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Aug 19, 2011

CHINESE Sports News, Aug 19, 2011

China youngsters head for Portugal
China youngsters head for Portugal
China Daily
"Youth development has been listed as the most important aspect of Chinese soccer," said Cai, a deputy sports minister who oversees Chinese soccer. "The success of South Korean and Japanese soccer has proved that selecting talented players to play...
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China Daily
Goodwill game ends in brawl
CNN International
Violence and brawls have erupted in some team sports like basketball and soccer games. In October, an exhibition match between China and Brazil national teams ended in a bench-clearing fistfight. The next day, the Chinese national federation apologized ...
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Matildas face five Olympic qualifiers in 11 days
The Canberra Times
BY DOUG CONWAY, SOCCER The Matildas plan to field all 20 squad players during an action-packed five matches in just 11 days as they attempt to qualify for the Olympics in China next month. There will be no room for passengers as the Australian women ...
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Find out what you missed overnight in our Friday Sports Fix
Herald Sun
Given an extra day to freshen up after her Rogers Cup final conqueror Serena Williams withdrew yesterday with a toe injury, Stosur took care of China's Li Na, booking a spot in the quarter-finals with a 6-4 3-6 6-4 win. On the men's side, Rafael Nadal ...
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T&D Sports: Quick Hits
The Times and Democrat
He also was the team's top performer in the 800 meters and 1500 meters, finishing seventh in both events at the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Championship. The SC State women'ssoccer team will open its 2011 campaign this Friday, Aug. ...
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Super sub steals the show with late strikes
China Daily
By Qiu Quanlin (China Daily) SHENZHEN - In head coach Masaki Ohira's eyes, Akito Kawamoto can rarely make Japan's starting lineup. In the team's Group D matches in the men's soccer competition at the Universiade, the midfielder was used as substitute. ...
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China Daily
Waterboys & Girls Events
WEEI.com
We remain grateful for the opportunity our student-athletes are having to engage in a sport they love here in China, while strengthening their understanding of a nation we respect and admire at Georgetown University.” ♦ NHL agitator Sean Avery will ...
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Mbakwe boosts US to victory and 5-0 mark
Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Gophers' Trevor Mbakwe put together a double-double and helped the United States beat Israel 94-84 Thursday in the team's first real test at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China. Mbakwe scored 12 points, got 13 rebounds and also blocked ...
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Nike, in agreement with Greenpeace, commits to eliminate hazardous discharges ...
OregonLive.com
... Cortefiel, H&M, Lacoste and Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. and the Chinese brands Li Ning, Meters/bonwe and Youngor. The release issued today by Greenpeace, however, singled out Adidas for a rhetorical poke, noting that the Nike-sponsored soccer team FC ...
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OregonLive.com
Yingli Green Energy Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results
PR Newswire (press release)
Furthermore, we have become the first official renewable energy partner of US Soccer, the governing body for soccer in the United States. We consider this association to be a platform for building a lasting brand and a recognizable presence in the US," ...
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Area sports briefs: Salisbury jayvees top East
Salisbury Post
The Catawba women's soccer team was picked fifth in the SAC preseason poll. Sophomore Juliana Conte and senior Marissa DiMarco are on the preseason All-SAC second team. Lenoir-Rhyne was picked to win the league. The Catawba men's soccer team was picked ...
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Briefs: Five Serra wrestlers compete at nationals
San Jose Mercury News
Georgetown is in China on a 10-day trip as an example of sports diplomacy. Former Stanford star Christen Press has been named rookie of the year in Women's Professional Soccer, a year after former Cardinal teammate Ali Riley won the award. ...
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This week's games
News & Observer
The West Johnston Wildcats shut out the South Johnston Trojans, 4-0, Thursday night in the Johnston United Soccer Association Cup prep boys soccer tournament finals. Ron Rivera's life might be a little easier by the end of tonight's Carolina-Miami ...
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Local sports roundup: University games, Eastside soccer, provincial ball hockey
Windsor Star
Lancer Lien Phillip had two points in the Canadian men's basketball team's 83-50 victory over Hong Kong Thursday at the Summer Universiade games in Shenzhen, China. The Canadians secured first place in Group B and advance to Saturday's quarter-final ...
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Volvo alters course, thanks to threat of pirates
San Francisco Chronicle
Soccer: Spanish players are holding firm in their decision to carry out their first work stoppage in 27 years in their fight for a new collective bargaining agreement with improved salary guarantees. The Association of Spanish Football Players (AFE) ...
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Preview: Soccer Season Set to Start
Patch.com
17. Tickets are $25, and Oberhaus-Wickard said she expects that they will sell out of the 300 they have available. The night will also include a Chinese Auction and a 50/50 raffle. For updates on fundraisers and home game sponsors, the boosters have a ...
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Moses on Facebook, Christian Pro Soccer, Televangelist Breakfast Cereal, Child ...
Religion Dispatches
In China, a Tibetan monk immolated himself in protest. He was heard calling out for Tibetan independence and the return of the Dalai Lama to Tibet. He was the second monk to self-immolate in protest in the past five months. The event spurred a lockdown ...
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Taxi ride to AFL
AFL.com
“Football, I thought it would be soccer but it was completely different,” Jerry said. “When the ball bounced to me I thought 'what's this?' “I didn't know the rules but I was quite fit so they put me in the middle. I didn't know what to do so I would ...
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In the News: Vols to visit FedExForum on Jan. 4
Memphis Commercial Appeal
The University of Memphis women's soccer team kicks off the season at 7 tonight against LSU at Mike Rose Soccer Complex. The Lady Tigers return nine starters and 15 letter-winners from 2010, including Lizzy Simonin, the Conference USA Preseason ...
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Fremont skater rolls to world championships in Brazil
Fremont Bulletin
The Bradshaws have traveled all over the world over the last four years, including to Portugal,Chinese Taipei, Australia, Spain and Italy. Patricia Bradshaw was never able to compete at the level her daughter has reached, citing a case of bad timing. ...
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Ottawan sets blistering pace
Ottawa Citizen
The University of Guelph's Robbie Murphy of Ottawa scored a regulation-time goal as Canada outscored Namibia 4-3 in soccer, following a 5-4 decision in overtime penalty kicks. Canada resumes consolation play Saturday against Malaysia. ...
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Manchester United Goes East
Wall Street Journal
The English soccer club, which was taken private in 2005 after being listed in London for 15 years, is looking to raise $1 billion in an initial public offering before the year's end. It's a major score for Singapore's exchange, which has jousted with ...
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Olympic Gymnast Alicia Sacramone Joins Under Armour Team
PR Web (press release)
Sacramone joins an elite roster of athletes who have signed with Under Armour, including 16-time Olympic swimming medalist Michael Phelps, Olympic gold medalist skier Lindsey Vonn, US Women's Team World Cup soccer star Lauren Cheney and three-time ...
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Peak Sports' Net Up 22%in H1; Will Build New Apparel Plant
Sporting Goods Intelligence (subscription)
The Chinese company, which is continuing its retail door expansion in the country with openings in second- and third-tier cities, added 395 outlets in H1. Peak, which will expand its marketing focus beyond basketball to tennis, running and soccer, ...
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Exchange students adjusting to central Illinois
The State Journal-Register
The two will play on the Pleasant Plains High School soccer team and possibly the basketball and tennis teams. Pavisic will be a junior and Gower a senior. A lot of things stand out for Pavisic in the US – such as more humidity, larger buildings, ...
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Little League World Series 2011: 5 Teams to Watch
Bleacher Report
The players all understand the game because baseball is their No. 1 sport and they play it most of the year. My message to their opponents is simple: To beat ChineseTaipei you must be able to generate runs and play sound, fundamental baseball. ...
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