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Golfer Torrance questions Faldo judgement: LONDON AFP — Former Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance on Tuesday questioned the judgement of skipper Nick Faldo by picking Ian Poulter over Darren Clarke for this month's clash against the US. Faldo opted for Poulter, runner-up in The Open at Royal Birkdale, and fellow Englishman Paul Casey instead...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, captain, Europe; Research articles 2008-09-02
Poulter remains in golf's Ryder Cup hunt: NORTON, Massachusetts AFP — If Ian Poulter has a lock on a spot with Europe's Ryder Cup team, then somebody better tell Paul Casey. Casey doesn't buy Nick Dougherty's assertion that Nick Faldo must have guaranteed Poulter a place on Europe's Ryder Cup team. Casey doesn't know who...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, captain, Deutsche Bank AG, Europe, team; Research articles 2008-08-28
Van Bronckhorst named Dutch captain: THE HAGUE AFP — Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been appointed captain of the Dutch football team, national coach Bert van Marwijk said on Wednesday. The international friendly on Wednesday night against Russia at Moscow's Lokomotiv stadium will the midfielder's 82nd cap. The 33-year-old Feyenoord midfielder has been skipper...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, captain, CAREER, Moscow; Research articles 2008-08-20
Robson backs Ferdinand for England role: LONDON AFP — Former England manager Bobby Robson believes Rio Ferdinand would be a shrewd choice as the national captain. Fabio Capello will choose his skipper ahead of Wednesday's friendly international against the Czech Republic. And Robson believes that while John Terry and Ferdinand are the obvious candidates,...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, captain, Games; Research articles 2008-08-17
Smith hoping SA cricket team give Pietersen a rough ride: LONDON AFP — South Africa captain Graeme Smith made it plain here Wednesday that despite leading the series 2-0 the visitors weren't about to give new England captain Kevin Pietersen a free ride in the third and final Test starting at the Oval Thursday. "We want to end the...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, captain, team; Research articles 2008-08-06

Practice opens for Nittany Lions: STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - The pressure is on at Penn State. The Nittany Lions kicked off preseason practice yesterday, with thoughts of overturning the balance of power in the Big Ten fresh in their heads. Center A.Q. Shipley planned to block out any talk about Hall of Fame coach Joe...; Tags: captain, Games, Penn State, Pennsylvania; Research articles 2008-08-05
EVER-POPULAR SERIES DAD'S ARMY CELEBRATES ITS ANNIVERSARY TV heroes march on after 40 years; Remember When A BLAST THE PAST: Byline: RAY MARSHALL IT was in the summer of 1968, 40 years ago, that the pilot episode of Dad's Army was screened on the BBC. They didn't think this quaint look back at the Home Guard during the Second World War, through the bumbling antics of a collection...; Tags: British Broadcasting Corp., Captain, MARKETING, TVs; Research articles 2008-08-02
US axes captain of nuclear ship bound for Japan: TOKYO AFP — The US Navy has fired the captain of the first US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to be stationed abroad after a fire onboard hurt dozens of sailors and raised alarm in host Japan. The USS George Washington is set to arrive in late September in Yokosuka, a...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, captain, Japan, Manufacturing, protest, Tokyo; Research articles 2008-07-31
Harmison left out of England cricket team: BIRMINGHAM AFP — Fast bowler Steve Harmison's return to the England team was put on hold Tuesday when he was left out of the starting eleven for the third Test against South Africa starting at Edgbaston Wednesday. Harmison and fellow fast bowler Stuart Broad were the two men to...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, captain, England, team; Research articles 2008-07-29
Sound of music returns to von Trapp Salzburg villa: VIENNA AFP — Salzburg is alive with the sound of music once again, as the von Trapp family's villa opened its doors to the public this weekend for the first time, as a hotel and museum. The villa in Aigen, a southeastern suburb of Salzburg, was for over 15...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Austria, Captain, estate, music, Nazi, U.S., Vienna; Research articles 2008-07-26
July 4th Dedication Ceremony of First-Ever Public September 11th Flight Crew Memorial: Grapevine, TX Will Remember 9/11 Flight Crews During Major Dedication GRAPEVINE, Texas -- The city of Grapevine, TX will remember the 33 flight crew members lost on September 11, 2001 in a moving dedication ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. today. The first significant national 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial will...; Tags: American Airlines, Captain; Research articles 2008-07-04
Swedish star Naslund signs with Rangers: NEW YORK AFP — Swedish star Markus Naslund, the runner-up for the league's MVP trophy in 2002-03, signed a contract with the New York Rangers on Thursday. The five-time all-star and former captain of the Vancouver Canucks was signed by the Rangers two days after becoming a free agent....; Tags: Agence France-Presse, captain, Vancouver; Research articles 2008-07-03
Inappropriate patch: I have always appreciated your articles and the strides you take to cover the amazingly wide variety of skills and occupations our Air Force has to offer. I would also say that your accuracy is spot on 99 percent of the time. And while there may be an occasional inaccuracy,...; Tags: Air Force, captain, Editor, Patches, SECURITY; Research articles 2008-07-01
For Crosby, it's not if, but when: Although the Pittsburgh Penguins believed on Sidney Crosby's draft day that he would give them a chance to compete for a Stanley Cup, they weren't expecting it before he was old enough to legally drink from it. At 20, Crosby has a chance to become the...; Tags: captain, Games, NHL, Pittsburgh; Research articles 2008-05-20
Faldo to miss first British Open for over 30 years: WENTWORTH, England AFP — Nick Faldo will not play in the British Open this year for the first time since he failed to qualify as an amateur in 1975. Faldo, a three-time British Open champion, wants to concentrate on his new role as Europe's Ryder Cup captain instead of...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, captain, champion, tournament; Research articles 2008-05-20
Captain' Ferdinand wins new deal at United: LONDON AFP — Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2013, the English champions announced Thursday. The new deal means Ferdinand is likely to spend the remainder of his career with the club he joined in 2002 from...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, captain, CAREER; Research articles 2008-05-15
Warne thanks cricket-mad Hampshire for 'wonderful experience': LONDON AFP — Shane Warne thanked Hampshire for a "wonderful experience" after denying the English side's fans a chance to say goodbye to him on the pitch. The Australia leg-spin legend, Hampshire's captain since 2004, dramatically called time on his eight-year association with the county on Thursday just weeks...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Australia, captain, CAREER; Research articles 2008-03-27
Smith, McKenzie give South African cricketers solid start: CHENNAI, India AFP — Graeme Smith and Neil McKenzie continued their brilliant form to hand South Africa an impressive start in the first cricket Test against India here on Wednesday. The openers batted through the morning session of the first day to put on 109 by lunch at the...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, captain, FINANCE, India; Research articles 2008-03-26
Grant praises Cole's 'maturity': LONDON AFP — Chelsea coach Avram Grant has praised Ashley Cole for the "mature" way in which he apologised for his dreadful tackle on Tottenham defender Alan Hutton. Cole apologised after Wednesday's 4-4 Premier League draw against their London rivals to Scotland defender Hutton and referee Mike Riley, whom...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, captain, Chelsea, London, team; Research articles 2008-03-21
Euro 2008 captains to preach respect: VIENNA AFP — Every match at Euro 2008 will be preceded by speeches from captains of both sides urging fans not to boo opponents' anthems or flags and calling on players to respect the rules and the match officials. The move, announced by UEFA President Michel Platini here on...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, captain, tournament; Research articles 2008-03-12