Quote of the Day
"When we were in Spain during preseason, we talked with the club doctor and he explained to us that Viagra could help improve the physical conditioning of players at altitude."-- FC Alianza Lima Coach Wilmar Valencia, on why the Peruvian club is using the drug in its training program. (AP, 2/28)
Top Stories
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Building Fund Gets Boost
Lancashire has announced its ground will be known as Emirates Old Trafford for the next 10 years after "striking a major sponsorship deal," according to Andy Hampson of the London INDEPENDENT. The arrangement, reported to be worth up to £10M ($15.2M) "and the biggest in county cricket," will help the club fund its ongoing substantial redevelopment of the venue. Emirates' name will also appear on the front of the team's Twenty20 kits and the deal "includes a number of other marketing rights."
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Pushing Pedals
BSkyB, News Corp. in partnership talks with "breakaway" cycling series organizers.
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Giant Steps
Court rules golf course can be built next to Northern Ireland Unesco site.
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Quick Turnaround
NBC, ID Net team on documentary about Pistorius, shooting of girlfriend.
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The Music Man
McIlroy signs deal with Bose to add to sponsorship stable.
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Keeping The Hardware
Rangers can keep titles, but oldco hit with $380K fine over payments to players.
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Telling Secrets
DFL's Dirk Meyer-Bosse shares insight on what makes the league so successful.
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Second Team
Team China Racing is second team to join Formula E circuit.
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Ooh That Smell
Brazilian footballer Neymar new spokesman for L'Oreal brand Drakkar Noir.
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In Fans' Corner
EPL's Scudamore says league backs Portsmouth fans' takeover of club.
