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Jang sets world record at worlds

Associated Press

Jang Mi-ran of South Korea set a world record and claimed two gold medals in the women's super heavyweight division at the World Weightlifting Championships on Saturday, winning her fourth straight title.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Heatley's first Edmonton trip a success as Marleau's trick leads to win

Associated Press

Patrick Marleau scored three goals, and Joe Pavelski had the lone shootout goal in the San Jose Sharks' 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Rudd in FIFA talks about World Cup bid

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has met FIFA vice-president Jack Warner and again push Australia's case to hold a World Cup in either 2018 or 2022.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Auriemma gets 700th career victory as UConn cruises

Associated Press

Maya Moore scored 23 points to lead Connecticut to a 91-46 rout of Hofstra Friday in the WBCA Classic, giving UConn coach Geno Auriemma his 700th career victory.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Oilers' Hemsky to have shoulder surgery

Associated Press

Edmonton right wing Ales Hemsky will have surgery to repair his left shoulder, Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini said Friday.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Montgomery: Obsessed with Greene

Associated Press

Tim Montgomery says he started taking performance-enhancing drugs because he wanted to beat American sprint rival Maurice Greene and become the fastest man in the world.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

World Cup-bound Chile face FIFA suspension

Soccernet staff

South American qualifiers Chile face possible FIFA expulsion and the forfeit of their World Cup place after local club Rangers opened a court case to dispute their relegation.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Report: Franzen wants to play in Games

ESPN.com news services

Detroit Red Wings center Johan Franzen is hoping to get back on the ice around Christmas and has hopes of returning in time for the hockey tournament at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009

World Cup to return home in 2030?

Soccernet staff

South American football's governing body CSF has backed a bid by Argentina and Uruguay to jointly stage the 2030 World Cup finals to commemorate the centenary of the first tournament that was also held in Uruguay.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Mares signs deal with Golden Boy

Dan Rafael, ESPN.com

If Abner Mares gets a shot at a bantamweight world title in 2010, which is expected, he will do it with Golden Boy as his promoter.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

What they are saying about Iverson

ESPN.com

According to reports, 10-time All-Star Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Pedersen replaces American Mueller

Associated Press

The Norwegian Skating Association has appointed Jarle Pedersen as coach of the national speedskating team after dismissing American Peter Mueller for alleged sexual harassment.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Alinghi wants race in Persian Gulf

Associated Press

America's Cup champion Alinghi of Switzerland told a New York court Wednesday that it has the right to face American challenger BMW Oracle Racing in the Persian Gulf port of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Lutai will miss Vancouver Games

ESPN.com news services

Andrei Lutai, a Russian figure skater who was arrested on suspicion of stealing a car and driving drunk in the United States last week, was handed a one-year ban by the country's skating governing body that will keep him out of the Winter Olympics.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

How countries are coping with injuries

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The injury trend has had its effect on NHL teams, but what about the Olympic outlook? Some countries might not be able to fill the void if star players are out of commission.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009