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Vodka is toast of Tokyo with Japan Cup victory

Vodka has become the latest female to win a big horse race with a narrow victory in the $5.9 million Japan Cup. Complete Story...

Tony Benshoof's back ailing again

Olympic luge slider Tony Benshoof's back is aching again, just as the international racing season is set to begin.

Real Salt Lake beats LA to win MLS Cup

They were railed and criticized for reaching the championship of Major League Soccer despite a losing record in the regular season.

Alinghi offers Australia as America's Cup venue

The most contentious America's Cup in the 158-year history of the event could be headed to Australia, if the teams can agree to end their long, bitter court fight.

Rachel vs. Zenyatta in racing's Year of the Girl

The much anticipated race between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta? Well, it's on, but only on paper. Horse racing's top two ladies will duke it out among voters for Horse of the Year honors after never meeting on the track.

Alinghi wants America's Cup to stay in Gulf

America's Cup champion Alinghi is still intent on defending its title in the Persian Gulf.

Breeders' Cup adds 2 new wagering propositions

The Breeders' Cup is offering a new betting proposition involving the $5 million Classic and $2 million Ladies' Classic, and another wager on the jockey who wins the most races during the two-day event at Santa Anita.

Challenger wants Swiss club dumped as trustee

The most contentious America's Cup ever got nastier Monday night when San Francisco's Golden Gate Yacht Club took legal action to try to remove Swiss yacht club Societe Nautique de Geneve as trustee.

Poutiainen wins ski opener; Vonn 9th in GS

Tanja Poutiainen of Finland won the opening race of the ski season Saturday, edging Kathrin Zettel of Austria by 0.01 second in the giant slalom on the Rettenbach glacier.

Plushenko wins Grand Prix; Weir finishes 4th

Evgeni Plushenko of Russia won gold at the Rostelecom Cup on Saturday after a soaring free skate in his first international event since becoming Olympic champion at the 2006 Turin Games.

Judge: Persian Gulf port out as America's Cup port

The America's Cup won't be sailed in the Middle East, after all.

Etched wins Meadowlands Cup

Etched held off Kiss the Kid by a neck Friday night to win the $300,000 Meadowlands Cup at the Meadowlands Racetrack in stakes-record time.

America's Cup challenger says venue doesn't comply

Safety concerns aside, America's Cup challenger Golden Gate Yacht Club of San Francisco argues in a court filing that the Persian Gulf port picked to host its showdown with defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland doesn't comply with the 19th-century document that governs sailing's marquee event.

Winning one cup doesn't make the other any easier

This had all the trappings of an international incident, at least by golf's standards.

Montgomerie takes note of Woods' perfection

European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie believes Tiger Woods' perfect performance in the Presidents Cup will make his own team's task harder at the Ryder Cup.

Tiger clinches Cup as U.S. rolls in singles

SAN FRANCISCO - Earning a 6 and 5 win over Y.E. Yang, Tiger Woods improved to a perfect 5-0 in this year's Presidents Cup and clinched the third straight championship for the United States.

A tough US team, an easy Presidents Cup victory

Fred Couples had his best week in golf without ever swinging a club.

Internationals close with late Cup rally

SAN FRANCISCO - Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker dominated in a different format, and the International team again made a late rally to keep the matches close in the Presidents Cup.

Presidents Cup Capsules

A capsule look at Sunday's singles matches in the Presidents Cup:

Mickelson gets surprise visit from his wife

This was the 15th time Phil Mickelson has played in the Presidents Cup or the Ryder Cup, and the first time he came alone. His wife, Amy, is recovering from breast cancer and stayed home in San Diego.

Summer Bird wins Jockey Club Gold Cup

Summer Bird made it a sweep of top races in New York.

International stays close with late rally

Mike Weir kept seeing American red on the scoreboard Friday, a familiar portrait at this Presidents Cup.

US hangs on for a 9-7 lead in PGA Cup

English club pros Paul Wesselingh and Jeremy Robinson won two matches Saturday as Great Britain & Ireland cut into the Americans' lead in the PGA Cup heading into the final day of singles.

Senden goes to East Lake through back door

John Senden secured the 30th and final spot for the Tour Championship, giving him at least a mathematical chance of the $10 million prize and a spot in three of the majors next year.

Americans easily win third straight Walker Cup

Nearly 80 years after Bobby Jones accepted a winner's trophy on the first fairway at Merion's East Course, the victorious U.S. Walker Cup team left its mark on the venerable club.

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Squirrel's head stuck in cup
Source: CNN

A WYFF photographer runs across an odd site at Furman University. Don't worry, he later helped the critter out.

Rhinos Advance Past Columbus in Penalty Kick Thriller
Source: Rochester Rhinos News

After an hour weather delay due to thunder and lightning, the Rhinos finally took the field to face off against the defending MLS Champion Columbus Crew in a third round U.S. Open Cup match Tuesday night at Marina Auto Stadium.

Iran bans election protest footballers | World news | guardian.co.uk
Source: Guardian Unlimited

Their gesture attracted worldwide comment and drew the attention of football fans to Iran's political turmoil.

Team for T20 World Cup announced
Source: timesnow.tv

Twenty 20 Cricket world cup 2009 team announced. Dhoni, RP Singh , Irfan Khan

End of the line for cups and saucers on trains
Source: Telegraph

Exactly 129 years since the first crockery was used on a British train, the cup and saucer is being confined to history by National Express on the East Coast main line.

Pakistan Terrorists threaten more bombs
Source:

"In a cell phone message to reporters on Wednesday, the little known group calling itself "Fedayeen al-Islam", "Islam commandos", referred to the owner of the Marriott in Islamabad by name.

Toronto eyes coffee cup ban
Source: Toronto Star

Levies, deposit-return also being looked at as study targets worst trash offenders.

BBC NEWS | Europe | Can priests save Italian football's soul?
Source: BBC News

Fair Play in football at its best: in the Clericus Cup you can get sent off for five minutes to contemplate your sins.

AskMen.com: Top 10 Stanley Cup Champions of All Time!
Source: AskMen.com

Askmen.com asks the Whatifsports computer to play all Stanley Cup winners against each other to rank the greatest teams. It's a trip down NHL history lane with many stops in Montreal!

An interview with the Stanley Cup's personal bodyguard
Source: Maxim

Mike Bolt is the official keeper of the Stanley Cup. Where it goes, he goes. Here, he shares just some of the odder things that have been placed in or sucked out of the NHL's most cherished prize.

Detroit to Win Stanley Cup in 5 Games?
Source: WhatIfSports.com

If the WhatIfSports.com super computer, which is on a roll after giving Detroit and Pittsburgh the first and third best chances of making the Stanley Cup Finals respectively (not to mention correctly picking the NCAA tournament Final Four, Championship and Champion), is correct,  …

Cup PC concept
Source: dvice.com

Sure, we're all about the futuristic designs around these parts, but the Cup PC concept take futuristic design to a completely new level. This idea takes the average PC and tries to make it as simple as drinking a cup of tea.

Woman Attacked Clerk Over Cup, Police Say
Source: ClickOnDetroit.com

HOUSTON -- A woman faces aggravated assault charges after she attacked a store clerk and tried to run over him because the store was out of Styrofoam cups, Houston police said.

South Africa Argalled! India win the U-19 ODI world cup 2008
Source:

India vs South Africa U-19 World Cup ODI match Kuala Lumpur 2 March, 2008 - A Fun Report. South Africa captain Parnell won the toss and elected to field. Leading from the front, he sank his teeth into the Indian Team with a spell of 7.4-2-21-2 and India were all out for 159.

Cup Nude: It's Steaming Hot!
Source: Weird Asia News

At some point everyone has enjoyed a fresh hot cup noodle. It is that instant little cup you just poor hot water into, wait a few minutes, and then devour to satisfy your hunger needs.

ODI Team Rankings 2007 (all teams)
Source: onedayers.com

England has had a phenomenal year. They rose to No. 1 in ranking. And South Africa and Australia slipped a spot each. However, India rose 4 spots to Number 4. Netherlands also rose to No. 5.

ODI Wicketkeeper/ Fielder Rankings 2007 (all teams)
Source: onedayers.com

The ODI Wicketkeeper/ Fielder Rankings 2007 is out! in the second edition of Vineet's Cricket Rankings! Matt Prior did exceedingly well this time. Paul Collingwood was the best fielder in 2007. Read more stats here..

ODI Most Valuable Players 2007 (all teams)
Source: onedayers.com

Vineet's ODI Most Valuable Players 2007 (all teams) Rankings are out! Wow he surprises me!!! The only player to regain the top slot!! Amazing! RN ten Doeschate is the Most Valuable Cricket Player in the world. If you don't believe it read the ratings yourself!!

New Pan-Pacific Cup Planned for Galaxy, Beckham
Source: Corner Kick

David Beckham and LA Galaxy will join J.League winner Gamba Osaka, MLS winner Houston Dynamo, and an unnamed Australian A-League team at the new Pan-Pacific Championship in February, 2008. Read this article for more information.

RWC 2007
Source: BBC News

Sri Lanka is slated to Win the World Cup 2007!
Source: onedayers.com

Sri Lanka has been playing cricket like chess. They have been playing upto potential on the field like some other field, but you'd notice a scheming strategist behind their World Cup campaign.

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