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HIGH POINT, North Carolina (AFP) - Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, the subject of a federal criminal investigation, was named Thursday as High Point University's commencement speaker in 2011.
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Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, the subject of a federal criminal investigation, was named Thursday as High Point University's commencement speaker in 2011.Armstrong, who turns 39 next month, will speak next May 7 to new graduates at the 3,300-student school in the southeast United States.He has faced renewed allegations of doping since former teammate Floyd Landis admitted he was a dope cheat and said he saw Armstrong take performance-enhancing drugs numerous times.
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The Caisse de depot et placements du Quebec said Thursday it added $4.1 billion in assets during the first three months of 2010.
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Former team doctor Gaétan Tardif has been named Canada's chef de mission for the 2012 London Paralympics, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced on Thursday.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Complete with its own version of "Obama Girl," Brazil's election has moved firmly into the Internet age this year as candidates battle for votes and clicks among a surging number of computer users.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Complete with its own version of "Obama Girl," Brazil's election has moved firmly into the Internet age this year as candidates battle for votes and clicks among a surging number of computer users.
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Brazil's football club Internacional beat Mexico's Chivas de Guadalajara 3-2 at home to clinch their second Copa Libertadores title on Wednesday. Inter will now go on to the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi in December.
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Brazil's Internacional fought off a spirited fight-back from Chivas de Guadalajara to win the 2010 Copa Libertadores.
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Peter de Villiers has been given a vote of confidence by his employers at the South African Rugby Union and assured that his job is safe.
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Deere & Company (DE) reported Wednesday its fiscal third-quarter net income jumped 47% as sales rose 16% in the quarter, despite continued weakness in certain sectors. The heavy machinery maker said net income for the third quarter ended July 31 rose to $617 million, or $1.44 per share, from $420 million, or 99 cents per share, for the same period last year. This handily beat analysts'...Continue reading Deere Earnings Top Estimates Deere Earnings Top Estimates originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:35:00. Filed Under: Earnings, Deere & Co, Stocks in the NewsPermalink | Tweet this! | Comments
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Listeria contamination has led to a recall of Le Belle de Jersey cheese sold in Quebec and Ontario.
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MEXICO CITY, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Investment fund Advent International could invest some $49 million into Mexico's Mexicana de Aviacion to keep the airline flying, local media and a union said on Wednesday.
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Young Boys defender Scott Sutter played down the influence of the artificial pitch, but admitted the surface handed his side an advantage in their 3-2 Champions League play-off win over Tottenham at the Stade de Suisse in Bern.
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Deere & Company (DE) reported Tuesday its fiscal third-quarter net income jumped 47% as sales rose 16% in the quarter, despite continued weakness in certain sectors. The heavy machinery maker said net income for the third quarter ended July 31 rose to $617 million, or $1.44 per share, from $420 million, or 99 cents per share, for the same period last year. This handily beat analysts' estimates...Continue reading Deere Earnings Top Estimates Deere Earnings Top Estimates originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:35:00. Filed Under: Earnings, Deere & Co, Stocks in the NewsPermalink | Tweet this! | Comments
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The remainder of the elite middle-distance season will be enacted in the shadow of what might have been. Yesterday morning came the news that Harbinger, who 15 days ago staked his claim to become one of the all-time greats with his 11-length tour de force in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, suffered a leg injury that is likely to end his career.
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He may be perplexed at the transfer business of neighbours Manchester City, but it has not prevented Sir Alex Ferguson from breaking new ground himself in the pursuit of new players. The United manager admitted yesterday that he signed Bebe, who cost £7.4m from Vitoria de Guimaraes, last week without even seeing the player on a DVD.
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De Luna Fest, the first major music festival in the Pensacola area in more than four years, is bringing an impressive line-up of to its inaugural year. Among those supporting the area affected by the oil spill are headliners like Bush, Daughtry, and 30 Seconds to Mars. - (AHN)
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Follow minute-by-minute rolling match commentary as Tottenham Hotspur trail 3-2 to Young Boys at the Stade de Suisse.
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Follow minute-by-minute rolling match commentary as Tottenham Hotspur trail 3-1 to Young Boys at the Stade de Suisse.
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Follow minute-by-minute rolling match commentary as Tottenham Hotspur trail 2-0 to Young Boys at the Stade de Suisse.
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