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WRAPUP 1-Europe readier than before as Russia gas flows slow [Feb 02, 2012] * Supply cuts affect Italy, Poland, Slovakia and Austria * Echoes of 2009'S Russia-Ukraine gas dispute emerge * Slovakia reports 30 percent cut in gas supply * German utility says supplies ample LONDON, ... [via YahooNews] More >>

S&P Downgrades France, Austria; Spares Germany [Jan 14, 2012] Ratings agency Standard & Poor's said late Friday that it has lowered the long-term ratings on Cyprus, Italy, Portugal and Spain by two notches; lowered the long-term ratings on Austria, France, Malta, Slovakia, and Slovenia by one notch; and affirmed the long-term ratings on Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. [via YahooNews] More >>

S&P takes apart much of Europe [Jan 14, 2012] Mark Lacter: Besides single notch downgrades of France, Austria, Malta, Slovakia, and Slovenia, S&P has announced two notch downgrades for Italy, Portugal,... [via YahooNews] More >>

Credit Ratings Blitz For Eurozone Countries [Jan 14, 2012] A string of eurozone countries have had their credit ratings downgraded in a mass blitz by agency Standard and Poor's. [via YahooNews] More >>

S&P Downgrades France, Austria; Spares Germany [Jan 14, 2012] Ratings agency Standard & Poor's said late Friday that it has lowered the long-term ratings on Cyprus, Italy, Portugal and Spain by two notches; lowered the long-term ratings on Austria, France, Malta, Slovakia, and Slovenia by one notch; and affirmed the long-term ratings on Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. [via YahooNews] More >>

WTA Race Standings [Dec 19, 2011] Final Singles 1. Caroline Wozniacki , Denmark, 7485 2. Petra Kvitova , Czech Republic, 7370 3. Victoria Azarenka , Belarus, 6520 4. Maria Sharapova , Russia, 6510 5. Li Na, China, 5720 6. Sam Stosur, Australia, 5585 7. Vera Zvonareva , Russia, 5435 8. Agnieszka Radwanska , Poland, 5250 9. Marion Bartoli , France, 4710 10. Andrea Petkovic , Germany, 4580 11. Francesca Schiavone , Italy, 3900 12 ... [via YahooNews] More >>

WTA Rankings [Dec 19, 2011] Final Singles 1. Caroline Wozniacki , Denmark, 7485 2. Petra Kvitova , Czech Republic, 7370 3. Victoria Azarenka , Belarus, 6520 4. Maria Sharapova , Russia, 6510 5. Li Na, China, 5720 6. Sam Stosur, Australia, 5585 7. Vera Zvonareva , Russia, 5435 8. Agnieszka Radwanska , Poland, 5250 9. Marion Bartoli , France, 4710 10. Andrea Petkovic , Germany, 4580 11. Francesca Schiavone , Italy, 3900 12 ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Futsal World Cup play-off lineup set [Dec 19, 2011] EURO finalists Spain, Italy, Serbia, Portugal, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Russia, Romania, Slovenia and Azerbaijan, plus Norway, Slovakia, Belarus and Hungary, have reached the play-offs. [via YahooNews] More >>

Wine producers from Georgia, Uruguay and Slovakia try to entice Asian oenophiles [Nov 04, 2011] France and Italy may be the most popular wines for Asian consumers today, but lesser known wine [via YahooNews] More >>

Mahle criticised for proposed cuts at Kilmarnock plant [Nov 03, 2011] MAHLE Engine Systems, the German auto giant that employs 580 people in Kilmarnock, plans to cut 133 jobs and transfer work to Italy and Slovakia, the Unite union said last night. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia's Sagan wins 4th stage at Tour de Pologne (AP) [Aug 03, 2011] Peter Sagan of Slovakia won the fourth stage of the Tour de Pologne on Wednesday to take the overall lead in the race. The Liquigas team cyclist finished the 110-mile hilly ride from Oswiecim to Cieszyn in 4 hours, 21 minutes, 15 seconds with a bonus of 10 seconds. Tree seconds behind were Ireland's Daniel Martin with the Garmin-Cervelo team and Italy's Marco Marcato with Vacansoleil-DCM. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia's Sagan wins 4th stage at Tour de Pologne [Aug 03, 2011] Peter Sagan of Slovakia won the fourth stage of the Tour de Pologne on Wednesday to take the overall lead in the race. The Liquigas team cyclist finished the 110-mile hilly ride from Oswiecim to Cieszyn in 4 hours, 21 minutes, 15 seconds with a bonus of 10 seconds. Tree seconds behind were Ireland's Daniel Martin with the Garmin-Cervelo team and Italy's Marco Marcato with Vacansoleil-DCM. [via YahooNews] More >>

Cycling-Tour of Poland stage 4 result/standings [Aug 03, 2011] Result and overall standings after the 176.9-km fourth stage of the Tour of Poland from Oswiecim to Cieszyn on Wednesday 1. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Liquigas) 4hrs 21mins 15secs 2. Daniel Martin (Ireland / Garmin) +3" 3. Marco Marcato (Italy / Vacansoleil) 4. Paul Martens (Germany / Rabobank) 5. Fabian Wegmann (Germany / Leopard) 6. Manuel Cardoso (Portugal / RadioShack) 7. Jan Bakelants (Belgium ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Tour de Pologne Results [Aug 03, 2011] Wednesday At Cieszyn, Poland Fourth Stage 110 miles from Oswiecim to Cieszyn 1. Peter Sagan, Slovakia, Liquigas-Cannondale, 4 hours, 21 minutes, 15 seconds; bonus -10 seconds. 2. Daniel Martin, Ireland, Garmin-Cervelo, 3 seconds behind; bonus -6 seconds. 3. Marco Marcato, Italy, Vacansoleil-DCM, same time; bonus -8 seconds. 4. Paul Martens, Germany, Rabobank, same time. 5. Fabian Wegmann ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Open water swimming results [Jul 19, 2011] Results of Tuesday's open water race at Jinshan City Beach (top 10 finishers qualified for 2012 London Olympics): Women 10-kilometer 1. Keri-Anne Payne, Britain, 2 hours, 1 minute, 58.1 seconds. 2. Martina Grimaldi, Italy, 2:01.59.9. 3. Marianna Lymperta, Greece, 2:02.01.8. 4. Melissa Gorman, Australia, 2:02.12.0. [via YahooNews] More >>

Wimbledon Qualifying Results [Jun 17, 2011] Thursday At Bank of England Sports Ground Roehampton, England Surface: Grass-Outdoor Singles Men Qualifying Round Kenny de Schepper, France, leads Simone Bolelli (13), Italy, 7-5, 3-6, 7-6, susp., rain. Lukas Lacko (20), Slovakia, leads Go Soeda (16), Japan, 6-4, 3-4 (15-15), susp., rain. Ruben Bemelmans , Belgium, leads Guillermo Olaso, Spain, 7-6 (4), 6-3, 1-0, susp., rain. Cedrik-Marcel Stebe ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Honours even between Slovakia and Italy [Mar 14, 2011] Slovakia 1-1 Italy Lorenzo Tassi struck in added time to ensure the spoils were shared, but both teams' hopes of reaching the finals were long since over. [via YahooNews] More >>

Czech, Slovak and Scottish challenge for Italy [Mar 08, 2011] Italy aim to make the most of home advantage to qualify for their second Under-17 finals in three years when they welcome Scotland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia for Group 1. [via YahooNews] More >>

Wozniacki, Zvonareva into Qatar Open semifinals [Feb 25, 2011] World number one Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark wears Liverpool's English midfielder Steven Gerrard soccer shirt as she warms up before her quarter-final WTA Qatar Open tennis match against Flavia Pennetta of Italy in Doha on Thursday Feb 24, 2011. [via YahooNews] More >>

Qatar Ladies Open women's singles results [Feb 24, 2011] Qatar Ladies Open women's singles second round results on Wednesday (prefix denotes seeding, * new result) * 2-Vera Zvonareva (Russia) beat Dominika Cibulkova (Slovakia) 6-1 6-2 Flavia Pennetta (Italy) beat Lucie Safarova (Czech Republic) 4-6 6-3 6-4 1-Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark) beat Nadia Petrova (Russia) 6-3 6-2 5-Jelena Jankovic (Serbia) beat Sania Mirza (India) 6-0 6-1 Daniela Hantuchova ... [via YahooNews] More >>