Spain: Real officially done in by Alcorcn in Copa Nov 11, 2009
Sevilla, Valencia, Osasuna, Atletico Madrid, Villarreal, Deportivo La Coruna and Malaga were among topflight clubs who advanced to the quarterfinals, while Tenerife, Xerez, Sporting Gijon and Zaragoza did not ... Alcoyano nearly overcame an early two-goal deficit to advance at Valencia's expense as Carlos Marchena's and Nikola Zigic's goals inside 16 minutes proved enough in a 2-2 draw for the 2007 champions to advance 3-2 on aggregate. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
What I Ate in Barcelona: Triumphs, Tragedies, and Travel Advice Nov 11, 2009
I knew my trek was limited: I had neither the time nor the money to go Madrid, Valencia, or Basque country; El Bulli was closed; and wine country would have to wait for another vacation. My short take: Yes, I had some terrific food. (Epicurious.com)
Defiant Benitez says Liverpool can still win title Nov 10, 2009
"It could be that it wasn't a penalty but sometimes when you have a lot of chances," said the former Valencia coach. "It's not easy and not fair sometimes but we've had a lot of situations against us this year and after a game like this when we deserved more, I think it's something that you can't change but it was positive for us. "I was asking David and he said that maybe it wasn't a penalty. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Torres left out of Spain team Nov 10, 2009
Valencia team-mate Pablo Hernandez and Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa also return while Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna was left out as he recovers from injury. Spain welcome Diego Maradonas Argentina to the Vicente Calderon on Saturday to celebrate the Spanish federations 100th anniversary. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Pedrosa wins Valencia after Stoner falls Nov 10, 2009
Pedrosa wins Valencia after Stoner falls. REUTERS, VALENCIA, SPAIN Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009, Page 19 ... Ducati MotoGP rider Casey Stoner of Australia crashes during the warm-up lap before the Valencia Grand Prix at the Ricardo Tormo racetrack in Cheste, Spain, on Sunday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Safin extends career with win at Paris Masters Nov 10, 2009
The Frenchman retired in the first round of the Valencia Open last week with a wrist injury but is confident he can play before his home crowd ... No. 7 and No. 8 , a semifinalist last week in Valencia, are in the best position ahead of , , Tsonga, Stepanek and. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Torres left off Spain squad vs. Argentina, Austria Nov 10, 2009
Valencia teammate Pablo Hernandez and Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa also return while Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna was left out as he recovers from injury ... Defenders: Alvaro Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Raul Albiol (Real Madrid), Joan Capdevila (Villarreal), Andoni Iraola (Athletic Bilbao), Carlos Marchena (Valencia), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid) ... Strikers: Pablo Hernandez (Valencia), Dani Guiza (Fenerbache), Juanma Mata (Valencia),... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* LFP: Kanoute keeps Sevilla in touch at top Nov 10, 2009
Valencias star-studded strike force were responsible for a 3-1 victory over Real Zaragoza. Juan Mata put Valencia ahead after 17 minutes, with David Villa and Pablo Hernandez also adding to the lead before halftime ... In the second half, Valencia had further chances, but the only goal came from Zaragoza midfielder Abel Aguilar. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Djokovic ends Federers three-year Swiss streak Nov 10, 2009
AFP, VALENCIA, SPAIN. British top seed Andy Murray defeated Russias Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to win the Valencia ATP title and capture his sixth trophy of the season. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sports on TV this week Nov 10, 2009
SPEED MotoGP 250, Valencia Grand Prix, at Valencia, Spain (same-day tape) ... SPEED MotoGP World Championship, Valencia Grand Prix, at Valencia, Spain (same-day tape). (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
* Federer sets up Djokovic clash Nov 9, 2009
HOMEBOYS: Roger Federer defeated school friend Marco Chiudinelli in Basel, while Mikhail Youzhny won an all-Russian semi in Valencia and will next face Andy Murray AFP , BASEL, SWITZERLAND Monday, Nov 09, 2009, Page 18. Russias Mikhail Youzhny returns to compatriot Nikolay Davydenko during their Valencia Open semi-final in Valencia, Spain, on Saturday ... Top-seeded Andy Murray held off fourth-seeded Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to reach the Valencia Open final against Mikhail Youzhny on... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Murray downs Youzhny in Valencia Open finale Nov 9, 2009
Andy Murray tops Mikhail Youzhny in Valencia Open finale - ESPN ... VALENCIA, Spain -- won his sixth title of the season Sunday in his first tournament back from a wrist injury, beating of Russia 6-3, 6-2 in the Valencia Open final. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Pedrosa triumphs, Japan celebrates 250cc world title Nov 9, 2009
Spanish rider Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda) celebrates on the podium after winning the Valencia motorcycling GP, the final race of the season, at the Ricardo Tormo race track in Cheste, near Valencia ... VALENCIA, Spain (AFP) - Honda's Dani Pedrosa won the Valencia MotoGP here on Sunday, the final race of the 2009 season, while Japan's Hiroshi Aoyama claimed the 250cc world title ... Spanish rider Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda) celebrates on the podium after winning the Valencia motorcycling GP, the... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Football: Fabiano double lifts Sevilla Nov 9, 2009
David Villa, left, and Juan Mata celebrate after Valencia's first goal in the win over Zaragoza ... Fourth-placed Valencia one point adrift of Sevilla after beating Real Zaragoza 3-1 ... The result lifted the club to within three points of second-placed Real Madrid, who beat city rivals Atletico on Saturday, and one ahead of Valencia -- who beat Zaragoza 3-1 earlier on Sunday. (CNN -- International)
Tennis: Djokovic stuns Federer in final Nov 9, 2009
World No. 4 Andy Murray caps his comeback from injury with victory in final of Valencia Open ... Meanwhile, world No. 4 continued his solid comeback from a wrist injury to win the Valencia Open on Sunday. (CNN -- International)
Murray wins Valencia Open for 6th title of season Nov 9, 2009
Murray beats Youzhny 6-3, 6-2 to win Valencia Open - Tennis - SI.com ... Murray beats Youzhny 6-3, 6-2 to win Valencia Open ... VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -- Andy Murray has won his sixth title of the season in his first tournament back from a wrist injury, beating Mikhail Youzhny of Russia 6-3, 6-2 in the Valencia Open final. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Young tennis players who play only 1 sport are more prone to injuries Nov 9, 2009
Jayanthi reported results at the international Society for Tennis Medicine and Science World Congress in Valencia, Spain. Jayanthi is medical director of primary care sports medicine and an assistant professor in the departments of Family Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. (EurekAlert!)
* Sports Briefs Nov 9, 2009
Ducati rider Casey Stoner maintained his excellent end of season form to clinch pole position for the Valencia Grand Prix on Saturday. The Australian, who missed three races with a mystery illness before coming back last month to win at home at Phillip Island and in Malaysia, clocked the fastest lap of 1:32:256 at the season-ending event in Spain. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Stoner crashes out in Spain Nov 9, 2009
Stoner was the form rider going into Sunday's season-ending Valencia Grand Prix in Spain, looking the goods when he claimed pole position ... "The important thing is that after back-to-back wins in Australia and Malaysia we have shown our pace here at Valencia and we know we have everything in place to be competitive next season if we do the job right over the winter. "Now I am looking forward to working on the bike over the next three days and then spending a couple of months building up my... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Spain: Valencia, Sporting, Athletic notch victories Nov 9, 2009
Valencia routs Zaragoza; Sporting, Athletic win in Spain - Soccer - SI.com ... Valencia routs Zaragoza; Sporting, Athletic win ... MADRID (AP) -- First-half goals steered Valencia to a 3-1 win over Zaragoza on Sunday, while Sporting Gijon and Athletic Bilbao also picked up victories to maintain their strong early season form in Spain. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Murray, Youzhny triumph in semis at Valencia Nov 8, 2009
Valencia Open: Andy Murray, Mikhail Youzhny triumph in semis at Valencia - ESPN ... VALENCIA, Spain -- Top-seeded held off fourth-seeded 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 to reach the Valencia Open final against on Saturday ... Davydenko, ranked No. 7, could have clinched a berth in the eight-man ATP Tour finals in London this month by winning the Valencia Open, but was confident he will still qualify during the Paris Masters next week. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Tennis: Murray beats Verdasco to reach Valencia final Nov 8, 2009
com - Tennis Murray beats Verdasco to reach Valencia final. 7 Day News Archive. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Fine, not suspension, likely for Serena Nov 8, 2009
Top-seeded Andy Murray held off fourth-seeded Fernando Verdasco, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, to reach the Valencia Open final in Spain against Mikhail Youzhny. Unseeded Youzhny defeated second-seeded Nikolay Davydenko, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. (Boston Globe)
* Federer to face old school mate Nov 8, 2009
HOMETOWN RIVALRY: While Roger Federer set up a showdown with Marco Chiudinelli, Andy Murray continued his return to form in Valencia AFP, BASEL, SWITZERLAND Sunday, Nov 08, 2009, Page 18 ... Spains Tommy Robredo returns to compatriot Fernando Verdasco during their Valencia Open quarter-final in Valencia, Spain, on Friday ... REUTERS, VALENCIA, SPAIN. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Football: Pedro double in Barca win Nov 8, 2009
On Sunday, third-placed Sevilla face Villarreal side and challenging Valencia take on Real Zaragoza. Share this on. (CNN -- International)
Lorenzo can finish second if he gets a point in Valencia Nov 8, 2009
VALENCIA (Spain): Casey Stoner was fastest in qualifying yesterday for the Valencia Grand Prix. The Australian rider, who won here last year, will start from pole position after setting a quickest lap time of 1:32. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Djokovic races to double-bagle Nov 7, 2009
REUTERS, VALENCIA, SPAIN. Top seed Andy Murray beat little-known Argentine Leonardo Mayer 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the second round of the Valencia Open on Thursday as the Briton continued his comeback from a wrist injury. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Simao confident of rare derby win over Real Nov 7, 2009
Sevilla are third with 19 points and Valencia have 18. Atletico are 18th with seven points. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Murray, Davydenko breeze into Valencia semis Nov 7, 2009
Andrew Murray movesinto Valencia Opensemifinals - Tennis - SI.com ... Murray, Davydenko advance to Valencia semifinals ... VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -- Top-seeded Andrew Murray carried his comeback into the Valencia Open semifinals by cruising past Albert Montanes of Spain 6-4, 6-2 on Friday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Motorcycling: Stoner sets pace in Spain Nov 7, 2009
VALENCIA, Spain, Nov 6, 2009 (AFP) Australia's Casey Stoner set the pace in the first free practice session on Friday ahead of Sunday's season-ending Valencia MotoGP.. The Ducati rider clocked 1min 32. (Yahoo! Asia News)
'Duck-billed' Dinosaurs: Last European Hadrosaurs Lived In Iberian Peninsula Nov 7, 2009
The researcher, collaborating with paleontologists from the University of Zaragoza, Valencia, Complutense of Madrid, Autonoma de Barcelona and the Jurassic Museum of Asturias, specifies that the presence of evolved hadrosaurs in Europe could be due to migration from Asia and North America ... Next to the hadrosaurs, identifiable by the fossilized mandibles found in the arechological sites of La Solana (Valencia) and Fontllonga (Lleida), were a lambeosaurine hadrosaurs yet to be defined, and a... (Science Daily)
Tennis: Murray cruises into semis Nov 7, 2009
Murray cruises into Valencia semifinals - CNN.com ... Murray cruises into Valencia semifinals ... Top seed Andy Murray looks well on course to win his sixth title of the season in Valencia. (CNN -- International)
* Federer crushes Seppi to reach hometown quarters Nov 6, 2009
REUTERS, VALENCIA, SPAIN. Fourth seed Fernando Verdasco advanced to the second round of the Valencia Open on Wednesday after Spanish compatriot Oscar Hernandez retired with back trouble. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Murray advances, Ferrer withdraws at Valencia Nov 6, 2009
Andy Murray advances, David Ferrer withdraws at Valencia Open - ESPN ... VALENCIA, Spain -- Top-seeded reached the Valencia Open quarterfinals, where a match with defending champion was averted when the Spaniard withdrew because of a hamstring injury ... Second-seeded , on course to qualify for this month's ATP Tour finals in London, beat of Argentina 6-3, 7-5, and fourth-seeded of Spain, the 2004 Valencia champ, downed of Serbia 6-3, 6-3. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Champion Rossi already planning for 2010 Nov 6, 2009
Rossi, with a ninth world title safely wrapped-up, is already planning for the 2010 campaign and hopes to put down an early marker in Sunday's season-ending Valencia Grand Prix. VALENCIA, Spain (AFP) - Valentino Rossi, with a ninth world title safely wrapped-up, is already planning for the 2010 campaign and hopes to put down an early marker in Sunday's season-ending Valencia Grand Prix. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Australia may be America's Cup compromise site Nov 6, 2009
The Cup had seemed headed for Valencia, Spain ... Valencia hosted the 2007 America's Cup ... SNG based its selection of RAK on now-retired Justice Herman Cahn's order that the Swiss could hold the racing in Valencia or any other location, as long as they gave the Americans six months notice. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Murray, Davydenko reach Valencia quarterfinals Nov 6, 2009
Murray, Davydenkoadvance to Valencia quarters - Tennis - SI.com ... Murray, Davydenko advance to Valencia quarters ... VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -- Top-seeded Andy Murray reached the Valencia Open quarterfinals, where a match with defending champion David Ferrer was averted when the Spaniard withdrew because of a hamstring injury. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Tennis: Murray survives Valencia tennis scare Nov 6, 2009
com - Tennis Murray survives Valencia tennis scare. 7 Day News Archive. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Adventurous punter whistling dixie after Yankees go doodle dandy Nov 6, 2009
75 equal favourite along with world champion Valentino Rossi to win his third successive MotoGP this weekend at Valencia in Spain ... The in-form Casey Stoner to win the Valencia MotoGP at $2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Serbian star breezes past Beck Nov 5, 2009
SCOTTISH SUCCESS: Novak Djokovic delivered 10 aces to set up a clash with Jan Hernrych in Basel, while there were no surprises in Valencia, where Andy Murray won AFP , BASEL, SWITZERLAND Thursday, Nov 05, 2009, Page 18 ... VALENCIA OPEN AFP, VALENCIA, SPAIN ... Britains world No. 4 Andy Murray had an easy return to action on Tuesday as he eased into the second round of the Valencia Open with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over qualifier Daniel Gimeno-Traver of Spain. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Fat One brings early Christmas to Spanish lottery winners Nov 5, 2009
In Onil, a town near Valencia and one of eight in Spain to sell the winning tickets, Maria Mercedes Mira Reig, the mayor, said the winnings would work out to 6,000 (4,023) for each of the 7,500 inhabitants. "It's a great joy," she said, even though she hadn't bought one herself. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)
Sevilla and Lyon go through, Liverpool on the edge Nov 5, 2009
Manchester United (ENG) 3 (Owen 29, Scholes 84, Valencia 90+2) CSKA Moscow (RUS) 3 (Dzagoev 25, Krasic 31, V. Berezutsky 47). At Istanbul, Turkey. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tsonga retires at Valencia opener due to wrist Nov 5, 2009
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retires at Valencia opener - Tennis - SI.com ... Tsonga retires at Valencia opener ... Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retired in the first round of the Valencia Open. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Djokovic, Murray sweep past rivals in opening match Nov 5, 2009
Murray: Had an easy return to action in Valencia after having been out for six weeks ... n VALENCIA: Britain s world number four Andy Murray had an easy return to action here on Tuesday as he eased into the second round of the Valencia Open with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over qualifier Daniel Gimeno-Traver of Spain. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer advances to Swiss Indoors quarterfinals Nov 5, 2009
Another contender for London, No. 11 , has an injured left wrist and retired from his match Wednesday at the tournament in Valencia, Spain. In other first-round action, rallied to beat Croatia's 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Wrist injury forces Tsonga to retire at Valencia Nov 5, 2009
Wrist injury forces Jo-Wilfriend Tsonga to retire at Valencia Open - ESPN ... VALENCIA, Spain -- retired in the first round of the Valencia Open on Tuesday with a wrist injury while trailing 6-7 (3), 6-0, 3-0 to. (ESPN -- Tennis)
* Federer shines at Swiss tournament Nov 4, 2009
Germanys Simon Greul plays an unusual shot during his Valencia Open 500 match against Guillermo Garcia-Lopez on Monday at the Agora complex in Valencia, Spain ... REUTERS, VALENCIA, SPAIN ... Nikolay Davydenko made a smooth start to his latest bid to grab a place at the World Tour Finals with a 6-2, 6-1 first-round win over qualifier Alejandro Falla at the Valencia Open on Monday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Murray returns from injury, wins at Valencia Nov 4, 2009
Andy Murray returns from wrist injury, wins in first round of Valencia Open - ESPN ... VALENCIA, Spain -- came back from a long-term wrist injury Tuesday by beating wild card 6-3, 6-1 in the first round of the Valencia Open ... Almagro twice won the tournament in Valencia when it was played on clay. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Davydenko beats qualifier at Valencia Open Nov 3, 2009
Nikolay Davydenko beats qualifier Alejandro Falla to reach Valencia Open second round - ESPN ... VALENCIA, Spain -- of Russia cruised into the second round of the Valencia Open with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Colombian qualifier. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Real gets crucial win as Barcelona held to draw Nov 1, 2009
On Sunday, it's: Villarreal vs. Tenerife; Espanyol vs. Valladolid; Mallorca vs. Racing Santander; Zaragoza vs. Almeria; Malaga vs. Valencia and Deportivo La Coruna vs. Sporting Gijon. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Spain: Higuain's two goals lift Madrid past Getafe Nov 1, 2009
Against Getafe, midfielder Jose Maria "Guti'' Gutierrez was left out of the lineup after a reported altercation he had with the Chilean coach during the Alcorcon game. Xabi Alonso and Lassana Diarra played in central midfield. With Cristiano Ronaldo recovering from injury and Raul Gonzalez on the bench, Higuain and Benzema led the attack and Kaka was in support. In the 27th, referee Mateu Lahoz sent Albiol off for pulling Roberto Soldado down on the edge of the area. Despite the numerical... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Messi favourite for award Oct 31, 2009
Spain (6): Iker Casillas (Real Madrid), Andrs Iniesta (Barcelona), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), Fernando Torres (Liverpool/ENG), David Villa (Valencia), Xavi (Barcelona). England (4): Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), John Terry (Chelsea). (iAfrica.com)
Newspapers' future juicy in land of oranges Oct 30, 2009
He took advantage of the high Australian dollar, bought a truckload of euros and headed for Valencia in Spain ... What a town that Valencia is ... Louise doesn't believe that he was there strictly for work, as Valencia is also famous for the bohemian bars of the Carmen district. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
TALL TALES: Q & A with Man. United keeper van der Sar Oct 29, 2009
Wayne Rooney has started well and we have brought in one or two players such as Antonio Valencia and Michael Owen -- on a free transfer -- so hopefully, all the other players can stand up a little bit and contribute together the way Cristiano did as an individual. Hopefully there's life after him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
TimTuttleInside Racing Catching up with new World Superbike champion Ben Spies. Oct 28, 2009
SI.com: You've been signed by Yamaha to run in MotoGP next season and you will ride on a Yamaha in two weeks in the final MotoGP of 2009 at Valencia, Spain. Are you looking forward to going there as the World Champion in World Superbike. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Sailing: Alinghi anger over ruling Oct 28, 2009
Best of three contest is now set to be held in Valencia in Spain ... "This is a disappointing result as we were certain that Justice Cahn's May 2008 decision allowed the Defender to chose Valencia or any other location'," the Swiss team's lead counsel, Lucien Masmejan said ... Since Alinghi retained the America's Cup in Valencia in 2007, there have been a series of court battles over the rules for the next competition with rival syndicates to Alinghi, led by Oracle, claiming it was gaining an... (CNN -- International)
AMERICA'S CUP Judge rules Cup site a violation of deed Oct 28, 2009
The showdown now appears headed to Valencia, Spain. Alinghi skipper Brad Butterworth said the ruling was "disappointing for the UAE as the venue really lends itself to sailing these boats. Now none of this has anything to do with racing boats so I will wait and see what legal move is next.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Atletico new coach promises improved ties with fans Oct 27, 2009
File photo shows Quique Sanchez Flores gestures during a soccer match against Salzburg at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia August 22, 2006 ... "The objective is to connect with the fans, because the supporters have the right to be happy, and to connect with the team. Personally, one of my goals is to be a good representative of this club. I give thanks to Atletico de Madrid for displaying confidence in me and I'll admit that I'm really looking forward to managing this team," added the man who... (Xinhuanet, China)
Barcelona thrashes Zaragoza to go clear at the top Oct 26, 2009
Goals from David Villa, Pablo Hernandez and Juan Manuel Mata gave Valencia a 3-0 win over 10-man Almeria on Sunday, taking the side up to fourth place in the standings ... Valencia is level with Deportivo La Coruna on 15 points. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* Rossi retains his title, Stoner victorious in Malaysia Oct 26, 2009
The Italian has an insurmountable 286 points in the world title standings ahead of Lorenzo (245) and Stoner (220) before the final race in Valencia, Spain ... Aoyama holds a comfortable 21-point lead over Simoncelli going into the last race in Valencia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Spain: Valencia beats Almeria, moves up to 4th Oct 26, 2009
Valencia beats Almeria, moves up to fourth - Soccer - SI.com ... Valencia beats Almeria, moves up to fourth ... MADRID (AP) -- Goals from David Villa, Pablo Hernandez and Juan Manuel Mata gave Valencia a 3-0 win over 10-man Almeria on Sunday, taking the side up to fourth place in the standings. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Football: Liverpool stun Man United Oct 26, 2009
" Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano received his first booking for a foul on Patrice Evra before Owen came on to a hostile reception from the fans who used to worship him in his hey-day in the 74th minute. Vidic was booked for a foul on Torres, who went off on 80 minutes to be replaced by Ngog, the United winger Antonio Valencia hit the crossbar after being teed up by the persistent Owen. The former England striker seemed to be clear on goal when he was hauled down by his former teammate... (CNN -- International)
Spain: Reeling Real Madrid draws 0-0 with Gijon Oct 25, 2009
Also on Sunday, it's: Valladolid vs. Deportivo La Coruna; Getafe vs. Athletic Bilbao; Racing Santander vs. Osasuna; Tenerife vs. Xerez; Villarreal vs. Malaga and Almeria vs. Valencia. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Soderling out, Baghdatis makes Stockholm final Oct 25, 2009
He has not decided if he'll play upcoming tournaments in Valencia and Paris. "I haven't withdrawn from any tournaments so far," Soderling said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Prince Charles Was Right to Criticize 1980s Buildings, Chipperfield Says Oct 23, 2009
As the retrospective shows, Chipperfields 25-year-old practice has many projects to its credit: the Americas Cup building in Valencia, Spain; sculptor London studio; and the Museum of Modern Literature in Marbach am Neckar, Germany. U.S. projects include museum extensions in, and. (Bloomberg -- UK)
