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U.S. Eagles qualify for 2011 World Cup in New Zealand
LAUDERHILL, Florida (Reuters) - The United States qualified for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with a 27-6 victory over Uruguay on Saturday. Full Article
River Plate reflect on the past in new museum
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - River Plate, one of the world's greatest soccer clubs, are hoping that the sight of the glories of the past in their new museum will influence the present and spark a recovery from a major slump on the field. Full Article
Swiryn's tries spur U.S. to 27-22 win over Uruguay
MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Wing Kevin Swiryn scored two tries as the United States beat Uruguay 27-22 in the first leg of their 2011 rugby World Cup qualifier Saturday. Full Article
America beats Guadalajara in first game shown in 3D
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Excited Mexicans clutching buckets of popcorn and soft drinks in cinemas ducked whenever the ball was kicked toward them as they watched Sunday's big game between America and Guadalajara in 3D. Full Article
Soccer-Electronic transfers compulsory by Sept 2010 - FIFA
RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Full central control of player transfers is less than a year away after FIFA announced on Tuesday that its automated system would be compulsory from September 2010. Full Article
Olympics-Rio 2016 bid has strong international appeal - Blatter
RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Rio de Janeiro has international appeal as host city of the 2016 Olympic Games, the head of world soccer's governing body FIFA Sepp Blatter said on Monday. Full Article
Rio 2016 bid has strong international appeal: Blatter
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Rio de Janeiro has international appeal as host city of the 2016 Olympic Games, the head of world soccer's governing body FIFA Sepp Blatter said on Monday. Full Article
Olympics-Brazil sees Obama absence helping others in vote
RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's absence from next month's vote for the host city of the 2016 Olympic Games could diminish Chicago chances, Brazil's Sports Minister Orlando Silva Jr said on Friday. Full Article
Bolt back in action in 200 meters heats
BERLIN (Reuters) - Jamaican Usain Bolt, who smashed the 100 meters world record on Sunday, returns to action in the 200 heats at the world championships on Tuesday and while no medal is at stake yet his presence alone will be a highlight. Full Article
Karlovic upsets Monfils in Cincinnati first round
CINCINNATI, Ohio (Reuters) - Ivo Karlovic banged down 21 aces as he upset 13th seed Gael Monfils 6-4 6-7 7-6 in the first round of the Cincinnati Masters on Monday. Full Article
