say he is good enough for the British Open. For most of his professional career the 39-year-old has been a solid tour journeyman, grinding out a comfortable living without attracting the headlines of compatriots such as Luke Donald, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Justin Rose. ... Full Story | Top |
| U.S. Olympic Committee opposes call for Sochi boycott Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 12:16 PM PDT  (Reuters) - The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has rejected a call to boycott the Sochi Winter Olympics if Russia grants asylum to Edward Snowden, saying it was not in the best interests of the country or the athletes. USOC spokesman Patrick Sandusky released a statement on Wednesday outlining the committee's opposition to any political boycott of the Games. "If there are any lessons to be learned from the American boycott of 1980, it is that Olympic boycotts do not work," the statement read. ... Full Story | Top |
| Froome bracing for Contador battle on the Alpe D'Huez Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 12:13 PM PDT  By Julien Pretot CHORGES, France (Reuters) - Chris Froome is expecting Spanish rival Alberto Contador to give it all he has got to wrestle his way back into Tour de France contention on the iconic Alpe D'Huez. Thursday's 18th stage features two climbs of the famous mountain, with the treacherous descent from the Col de Sarenne sandwiched in between - a downhill Froome hopes will be canceled should it rain as forecast. ... Full Story | Top |
| Olympics-U.S. Olympic Committee opposes call for Sochi boycott Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 12:11 PM PDT July 17 (Reuters) - The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has rejected a call to boycott the Sochi Winter Olympics if Russia grants asylum to Edward Snowden, saying it was not in the best interests of the country or the athletes. USOC spokesman Patrick Sandusky released a statement on Wednesday outlining the committee's opposition to any political boycott of the Games. "If there are any lessons to be learned from the American boycott of 1980, it is that Olympic boycotts do not work," the statement read. ... Full Story | Top |
| Golf-Now I'm good enough for British Open, says Lynn Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 12:09 PM PDT By Martyn Herman GULLANE, Scotland, July 17 (Reuters) - Englishman David Lynn's career has been transformed since a stunning runner-up finish at the U.S. PGA last year, so much so that he can finally say he is good enough for the British Open. For most of his professional career the 39-year-old has been a solid tour journeyman, grinding out a comfortable living without attracting the headlines of compatriots such as Luke Donald, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Justin Rose. ... Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Negredo seals move to Man City, Sevilla say Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 11:54 AM PDT * Deal in place pending medical, La Liga club says * Forward cost 28 million euros, media say * Negredo to join Spain team mate Navas in Manchester (Adds details, quotes) MADRID, July 17 (Reuters) - Sevilla have agreed to sell their Spain striker Alvaro Negredo to Manchester City, the La Liga club said on Wednesday. "It's now official," Sevilla said on their website (www.sevillafc.es). "Alvaro Negredo is a new Manchester City player pending medical checks. ... Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Champions League qualifying round 2 results Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 11:52 AM PDT July 17 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Champions League Qualifying Round 2 first leg matches on Wednesday Qualifying Round 2Wednesday, July 17, first legElfsborg Boras (Sweden) - Daugava Daugavpils (Latvia) 7-1 (halftime: 1-0) Sligo Rovers (Ireland) - Molde (Norway) 0-1 (halftime: 0-1) Neftchi Baku (Azerbaijan) - Skenderbeu (Albania) 0-0 (halftime: 0-0) HJK Helsinki (Finland) - Kalju Nomme (Estonia) 0-0 (halftime: 0-0) Shirak Gyumri (Armenia) - Partizan Belgrade (Serbia) 1-1 (halftime: 0-0) Tuesday, July 16, first leg Steaua Bucharest (Romania) - Vardar Skopje (Macedonia FYR) 3-0 ... Full Story | Top |
| Cycling-Froome bracing for Contador battle on the Alpe D'Huez Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 11:50 AM PDT By Julien Pretot CHORGES, France, July 17 (Reuters) - Chris Froome is expecting Spanish rival Alberto Contador to give it all he has got to wrestle his way back into Tour de France contention on the iconic Alpe D'Huez. Thursday's 18th stage features two climbs of the famous mountain, with the treacherous descent from the Col de Sarenne sandwiched in between - a downhill Froome hopes will be cancelled should it rain as forecast. ... Full Story | Top |
| Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Wednesday, July 17 Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 11:29 AM PDT July 17 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Wednesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - National Football League Critical concerns? With NFL training camps set to begin over the next week, The Sports Xchange examines the Top 10 issues that will impact the 2013 NFL season. (FBN-COLUMN/ expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, The Sports Xchange, by Frank Cooney, 1,400 words) - - Bucs lose K Barth to season-ending injury The latest news and notes from around the league. ... Full Story | Top |
| Tennis-Colombia Open men's singles round 2 results Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013 11:25 AM PDT July 17 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Colombia Open Men's Singles Round 2 matches on Wednesday Ivo Karlovic (Croatia) beat 3-Igor Sijsling (Netherlands) 6-3 7-6(14) Full Story | Top |
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