Posts Tagged England

Galen Rupp manages allergies in try for Olympics

BOSTON (AP) — Galen Rupp might be the only Olympic hopeful who’s looking forward to the rain and fog of London.

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Goodell would like games in Mexico, England

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers a question during a news conference Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Indianapolis. The New England Patriots will face the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Commissioner Roger Goodell would like to see the NFL playing another regular season game in Mexico.

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Man United fan charged over racism during match

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A Manchester United fan has been charged for shouting racist abuse at Stoke players during a Premier League game Tuesday.

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Terry removed as England captain, can still play

This is a Oct. 23, 2011 file photo of  Chelsea captain John Terry. right, as he speaks with Queens Park Rangers' Anton Ferdinand, centre,  during the English  Premier League match at Loftus Road, London. England captain John Terry will not stand trial for racially abusing an opponent during a Premier League match until after the European Championship. Terry the Chelsea defender, who denies shouting offensive comments at Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during an October match, was not at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday to hear a trial date of July 9 set. (AP Photo/Nick Potts/PA)   UNITED KINGDOM OUT

LONDON (AP) — John Terry was removed as England’s soccer captain Friday as he awaits trial for racial abuse. The star Chelsea defender remains eligible to play for the national team at the European Championship.

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IOC pushing governments to act on illegal betting

LONDON (AP) — The IOC wants governments to do more to tackle illegal betting, match-fixing and other corrupt activities that authorities say could pose a bigger threat to sports and the Olympics than doping.

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