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Russian officials say alleged mobster a braggart, not a skate fixer
Russian sports officials say Alimzhan Tokhtakhounov, the alleged Russian mobster arrested on suspicion of trying to fix Olympic figure skating results, is nothing more than a card shark, petty criminal and braggart. They say it is "out of the question" he had the clout to pull off a vote-swapping deal at the Salt Lake City Olympics.
By MICHELLE KAUFMAN / Miami Herald
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War Emblem a Haskell winner
"When he broke clean, I knew the race was over." Victor Espinoza was right. The jockey believed that the only way War Emblem would lose Sunday's $1 million Haskell Invitational Handicap at Monmouth Park was to stumble at the start.
By CRAIG DONNELLY / Philadelphia Inquirer
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In-depth Summer X Games coverage
The X Games return to Philadelphia August 15-19 after a highly successful first year in 2001. Events will again be held at the First Union Complex (inside and around the First Union Center), with additional returning venues of downtown Philadelphia, the Schuylkill River and Woodward Camp.
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Boxing Champ Gets Suspended Sentence
Former boxing champion Pernell "Sweetpea" Whitaker was given a four-year suspended sentence Monday for violating probation on a cocaine possession charge.
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08/05/2002 07:13 PM EDT)
Lewis Ready to Walk Away From Boxing
Rats know a sinking ship when they see one. Maybe that's why the mob left boxing for ice dancing in such a rush.
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JIM LITKE,
AP Sports Writer,
08/05/2002 02:55 PM EDT)
Lennox Lewis says he might retire
Lennox Lewis hinted he might retire - or at least demand more money to fight - in an interview published Sunday.
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08/04/2002 03:16 PM EDT)
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Cigar, Serena's Song inducted
Cigar, whose streak of 16 consecutive victories tied Citation's record, and champion filly Serena's Song entered the national racing hall of fame yesterday.
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08/06/2002 02:01 AM CDT)
War Emblem dusts field in Haskell
Just before the start of yesterday's $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park, War Emblem reared up in the gate, causing trainer Bob Baffert a few anxious moments.
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08/05/2002 02:01 AM CDT)
Thoroughbred racing entries, results
Del Mar First post: 5 p.m. 1st--$41,000, cl $40,000-$35,000, 3YO up F&M, 6f. My Girl Nichole 112 Silver Magic 117 Stormy Society 119 Sister Patricia 119
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Brazil's World Cup Champions Reunite
Brazil selected all 23 members of its World Cup championship team Monday for an exhibition game against Paraguay on Aug. 21.
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08/06/2002 08:27 AM EDT)
Brazil's World Cup Champions Reunitr
Brazil selected all 23 members of its World Cup championship team Monday for an exhibition game against Paraguay on Aug. 21.
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08/05/2002 06:36 PM EDT)
Libyan Leader May Buy Stake in PAOK
The son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is talking with PAOK Thessaloniki to buy a stake in the financially troubled Greek soccer club, a team source told The Associated Press.
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THEODORA TONGAS,
Associated Press Writer,
08/05/2002 05:03 PM EDT)
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Hingis Asks for Entry to U.S. Open
Her ankle healing faster than expected after surgery, Martina Hingis asked Monday for wild-card entry into the U.S. Open, where she's been seeded No. 1 every year since 1997.
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HAL BOCK,
AP Sports Writer,
08/05/2002 05:04 PM EDT)
McEnroe to Play Becker at U.S. Open
John McEnroe and Boris Becker will play an exhibition match before the U.S. Open women's final.
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08/05/2002 04:00 PM EDT)
Report: Becker Settles Tax Case
Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker reached an early settlement on his tax evasion case, a German magazine reported Saturday.
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08/03/2002 12:22 PM EDT)
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Rusedski Beats Safin in Cincinnati
Marat Safin had it figured - a No. 1 ranking in the world, a Grand Slam title or two, a breakthrough year for his up-and-coming career.
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JOE KAY,
AP Sports Writer,
08/06/2002 03:45 AM EDT)
Grande Upsets Maleeva in California
Italy's Rita Grande beat ninth-seeded Magdalena Maleeva of Bulgaria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3 on Monday in the second round of the JPMorgan Chase Open.
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08/06/2002 02:17 AM EDT)
Agassi Advances in Masters Series
Andre Agassi was pushed to three sets in the first round of the Masters Series Cincinnati on Monday, beating Morocco's Younes El Aynaoui 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in 90-degree heat.
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