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Rugby: New Zealanders key in an all-Irish final
Time was, when any meeting of Irish provincial rugby teams was little more than a storm in an Irish tea cup. Irish television might cover it for the Guinness guzzlers in the pubs of Ireland but no one got terribly excited
NHL provides NHLPA notice to change CBA
The National Hockey League and the NHL Players’ Association, as expected, are officially headed towards a labour showdown in the months ahead. Of what magnitude that showdown becomes remains to be seen.
Turkey to deduct points for attempted match-fixing (The Associated Press)
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) Turkey ‘s soccer federation says it will deduct points from teams that have ”attempted” to rig games. The federation announced the rule change Monday in its latest effort to take disciplinary action against teams implicated in a match-fixing scandal
Atletico beats Valencia 4-2 in Europa League semis (The Associated Press)
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Radamel Falcao scored twice to help Atletico Madrid beat Valencia 4-2 Thursday night in the first leg of the Europa League semifinals, and Sporting Lisbon rallied to win 2-1 at home against Athletic Bilbao 2-1.
Garber says MLS would use goal-line technology (The Associated Press)
NEW YORK (AP) Major League Soccer would implement goal-line technology quickly if it’s approved in July by the sport’s rules-making body.
Auto Racing Capsules: Busch Brothers become owner-driver combo in Texas
FORT WORTH (AP) — The Busch Brothers are adding a new dynamic to their relationship. When Kurt Busch gets in the car for Friday night’s NASCAR Nationwide race in Texas, where he ran in that series for the first time and won six years ago, it will be his debut driving for younger brother Kyle’s new stock car team. “It is owner-driver, but it is brother-brother, and it’s unique with me having the upper hand on age,” 33-year-old Kurt Busch said Thursday.
Manchester United Move 8-Points Clear- a Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
By Jason Gallagher, Yahoo! Contributor Network Manchester United continued a torrid pace toward the Barclays Premier League title by moving eight points clear of second place Manchester City by virtue of a 2-0 win against Queens Park Rangers Sunday April 8, as reported by ManUtd.com. Of course, an Associated Press report holds some extra joy for the red half of Manchester, announcing that Manchester City dropped a match with Arsenal 1-0, which is not surprising as Arsenal has been showing great form as of late. Of course, the United win came on a questionable penalty, because Ashley Young was clearly in an offside position, but Wayne Rooney still hammered home the score from the spot.
Americans Abroad Recap: Dempsey stays hot with a brace, Bradley opens his Serie A account (Goal.com)
Goal.com Dempsebags a double On Saturday, Clint Dempsey tallied twice as Fulham trounced Bolton 3-0. The Texan scored a fabulous free kick and added a header to bring his season total up to 21 goals. He nearly opened the scoring in the 24th but he was ruled offside.
Apps Take Positions in the Topps Baseball Lineup
This baseball season, one of the game’s most beloved and bygone traditions will try for a comeback: the baseball card. For men (and some women) of a certain age, baseball cards evoke childhood memories of stuffed shoeboxes stored beneath the bed and the flutter of cards clipped to bicycle wheels.
Garcia: ‘I’m not capable of winning a major’
By NANCY ARMOUR | Associated Press – AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sergio Garcia thinks the only major title he’ll ever have is this: best player never to win one