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Drug test spat could jeopardize Mayweather-Pacquiao fight

LOS ANGELES - A dispute over doping test rules for the planned showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has jeopardized the long-awaited welterweight showdown, promoters claimed Tuesday. It’s uncertain, however, whether the testing is…

Dec 24,2009
Players slam state of Aussie football pitches

MELBOURNE - A players’ survey has criticized the standard of some A-League pitches, including venues proposed for World Cup matches if Australia wins the right to host either of the 2018 or 2022 events. “Clearly, the players would prefer to see b…

Dec 24,2009
Injuries force Shane Bond to retire from Test cricket

WELLINGTON - Dynamic but injury-prone New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond announced his retirement from Test cricket Wednesday, saying his body was no longer up to the rigors of the five-day game. “It’s been a tough call, because Test cricket rema…

Dec 24,2009
Needing a heads-up

Sho Kashima practices during the U.S. Freestyle Skiing Olympic Trials on Dec. 22 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. [YONHAP] …

Dec 24,2009
Leaping warrior

Golden State Warriors forward Corey Maggette (50) breaks away from Memphis Grizzlies Rudy Gay (22), Zach Randolph (50), Mike Conley (11), Marc Gasol (33) and O.J. Mayo (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tennessee, on De…

Dec 24,2009
Takin’ it to the hole

New York Knicks’ Wilson Chandler scores during the second quarter of an NBA game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday. The Knicks won 98-94. [AP] …

Dec 22,2009
Score!

Monaco forward Park Chu-young celebrates after scoring during the French L1 match, Monaco vs. Lyon, on Sunday at the Louis II stadium in Monaco. [AFP] …

Dec 22,2009
Ki gears up for football at Celtic FC

South Korean football star Ki Sung-yueng, who recently joined Scotland’s Celtic FC, said he hoped to contribute to his new team’s success by helping his teammates score and knocking in a few goals himself. “I am really proud of playing for Europe…

Dec 22,2009
Mixed martial arts is ready to strike in Asia

SINGAPORE - It has been branded “human cockfighting” by U.S. senator John McCain and bloodlust unbound by its critics, but mixed martial arts has evolved from no holds barred brawls to become one of the world’s fastest growing sports. Popularized …

Dec 22,2009
2009.12.22 SPORTS BRIEFS

NHL Blackhawks shut out rival Red Wings CHICAGO - Cristobal Huet made 20 saves for his second straight shutout while Duncan Keith had a goal and an assist to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to their fourth victory in a row, 3-0 over the Detroit R…

Dec 22,2009

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