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Spain, Serbia reach last 8 at Turkey worlds

HOLDER Spain and dark horse Serbia reached the world championship quarterfinals, winning in contrasting fashion on Saturday to set up a repeat of the 2009 European final.

Spain, which beat Serbia comfortably last year to capture its first European championship, will start as favorite again after coasting to an 80-72 victory over Greece, the team it beat in the 2006 world final.

Serbia’s young team, though, will be brimming with confidence after a dramatic 73-72 triumph over Balkan neighbor Croatia took it into the last eight in only its third major tournament as an independent nation.

Captain Nenad Krstic scored 16 points and guard Aleksandar Rasic added 15 with three assists to lead Serbia to an emotional victory in an enthralling rollercoaster game where the lead changed hands 13 times.

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“I know people back home are sick and tired of our narrow defeats in big games but we left everything on the court and all I can say is I am sad we didn’t win,” a dejected Popovic told Croatian television after recording a game-high 21 points in Turkey.

Krstic,This leather black laptop bag makes a perfect addition to anyone’s outfit.We test-carried a bunch of cool laptop bags, backpacks, and messenger bags to find one that will keep you (and your laptop) on the go who suffered a career-threatening knee injury in 2006, said Serbia would not rest on its laurels.

“We have to forget this match as soon as possible and focus on the next one which is going to be even more difficult,” he said.

After losing two of its five Group D games in the preliminary stage, Spain was back to its best against Greece as it overcame a jittery start to underline its title credentials.

Both teams played exceptional basketball, ranging from exquisite set plays to slam dunks and lethal three-point shooting, before Spain took control in the fourth quarter and Greece ran out of steam.

The Greeks led 54-52 early in the final period but there was no way back for them after an 18-6 run, spurred by brilliant long-range shooting from guards Juan Carlos Navarro and Rudy Fernandez, gave Spain a 70-60 advantage with two minutes left.

Navarro led Spain with 22 points, shooting seven of 10 from the field and five of five from the foul line. Fernandez chipped in with 14 while Nikolaos Zisis and Dimitrios Diamantidis had 16 points each for Greece.

“We had some difficult moments in the tournament but we have now made our presence felt and we played with a lot of intelligence,” said Navarro. “They made it difficult for us but our bench came out and played superbly. When we are aggressive and play this way it’s normal for us to be ahead.”

HTC uses own name to compete with iPhone

EAST Asia is the world’s electronics factory, yet unless they are Japanese, producers are largely anonymous. Now HTC Corp, a Taiwan-based maker of smartphones, is moving out of the shadows and trying to establish its own brand name as it competes with Apple’s iPhone.

HTC supplies United States carriers Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile but says a year ago only one in 10 Americans knew its name. With the help of marketing by cellular carriers and HTC’s own television ads during the baseball World Series,loves how it frees his travel bag from lots of excess weight and is excepted from the TSA’s normal cool laptop bag removal rules HTC says that number is up to 40 percent.

“We want to be one of the leaders,” said John Wang, the 13-year-old company’s chief marketing officer.

In trying to establish a global brand, HTC is following in the footsteps of another Taiwan-based firm, Acer Inc, which is battling Dell Inc for the title of second-largest personal computer maker. Other rising Taiwanese technology names include software producer Trend Micro Inc and Asustek Computer Inc, a maker of PCs and cell phones.

HTC’s path to its own brand has been complicated by US carriers’ preference for many years to market its phones under their own brands.

That started to change in 2007, and the “HTC” brand started showing up on phones, as carriers figured that the company had some cachet among early adopters that they could capitalize on. HTC phones on the US market include the Droid Incredible, sold by Verizon Wireless, the HD2, sold by T-Mobile USA,Safely transport your 17 inch laptop bag in any briefcase, messenger bag or backpack. and the Hero, sold by Sprint Nextel Corp.

Even now, HTC is careful to avoid straining ties with carriers by promoting its own identity too aggressively. Such ties are crucial in the US, Japan and other markets where carriers usually pick which phones to offer. In Europe and elsewhere, customers pick their own phones and buy service separately.

“I don’t think it should ever become a ‘destination phone,’ because that is very arrogant,” Wang said.

The company’s slogan, “Quietly Brilliant,” expresses both modesty and pride.

Apple, of course, is anything but quiet, and HTC sets itself apart from the US-based giant in other ways,your best laptop bags should be big enough as to suit the size of your laptop perfectly, hold the power supply, files and too.

In contrast to lookalike iPhones, HTC tries to make handsets for every taste, some with slide-out keyboards, others with touch screens. While Apple has its own online store, HTC focuses on phones while carriers pick which music and applications to offer.

“This is positioning the vendor almost diametrically against the increasing perception of Apple as an egotistical and domineering company,” Seth Wallis-Jones, an analyst for IHS Global Insight, said in an e-mail.

“This is a contrast to a company that wants to do one phone only and say, ‘This is the one and you are going to love it and if you don’t, there is something wrong with you,’” Wang said.

In the US, HTC made a splash this summer by producing the EVO 4G that can use a 4G wireless data network.

Judge slapped with child porn charge

Pictures of naked teenage girls have been found in the work computer of former judge James Gibbons, officials from multiple law-enforcement agencies told the New York Post.

“These appear to be from illegal sites, with illegal content,LED” said an official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Computer forensic investigators, who were still looking at the files from the former judge’s hard drive, are now trying to prove the girls depicted in the pictures were actually underage,Cheap jerseys they said.

“The girls definitely look underage,” said another official, who also asked to not be identified.mlb uniforms “If she looks 14, is she really 14? Or is she 17, and so it’s not illegal?”

Gibbons, 47, resigned Aug 17.

Under New York law, it is illegal to possess pornographic images of a child under the age of 16.

Coyotes re-sign Stempniak to 2-year deal

The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed winger Lee Stempniak to a two-year contract worth $3.8 million US, general manager Don Maloney announced on Monday.
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Stempniak earned $3.5 million US last season splitting his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Coyotes.
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“He played a key offensive role with our team down the stretch last season. He is just entering the prime of his career and we look forward to him having continued success with our organization.”

The 27-year-old scored a career-high 28 goals and 48 points in 80 regular-season games last season. He added two assists in seven playoff games.

The six-year veteran was acquired from Toronto last March for defenceman Matt Jones, along with a fourth-round choice and a seventh-round choice in the 2010 NHL entry draft.

Stempniak’s impact on the Coyotes was immediate as he led the team with 14 goals in the final 18 regular-season games.
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He also helped lead the Coyotes to a franchise record-tying nine-game winning streak, scoring nine goals during that span.

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A native of West Seneca, N.Y., Stempniak has registered 96 goals and 113 assists in 374 career NHL games with St. Louis, Toronto and Phoenix.mbt casual shoes

Clarett signs with UFL after getting permission

Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett has signed a one-year contract with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League.

Clarett met Monday with team officials and UFL commissioner Michael Huyghue, who gave his blessing.
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Clarett was expected to be on the practice field Monday night for his first football activity since he was a bust with the Denver Broncos and spent 3 1/2 years in prison for having a hidden gun and holding up two people outside a Columbus, Ohio, bar, in 2006.
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“I am humbled by the opportunity the Omaha Nighthawks have given me and will dedicate myself on and off the field to prove that I can be a valuable member of the team and the Omaha community,” Clarett said in a statement. “I am committed to working hard to earn the right for a second chance in football and more importantly in life.”

Clarett, who is not scheduled to meet with reporters until Wednesday, went through a private workout and physical Sunday.

“The things you can’t coach you can see were there — footwork, hands, those types of things. And he’s in really good physical condition,” general manager Rick Mueller said. “Those were the things that jumped out more than anything else. He’s done a pretty good job getting himself in condition to play football.”

Clarett, 26, needed a judge’s permission to leave Ohio to work out for the Nighthawks. He was allowed to be out of state for 30 days. Nighthawks general manager Rick Mueller said he’s confident Clarett will be allowed to stay the entire season in Omaha and that he won’t be barred from travelling to road games.
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Clarett ran into trouble after a sensational freshman year at Ohio State in 2002. He rushed for 1,237 yards and 18 touchdowns, the last one clinching a victory in the national title game against Miami.

He was suspended the entire 2003 season for taking gifts and lying to the NCAA. He later lost a court case challenging the NFL’s rule requiring a player to be out of high school three years before becoming eligible for the draft.

The Denver Broncos drafted Clarett in the third round in 2005, but he was hindered by a groin problem, never played in a pre-season game and was cut before the regular season.

His downward spiral continued with the robbery, which landed him n prison and then, for the last 4 ? months, in a community-based lockdown dormitory.
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He opened up about the troubles he caused, although blogging about it while locked up got him in more trouble. Clarett registered to take classes at Ohio State since his release.

Huyghue had said that he wouldn’t allow Clarett to sign with the ighthawks unless the team provided a strong support system. Ahman Green, a native of Omaha and four-time Pro Bowler with the Green Bay ackers, has agreed to serve as Clarett’s mentor.

Longtime NFL and CFL quarterback Jeff Garcia has signed with the Nighthawks in order to continue his pro career.

Clarett has the full support of his former coach, Ohio State’s Jim Tressel. He said he received several calls from people associated with the UFL about whether Clarett would be interested in making a comeback.

“We’re going to be patient with him,” Mueller said of Clarett. “We have to be smart about it and so does Maurice. This kid is anxious to get out there and show what he can do, but it’s no good if he’s hurt.
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“He’s done everything he can personally, legally and physically to put himself in condition to be successful. Now we have to find out if he can get back.”

Canada falls to 0-2 at basketball worlds

As Jermaine Anderson put up a last-second three-pointer, he had every reason to think Canada was about to get its first win at the world basketball championships in Turkey.

The Canadians were hot from beyond the arc early on against Lithuania, but after driving down the sideline with the ball in the frantic final moments Sunday, Anderson missed the three and Canada lost 70-68.
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“There was about two seconds when I looked up,” said Anderson. “Even if I drove it would have been good shot. I thought I would pull up where I hit a little bit of daylight, but the shot just didn’t drop.”

Time might be running out on Canada’s chances to advance into the knockout rounds in Istanbul.
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With two losses already, a loss against France in their next game on Tuesday would likely keep Canada from finishing in the top four of six Group D teams.

“We continue to learn every time we step on the floor and we are battling many things this tournament,” Canadian head coach Leo Rautins said in a release.
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“Our expectation for the worlds was to get through the pool, and a lot of things have changed due to injury and health, but we don’t plan on giving up and the players are not going to give up.”

Canada started the game blazing with back-to-back three-pointers by Anderson.

Andy Rautins gave Canada a 15-4 lead with 5:30 left in the first quarter, and the team’s four three-pointers in the quarter gave an early impression that they were on the way to redeeming Saturday’s 81-71 loss to Lithuania.

Canada used a 10-0 advantage in second chance points as it built a halftime lead.

Meanwhile, the Lithuanians couldn’t get on track as they missed 12-of-15 three-pointers.

Canada was able to expand its lead in the first minutes of the second half with the aid of stout defence from centre Joel Anthony.Washington Nationals jerseys

With seven minutes left in the third, he intimidated a Lithuanian big away from attempting a putback layup after corraling an offensive rebound underneath the basket. A minute later, Mantas Kalnietis weaved to the basket and unspooled an open layup that was blocked by a hustling Anthony from behind, drawing cheers from the crowd and preserving Canada’s 53-39 lead.

“Defensively, he was a big factor,” said Lithuanian coach Kestutis Kemzura of Anthony.

Anthony was involved in so much rough interior play that by the middle of the fourth quarter he was patrolling the lane with the first couple letters of his name on the back of his jersey nearly ripped off.

Unfortunately for Canada, his offence looked at times just as ragged as he shot a couple of airballs and struggled to finish post moves.

That struggle carried over to the whole team, which endured a decisive 27-3 run by Lithuania over the end of the third quarter and into the fourth.

Lithuania took its first lead when Tomas Delininkaitis made a corner three-pointer to make it 58-57 a few seconds into the fourth.

“We did everything we could,” said Anderson, who led the team with 15 points and five assists. “We fought for 40 minutes, but unfortunately we fell short tonight.”

Linas Kleiza led Lithuania with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Anthony had 12 points, five rebounds and four blocked shots, while Denham Brown had 11 points and Levon Kendall added 9 points and 11 rebounds.Minnesota Vikings jerseys

“It was a very difficult and very tough game and not a good day for us with so many missed shot opportunities,” Kemzura said in a release. “I credit the Canadian team coaching staff and players as they prepared tactically for this match. Canada played well.”

Canada plays its next game against France on Tuesday.

“France is on a high after beating Spain and Lebanon so they will be very confident,” Canada’s Aaron Doornekamp said. “We will need to continue to play good defence and offence, and put ourselves in a good position to win.”

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Redskins licking wounds after Ravens game

Donovan McNabb entered the Redskins locker room on Monday in a walking boot, a “precautionary” measure after the quarterback was banged around on Saturday against Baltimore.
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McNabb sat on the sidelines in the second half of the game with ankle wrapped in ice.

Part of the reason McNabb got hit so much was the play of rookie tackle Trent Williams, who was repeatedly abused by Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs.  Williams had his right arm wrapped on Monday after injuring his elbow.  Williams hopes to practice this week, but his performance was a bigger concern than his injury.
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The injuries to Williams and McNabb don’t appear too serious, but safety Kareem Moore isn’t as lucky.  It’s believed Moore could miss 4-6 weeks with a knee injury.  His teammate Reed Doughty only confirmed that Moore, a projected starter at free safety, won’t be out for the season.
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The team signed veteran safety Tyrone Carter Monday according to Brad Biggs of NFP, indicating Moore will be out for a while.   The Redskins have had a drama-filled camp because of Albert Haynesworth, but have been largely injury-free to this point.
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That streak of luck ended on Saturday night against Baltimore.

Pats’ trade for Ojinnaka raises eyebrows

On Sunday night, as the Vikings played the 49ers in prime time, the Falcons and the Patriots quietly did some business, with New England acquiring offensive lineman Quinn Ojinnaka.
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The fact that Ojinnaka has been suspended for the first game of the season made the move curious.  The fact that Ojinnaka’s suspension arose from allegations of domestic violence has prompted some league insiders to wonder whether and to what extent ownership signed off on the move.

The concern flows from the fact that, in 1996, the wife of Robert Kraft reacted negatively — and loudly — after the Patriots selected Christian Peter in the draft, who had been arrested numerous times while in college, including on at least one occasion for grabbing a woman by the throat in a bar.  So the Pats flushed the fifth-round pick, cutting him only days after picking him.
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“I wonder if Mrs. Kraft will get involved again,” a league source observed regarding the team’s decision to trade for Ojinnaka, who allegedly fought with and spit (spat?) at his wife after Mrs. Ojinnaka confronted her husband about one of his Facebook friends.  She claimed that Ojinnaka “threw her on some stairs before tossing her out of the house.”Video Game Console

The question becomes whether the Patriots will toss this fifth-round pick from the 2006 draft out of their house, just as they did with their fifth-round pick 10 years earlier.  Then again, the bigger question is why they let him in in the first place.USB Flash Drive

Neil Lennon delighted by James Forrest display

The 19-year-old thundered in the third goal in a 4-0 victory at Celtic Park.
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And Lennon said: “I’m trying to keep a lid on the kid, not banging the drum, trying to play it down, but I couldn’t keep him out of the team any longer.

“He was ready to play and I think everybody saw today how good he can be. It’s a great start to his career.”

Forrest impressed as a substitute at Inverness last weekend, twice going close with strikes from distance, and also featured as a second half replacement in Thursday’s Europa League win over Utrecht.

“Everything you do, you try to do positively,” added Lennon, who also saw Joe Ledley, Shaun Maloney and Ki Sung Yueng find the net.
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“He’s an exciting player with an eye for goal.

“He’s an old-fashioned winger who just wants to hurt people. He looks like a kid that’s come in off the street and said, ‘Right, throw me a ball, I’m ready to play’.

“I love his attitude and he’s a breath of fresh air.”

Lennon was pleased by Celtic’s fluent dismantling of St Mirren, with the Paisley side lucky to avoid a much heavier defeat.
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“We got a clean sheet and some of our football at times attacking-wise was breathtaking,” he continued.

“We have got energy in the team and we’ve got quality. It’s all right me asking them to do it, they’ve got to take it on board.

“You can’t play like that all the time, but in certain games you can and the crowd responded to the players.
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“It was important to go to Utrecht with a good result because it’s a big game in the context of the season and we’d like to get a European run going.”

Lennon added that defender Glenn Loovens, linked with a possible move away from Celtic, had not been dropped, but was absent because of a hamstring strain.fashion sunglasses