Monthly Archives: April 2011

US court restores NFL ‘lockout’

29 April 2011 Last updated at 22:00 ET The row could delay the start of the 2011 season, which is due to kick off in September A US appeals court has put a “lockout” imposed National Football League (NFL) team … Continue reading

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Bubba Watson leads Zurich Classic (AP)

AVONDALE, La. – Bubba Watson’s mother knew best. Only playing the Zurich Classic of New Orleans because his mother, Molly, talked him into it because she wanted to watch him play, Watson shot a 4-under 68 in shifting wind conditions … Continue reading

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Europe investigates banks on CDS

29 April 2011 Last updated at 14:56 ET The EU probes involve 16 global banking giants as well as other linked institutions The EU’s competition authorities are investigating the activities of nine of the world’s biggest banks over the market … Continue reading

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Canada’s NDP comes under scrutiny

29 April 2011 Last updated at 22:04 ET Recent polls suggest NDP leader Jack Layton is gathering increasing support from voters Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP) has come under increasing fire from its rivals as polls suggest the party is … Continue reading

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Santana’s slam lifts Indians past Tigers, 9-5 (AP)

CLEVELAND – Carlos Santana hit a grand slam with one out in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a 9-5 win over the Detroit Tigers as the surging Indians extended their home winning streak to 11 games Friday night. It … Continue reading

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Title race still alive

Ferguson’s side are chasing a record 19th top-flight title Sir Alex Ferguson says the Premier League title race is not over despite Manchester United holding a six-point lead with four games left. His team’s closest challengers are Chelsea on 67 … Continue reading

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VIDEO: Gaddafi forces ‘try to mine Misrata’

Nato says its warships have intercepted pro-Gaddafi forces trying to lay mines in the harbour of the city of Misrata. The harbour has been a lifeline for ships ferrying the injured to hospitals in the rebel stronghold, Benghazi, and also … Continue reading

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Bolivian couple get royal wedding treatment

29 April 2011 Last updated at 23:29 ET The ambassador presented a souvenir plate to the couple A Bolivian couple who happened to be getting married on the same day at Prince William and Kate Middleton have celebrated their wedding … Continue reading

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Roloson, Stamkos help Lightning beat Capitals 4-2 (AP)

WASHINGTON – Sean Bergenheim, Dwayne Roloson and the rest of the Tampa Bay Lightning picked up right where they left off. Bergenheim scored early, Steve Downie had a goal and an assist, and Steven Stamkos netted the go-ahead goal on … Continue reading

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Trump and Ding all square in semi

Trump stops rot after Ding foul-up Read More from the Article Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/sport1/hi/snooker/13224561.stm

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