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Doping samples from snowboarder Svetlana Vinogradova contained the banned medication carphedon
Maria De Villota crashed during testing at Duxford Airfield in England
Maria De Villota crashed during testing at Duxford Airfield in England
Tyson Gay and Asafa Powell are the second and third fastest runners of all time
Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates, pictured in 2010
Seattle Mariners' Hisashi Iwakuma pitched five solid innings in his first Major League Baseball start
Jessica Hardy won the 50m freestyle at the US Olympic swimming trials
Dara Torres, who was denied in her bid to make a sixth Olympic team, said her swimming career was over
First-placed Andrew Gemmell (R) and second-placed Connor Jaeger (L) congratulate each other after the 1500m freestyle
Usain Bolt finished second in the 200m dash final in 19.83 seconds
Jeremy Lin told USA Basketball that he was withdrawing because he is now a NBA restricted free agent
Scott Brooks coached Oklahoma City to a 47-19 record in the lockout-shortended National Basketball Association season
With his latest win on Monday, Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarter-finals
Federer vs Malisse match on Monday was halted for rain at the end of the first set
After his latest win on Monday, Novak Djokovic can now rest until Wednesday
Martin Brodeur
Anthony Davis
Competitors dive into the pool to start their race in Heat 5 of the Men's 100m Freestyle event
Dara Torres, 45, celebrates her second place finish following the women's 50m Freestyle semifinal
Competitors swim in Heat 2 of the Men's 100m freestyle event

Klinsmann faces "must win" in 2014 W.Cup qualifier

US coach Jurgen Klinsmann dubbed Friday's World Cup 2014 home qualifying match against Costa Rica a "must-win" a term which might apply to his future as coach as well as to the team's hopes of qualifying.
 

Ton-up Fulton puts N.Z. in control in England Test

A maiden century from opening batsman Peter Fulton put New Zealand on track for a big first innings total on day one of the third and deciding Test against England at Eden Park on Friday.
 

'Force India' driver Sutil hopes problems in the past

Adrian Sutil said he hoped his problems were in the past after he recovered from a year in the Formula One wilderness following an assault conviction to lead a race for the first time.
 

Webber leads Malaysian Grand Prix practice

Red Bull's Mark Webber led the first free practice session at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Friday with championship leader Kimi Raikkonen snapping at his heels.
 

World Cup hopefuls stay focused before showdown

With just over a year to go until the World Cup, some of Europe's leading nations are hoping to take a major step towards sealing their places in the finals in Brazil in a busy week of qualifying.
 

Glimmers of hope for Strachan's Scotland - Maloney

Shaun Maloney revealed he is relishing life under new Scotland manager Gordon Strachan as the squad prepare for their World Cup qualifier against Wales.
 

New Zealand on top in third England Test

Opening batsman Peter Fulton was closing on on his maiden Test century as New Zealand took control on day one of the third and final Test against England at Eden Park on Friday.
 

Woodward backs Warburton to lead Lions

England World Cup-winning coach Clive Woodward believes Wales' Sam Warburton should captain the British and Irish Lions on their forthcoming tour of Australia.
 

Serena eases through Miami opener

Serena Williams got her quest for a record sixth Miami WTA title off to a brisk start on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Italian Flavia Pennetta.
 

After Boateng, Italy looks to long fight with racism

It took a defiant gesture to reignite the debate on one of Italian sport's biggest demons, but the fight to rid football of racism in Serie A could be just beginning.
 

Croatia, Serbia meet for the first time since war

Croatia and Serbia's footballers play each other for the first time since independence on Friday, in a highly charged tie given wider significance by political, cultural and historical ties and fresh memories of war.
 

Struggling China boss needs the 'Becks effect'

China boss Jose Antonio Camacho will hope a sprinkling of stardust from the visiting David Beckham will rub off on his team as he fights for his job in Friday's crunch Asian Cup qualifier with Iraq.
 

Pressure on England in San Marino game, says Gerrard

England captain Steven Gerrard admits that his side will be "on a hiding to nothing" when they tackle Group H whipping boys San Marino in their latest World Cup qualifier on Friday.
 

New Zealand make solid start in 3rd England Test

New Zealand withstood England's new-ball attack to reach 79 for one at lunch on the opening day of the third and final Test at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.
 

New Zealand favourites to take rugby Hong Kong Sevens

World Series leaders New Zealand are favourites to win the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend but in a season which has proved unpredictable there's plenty of room for an upset.
 

Rose seizes 2-shot lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Justin Rose, thriving in the spotlight that comes with playing alongside Tiger Woods, fired a seven-under 65 to seize a two-shot lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
 

New Zealand 79 for one at lunch

New Zealand were 79 for one at lunch on the opening day of the third and final Test against England at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday.
 

Woods scrambles to 69, trails Rose by four

Tiger Woods, chasing Rory McIlroy for golf's world No. 1 ranking, scrambled to a 69 on Thursday that left him four shots off the first-round lead of Justin Rose at Bay Hill.
 

Balotelli levels as Italy draw 2-2 with Brazil

Daniele De Rossi sparked Italy's fightback and Mario Balotelli scored a superb second-half equaliser as the Azzurri battled to a 2-2 draw against Brazil in a friendly on Thursday.
 

Capriati faces charges for attacking ex-boyfriend

Former tennis World No. 1 Jennifer Capriati has been summoned to appear in court on April 17 to face allegations she stalked an ex-boyfriend and punched him on Valentine's Day.