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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 >>

WTA Qatar Ladies Open Results [Feb 23, 2011] Tuesday At The Khalifa Tennis Complex Doha, Qatar Purse: $721,000 (Premier) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles First Round Flavia Pennetta , Italy, def. Zheng Jie, China, 6-2, 6-2. Peng Shuai, China, def. Kaia Kanepi , Estonia, 6-3, 6-2. Shahar Peer (8), Israel, def. Svetlana Kuznetsova , Russia, 6-2, 6-4. Daniela Hantuchova , Slovakia, def. Victoria Azarenka (6), Belarus, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. Vera ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia Sells Bonds Cheaper Than Higher-Rated Italy on Budget [Feb 17, 2011] Slovakia?s funding costs fell below those of higher-rated Italy in a debt sale today that was almost twice oversubscribed as deficit cuts by the euro area?s post- communist member help fend off south Europe?s debt crisis. [via YahooNews] More >>

Hantuchova wins Pattaya Open over Errani [Feb 13, 2011] Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia holds the trophy after winning her final match over Sara Errani of Italy in the PTT Pattaya Open tennis tournament in Pattaya, Thailand, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011. Hantuchova won with score 6-0, 6-2. [via YahooNews] More >>

Hantuchova wins Pattaya Open over Errani [Feb 13, 2011] Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia holds the trophy after winning her final match over Sara Errani of Italy in the PTT Pattaya Open tennis tournament in Pattaya, Thailand, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011. Hantuchova won with score 6-0, 6-2. [via YahooNews] More >>

Luxembourg Vs. Slovakia: Vladimir Weiss Shows The True Meaning Of "Friendly" [Feb 09, 2011] Luxembourg Vs. Slovakia : not a match many have added to their "Must-See" queue, I'm assuming. Not with matches such as Denmark vs England , Netherlands vs Austria, and Germany vs Italy all on at more or less the same time. But while Slovakia might not be the match everyone's tuning into, thanks to the Twitter feed of Vladimir Weiss (the player, not the coach of the national team) we know how ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Women's World Cup Slalom Results [Feb 05, 2011] 1. Marlies Schild , Austria, 1 minute, 55.19 seconds (57.16 seconds-58.03 seconds). 2. Veronika Zuzulova, Slovakia, 1:55.87 (56.72-59.15). 4. Manuela Moelgg, Italy, 1:57.60 (59.22-58.38). [via YahooNews] More >>

Australian Open Seeds Fared [Jan 17, 2011] Monday At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Men First Round Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, def. Lukas Lacko , Slovakia, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Novak Djokovic (3), Serbia, def. Marcel Granollers , Spain, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1. Tomas Berdych (6), Czech Republic, def. Marco Crugnola , Italy, 6-4, 6-0, 6-2. Andy Roddick (8), United States, def. Jan Hajek , Czech Republic, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2. Fernando Verdasco (9 ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Australian Open seeded players fared [Jan 17, 2011] MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- How seeded players fared Monday at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park (number in parentheses denotes seeding): Singles Men First Round Roger Federer (2), Switzerland, def. Lukas Lacko , Slovakia, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Novak Djokovic (3), Serbia, def. Marcel Granollers , Spain, 6-1, 6-3, 6-1. Tomas Berdych (6), Czech Republic, def. Marco Crugnola , Italy, 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Australian Open women's singles results [Jan 17, 2011] Australian Open women's singles first round results on Monday. (prefix number denotes seeding, * new result). * Regina Kulikova (Russia) beat 28-Daniela Hantuchova (Slovakia) 7-6(3) 3-6 9-7 * 15-Marion Bartoli (France) beat Tathiana Garbin (Italy) 6-0 6-0 * Virginie Razzano (France) beat Elena Vesnina (Russia) 4-6 6-3 6-3 * 9-Li Na (China) beat Sofia Arvidsson (Sweden) 6-1 7-5 * 30-Andrea ... [via YahooNews] More >>