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Alinghi (R) races against Team New Zealand in the first of the ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:27:00 GMT

(AFP) - Alinghi (R) races against Team New Zealand in the first of the finals of the Challenger series in Auckland on February 13, 2009. America's Cup defenders Alinghi have chosen a giant catamaran to meet US rival Oracle's challenge, photographs in the Swiss press revealed. Photo:Brendon O'hagan/AFP

Yellow jersey favourite Alberto Contador could strike a first ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:38:00 GMT

(AFP) - Yellow jersey favourite Alberto Contador could strike a first psychological blow to his Tour de France rivals when he lines up for the first stage, a 15.5km time trial. Photo:Patrick Hertzog/AFP

Colorado Avalanche left wing Ryan Smyth takes a slapshot against ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:55:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Colorado Avalanche left wing Ryan Smyth takes a slapshot against Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom during the third period in Game 2 of their NHL Western Conference quarter-final hockey game in the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, in this file photo from April 11, 2008. REUTERS/Eric Miller

Columbus Blue Jackets' Rick Nash chases the puck during the ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:57:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Columbus Blue Jackets' Rick Nash chases the puck during the third period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks March 13, 2009, in Chicago. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Nam Y. Huh

Los Angeles Dodgers Manny Ramirez is out at second as San Diego ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:29:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers Manny Ramirez is out at second as San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera (top) makes his throw to first in the 1st inning in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Andy Roddick of U.S. dives for a return from Andy Murray of ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:22:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Andy Roddick of U.S. dives for a return from Andy Murray of Britain during their semifinal singles match on centre court at Wimbledon. Roddick won 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5). THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Anja Niedringhaus

Canada's Ali Gerba celebrates scoring a goal against Jamaica ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Canada's Ali Gerba celebrates scoring a goal against Jamaica in the second half of a CONACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Carson, California July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Avery

Mikael Samuelsson celebrates his overtime goal on May 19, 2009. ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:03:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Mikael Samuelsson celebrates his overtime goal on May 19, 2009. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Carlos Osorio)

Landon Donovan of the Los Angeles Galaxy, seen here in action ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:59:00 GMT

(AFP) - Landon Donovan of the Los Angeles Galaxy, seen here in action in2008, has issued an ultimatum -- have English superstar David Beckham clean up his act or risk the departure of Donovan, the club's all-time top active scorer. Photo:Victor Decolongon/AFP

David Beckham playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy in August 2008 ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:59:00 GMT

(AFP) - David Beckham playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy in August 2008 in Carson, California. Landon Donovan has issued the Los Angeles Galaxy an ultimatum -- have English superstar Beckham clean up his act or risk the departure of Donovan, the club's all-time top active scorer. Photo:Christian Petersen/AFP

Landon Donovan has issued the Los Angeles Galaxy an ultimatum ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:59:00 GMT

(AFP) - Landon Donovan has issued the Los Angeles Galaxy an ultimatum - have English superstar David Beckham, pictured in 2008, clean up his act or risk the departure of Donovan, the club's all-time top active scorer. Photo:Dave Sandford/AFP

Landon Donovan, pictured in June 2009, has issued the Los Angeles ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:59:00 GMT

(AFP) - Landon Donovan, pictured in June 2009, has issued the Los Angeles Galaxy an ultimatum - have English superstar David Beckham clean up his act or risk the departure of Donovan, the club's all-time top active scorer. Photo:Roberto Schmidt/AFP

Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant escapes a ...

(The Canadian Press) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:50:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant escapes a tackle during the final minutes of the second half. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Howe

Columbus Blue Jackets leftwing Rick Nash stands on the ice during ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Columbus Blue Jackets leftwing Rick Nash stands on the ice during the first period of Game 2 of their NHL Western Conference quarterfinal hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, Michigan in this file photo from April 18, 2009. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis (20) cannot reach ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis (20) cannot reach a foul ball off the bat of the Seattle Mariners' Ryan Langerhans as a fan catches it in his cap in the fourth inning of their MLB American League baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Brian Snyder (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A fan holds up a sign reading 'Why Manuel? Why?' after Manny ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:44:00 GMT

(AFP) - A fan holds up a sign reading 'Why Manuel? Why?' after Manny Ramirez in his first game back for the Dodgers after a 50-game ban grounded out in the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California. The disgraced Ramirez apologized to his teammates and fans but refused to explain how or why he violated Major League Baseball's drug policy. Photo:Jeff Gross/AFP

Manny Ramirez in his first game back for the Dodgers after a ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:44:00 GMT

(AFP) - Manny Ramirez in his first game back for the Dodgers after a 50-game ban, fields a base hit by Everth Cabrera of the San Diego Padres during the third inning at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Ramirez apologized to his teammates and fans but refused to explain how or why he violated Major League Baseball's drug policy. Photo:Jeff Gross/AFP

Roger Federer of Switzerland returns the ball to Tommy Haas ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:42:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Roger Federer of Switzerland returns the ball to Tommy Haas of Germany during their semi-final match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez waits to bat in the fourth ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:40:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez waits to bat in the fourth inning during Major League Baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL IMAGES OF THE DAY)

El Salvador's Osael Romero (C) kicks the ball against Costa ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:39:00 GMT

(Reuters) - El Salvador's Osael Romero (C) kicks the ball against Costa Rica's Gonzalo Segarews in the second half of a CONACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Carson, California July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Avery (UNITED STATES SPORT SOCCER)

El Salvador's Rudis Corrales (L) kicks the leg of Costa Rica's ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:39:00 GMT

(Reuters) - El Salvador's Rudis Corrales (L) kicks the leg of Costa Rica's Leonardo Gonzalez in the second half of a CONACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Carson, California July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Avery (UNITED STATES SPORT SOCCER)

Security removes a fan from the field after he hugged the El ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:36:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Security removes a fan from the field after he hugged the El Salvador coach after their game-winning goal against Costa Rica in the second half of a CONACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Carson, California July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Avery (UNITED STATES SPORT SOCCER)

El Salvador fans cheer after the game-winning goal against Costa ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:34:00 GMT

(Reuters) - El Salvador fans cheer after the game-winning goal against Costa Rica in the second half of a CONACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Carson, California July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Avery (UNITED STATES SPORT SOCCER)

El Salvador's goalkeeper Miguel Montes (L) watches the ball ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:27:00 GMT

(Reuters) - El Salvador's goalkeeper Miguel Montes (L) watches the ball go over his head for a goal by Costa Rica's Warren Granados (R) in the second half of a CONACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Carson, California July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Avery (UNITED STATES SPORT SOCCER)

Los Angeles Dodgers Manny Ramirez tosses his bat as he walks ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers Manny Ramirez tosses his bat as he walks in the first inning of a MLB National League baseball game during his first at bat against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL IMAGES OF THE DAY)

El Salvador's Osael Romero (L) kicks in the winning goal as ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - El Salvador's Osael Romero (L) kicks in the winning goal as Costa Rica's Andy Herron (R) looks on in the second half of their CONACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Carson, California July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Avery (UNITED STATES SPORT SOCCER)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez warms-up in the batting circle ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:05:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez warms-up in the batting circle in the sixth inning during Major League Baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez slaps hands with manager ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez slaps hands with manager Joe Torre after being forced out at second base in the first inning during Major League Baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)

Venus Williams jubilates after winning against Russia's Dinara ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:00 GMT

(AFP) - Venus Williams jubilates after winning against Russia's Dinara Safina after their semi final match on Day 10 at the 2009 Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Club, on July 2. Venus and Serena Williams clash in a fourth all-sister Wimbledon final on Saturday determined to prove that their domination of the event is not a backward step for the sport's future welfare. Photo:Glyn Kirk/AFP

Serena Williams returns a ball to Russia's Elena Dementieva ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:00 GMT

(AFP) - Serena Williams returns a ball to Russia's Elena Dementieva during their semi final match on Day 10 at the 2009 Wimbledon tennis championships at the All England Club, on July 2. Venus and Serena Williams clash in a fourth all-sister Wimbledon final on Saturday determined to prove that their domination of the event is not a backward step for the sport's future welfare. Photo:Glyn Kirk/AFP

Schalk Burger (centre) of The Springboks fights off Rob Kearney ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:52:00 GMT

(AFP) - Schalk Burger (centre) of The Springboks fights off Rob Kearney of the British and Irish Lions during their second Test in Pretoria, on June 27. SAfrica play the Lions in the third and final Test on Saturday with the series already sewn up and seeking a first-ever whitewash in 118 years of fixtures between the two sides. Photo:Alexander Joe/AFP

British and Irish Lions fans react to losing to the SAfrican ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:52:00 GMT

(AFP) - British and Irish Lions fans react to losing to the SAfrican Springboks during their second Test in Pretoria, on June 27. SAfrica play the Lions in the third and final Test on Saturday with the series already sewn up and seeking a first-ever whitewash in 118 years of fixtures between the two sides. Photo:Alexander Joe/AFP

Springboks celebrate scoring a try against The British and Irish ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:52:00 GMT

(AFP) - Springboks celebrate scoring a try against The British and Irish Lions during their second Test in Pretoria, on June 27. SAfrica play the Lions in the third and final Test on Saturday with the series already sewn up and seeking a first-ever whitewash in 118 years of fixtures between the two sides. Photo:Alexander Joe/AFP

The head coach for the US National Soccer team Bob Bradley (3rd ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:51:00 GMT

(AFP) - The head coach for the US National Soccer team Bob Bradley (3rd right) speaks to his team during a practice session in Bloemfontain, SAfrica, on June 23. The US, fresh off a runner-up showing in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, will take an expanded roster into their first game of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday. Photo:Roberto Schmidt/AFP

Australia's Sarah Kemp seized a share of the lead at 11-under ...

(AFP) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:43:00 GMT

(AFP) - Australia's Sarah Kemp seized a share of the lead at 11-under 131 after the second round of the 1.4 million dollar LPGA Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Photo:Michael Cohen/AFP

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez runs to the dugout in the ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:37:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez runs to the dugout in the first inning after being tagged out during Major League Baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)

Los Angeles Dodgers fans support the return of player Manny ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:27:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers fans support the return of player Manny Ramirez during Major League Baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)

El Salvador's Christian Castillo (L) fights for the ball with ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:20:00 GMT

(Reuters) - El Salvador's Christian Castillo (L) fights for the ball with Costa Rica's Andy Herron in the first half of a CONACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Carson, California July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Avery (UNITED STATES SPORT SOCCER)

Costa Rica's Alvaro Saborio (R) twists backward to kick the ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Costa Rica's Alvaro Saborio (R) twists backward to kick the ball away from El Salvador's Alexander Escobar in the first half of their CONACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Carson, California July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Avery (UNITED STATES SPORT SOCCER)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:15:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of their MLB National League baseball game in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)

Costa Rica's Froylan Ledezma (R) goes on the attack against ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:13:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Costa Rica's Froylan Ledezma (R) goes on the attack against El Salvador's Alexander Escobar in the first half of their CONACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Carson, California July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Avery (UNITED STATES SPORT SOCCER)

Astana rider Lance Armstrong of the U.S. cycles during a training ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:13:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Astana rider Lance Armstrong of the U.S. cycles during a training ride ahead of the 96th Tour de France cycling race in Monaco, July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel

Los Angeles Dodgers Manny Ramirez wait in the dugout to bat ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers Manny Ramirez wait in the dugout to bat in the first inning as he plays against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre (L) stands by as Manny ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre (L) stands by as Manny Ramirez (C) has some fun with his teammate Rafael Furcal (R) before playing the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES)

El Salvador's Osael Romero (L) and Cristian Castillo celebrate ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - El Salvador's Osael Romero (L) and Cristian Castillo celebrate Romero's goal against Costa Rica in the first half of their CONACAF Gold Cup soccer match in Carson, California July 3, 2009. REUTERS/Mark Avery (UNITED STATES SPORT SOCCER)

Los Angeles Dodgers Manny Ramirez has some fun with his teammate ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:07:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers Manny Ramirez has some fun with his teammate Rafael Furcal (R) before playing the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)

Los Angeles Dodgers Manny Ramirez leads off first in front of ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:59:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers Manny Ramirez leads off first in front of San Diego Padres first baseman Adrian Gonzalez during the first inning in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez waits in the dugout to bat ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:49:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez waits in the dugout to bat in the first inning as he plays against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez waits in the batting circle ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:36:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez waits in the batting circle before his first at bat against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)

Baseball fans yell as Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez takes ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:34:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Baseball fans yell as Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez takes his first at bat in the first inning against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California July 3, 2009. Ramirez, who was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance on May 7, is playing his first game following his 50-game suspension. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)