Swimming - ChE (F) - The sadness of Baron

"I cried. Ca m'a fait of the sentence to see everything. There was no one for me. Especially as I had no appeal from the Federation until 18 pm Sunday when I arrived at 10 am. I do not understand ", Monday told the European Championship title in the 200 meters back. The Frenchwoman, who refused to surrender at Dunkirk without its coach, is thus caught in a broader dispute between Lucas, excluded from the national gatherings for refusing to sign the charter of the Olympic preparation, and the DTN Claude Fauquet. "I am disgusted and sad. When I arrived, I saw that I did not have access to the pool and that I had no right to go to the French hotel "said Baron, quiavait been warned Thursday that if it does just not at Dunkirk by Saturday, it would be prohibited from competition but she still wished to come to the Netherlands. "I did not think they were going to finish. This is not an appropriate punishment for what I did. Indeed, I have done nothing! I had prepared for this event and well prepared. I did everything to be able to swim. It is a mess. I do not even watch Tuesday the 200 m backstroke, otherwise it will be terrible. It's too sad. "Tricolore has to leave the Netherlands on Monday por return to Canet

Coupe de France (8th finals): Lyon to conquer Sochaux, title holder

Olympique Lyonnais who wants to win the French Cup for the first time since 1973, on Tuesday will find its way into the 8th finals of the event, Sochaux title holder. Although parties to win seventh French title consequential, "Gones' aim now doubled. "Sochaux works well, has recently succeeded in" beating "on the outside. It should therefore be at our best level if we want to move this tour. Goblet of France was too good competition for the Sochaliens the release. Us A to fulfill our role as a challenger facing the title holder, "Alain Perrin, the coach of the OL, who is familiar with the club doubiste him for having offered the French Cup last year. Mevlund Erding, once again facing scorer Nancy (1-1) in the championship Saturday, is the new wonder Sochaux, knocked off Marseilles last year in the final. Lyon will probably happen services Juninho, Sidney Govou and Kader Keita, wounded. The OM will largely favorite facing "minor player" USJA Carquefou (CFA2) at the Stade de la Beaujoire Wednesday, but should be wary of the club district in the Loire-Atlantique who released the previous rounds Gueugnon (L2) and Nancy (L1). The clashes between the elite clubs will in particular struggling Bordeaux, second in the league behind Lyon 1, Lille one of the form teams in the championship which remains on a 5-0 risen to Caen. Metz 'lanterne rouge "of the elite, should take advantage of the French Cup to save his season, but will succeed in the field of Lorient. One of the posters will grappling with the PSG Bastia. The club from the capital, the first non relégable, must cross the barrier Corsican to attempt reconciliation with his audience. There will be at least one team in Ligue 2 in the quarter-finals since Sedan receives Angers. Dijon (L2) will face favourite Tours (N), as Amiens (L2) face Arles

Mauresmo misses

This is not yet at Indian Wells qu'Amélie Mauresmo found the answers to questions that arise from almost year. Arriving only to the United States in the quest for identity and certainties after a chaotic start to the season, the French déchanté quickly. His first matches against the modest Romanian Edina Gallovits (6 / 2 6 / 4) announced the better, but simply because his opponent was not level. Faced with players of the caliber of Alona Bondarenko, proved last season and head serial number 15, Mauresmo becomes a tenniswoman like the others, average, equipped with weapons that no longer function as before. Against the young Ukrainian, St. Germannoise has simply not seen the light of day, conceding 9 of the first 10 games (6 / 1 3 / 0). The beginnings of a backlash not only served him avoid wheel bicycle. Sèchement beaten (6 / 1 6 / 2), the former world number 1 continues its way of the cross and the questions are becoming more numerous. Amelie Mauresmo is not the only head of a series to have left the tournament last night. If eliminations Dominika Cibulkova (No. 28) and Eleni Daniilidou (No. 25), respectively face Svetlana Kuznetsova (6 / 1 4 / 6 6 / 3) and Maria Sharapova (7 / 5 6 / 3) are logical, Dinara Safina of that is most surprising. Head serial number 8 of the race, the younger sister of Marat has resisted a set in the American Ashley Harkleroad before collapsing (7 / 5 6 / 2). Mahut OK, Roddick KO Some certainties, Andy Roddick thought having with two titles already under its belt early this year (San Jose, Dubai). But A-Rod, now separated from her coach Jimmy Connors, could also expect another draw lots that fall on Tommy Haas. Still very difficult to play, the German was more in a good day, full of opportunism, mastering twice the service of his opponent on his only two occasions. In the end, it turned into a small victory in two sets (6 / 4 6 / 4). Other series header to have fallen Nicolas Almagro, and it is rather good news for the french clan. The Spanish, more comfortable on clay, was released by Nicolas Mahut. After a first set stalled on tie-break (7 / 6, 7 points to 1), the Queen's finalist in the 2007 benefited from setbacks of the Iberian language service (9 Double Faults) to the right (7 / 6 6 / 2) to challenge Roger Federer in the 3rd round. The world No. 1, who was playing a little later than the French, had not breached its entry into contention in the tournament. Exempt from the first round, Switzerland faced the Spanish Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, only 62nd in the ATP rankings. Remaining on an elimination in the first round in Dubai, beaten by Andy Murray, Basel did not this time shook. Strong on his appointment (6 aces, 60% of the first ball, only 1 ball break granted), Federer has quietly dominated his subject, making a break in the first set and two in the second, to succeed (6 / 3 6 / 2) in 1:08. Mario Ancic, in turn, confirmed his return to the forefront after his long absence from the circuit. The Croatian, invited by the organizers, has taken the best on the head serial number 12, the Chilean Fernando Gonzalez (7 / 5 3 / 6 6 / 3). His compatriot, Ivan Ljubicic, for its part won a duel 100% against Croatian Marin Cilic (7 / 6 7 / 5) while David Nalbandian had to strive to overcome the Latvian Ernest Gulbis (6 / 4 4 / 6 7 / 6). Finally, Gilles Simon has resisted Mikhail Youzhny but had to bow (6 / 4 6 / 2). Results of 3rd Round F: Kuznetsova (Rus, 2) - Cibulkova (Slk, 28) 6 / 1 4 / 6 6 / 3 Sharapova (Rus, 4) - Daniilidou (Gre, 25) 7 / 5 6 / 3 Hantuchova (Slk .5) - Zheng (Chn) 6 / 4 6 / 2 Harkleroad (EU) - Safina (Rus, 8) 7 / 5 6 / 2 Radwanska (Pol, 10) - Peng (Chn) 6 / 3 3 / 6 6 / 3 Mirza (Ind, 21) - Peer (Isr, 9) 6 / 7 7 / 5 6 / 3 A. Bondarenko (Ukr, 15) - Mauresmo (Fra, 17) 61 62 Wozniacki (Den) - Nakamura (Jap) 6 / 0 6 / 2 Results 2nd round: Federer (Sui, 1) - Garcia-Lopez (Spa) 6 / 3 6 / 2 Haas (Ger) - Roddick (USA, 6) 6 / 4 6 / 4 Nalbandian (Arg, 7) - Gulbis (Let) 6 / 4 4 / 6 7 / 6 Murray (GBR, 11) - Melzer (Aut) 3 / 6 6 / 3 6 / 3 Ancic (Cro, WC) - Gonzalez (Chi, 12I) 7 / 5 3 / 6 6 / 3 Youzhny (Rus, 13) - Simon (Fra) 7 / 5 6 / 4 Robredo (Esp, 15) - Massu (Chi) 6 / 4 5 / 7 7 / 6 Karlovic (Cro, 20) - De Voest (AfS, q) 6 / 3 7 / 6 Ferrero (Esp, 22) - T. Johansson (Swe) 6 / 4 6 / 4 Ljubicic (Cro, 23) - Cilic (Cro) 7 / 6 7 / 5 Hewitt (Aus) - Querrey (EU) 6 / 4 6 / 3 Mahut (Fra) - Almagro (Esp, 25) 7 / 6 6 / 2 Stepanek (Rtc, 29) - Mirnyi (Blr, q) 6 / 4 6 / 2 Verdasco (Esp, 30) - Hanescu (Romania) 4 / 6 6 / 4 6 / 3 Fish (EU) - Andreev (Rus) 6 / 4 6 / 3

Freire meets Petacchi

Oscar Freire (Rabobank), already winner of the 1st stage, has doubled the bet by winning the sprint at the 6th stage of Tirreno-Adriatico Monday at Castelfidardo. The Spanish response to the victory of Petacchi and confirmed that he was in good shape before Milan-Sanremo Saturday, which he is racing title holder. The triple world champion, 32 years old, has three riders ahead of the Italian on the line, Filippo Pozzato (Liquigas), Danilo Di Luca (LPR) and Giovanni Visconti (Quick Step). This is the 9th stage victory of the Spanish Italian about the race (which he also won the final ranking in 2005). 2nd This success shows how Freire is sharp, less than one week of the "Primavera", a race he has already won twice, in 2004 and last year. In the overall rankings, Switzerland Fabian Cancellara (CSC), a brilliant winner of the time-trial yesterday, has meanwhile kept his tunic leader. The profile without difficulties of the 7th and final stage Tuesday (176 km around San Benedetto del Tronto) should normally s'adjuger enable it to the test. "A thousand times yes to a doping control" Moreover, as in Paris-Nice Sunday, the riders took a few minutes late leaving in protest against the doping control suffered by the Belgian Kevin Van Impe when he was preparing the funeral of his stillborn child. "A thousand times yes to a strong anti-doping and responsible, a thousand times no to all violations of the rights that belong to the riders as any human being," said Filippo Pozzato in particular, vice president of the Association of riders Italian. "The cyclists have long been at the forefront in the fight against doping. We worked, and we are doing today more than ever (...) But our spirit of cooperation should lead to aberrations such as the one our colleague has been the victim, "he said.

Foot Spanish - 28th day - Barça fails to take advantage of the defeat of Real

The Real Madrid went to La Coruna, her black cat, in an effort to increase its lead over the Barça. The Real unable to raise his game against a team that seeks to avoid relegation, but at the second period that the Galicians opened the scoring on an own goal from Brazilian Pepe at the 57eme minute (1-0 ). As for Barça, he went on the ground of Almeria promoted but was unable to do better than a tie. Yet Barcelona opened the scoring by K. Bojan which included a ball pushed by A. Diego which release a shot at the entrance to the surface of A. Iniesta (17th, 0-1). The equalization of Almeria was not wait more than 15 minutes, and that is P. Pulido who converted in order to head a corner cross stitched fired by Mr. Corona (31e, 1-1). In the second period, the Blaugranas regained the advantage on a goal S. Eto'o well served by T. Henry, who had just come into play (56th, 1-2). At this time of the match, the Catalans back to 5 points of Real Madrid. Then begins the misfortunes of Barça. 2 minutes after that goal, G. Milito was committing fouls A. Negredo and écopait a yellow card, and then a second, a synonym for expulsion, 12 minutes later, for a new fault, but this time on J. Ortiz (70e). The FC Barcelona was reduced to 10 for the last 20 minutes. And it is 5 minutes from the end as Almeria equalised for a second time on a goal by K. Uche, entered 6 minutes earlier, also from head to another corner of M. Corona (85th, 2-2). The score remained there, the Barcelona thus do not benefit from the defeat of Madrid to narrow the gap in ranking, which is now 7 points, but worse still, sees return to Villareal 2 points following their 2-0 victory on the Real Zaragoza.

In Bordeaux, Bordeaux beat Strasbourg 3-0 (2-0)

But for Bordeaux: Carlos Henrique (28th and 42nd), Fernando Cavenaghi (75e). Referee: M. Moulin Attendance: 19,474 Terrain: bumpy Weather: cool and rainy Lighting: satisfactory Warnings in Strasbourg: Rodrigo (65e), Eric Mouloungui (73e) The Girondins de Bordeaux have emerged 3-0 facing the Racing Club de Strasbourg Sunday thanks to a doubling of Carlos Henrique (28th and 42nd) and a goal by Fernando Cavenaghi (75e). Starting on a pace removed, the party offered a show quality to the public sparseness of Chaban-Delmas. Having pressing very high, Strasbourgeois Ulrich Ramé forced to exit decisive ground, but it's Marouane Chamakh dégainait which forced the first and Stephane Cassard in the parade (7th). In the next minute, the Franco-Moroccan player saw his head struck the right amount of a doorman visitor beaten (8e). In fifteen minutes of the game, Kevin Gameiro counter-attacked and asked again Ramé, impeccable in the feet (15e). But controlling the ball, players Laurent Blanc showed the most dangerous, and Gabriel Obertan piquait a head that Cassard out of the skylight (24e). In this match occasions goals, Bordeaux lacked opening score by Chamakh, who shipped leather on the crossbar (26e). But as a result, Carlos Henrique was on the head a corner by Alonso fired, and found the nets (28e). Reinforcing their domination, the Navy and White récidivaient few minutes later by the same Henrique, which always corner, placed a second front victorious (42e). In return dressing rooms, the intensity of the discussions and weakened the party lock in the company Thursday. Managing their advantage, Aquitanians obtained nevertheless an opportunity that frankly Chamakh galvaudait on Cassard (63e). But Alsatians pushing its limits, the Bordelais enrolled a third goal by Fernando Cavenaghi, which included 5.50 metres to a ball badly returned by the defense (75e). Then the local s'attelaient to preserve the score until the final whistle

Houston All this for that?

Houston goes further impress on the prosecution NBA franchise where the Texan has signed its 22nd victory in a row. Despite the absence of Yao Ming, the Rockets are at the top of the Western Conference. Yet the NBA title should escape ... "You want immortality? Win the title." Shane Battier refuses to get carried away. His team Houston has yet to enter his name in the history books thanks to its success 22 in a row, the second longest series in the NBA. Paradoxically, the fears combine the end of the season, yet touched by her academic experience. Though he was the team of the famous author Duke 37-1 in NCAA during the 1998-1999 season before falling in the final against Connecticut, wants to avoid further disillusion: "If we had won this final, it would have been considered as one of the greatest teams in history. And we lost. Result: people remember us as just a fun team. Pas as champions, "sorry there yet. Shocked by this unfortunate experience, Battier knows that the story could stammer. Still marked by red iron injured Yao Ming (out for the season because of a fatigue fracture of the left foot), the Texan fans, despite the current performance of their protégés, also fear. A real heart crève especially as all other lights are green. On Sunday, the Rockets have managed to extend their invincibility to 22 matches. A feat that no team had successfully for more than 36 years and 33 victories rank Lakers in 1971-72 with Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West. The Texans even managed to clear the shelves of 21 consecutive successful Bucks of Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and Oscar Robertson in 1970-71. Just that. "Out in the first round" "Even the Bulls and their season to 72 victories - 10 defeats have failed that. Wonderful," said McGrady, who has no doubt in a corner of his mind that the Bucks and the Lakers had completed their season with a ring on his finger. But now, these two franchises had everything for them: a pivot and a rear dominant scorer. In addition, Tracy McGrady is, however, now well alone ... Today the first of the Conference West, the former franchise from San Diego demonstrates yet every game signs that give us hope. Ten victories in a row without Yao Ming. A trust has proof. An iron defence fit for Spurs or Pistons still present on the opposing shooting (fourth defence points, second in shooting percentage to opposing teams). And full training where each player contributes to the process (T-Mac is well supported by Luis Scola, which arises almost candidate for the title of rookie of the year, and Rafer Alston, author of the best season his career). All these ingredients allow Houston to a dailies. To the great pleasure of Dikembe Mutombo: "My children and my grandchildren will read in history books our performance. This is what makes me happy: to be part of history," says the veteran, who plays perfectly its role in defence in the absence of the pivotal Chinese. According to many observers, Houston could quickly fall from the top. And particularly at a time of the playoffs. "They Reid nowhere. Pas without a real pivotal," announced one of the coaches of the Western Conference under cover of anonymity. "In general, you should try to find faults with contenders such as the Pistons or Spurs. Conversely, when you talk about the Rockets, the weak point jump immediately in the eyes: they do not have a presence in the paint. They will be out in the first round, 'Kenny Smith, double NBA champion with the Rockets today consultant to the TV, adding: "It's no disrespect to the Rockets. It's just being realistic on the contribution of Yao Ming. " Battier may still be disappointed. For immortality, it will have to wait ...

Basa in Dortmund?

The MUC 72 had managed to retain Marko Basa last summer. It seems that it will be very difficult for managers to keep Sarthois one more year. The performance of the Serbian fuel and it is now coveted by the German club Dortmund holding the rope. The German press also evokes an agreement already signed between the Ruhr club and the player Serbian linked to Mans until 2010. The transfer would amount to seven million. Marko Basa, 25, arrived at Le Mans from Belgrade in the summer of 2005. His template and its impressive defensive rigour has enabled it to establish itself immediately in the axis of Defence mancelle. This season, the Serbian was established 23 times and has recorded 3 goals. The Sarthois will certainly need to address quickly on the name of an eventual successor.

OM internship at Le Touquet

Immediately after the match Sunday at Lens, OM took the helm of Le Touquet for a mini-day course. In the midst of a series of three trips (St. Petersburg, Lens and Nantes Carquefou to face), OM has decided to carry out a mini-course in the North, rather than returning to Marseille. As soon as the match ended in Lens (3-3), the Phocaeans have indeed taken the lead of Le Touquet, where they will remain until Tuesday evening to prepare for their 8th Cup final against France on Wednesday evening Carquefou