Cycling: T-Mobile fires Tour de France rider for 'secretly' using testosterone gel (International Herald Tribune) Patrik Sinkewitz, a German cyclist, was fired by his T-Mobile team and acknowledged that he "secretly" used a testosterone gel before failing a doping test in June....more...World sport (The West Australian) Kazakh sport officials came out in support of cyclist Alexander Vinokourov, saying they believed his positive test for blood doping during the recent Tour de France was linked to an injury....more... Kazakh officials back Vinokourov (Reuters.co.uk) ASTANA (Reuters) - Kazakh sport officials came out in support of cyclist Alexander Vinokourov on Tuesday, saying they believed his positive test for blood doping during the recent Tour de France was linked to an injury....more... Kenya: Funds Delay Halts Space Project (AllAfrica.com) The failure by the Tourism Trust Fund (TTF) to withhold money for construction of a space observatory in central Kenya could jeopardised the lucrative tourism and training project....more... Rugby: Umaga keeps fingers crossed for Weepu (The New Zealand Herald) Former All Black captain Tana Umaga hopes dumped teammate Piri Weepu may still make an appearance at this year's World Cup in France....more... Kazakh officials back Vino (FOXSPORTS.com.au) KAZAKHSTAN sport officials came out in support of banned cyclist Alexander Vinokourov today, saying they believe that his positive tested for blood doping during the Tour de France was linked to an injury....more... French saxophonist to perform in Jazz concerts (Maltamedia.com Daily News) French Saxaphonist Christophe Panzani is going to perform live in Jazz concerts, from Thursday 2nd till Saturday 4th August 2007. The event is being organised by Jazzfringe in collaboration with Malta Tourism Authority. Christophe Panzani is one of the most in demand saxophone players in France. He is a member of the Carla Bley Big Band, and has toured Europe alongside Andy Sheppard, Steve ......more... Undeveloped Bosnia sees chance in eco-tourism (AFP via Yahoo! News) Rahima Comor smiles while welcoming a small group of tourists in this tiny village. She knows she will not be seeing strangers for much longer....more... Canada, France have their days in N.O. (New Orleans Times-Picayune) Both invitations were printed in black on ivory card stock, both announced national days, and both focused on countries that have enjoyed longtime friendship with the Crescent City. Localites turned out in folds to the beckoning of Consul General of Canada Norris Pettis and Honorary Consul of Canada in Louisiana Patricia Denechaud for a reception held in the Audubon Tea Room to celebrate Canada's ......more... |