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Crew members of Spain's America's Cup challenger Desafio Espanol 2007 celebrate qualifying for the Louis Vuitton Cup semi-final in Valencia.
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Despite defeat, Spanish boat gains final place in sailing's Louis Vuitton Cup semifinals
By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY
Desafío Español clinched the final place in the run-up to the America's Cup after Emirates Team New Zealand beat Victory Challenge of Sweden.
Swedish challengers are used to the brink
Unlikely run gives South African program hope
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Soccer: Asian federation bans Manchester United
By ROB HUGHES
The Asian soccer confederation is trying to force its clubs to match the best in Europe financially, while in the United States, the players' union simply wants its members to get a bit closer to David Beckham's income.
Manchester United wins Premier League again
NBA: Jazz edges Warriors
AP
Carlos Boozer put back an offensive rebound with 17 seconds left to break a tie and Matt Harpring added two free throws 10 seconds later, giving the Utah Jazz a 116-112 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the opener of the Western Conference semifinals.
New duo leads Jazz to victory
Top cyclist Ivan Basso admits role in blood-doping ring in Spain
Bloomberg News, Reuters, AP
The Italian rider offered to cooperate with the Rome-based Olympic committee, known by the Italian acronym CONI, to clarify details of his involvement.
Horse Racing: Street Sense skirts the rail to win the Derby
By JOE DRAPE
Street Sense roared from next-to-last in a 20-horse field to win the Kentucky Derby, putting trainer Carl Nafzger back in the winner's circle 17 years after his first visit.
- Photos: Street Sense's sweet victory
Rugby Union: Semifinalists are decided for Super 14
AP
The Sharks and Bulls will play host to the first playoff matches in South Africa in six years in Super rugby.
Tennis: Nadal beats Federer on hybrid court
AP
The Spanish king of clay triumphed over the Swiss grass-court master, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (10-8), in an exhibition Wednesday on a half-grass, half-clay court in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Baseball: As a steroid controversy grows, Bonds keeps hitting
By LEE JENKINS
The Giants have started planning the celebration for Bonds' record-breaking homer, while recognizing that not everyone will be cheering with them.
Roundup: Basso admits role
Roundup: Clemens to return
Cycling struggles for support as doping takes a toll
Cricket: Was Bob Woolmer drugged before he was strangled?
Waiting game for a college star in the NFL draft
Olympics: China is ready to hold the Olympic torch relay without Taiwan
The NBA talks about a 'joint venture' with China in pro basketball
Cricket: Sri Lanka hopes to repeat '96 World Cup upset
Cycling: Who needs races when the scandals are so good?
English rugby and soccer players shine in team competitions
Cricket: 2 greats leave the sport as Super 8s conclude
Soccer: Greece wrestles with fan violence
Valencia rides America's Cup winds of change
Q and A with Michel Bonnefous
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