Windermere's Simon Edwards rules out at European Pro Championship in Bulgaria

Windermere's Simon Edwards after the third round of PGA European Pro Championship in Bulgaria leader Hugo Santos catch is ruled out.

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Edward, 40, and Santos on 17th behind the strategy was a two stroke but suffered a double bogey but end his hopes of challenging.

"At nine-under, I'd be looking at him," Edwards said after finishing on two-under for the round with a card of 70.

"But not at seven-under, that's probably too much ground to make up."

After the first day of play at the time of Edward the fourth is a lie, had been just two shots behind joint leaders Hugo Santos and Ben Collier who carded flawless five-under-par 67s.

Santos after a round of 69, three under par and three rounds of 11 yesterday to go two strokes clear of the field continues to lead carded.

Tony Parker won its first European Championships

Tony Parker is one of France won its first European Championships.

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Parker scored 22 points to lead his team past Russia 79-71 on Friday and the European Championship final against the defending gold medalist from Spain.

With the win, France for the first time in 12 years at the Olympics.

Parker said, "I've been chasing this for 11 years and I'm very happy that I can finally say I'm going to the Olympics. I had tears in my eyes when the buzzer came and I knew we'd won the game."

Juan Carlos Navarro 35 points scored in a performance of his coach as "excellent" on Friday in the semi-finals as Spain beat Macedonia 92-80.

European Championship finals automatically qualify for next year's London Games.

Paddy Barnes protect the European Amateur title

Paddy Barnes protect the European Amateur title had moments out.Barnes training two weeks ago suffered a wrist injury and revealed that a Belfast man was not fully recovered scan.

The Olympic bronze medal in the championships in Ankara, Turkey on Saturday with Irish team was scheduled to travel to venue.

Barnes was the first Irishman to win back to back European titles has been to be objective.

Barnes continued care after the world championship this year for the London Olympics have come a qualifying event will now try.

Irish head coach Billy Walsh said, "Paddy was eagerly looking forward to defending his title in Turkey but the injury has prevented him from doing that".

"It's a big blow to the Irish squad as we have lost a European champion to injury. The important thing now is that Paddy gets back to full fitness for the World Championships and Olympic qualifiers in Baku next September and October."

For 2011 European Championship draw will be held next Thursday.

Sweden swept previously Moldova 4-1 at the Euro 2012 qualifying group

Sweden swept previously Moldova 4-1 on Friday at the Euro 2012 qualifying group to strengthen its hold on second place.

Ola Toivonen 11th minute opening goal with a 25 yard shot before Johan Elmander strike it one step left 2-0 29th and Sebastian Larsson 59th I said in the third.

Striker Igor Bugaiov gave Moldova 3-1 in the 61st but Alexander Gerndt by creating a glimmer of hope for the tourists an easy win in 87th fold.

Moldova had gone ahead in the sixth minute, but can have Alexandru Suvorov 18 yard shot hit crossbar.

Sweden five games three points ahead of Hungary in third place which is more of a game is 12 points. Netherlands lead the group with 18 points.

Lineups:

Moldova:

Stanislav Namasco

Igor Armas

Victor Golovatenco

Vadim Bolohan

Alexandru Suvorov

Alexandru Gatcan

Petru Racu, Eugeniu Cebotaru (Artur Patras, 77)

Igor Bugaiov, Anatolie Doros (Gheorghe Boghiu, 63)

Stanislav Ivanov

Sweden:

Andreas Isaksson

Mikael Lustig

Erik Olof Mellberg

Daniel Majstorovic

Sebastian Larsson

Anders Svensson

Kim Kallstrom

Johan Elmander (Alexander Gerndt, 76)

Tobias Hysen (Emir Bajrami, 40)

Oscar Wendt

Ola Toivonen (Pontus Wernbloom, 69)

European Championship 24th is a broze medal

Sports is a talented young tenpin bowler 24th European Championship bronze medal.

Europe's most talented bowlers in Munich converged, Germany event, which saw 33 countries battle for the better.

Christopher Lam, 17, from West Derby, is member of the England team, who racked up a fleet in the UK is heading down, missed out on gold, which went to Iceland’s Arnar David Jonsson, but was given bronze along with teammate Michael Nock.

Father Peter Lam said he is proud of his son and was impressed with this game.

He said: “England as a team won the most medals – two gold, couple of silver and four bronze – and Chris ended up with bronze, which was a fantastic achievement.

“When you get to that level, there is not much between the boys.”

World champion Spain could rest players for a European Championship

World champion Spain against Lithuania on Tuesday a European Championship qualifier, the Netherlands also continued his perfect record to group the rest is for the players.

Although Germany, England, France and Italy in friendly action team, including Euro 2012 qualifying picture 10 games Tuesday with a lot could be clear.

Germany to play Aussie takes break from qualifying, while England coach Fabio Capello for a game against Ghana will rest several players.

Spanish for the party newspaper still has predicted changes as some players coach Vicente del Bosque tries to rest.

Del Bosque said, "We are on a good run of results. We cannot play any better and we are going to Lithuania to win. If we win, we will have (qualification) very easily."

That defeat is already 3-1 rival, Spain's biggest handicap in Kaunas pitch with an assistant coach Paco Jimenez state, a "horrible" conditions can be reported on the Bosque del.

Del Bosque said, "The Lithuanians are not at fault, but that's the situation. We will travel, speak to the UEFA delegate and do whatever they say."

Difficult circumstances that Spain players do not take anything for granted against opponents down at least should ensure.

Midfielder Andres Iniesta said, "It will be a tough game, for sure. It is a team that pressures a lot, they don't let you breathe, and they close in defence, like a lot of teams.

"If we add that we are playing away and that the pitch won't be in the best condition, it makes it a difficult game."

EU court invented World Cup can be shown on free TV

A top European court ruled Thursday that the football World Cup viewers of free TV channels and Euro Championships football fans to be able to see.

FIFA and UEFA's football governing body in a scolding court ruled that European Union states untouchable some cases by designating a special broadcast World Cup and Euro games can prohibit "Crown Jewels."

FIFA and UEFA, the world's biggest football tournament organizers, Belgium and the UK for free on TV all the World Cup and Euro countries to show championship game was challenged.

National football body said not very important match of all public events can be considered.

But the general court's second highest tribunal European Union, has decided that all World Cup and Euro Championship match states as "events of major importance" can be considered.

Carrick ready for Euro buzz

Ahead of Manchester United's trip to Marseille,Michael Carrick is set for the 'buzz' of the UEFA Champions League again.

Due to the unavailability of Andreson due to knee injury,The England midfielder, who is set to feature in United's last-16 first leg trip to Marseille on Wednesday and will jet out to France on Tuesday morning with the rest of the squad.

"The buzz you get with the Champions League is something that no other competition brings," said Carrick. "It was strange watching Tottenham and Arsenal last week and not being involved.

"We have had to wait an extra week but we are ready for it."

UEFA announce ticket prices for Euro 2012

On Feb. 15,Euro officials had announced how much tickets should be charge for each type of match for the Euro 2012 soccer championship being co-hosted by Ukraine and Poland June 8- July .

Prices are divided venues vice and matches vice like $37.50 to $750 depending on where venue seats are located and for which match during the 31-match, 16-team final tournament to name Europe’s top team for the next four year

"The purchasing power of local citizens was taken into account when setting prices, and the cheapest tickets will cost 50% less than at UEFA's Euro 2008 [event] in Austria and Switzerland. Furthermore, tickets for the final in category 3 will cost EUR 50 only," reads a posting on the Web site of UEFA.

EUR 45-250 will be charged for the opening match, tickets for group matches will cost EUR 30-120, and a ticket for the final will cost EUR 50-600.

The posting also reads that UEFA, the Polish and Ukrainian football federations and the local organizing committees have put in place a transparent and fair ticketing policy with the aim of offering affordable prices for all matches of the Euro 2012 Championship.

FIFA elevates threat to suspend Ukraine but warns Euro 2012 co-host it will be checked

FIFA says it has elevated a warning to suspend Ukraine from world football but will continue monitoring the 2012 European Championship co-host to make sure politicians have clogged interfering in the national federation business.

FIFA and UEFA intervened last month to protect the position of alliance leader Grygoriy Surkis after attempts to depose him.Surkis, a UEFA executive board member, is not liked in Ukraine for emerging to favour Dynamo Kyiv, which his family controls.

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych said last week that football officials must solve their problems and not jeopardize their Euro 2012 position.A postponement also would have banned Shakhtar Donetsk from playing a Champions League match at Roma next week.

Moyes eyes Euro spot

Despite Everton sitting 13th in the top-flight standings,boss David Moyes is still focusing European football next season.

The don't have prolific season this year as they remain just four points above the relegation zone but gained confidence from their amazing 5-3 victory over Blackpool last time out.

Due to injury four-goal hero Louis Saha has been pulled out for two weeks and will miss Sunday's trip to Bolton.

"I like to score - I am a supporter as well - I like to see goals in action," David said. "But when you are the manager and do the work - I look at the defensive mistakes we made in the last game and I can't take pride in that.

"Yes I scored five, but I conceded three so I have to do something about the bit that didn't go well."

"We have got to hope we can go on a run, win three or four games on a row, and hopefully we'll be on the tails of the teams just outside Europe," he added. "We're only just into February so we've got to hope the best is still to come.

"In the last few years we've tended to do that and that gives the players a bit of belief that the form will come."

U.S Rights to 2012 Euro Acquires by ESPN

European Championship in 2012 and 2016 every game will be televised by ESPN as it acquires the rights of broadcasting.

The announcement to be make by the Union of European Football Associations on Tuesday.

Broadcasting rights in all languages has been acquired by ESPN.The network televised the 2008 Euros and has U.S. English-language rights to its sixth consecutive World Cup in 2014.

Plans include broadcasting Euro matches on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3.com, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio and ESPN Mobile.

Orange Announced as Official Euro Sponsor

Orange has been announced as a sponsor for the 2012 European Football Championships – better known as UEFA Euro 2012.

The Euro 2012 competition will be held in Poland and Ukraine in June and July next year.

Bespoke content and services for its customers has been promised by Orange and will offer official mobile phone application for EURO 2012.

Olaf Swantee, EVP of Operations in Europe for Orange, said “This is a significant and exciting announcement for Orange. There are huge synergies between the Orange brand and the values of UEFA and the European football championship. Our commitment to honesty, fairness and delivering the best possible experience at all times will be brought to life in the lead up to and during the tournament with content, competitions and experiences that bring our customers closer to both brands.”

In 11 European countries: the United Kingdom, Spain, Poland, France, Slovakia, Romania, Austria, Luxembourg, Moldova, Switzerland and Armenia,Orange will be the event’s official telecommunications partner.

Euro 2012 boss denies improper contracting

On Tuesday,in the official meeting for Ukraine's preparations to host the Euro 2012 football championship denied hundreds of millions of dollars of construction contracts to overhaul the country's biggest stadium had been awarded improperly.

"I am not, and will not be, neither directly nor through relatives, a stakeholder in companies that perform contract work for Euro 2012," said Borys Kolesnykov, in a statement to the Ukrainska Pravda news website.

"Not even (in a company) that delivers balls to the stadium," said Kolesnykov, head of the National Agency for Euro 2012.

Ukrainska Pravda,one of the most popular independent news sources has revealed that the statement came by Kolesnykov after an investigative article published by Ukrainska Pravda, identifying three companies allegedly closely linked to Kolesnykov as the recipients some €407 million of contracts to overhaul Kiev's Olympic Stadium.

Euro 2012 logo license pays off

For the production of Euro 2012 gadgets license agreements with UEFA run into millions of zlotys.

For deals with UEFA to use the Euro 2012 logo there are about 30 Polish companies are to compete.

50 deals were signed amounting to EUR 200 million during the Euro 2008 championship in Austria and Switzerland (by 100% more than during the Euro 2004).

“Dziennik Gazeta Prawna” reports, It is possible that another record will be set this year.

Companies who purchase licenses should be more interested in developing the brand than in the one-time profit, Jacek Bochenek of Deloitte is quoted as saying by “Dziennik Gazeta Prawna”.

The Euro 2012 merchandise consist scarves, cups, pillows and books with the Euro 2012 logo, the image of the UEFA cup and Euro 2012 mascots.

One year before the planned championship,the first such products are to demonstrate in Poland in June.

Speed accepts Bellamy’s offer to quit as Wales captain

Craig Bellamy’s wants to drop down as national team captain and his offered has been approved by Wales manager Gary Speed.

Due to Craig injury issues he has decided to quit as a skipper because he will be unable to play every game for Wales.James Collins and Ashley Williams and Fulham’s Simon Davies looks to be strong candidate for captain’s post.

“I’ve accepted Craig’s offer as that is the sensible way to go,” said Speed.

“The nature of Craig’s injuries is that he won’t be able to play every game,” said Speed.

“For example the first game in Ireland, Cardiff and Swansea play two games before so the way Craig’s injuries have affected him before, we know he will not play in that game.

“It is sensible and logical if you are picking a captain, and you know Craig is not going to be there all of the time, to give the job to somebody else.”

Football Star Punched By Pitch-Invader

A Stevenage player was punched by a fan while celebrating a shock FA Cup victory against Newcastle,Football Association is to launch an investigation on it.

A supported ran on the pitch and hit Defender Scott Laird at the final whistle.His League Two side beat their Premier League opposition 3-1 in the live televised match at Stevenage's Lamex Stadium.

Laird celebrating on the halfway line following the game but astonished approached by the fan who punches Laird directly in the face, knocking the player to the turf.

Stevenage manager Graham Westley said the attack marred the most glorious night in the club's history.

Westley said: "Scott Laird was stood celebrating with the fans and a fan just came over and smashed him from the side.

This time it was a fist - who knows what it could be next time.

"He went to the ground and it is a shame for the afternoon to end in that way.

"He is a bit bewildered. He (the fan) gave him a right-hander, just smashed him across the cheek and knocked him to the ground.

Lubkivsky expects rush on Euro 2012 tickets

Tickets for the matches of the Euro 2012 European Football Championship finals will be affordable for Ukrainians and their sale will start in March 2011 through the official Web site of UEFA, Euro 2012 Director in Ukraine Markiyan Lubkivsky has said.

"We already know how much they (the tickets) will cost. But we still cannot disclose this information. I would say only that the prices will be less than those in Austria and Switzerland (the price of the tickets for Euro 2008 started from EUR 50)," Lubkivsky said in an interview with the Soviet Sport newspaper published on Tuesday.

"He stressed that in compliance with the UEFA policies, the tickets should have affordable price for the countries, which host the tournament.

According to the Euro 2012 director, the price of the tickets will be the same in Poland and Ukraine.

"I expect a rush on the tickets. I think that most of the fans will book tickets on the official site of UEFA," Lubkivsky said.