News, August 2011

Sport headlines

Spain lost to Italy. Nadal out in Montreal 1st round. Lorenzo 2nd in Laguna Seca. Alonso 2nd in Germany. Pedrosa wins MotoGP in Germany. Davis Cup team beat USA. Nadal wins again in Paris, but loses Wimbledon final. Barcelona faces gruelling pre-season.

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Football: Spain lost to Italy. League start threatened by strike - BBC. The Fabregas saga close to end? BBC - all but signed- BBC - the saga.
Motor: F1: Alonso 2nd to Hamilton at Nurburgring - BBC. Bikes: Lorenzo 2nd in Laguna Seca - BBC - and 2nd in MotoGP championship.
Tennis: Nadal out in Montreal first round - BBC.
Basketball: Spanish NBA players now consider return to ACB during 'Lockout'.
Cycling: Tour: Alberto Contador came 5th. Vuelta: coverage from mid-September.
Other: Swimming World Championships: synchronised team gain 3 bronze medals.