German federation confirms Schumacher doping results

The German cycling federation began an investigation on Tuesday into two positive doping tests for the blood-boosting drug EPO by rider Stefan Schumacher at this year's Tour de France.

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Armstrong cleared for Tour Down Under

Seven-time Tour de France Lance Armstrong was on Wednesday cleared to race in the 2009 Tour Down Under in Australia.

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Wuhan ejected from soccer league

Chinese Super League (CSL) club Wuhan Guanggu have been ejected from the top domestic league and fined 300,000 yuan ($44,000), the Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced.

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Ecuador ready for 'weak' Chile attack, says Benitez

Ecuador can cope with Chile's toothless attack and defensive strategy when their World Cup qualifying opponents visit Quito, says striker Christian Benitez.

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Jankovic, Davydenko advance to quarterfinals at Kremlin Cup

Serbia's Jelena Jankovic, top seed of the Kremlin Cup, a US$2.4m joint ATP and WTA event, battled into the quarter-final round.

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Rays, Red Sox set up semis clash

The Tampa Bay Rays roared into the American League Championship Series with a 6-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday, sealing their division series by a 3-1 margin with a win highlighted by two B.J. Upton homers.

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• Last-gasp Longwell attempt lifts Vikings past Saints
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