News, August '09

Sport headlines

Madrid beat Dortmund 5-0, At Madrid beat Parathinaikos to (half) gain Champions' place. Marta Dominguez world champion in 3000m hurdles. Alonso to race in Valencia; Schumacher's injury means he will not return. Pau Gasol injured in training may miss European cup. 11 medals in Rome swimming championships. Alberto Contador wins Tour de France.

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Football: Real Madrid beat Dortmund 5-0 in centenary game - evangelical Kaká made brilliant debut. At Madrid beat Parathinaikos to (Half) gain Champions' place - must hold advantage at home. As recruitment time comes to a close The Economist reports on the sums. Barcelona close to taking Supercopa. Death in Italy of Espanyol captain Jarque stuns world - BBC report. Xabi Alonso joins Real Madrid from Liverpool BBC. Ibrahimovic presented in Barcelona. UNICEF grateful for Barcelona 'brand-aid' -BBC photo.
Motor: F1 Valencia GP 23rd August - Alonso can race despite wheel loss - Alonso wins 2nd round of trials; Schumacher will not now race - BBC. Bikes BBC coverage. Pedrosa signs for 2 more years with Repsol Honda.
Tennis: Cincinnati: Nadal struggles for first round victory. Nadal loses to del Potro in Montreal, sealing loss of ATP 2nd place to Murray - BBC report.
Cycling: Contador wins Tour again BBC. Mikel Astarloza denies EPO accusations -BBC report. All ready for La Vuelta
Basketball Spain beat GB in Seville. 25th anniversary of Spain's silver medal in Los Angeles; Pau Gasol injured in training may miss European cup.
Other: World Athletics championships, Berlin: Marta Dominguez crowns 16 year career with gold medal in 3000m hurdles; otherwise athletes doing badly. Swimming World Championships, Rome 11 medals won. Spain lose to Serbia in waterpolo final.Girls did well in Synchronised events. Wildeboer bronze in 100m backstroke and 5th in 200m.