Tag: Czech Republic
Berdych claims Japan Open title
Czech Tomas Berdych halted fifth seed Juan Martin Del Potro's hot streak by beating the Argentine 6-1, 6-4 to win the Japan Open in Tokyo on Sunday.[MORE]
Czech, Russian intelligence clash over radar base
The Czech counter intelligence service says Russian spies are trying to stir up public opposition to a planned United States radar base to be built on Czech soil. [MORE]
Paes denied US Open doubles double
American brothers Bob and Mike Bryan have won their seventh grand slam men's doubles crown, defeating India's Leander Paes and Czech Lukas Dlouhy 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (12-10) to take the US Open title in New York.[MORE]
Medvedev threatens military response to US missile shield
President Dmitry Medvedev says Russia would respond militarily to the deployment of US missiles close to its borders under an American missile shield plan.[MORE]
Czech Republic's Spotakova wins women's javelin
The Czech Republic's Barbora Spotakova has won the Olympic Games women's javelin with a best throw of 71.42 metres.[MORE]
Taylor injury dampens Opals rout
The Opals have advanced to the Olympics semis but Penny Taylor was injured.[MORE]
Rossi storms to Czech victory as Stoner crashes out
Italy's Valentino Rossi has cruised to victory in the Czech Republic Grand Prix, after defending world champion Casey Stoner crashed out of the MotoGP race.[MORE]
Stoner battles illness to take Czech pole
Defending champion Casey Stoner has battled with a mystery illness to claim his sixth successive pole position for Sunday's Czech Grand Prix.[MORE]
Sick Stoner fastest in Czech practice
Reigning world champion Casey Stoner clocked up the fastest time in free practice ahead of Sunday's Czech Republic Grand Prix, despite suffering from a mystery illness.[MORE]
Rossi, Stoner set to renew rivalry
Fresh from their epic dogfight at the US GP at Laguna Seca, Valentino Rossi and reigning world champion Casey Stoner promised more of the same at this weekend's Czech Republic Grand Prix in Brno. [MORE]
Bush treated to US razzle-dazzle
The United States women's basketball team has treated President George W Bush to a high-flying performance at the opening of the Olympics women's basketball tournament.[MORE]
Emmons wins first gold of Olympics
Czech Katerina Emmons won the 10m air rifle event to claim the first gold medal of the 29th Olympic Games.[MORE]
At least 10 killed in Czech high-speed rail crash
An express train has crashed into a collapsed bridge in the Czech Republic killing at least 10 people and injuring about 100 more, police have said.[MORE]
Legends of the Olympic Games
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From Dawn Fraser to Carl Lewis, the Olympic Games have always been graced by legendary figures.[MORE]
ATP players banned for betting on matches
Tennis players Frantisek Cermak and Michal Mertinak have been suspended after being found guilty of gambling on matches, the ATP announced on Monday.[MORE]
Kafka's papers to be released 84yrs after his death
Franz Kafka's notes have been released to scholars 84 years after his death.[MORE]
Russia threatens to 'react' against US missile shield
Russia has threatened to react with "military resources" if a US anti-missile shield is set up near its borders, according to a foreign ministry statement.[MORE]
Controversial US-Czech missile deal signed
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has signed a deal to base part of Washington's controversial missile defence system in the Czech Republic. [MORE]
Lithuania open to talks on US missile shield plan
The controversy surrounding United States plans for a missile defence shield in central Europe has spread to another former Soviet state.[MORE]
Turkey stages spectacular comeback
A Ten-man Turkey side made the greatest of escapes to book its Euro 2008 quarter-final berth as they came from 2-0 down to stun the Czech Republic 3-2 overnight. [MORE]
Cuba's Robles breaks hurdles record
Cuba's Dayron Robles has set a new world mark in the 110 metres hurdles at the international Grand Prix athletics meet in the Czech Republic.[MORE]
Portugal through, Swiss out on dramatic day at Euro
Portugal became the first team into the Euro 2008 quarter-finals while co-hosts Switzerland went out in heart-breaking circumstances after two action-packed Group A matches overnight.[MORE]
Swiss miss in horror Euro opener
Co-hosts Switzerland have had a demoralising start to the European 2008 championships, losing their opening game 1-0 to the Czech Republic and also losing captain and leading goalscorer Alexander Frei to a serious knee injury.[MORE]
Ronaldo looks to take Portugal to top of Group A
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Cristiano Ronaldo, who has just won a Champions League and Premier League double with Manchester United, could complete a remarkable treble of winners' medals by leading Portugal to victory in Euro 2008 this month.[MORE]
Czech press slams Baros ahead of Euro '08
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Milan Baros is a shadow of the striker that scored five goals at Euro 2004 and Czech media have universally told coach Karel Bruckner that he should not start for the upcoming Euro 2008 finals.[MORE]
