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Published December 30, 2009

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Gay athletes should seek asylum during Games – activist

LONDON (Reuters) – Gay and lesbian athletes from dozens of countries that outlaw homosexuality should seek asylum in Britain during the Olympic Games in London to escape persecution or even death at home, a prominent human rights activist said on Tuesday.

Solskjaer turns down Aston Villa manager’s job

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned down the chance of managing Aston Villa, a spokesman for the English Premier League said on Tuesday.

Mourinho inspired by long-term challenge at Real

MADRID (Reuters) – Jose Mourinho said he was motivated by the challenges ahead at Real Madrid after agreeing a two-year contract extension on Tuesday which tied him to the Spanish champions until 2016. "I've loved the professional experience I've had of working for different clubs in different countries and cultures," the Portuguese said in an interview published on the club's website (www.realmadrid.com). "It's different for me now because I'm thinking about a club long-term. (Real) has been more demanding and has forced me to do my absolute best due to the difficulties I have had to face. …

Ukrainian official suspended amid ticket scandal
QUEBEC CITY (Reuters) – The Ukraine National Olympic Committee launched an investigation on Tuesday and suspended a top official accused of offering to sell thousands of dollars worth of tickets for the London Olympics on the black market.

Blatter says FIFA is sailing into calmer waters

BUDAPEST (Reuters) – FIFA is heading into calmer waters after a series of corruption allegations over the last two years, its president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday. "I am an optimist," Blatter told reporters ahead of the world soccer body's annual congress. "I am sure you will see at the congress that we are back in the harbour, not heaven yet, but we are taking more people on board and are heading to calm, clearer waters. "The change began over the last year, or when the Ethics Committee started to act, and we have lost, directly or indirectly five members of the executive committee. …

Wilshere’s recovery continues as Almunia leaves Arsenal

LONDON (Reuters) – England and Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, who will miss next month's European Championship, continued his rehabilitation from injury with a successful knee operation, Arsenal said on Tuesday. Wilshere, 20, who missed the entire 2011-2012 season, had the surgery in Sweden and is expected back in England to continue his recovery later this week, the club said on its website (www.arsenal.com). Meanwhile their former first choice goalkeeper Manuel Almunia, is one of seven players leaving, the club confirmed on Tuesday. (Reporting by Mike Collett, editing by Pritha Sarkar)

Ramadan sets Muslim athletes extra test at London Games
LONDON (Reuters)- When Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang opted to postpone his Ramadan fast until after the London Games, the decision was all about going for Olympic gold. Anything that might jeopardise the chance of a medal for the 24-year-old at his second Olympics had to be dealt with sensibly, he says. And going without food and drink between sunrise and sunset every day for four weeks is just too risky. …

Bulgarian sprinter Eftimova banned for two years
SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgarian sprinter Inna Eftimova, who was preparing for the London Olympics, has been banned for two years for doping, the Bulgarian athletics federation said on Tuesday. Eftimova, who will turn 24 next month, had tested positive for the human growth hormone somatropin at the world championships in South Korea last year, they said. “We kept the information confidential for a while but now we can officially announce her case,” federation president Dobri Karamarinov told reporters. …

Britain draw Argentina in men’s hockey opener
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s men’s hockey team will play their opening match of the London Olympics against Argentina, one of whose players caused a controversy this month with a video filmed in the disputed Falkland islands. Games organisers announced the hockey competition schedule on Tuesday with men’s champions Germany starting their tournament with a match against Belgium. In the women’s competition, Australia will play regional rivals New Zealand in the opening match while champions Netherlands face their neighbours Belgium. …

Formula One owner cuts stake in $1.6 bln deal
SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) – Three investment groups have bought a 21 percent stake in Formula One from private equity firm CVC Capital for $1.6 billion ahead of the motor racing company’s planned flotation in Singapore.

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