TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) Dallas Stars forward James Neal has been suspended for two games for a dangerous hit against Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the NHL said Friday. ... > full story
PARIS, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) The French Football Federation (FFF) has ruled out a replay of their controversial World Cup playoff against Ireland, saying on Friday world governing body FIFA's decision that the result should stand was final. ... > full story
BERNE, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international soccer because of political interference in the country's Football Association, world governing body FIFA said on Friday. ... > full story
LONDON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) Roger Federer held court in a swish hotel on the banks of the River Thames on Friday and left nobody in any doubt he was determined to become only the second male player to reclaim the year-end number one spot. ... > full story
MONTE CARLO, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) A hammer throw challenge event will be introduced next year to provide worldwide competition for athletes whose specialty is not part of the new Diamond League. ... > full story
LONDON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) France captain Thierry Henry has agreed a replay against Ireland would be the fairest solution to the controversy surrounding the teams' World Cup playoff. ... > full story
LONDON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) World number one tennis player Roger Federer believes his friend Thierry Henry should not be villified for the handball which helped France edge past Ireland into the World Cup finals Wednesday. ... > full story
BERNE, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international football because of political interference in the country's FA, FIFA said Friday. ... > full story
MONTE CARLO, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is still seeking a resolution to South African runner Caster Semenya's gender case, spokesman Nick Davies said on Friday. ... > full story
DUBAI, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) Lee Westwood took advantage of a couple of putting errors by money-list rival Rory McIlroy to grab a two-shot lead after the second round of the season-ending Dubai World Championship Friday. ... > full story
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