Official: No Ukrainian adoption for Elton John Sep 15, 2009
Elton John holds baby Lev during a news conference at a hospital for HIV-positive children in the town of Makeyevka outside Donetsk, September 12, 2009. By Maria Danilova, Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine won't be able to adopt a 14-month-old HIV-positive child from Ukraine because the pop star is too old and isn't married, the government said Monday. (USA Today -- Life)
Roundup: Bara signs D; Kak's brother on loan Sep 1, 2009
8 million transfer to Barcelona from Shakhtar Donetsk on Monday, agreeing a five-year contract to play for the European champions. Chygrynskiy, who has made 19 appearances for Ukraine, helped lead Shakhtar to the UEFA Cup last season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Barcelona buys defense, Madrid keeps Van der Vaart Sep 1, 2009
8 million) transfer of Ukraine defender Dmytro Chygrynskiy from Shakhtar Donetsk. Meanwhile, Real Madrid right back Miguel Torres joined Getafe on a five-year deal, with the Spanish powerhouse retaining a buyback option on the youth academy player. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Spain: Ibrahimovic scores, Bara opens with win Sep 1, 2009
New signing Dmytro Chygrynskiy watched on from the stands after the Catalan club completed the Ukraine defender's $36 million transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk earlier on Monday. Maxwell also made his debut alongside former Inter Milan teammate Ibrahimovic, but was replaced by Eric Abidal in the 57th minute with a leg injury. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Donetsk 'Olympic Games' Aug 29, 2009
Donetsk 'Olympic Games ... DONETSK, Ukraine, August 28 /PRNewswire ... The Grand Opening ceremony of the new 50,000 capacity Donbass Arena will start at 20:00 local time, on 29 August in Donetsk (Ukraine). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chygrynskyy excited about impending Barca move Aug 29, 2009
MONACO: Shakhtar Donetsk defender Dmytro Chygrynskyy is excited about his impending move to Barcelona, even though he found it tough playing against his future club in Friday's European Super Cup defeat. The 22-year-old Chygrynskyy expects the move to Barca to be completed by Sunday, subject to him passing a medical. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
To sign Shakhtar D Aug 28, 2009
MONACO (AP) -Barcelona has agreed to sign Ukraine defender Dmytro Chygrynskyy from Shakhtar Donetsk. Shakhtar coach Mircea Lucescu said Thursday that an agreement has been reached to sell Chygrynskyy to the Spanish champions, but would not give details on the transfer fee or the duration of the contract, which is reportedly for five years. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Barca set to sign Ukraine defender Aug 26, 2009
MADRID: Barcelona look set to sign Ukraine central defender Dmytro Chygrynskiy from Shakhtar Donetsk, the European champions said on Monday. They have asked us for a great deal of money and negotiations are continuing, president Joan Laporta told the Catalan television broadcaster TV3. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Argentine strikes twice to help Barca win Super Cup Aug 25, 2009
Pep Guardiola s side have a chance of winning five more trophies this season and play UEFA Cup winners Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine in the European Super Cup in Monaco on Friday. They are also contesting the domestic championship, the UEFA Champions League, the King s Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Villa suffer shock Austrian defeat Aug 21, 2009
Litex Lovetch of Bulgaria won by the only goal at Belarus rivals BATA Borisov and the Austria versus Ukraine matches between Sturm Graz and Metalist Kharkov and Metalurgs Donetsk and Austria Vienna both ended in scoring draws. CSKA Sofia of Bulgaria and Dinamo Moscow ended a goalless stalemate in the Bulgarian capital. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Russian adventure for Fulham in Europa League Aug 8, 2009
Four-time European champions Ajax of Holland meet Slovak side Slovan Bratislava while other teams in their group include Hertha Berlin, who travel to Denmarks Brondby, and last seasons UEFA Cup winners Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine ... The second legs are played Aug 27 - save for Shakhtar Donetsk, who play theirs two days earlier as they take on Barcelona on the 28th for the Super Cup in Monaco. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Football: Arsenal must face Celtic challenge Aug 8, 2009
Holders Shakhtar Donetsk to take on Turkish side Sivasspor in Europa League ... Timisoara surprisingly beat Shakhtar Donetsk of the Ukraine in the previous qualifying round. (CNN -- International)
* CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Celtic look to repair damage, Twente to finish the job Aug 4, 2009
Belgiums Anderlecht are as good as through after a 5-0 thrashing of Turkeys Sivasspor, but Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine have to go for the jugular after they were held 2-2 at home by Romanias FC Timisoara. Czech fans will be hoping for a double as Sparta Prague bid to preserve a 3-1 lead against Greek outfit Panathinaikos, while Slavia Prague ought to finish the job against Moldovas Sheriff, having held their rivals goalless away from home. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Celtic to play Dynamo Moscow in third round of Champs League Jul 18, 2009
Sparta Prague (Cze) vs Panathinaikos (Gre), Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukr) vs Timisoara (Rom), Sporting (Por) vs FC Twente (Ned), Celtic (Sco) vs Dynamo Moscow (Rus), Anderlecht (Bel) vs Sivasspor (Tur), Salzburg (Aut) or Bohemian (Irl) vs FC Pyunik (Arm) or Dynamo Zagreb (Cro), Zrinjski (Bih) or Slovan Bratislava (Svk) vs Olympiacos (Gre), FC Zurich (Swi) vs WIT Georgia (Geo) or NK Maribor (Slo), EB-Streymur (Far) or Apoel (Cyp) vs Rhyl (Wal) or Partizan (Ser), International Turku (Fin) or Sheriff... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Utah Men's Tennis Announces Two Signees Jul 16, 2009
His other recent singles results include a semifinals appearance at the Donetsk Cup, an ITF G3 event held in Ukraine and quarterfinal efforts at the Green Cup (G5) in Russia and the Belarus Cup (G4). Golding is another 6-foot-1 right-hander from Harrow, England, and is the No. 6-ranked junior in the UK and carries an ITF ranking of 193. (Utahutes.com)
Air disasters timeline Jul 16, 2009
22 August: A passenger plane with 170 people on board crashes north of Donetsk, in eastern Ukraine. 9 July: A skids off the runway during landing at Irkutsk airport in Siberia. (BBC News -- Africa)
Football failings Jun 16, 2009
In the eastern city of Donetsk, people are riding high on a tide of football fever ... Shakhtar is building a state-of-the-art new stadium in Donetsk, with a capacity of 50,000 ... He has plans to build a new four-star hotel in Donetsk, in time for the competition. (BBC News -- Europe)
Dutch could be first European club in '10 Cup Jun 5, 2009
"It would be stupid to say that we're the same team with or without Eduardo,'' said captain Darijo Drna, who plays in Ukraine for UEFA Cup winner Shakhtar Donetsk. "They can surprise anyone. But we can't ignore the fact that we're a better team. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ex CSKA coach Gazzayev takes helm at Dynamo Kiev May 26, 2009
Gazzayev replaces Yuri Syomin who had led Kiev to the UEFA Cup semifinals earlier this month, which they lost to fellow Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk. Syomin is reportedly considering returning to coach Lokomotiv Moscow. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Toure of duty to conquer United May 25, 2009
They both started off at the ASEC academy in Abidjan, in the Ivory Coast, but while Kolo swiftly established himself at Arsenal, Yaya had to work his way from Belgium (Beveren), Ukraine (Metalurh Donetsk) and Greece (Olympiakos) to Monaco before Barcelona signed him two years ago. Having made a good impression in his first season, under Frank Rijkaard, he was out of favour at the beginning of this season as Guardiola preferred Keita and Sergi Busquets, who should deputise for Yaya in midfield on... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gabriele MarcottiINSIDE SOCCER May 22, 2009
Is Shakhtar Donetsk's UEFA Cup win part of a Soviet revival ... Shakhtar Donetsk became the third former Soviet club to win the UEFA Cup in the past five years, following CSKA Moscow in 2004-05 and Zenit St. Petersburg last season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Brazilians star in Shakhtar Donetsks UEFA Cup triumph May 22, 2009
Brazilians star in Shakhtar Donetsks UEFA Cup triumph ... Brazilians star in Shakhtar Donetsks UEFA Cup triumph ... ISTANBUL: Europes last UEFA Cup final had Brazil stamped all over it, but it was Shakhtar Donetsks skilful imports from the South American footballing power celebrating victory over Werder Bremen on Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Slick Shakhtar prevail in final May 21, 2009
Jadson of Shakhtar Donetsk celebrates after scoring a goal against Werder Bremen ... An extra-time goal from Brazilian midfielder Jadson earned Shakhtar Donetsk a 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen in the UEFA Cup final on Wednesday to clinch the Ukrainian side's first European title ... Jadson of Shakhtar Donetsk celebrates after scoring a goal against Werder Bremen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Shakhtar Donetsk prevail in UEFA Cup finale May 21, 2009
Werder Bremen's German midfielder and captain Torsten Frings (L) duels with Shakhtar Donetsk's Polish midfielder Mariusz Lewandowski during their UEFA Cup final football match at Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu stadium in Istanbul ... ISTANBUL (AFP) - An extra-time goal from Brazilian midfielder Jadson earned Shakhtar Donetsk a 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen in the UEFA Cup final here on Wednesday to clinch the Ukrainian side's first European title. (Yahoo! Asia News)
* BUNDES LIGA: Shakhtar, Werder braced for tilt at immortality May 20, 2009
History beckons for the winners of the UEFA Cup final between Germanys Werder Bremen and Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine in Istanbul tonight. Both sides are appearing in the competitions final for the first time, with Shakhtar bidding to become the first Ukrainian side to win a European trophy since the collapse of the Soviet Union. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
UEFA Cup glory can banish Bremen league woes May 19, 2009
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) -Werder Bremen will hope to make up for a disappointing league campaign by beating Shakhtar Donetsk to capture the UEFA Cup on Wednesday and then use that success as a springboard to also capture the German Cup ... For Shakhtar Donetsk, Istanbul will be the culmination of a journey to reinvigorate Ukrainian football as the state has a team in a European final for the first time since the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1990. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Hurt Eduardo left off Croatia's squad for qualifier May 19, 2009
Midfielders: Darijo Srna (Shakhtar Donetsk), Luka Modric (Tottenham), Jerko Leko (Monaco), Ivan Rakitic (Schalke), Ognjen Vukojevic (Dynamo Kiev), Nikola Pokrivac (Monaco), Niko Kranjcar (Portsmouth), Ivan Juric (Genoa), Drago Gabric (Hajduk Split), Danijel Pranjic (Heerenveen). Forwards: Ivica Olic (Hamburger SV), Mladen Petric (Hamburger SV), Ivan Klasnic (Nantes), Nikola Kalinic (Hajduk Split), Mario Mandzukic (Dinamo Zagreb). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
UEFA names 4 Polish Euro 2012 hosts, 1 in Ukraine May 14, 2009
Three other cities in Ukraine _ Lviv, Donetsk and Kharkiv _ also have until Nov. 30 to prove they can make the massive upgrades to roads, airports, stadiums and hotels necessary to host matches. "We've clearly set out the conditions Ukrainian cities must fulfill before Nov. 30 to host Euro 2012," UEFA president Michel Platini told reporters in Bucharest. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Brazilian stars send Shakhtar Donetsk into Cup final May 9, 2009
Brazilian stars send Shakhtar Donetsk into Cup final. AFP AND DPA , DONETSK, UKRAINE AND HAMBURG, GERMANY Saturday, May 09, 2009, Page 18 ... Shakhtar Donetsk thanked their Brazilian contingents eye for goal as they saw off fellow Ukrainians Dynamo Kiev 2-1 to reach the UEFA Cup final for the first time on Thursday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bremen, Shakhtar survive thrillers to set up UEFA Cup final May 9, 2009
PARIS: Germanys Werder Bremen will face Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine in the UEFA Cup final after coming through thrilling semi-finals on Thursday ... Shakhtar Donetsks Tomas Hubschman and Razvan Rat of Shakhtar celebrate their win over Dynamo Kiev ... After drawing the away leg 1-1, Donetsk survived an early scare, Ismael Bangoura firing an early effort just wide for the visitors. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Shakhtar advances to UEFA Cup final May 8, 2009
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) - Shakhtar Donetsk reached the UEFA Cup final for the first time in club history Thursday, beating old Ukrainian adversary Dynamo Kiev 2-1 in the second leg of the semifinals to advance 3-2 on aggregate ... Shakhtar is unbeaten in five consecutive UEFA matches at the Olympic stadium in Donetsk and is the first Ukrainian team to reach a UEFA Cup final. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Football - UEFA Cup Preview May 6, 2009
With Hamburg leading 1-0 following last week's first-leg match and Dynamo Kiev tied at 1-1 ahead of its trip to Shakhtar Donetsk, both semifinals are finely poised ... En route to its first European semifinal, Shakhtar has not conceded a goal in its last four European matches at Olympic Stadium in Donetsk. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Battle between Ukraine, Germany in semis Apr 30, 2009
Runaway Ukrainian league leaders Dynamo Kiev host reigning domestic champions Shakhtar Donetsk in the country s capital, with Werder Bremen then welcoming Hamburg to the Weserstadion in north-western Germany. Eye on revenge: Werder Bremen celebrating after defeating Hamburg in the semi-final of the German Cup on April 22. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lucescu in line to coach Romania Apr 30, 2009
Lucescu, 40, is the son of Mircea Lucescu who is manager of Ukraine s UEFA Cup semi-finalists Shaktar Donetsk and identified as another possible candidate for the Romania post. Romania are second-bottom of the European qualifying group seven, eight points behind leaders Serbia with five matches remaining. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
UEFA Cup final will be a German-Ukrainian showdown Apr 18, 2009
LONDON: The UEFA Cup final will be contested by German and Ukrainian teams after Werder Bremen and Hamburg along with Dynamo Kiev and Shakhtar Donetsk set up domestic semi-final showdowns. Brazilian playmaker Diego scored twice, as he did in the quarter-final first leg, to help Werder draw 3-3 with Udinese in Italy on Thursday to record a 6-4 aggregate victory. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Germany vs. Ukraine in UEFA Cup semifinals Apr 17, 2009
Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kiev advanced to the semifinals for the first time and will meet in the final four, while Hamburg and Werder Bremen progressed despite failing to win their second legs Thursday. Shakhtar defeated former European champion Marseille 2-1 to ease through 4-1 on aggregate, while Kiev beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the Ukrainian capital after a scoreless first leg. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Shakhtar Donetsk reaches UEFA Cup semifinals Apr 17, 2009
MARSEILLE, France (AP) - Shakhtar Donetsk has reached the UEFA Cup semifinals for the first time, beating former European champion Marseille 2-1 to set up a meeting with Ukraine rivals Dynamo Kiev. Shakhtar advanced 4-1 on aggregate after winning the first leg 2-0 at home. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* UEFA CUP: Jol happy in Hamburg, rejects talk of switch Apr 16, 2009
While City bid to overturn a two-goal deficit Marseille must do the same against Shakhtar Donetsk after losing 2-0 in Ukraine. Marseille coach Eric Gerets says his side have a tough task ahead, though confidence is high after Sundays 4-1 thrashing of Grenoble. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Man City needs Robinho to regain form Apr 15, 2009
In the other quarter-finals, the other German survivor, Werder Bremen, takes a 3-1 advantage to Udinese; Shakhtar Donetsk visits Marseille with a 2-0 lead and Dynamo Kiev and Paris Saint-Germain are 0-0. Robinhos arrival at Man City, considered the worlds richest club after being bought by a business consortium from Abu Dhabi, gave the fans hope that decades of failures were coming to an end with the team so long in the shadow of multiple Premier League and 2008 Champions League winner... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamburg hit back to sink Hughes men Apr 11, 2009
Shakhtar Donetsk beat visitors Marseille 2-0 while Dynamo Kiev drew at Paris St Germain in a lacklustre goalless affair leaving open the possibility of a Ukrainian semi-final if the French clubs fail to improve in the return legs. English Premier League side Manchester City, the richest club in the world, stunned Martin Jols Hamburg with a goal in the first minute when midfielder Stephen Ireland slotted home after a smart interchange with Brazilian Robinho. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Germans celebrate Cup supremacy Apr 11, 2009
Ukraine came out on top in their double-edged duel with France as Shakhtar Donetsk beat former European champions Marseille 2-0 at home, while Dynamo Kiev grabbed a precious 0-0 away draw against Paris Saint-Germain ... Shaktar Donetsks Willian, front left, controls the ball in front of Marseilles Bakari Kone during their UEFA Cup quarter-final first leg in Donetsk, Ukraine, on Thursday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Roach, Pacquiao Aimed Squarely At Hatton Apr 10, 2009
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* UEFA CUP: Italian hopes of European glory resting on Udinese Apr 9, 2009
Marseille go to Shakhtar Donetsk today while Paris Saint-Germain take on Dynamo Kiev, and the winners after next weeks return legs will face each other. The other German survivor are Hamburg who host Manchester City, chasing their first major title since the 1976 League Cup. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
City seek to prove credentials in UEFA Cup Apr 8, 2009
Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk face Marseille, whose fierce rivals Paris St-Germain take on runaway Ukrainian league leaders Dynamo Kiev ... Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) v Marseille (FRA) (1630GMT). (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Maradona under fire as Argentina suffer worst defeat in 60 years Apr 2, 2009
Argentinian keeper Juan Pablo Carrizo, who had a memorable night for the wrong reasons, was first beaten in the 12th minute by striker Marcelo Martins, who plays for Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukraine. However, the Argentinians, twice world champions, were level in the 25th minute when Porto's Luis Gonzalez hit a shot from 30-metres without much conviction but an unexpected bounce meant it went past Bolivia keeper Carlos Arias and into the net. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Man City draws Hamburg for UEFA Cup quarters Mar 21, 2009
Paris Saint-Germain faces Dynamo Kiev in the quarterfinals and the winner will face either Marseille or Shakhtar Donetsk. Udinese, the only Italian club left in either the UEFA Cup or Champions League, beat Zenit 2-1 on aggregate despite losing 1-0 on Thursday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Cup holders Zenit sent crashing by Udinese Mar 20, 2009
They are joined in the quarterfinals by compatriots Shakhtar Donetsk as second-half goal from Fernandinho (penalty) and Luiz Adriano saw them turn around their 1-0 first-leg deficit against CSKA Moscow to go through 2-1 on aggregate. Meanwhile, Bundesliga title chasers Hamburg are also through after a double from Paolo Guerrero helped them recover from a two-goal deficit to beat Turkish side Galatasaray 3-2 -- for a 4-3 aggregate win. (CNN -- International)
Udinese defeats Zenit St. Petersburg Mar 20, 2009
Former winners CSKA Moscow were also eliminated by Shakhtar Donetsk after the Ukraine side won 2-0 at home to overturn a 1-0 defeat in the Russian capital. Ukraine will have two sides in the quarter-finals after Dynamo Kiev ousted compatriots Metalist Kharkiv on away goals after the tie ended 3-3 on aggregate. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
All teams in last 16 stand good chance to lift the UEFA Cup Mar 12, 2009
In the nights other matches, holders Zenit St Petersburg travel to Italy to face Udinese, while CSKA Moscow host Shakhtar Donetsk of the Ukraine. Dynamo Kiev and FC Metalist Kharkiv will do battle for Ukrainian bragging rights in Kiev, while Turkish champions Galatasaray visit German side Hamburg. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Pole vault champ Isinbayeva to retire in 2013 Mar 3, 2009
Last month, she raised the indoor mark to 16 feet, 4 inches at a meet in Donetsk, Ukraine. Isinbayeva said she expects to push the record much higher in the five years leading up to her retirement. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
* UEFA CUP: Villa, Milan crash out of UEFA Cup Feb 28, 2009
Shakhtar Donetsks Fernandinho, top, scores the first goal against Tottenham Hotspur during their UEFA Cup last 32 second-leg match at White Hart Lane in London on Thursday ... City are the only British side left in the tournament after a second-string Tottenham Hotspur crashed out following a 1-1 draw at home to Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk ... E CSKA v Shakhtar Donetsk. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Tottenham defends League Cup crown against Man U Feb 28, 2009
"I'm not worried about the UEFA Cup, I would just love to win on Sunday," Redknapp said, after watching his exit the European competition 3-1 on aggregate at the hands of Shakhtar Donetsk. With the Shakhtar tie less than 72 hours before the clash with United, Redknapp fielded a virtual reserve side against the Ukraine club, with only goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes and midfielder Tom Huddlestone likely to start at Wembley. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
UEFA Cup proves fatal Feb 27, 2009
City are the only British side left in the tournament after a second-string Tottenham crashed out following a 1-1 draw at home to Ukrainian outfit Shakhtar Donetsk. Leading 2-0 from the first leg, Shakhtar only briefly looked in danger of relinquishing control of the tie after Mexican midfielder Giovani dos Santos opened the scoring with a stunning strike, ten minutes into the second half. (iAfrica.com)
Spurs boss blasts games rulers for fixture pile-up Feb 25, 2009
Spurs now face Shakhtar Donetsk again in the UEFA Cup tomorrow. And angry Redknapp fumed: Whoever heard of teams playing on a Thursday night before a Cup final on a Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Yelena off the mark Feb 23, 2009
Isinbayeva had set seven world records in the UK and was hoping to improve upon the 5m indoor record she set in Donetsk in Ukraine last weekend ... From the beginning I didnt feel so fresh because I was still tried from jumping in Donetsk, said Isinbayeva. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* UEFA CUP: City held to draw in Copenhagen Feb 21, 2009
Jermaine Jenas of Spurs, front right, battles for the ball with Shakhtar Donesks Andriy Pyatov, left, and Dario Srna during their UEFA Cup match in Donetsk, Ukraine, on Thursday ... On a bitter-sweet night for English soccer, a second-string Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-0 at Shakhtar Donetsk in their last 32 match, with manager Harry Redknapp only fielding two players X Jermaine Jenas and Michael Dawson X from the team that drew against Arsenal in their last match. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
UEFA: Spurs lose, City ties; Ajax tops Fiorentina Feb 20, 2009
Two-time champion Tottenham was on the verge of elimination after a 2-0 defeat at Shakhtar Donetsk, while Manchester City twice let slip a lead to draw 2-2 at FC Copenhagen. Udinese drew 2-2 at Lech Poznan. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Isinbayeva breaks own indoor pole vault record Feb 17, 2009
DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) -- Yelena Isinbayeva has broken her own indoor world pole vault record, first clearing 16 feet, 31/2 inches and then 16-43/4 at the Pole Vault Stars. Isinbayeva made her 2009 debut on Sunday, setting a world record at the event for the sixth consecutive year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Hooker makes it four from four Feb 17, 2009
92 metres at Sergey Bubka's Pole Vault Stars meeting in Donetsk, Ukraine ... His attempts at breaking the world record at Donetsk were not as strong as his efforts in Paris and the United States leg of his tour ... In the past fortnight, he has competed in Boston, New York, Paris and Donetsk. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Isinbayeva sets new indoors record at 16-4 3/4 Feb 16, 2009
DONETSK, Ukraine - Yelena Isinbayeva has broken her own indoor world pole vault record, first clearing 16 feet, 3 1/2 inches and then 16-4 3/4 at the Pole Vault Stars. Isinbayeva made her 2009 debut on Sunday, setting a world record at the event for the sixth consecutive year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Source: Porter out as Phoenix coach Feb 16, 2009
Yelena Isinbayeva broke her own indoor world pole vault record, clearing 16 feet 4 3/4 inches at the Pole Vault Stars competition in Donetsk, Ukraine. The Russian's previous mark was 16-2 3/4. (Boston Globe)
Hooker wins in Ukraine but still short of world mark Feb 16, 2009
95m, which she achieved here last year, and it was the sixth time in as many years that she has set a new world record indoors in Donetsk. Two-time Olympic champion Isinbayeva was trailing Brazilian Fabian Murer, who set a new South American record with a 4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hooker and the 10cm that means everything in the world Feb 14, 2009
Steve Hooker plans to leap to these lyrics - from hip-hop artist M.I.A.'s song Paper Planes - as he again tries to break the pole vault world record in Donetsk later this month. That's if he hasn't already made history in Paris this morning. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hooker reaches a height only Bubka could clear Feb 9, 2009
Bubka set the world record at Donetsk, Ukraine on February 21, 1993 and during his career he cleared 6 ... Hooker will now head to Europe for the Paris Indoors next Friday, followed by Bubka's own meet in Donetsk ... 15m in Donetsk as the indoor/outdoor world record. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
UEFA happy with Ukraines Euro 2012 progress Feb 8, 2009
Lviv is one of four main cities due to host matches in Ukraine, along with Kiev, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk. UEFA officials, including President Michel Platini, had been highly critical of the pace of Ukraine s preparations and demanded faster fulfilment of pledges. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
