Dobrin’s death saddens Romania

Romanian football is in mourning after former international and FC Arge? Pite?ti hero Nicolae Dobrin died of complications related to cancer at the age of 60.
One-club man
Aside from a single season at CS Târgovi?te in 1981/82, Dobrin dedicated his entire career to his local side, Arges, making his first appearances for the club at the […]

Marion Jones Returns Five Olympic Medals

After admitting to steroid use, Marion Jones returned all five medals she won in the Sydney Olympics in 2000, her lawyer confirmed to PEOPLE.
“She has returned the medals,” attorney Henry DePippo said Monday. “She’s not going to comment on the matter while it’s pending in court but the medals were returned today.”
The track star admitted […]

Rugby: Romania edge Portugal

Portugal were denied their first World Cup win as Romania came from behind to edge a keenly fought Pool C match.
Romania made a host of mistakes in the opening half and Joaquim Ferreira went over to put Portugal ahead in Toulouse.
Portugal were strong in defence but their resistance was broken when Marius Tincu barged over […]

Adidas agrees bumper 2012 dea

LONDON, England (AP) — Adidas became the third sponsor of the 2012 London Olympics on Thursday in a deal worth more than US$201 million.
The Germany-based company becomes the official sportswear partner for the Games and will also provide clothing for the 70,000 volunteers and officials.
The deal also covers sponsorship for clothing and equipment used […]

McLaren accept spying punishments

LONDON, England — Formula One team McLaren will not appeal the record $100 million fine and constructors’ points deduction in the sport’s spy scandal.
The team said on Friday that it had notified motor racing’s world governing body that it would not contest the punishment for possessing confidential documents belonging to F1 rival Ferrari.
“McLaren thinks […]

Just call them the ‘Baby Broomers’

MIAMI — His business suit had already been ditched for his preferred sweats as Scott Skiles prowled the postgame locker room, looking for backs to slap and hands to shake.
His casual attire couldn’t mask a more formal revelation.

Cardinals Relief Pitcher Josh Hancock Killed in Car Accident

ST. LOUIS — Josh Hancock, a key member of the bullpen that helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, was killed in a car crash early Sunday.
The Cardinals postponed their home game Sunday night against the Chicago Cubs. It was the second time in less than five years that a […]

Crash Kills Cardinals Reliever Hancock

Josh Hancock, a key member of the bullpen that helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, was killed in a car crash early Sunday.
The Cardinals postponed their home game Sunday night against the Chicago Cubs. It was the second time in less than five years that a St. Louis pitcher died […]

St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Dies In Crash

(AP) Josh Hancock, a key member of the bullpen that helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, was killed in a car crash early Sunday.
The Cardinals postponed their home game Sunday night against the Chicago Cubs.
Police said the 29-year-old Hancock was alone in his 2007 Ford Explorer when he struck the […]

Ferguson plots to neuter Milan’s enduring class

Sir Alex Ferguson has promised his injury-ravaged Manchester United side will approach tomorrow’s Champions League semi-final against AC Milan with no fear.
Ferguson is facing the unhappy prospect of tackling the six-time winners without his entire first-choice defence at Old Trafford.
In addition, Park Ji-Sung and Louis Saha are also ruled out, leaving the United […]