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DNA wants maximum sentences in “transfers’ case”

Prosecutor Cristian Anghel, the representative of the National Anti-corruption Office (DNA), has asked the Bucharest Court on Tuesday to issue sentences of up to 20 years in jail against the eight sports agents and League I club presidents that are indicted in the transfers’ case, Agerpres informs.  The defendants are charged with tax evasion, money [...]

Published by serban.georgescu on February 22nd, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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League I: 12 teams to play on basis of play-off and play-out system

Almost a year after it was launched, the idea of lowering the number of teams playing in League I is making the headlines again after CFR President Iuliu Muresan proposed a new competition system that would see 12 teams playing on the basis of a play-off and play-out system, Hotnews informs. “I believe the number [...]

Published by nineoclock on February 21st, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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Women Handball: Oltchim crashed by Buducnost in CL

Buducnost gave a fantastic show in Ramnicu Valcea as they outclassed local team, and former CL finalist Oltchim 34-24 (18-13) in Champions League group 2, with victory already cemented after 30 minutes, according to eurohandball.com. The clash of the two group favourites started as a close duel, as the lead has changed several times. The [...]

Published by nineoclock on February 20th, 2012 at 9:00 PM
Climbing: Crina Coco Popescu sets world record
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Climbing: Crina Coco Popescu sets world record

Romanian Crina Coco Popescu, 16, climbed Mt. Sidley (4285 m– the highest Volcano in Antarctica) as part of the first mountaineer expedition on this Arctic volcano, (with Russian Alex Abramov, Italian Mario Trimeri and American Scott Woolams) – setting the world record for the First woman to climb Mt. Sidley in Antarctica, according to World [...]

Published by serban.georgescu on February 19th, 2012 at 9:00 PM
Boxing: Sluggish Klitschko outpoints Chisora
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Boxing: Sluggish Klitschko outpoints Chisora

Vitali Klitschko defended his WBC Heavyweight title with a points victory over Britain’s Dereck Chisora in Munich, according to Eurosport. The veteran champion did not have things all his own way against his game challenger but was still awarded the decision comfortably with two judges scoring the fight 118-110 and a third scoring it 119-111.Klitschko [...]

Published by nineoclock on February 19th, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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Europa League: Twente on course for success

FC Twente hold a 1-0 lead as they take on FC Steaua Bucharest in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League tie in Bucharest last Thursday, according to uefa.com. The winners will meet FC Viktoria Plzen or FC Schalke 04 in the round of 16.Ola John’s splendid lob (53) in the first leg  earned [...]

Published by nineoclock on February 19th, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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Tennis: Simona Halep and Monica Niculescu in last-16 stage in Doha

Romanian tennis players Simona Halep and Monica Niculescu have qualified for the third round of the Doha tournament, a tournament with total prizes of USD 2,168 M, hotnews.ro informs. Simona Halep defeated Czech Republic’s Iveta Benesova (48th in WTA rankings), score 6-4, 6-4. The game lasted 83 minutes. Monica Niculescu defeated Vera Zvonareva, 7-5, 3-2. [...]

Published by nineoclock on February 16th, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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Champions League: Arsenal silenced by Milan fire power

AC Milan made a giant leap towards a first UEFA Champions League quarter-final appearance since 2007 after completing an imperious four-goal victory (4-0) against Arsenal FC at San Siro on Wednesday, according to uefa.com. A spectacular Kevin-Prince Boateng volley, strikes either side of the interval by Robinho and a late Zlatan Ibrahimovic penalty condemned Arsene [...]

Published by nineoclock on February 16th, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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Tennis: Federer wins on return to Rotterdam

Roger Federer did not disappoint in his first appearance in Rotterdam for seven years as he safely moved into the second round. The Swiss legend broke Frenchman Nicolas Mahut once in each set to secure his passage into round two thanks to a 6-4 6-4 win, according to Eurosport. Federer, who is playing in the [...]

Published by nineoclock on February 16th, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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Boxer/K-1 legend found dead at 42

K-1 legend and former WBF heavyweight champion Mike Bernardo (42) was found dead in his Cape Town home Tuesday, according to lfpress.com. An official cause of death has yet to be released. The South African boxer and kickboxer fought the who’s who of the K-1 circuit throughout the mid-90s and early 2000s. Bernardo holds notable [...]

Published by nineoclock on February 16th, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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