Autos: Fuel efficiency focus at Parisshow Oct 3, 2008
Peugeot showed a speedster for the Le Mans Series. Mercedes unveiled its latest armored limousine for VIPs, described as luxuriously spacious and superbly comfortable. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Top 50 spots Oct 3, 2008
Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival, Alan Jackson, the Petit Le Mans and more. Search neighborhoods for recent sales and the top values. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lyon claw back from behind for dramatic home win Sep 15, 2008
Fourth-placed Le Mans, who are one spot above Nice with both teams on nine points, lost 2-1 at home to Toulouse. Nice led 2-0 after 20 minutes at Stade Gerland through goals from Habib Bamogo and Loic Remy before Juninho reduced the gap for Lyon with a trademark free kick six minutes from the break. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
France: Lyon builds league lead on late victory Sep 14, 2008
In Saturday's other matches, it was: Le Mans 1, Toulouse 2; Valenciennes 1, Grenoble 1; Auxerre 1, Nancy 1; Rennes 1, Le Havre 1, and Monaco 2, Lorient 0. At Le Mans, Toulouse went ahead 2-0 inside 19 minutes thanks to a strike from Fode Mansare and an own goal from Saber Ben Frej, before Anthony Le Tallec pulled a goal back in the 34th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* LFP : Mandandas heroics keep Marseille top Sep 1, 2008
PSG jumped from 11th to sixth, two points behind second-placed Le Mans who handed out a 4-1 drubbing to Nantes to make it three wins from three. Hosts Nantes, who sacked their coach Michel Der Zakarian this week, took the lead in the 21st minute via Guirane Ndaw, but that was canceled out two minutes later by Norwegian Thorstein Helstad. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Marseille go top after defeating Sochaux Sep 1, 2008
Marseille, chasing their first domestic title since 1992, have 10 points from four matches and lead Le Mans, Nice and Grenoble by one point. Earlier, Le Mans swept to a 4-1 win at promoted Nantes who parted company with coach Michel Der Zakarian earlier this week. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
France: Lyon ties Marseille for first Sep 1, 2008
On Saturday, it was: Marseille 2, Sochaux 1; Nantes 1, Le Mans 4; Caen 0, Paris Saint-Germain 1; Grenoble 1, Monaco 0; Lorient 0, Auxerre 2; Nancy 2, Le Havre 1; Nice 2, Valenciennes 0. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Saturday games: Sampdoria spoils Mourinho's Serie A coaching debut at Inter Milan Sep 1, 2008
In Nantes, the Norway forward Thorstein Helstad collected a through ball from Fredrik Stromstad to equalize for Le Mans in the 22nd minute after the Senegal midfielder Guirane Ndaw had put Nantes ahead with a header in the 20th. Mali international Modibo Maiga gave Le Mans the lead with a powerful shot from 20 meters in the 45th. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
French police release photo e-fits of suspected rapist Aug 31, 2008
Leunamme, Le Mans, France. EU law states that anybody seeking asylum, must do so in the first EU country they arrive at, why are the French authourities not processing their claims for asylum. (Times Online)
France: Marseille stays hot, edges Sochaux Aug 31, 2008
On Saturday, it was: Nantes 1, Le Mans 4; Caen 0, Paris Saint-Germain 1; Grenoble 1, Monaco 0; Lorient 0, Auxerre 2; Nancy 2, Le Havre 1; Nice 2, Valenciennes 0. In Nantes, Norway forward Thorstein Helstad collected a through ball from Fredrik Stromstad to equalize for Le Mans in the 22nd minute after Senegal midfielder Guirane Ndaw had put Nantes ahead with a header in the 20th ... Mali international Modibo Maiga gave Le Mans the lead with a powerful shot from 20 meters in the 45th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
1961 F1 champ Hill dies Aug 29, 2008
He was the first American to win the 24-hour endurance sports-car race at Le Mans, France -- a race he won two additional times -- and he won the Sebring 12-hour race three times, among many other victories. The Calgary Herald 2008. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Michelin scraps plans for second factory in Mexico Aug 29, 2008
Michelin tires in Le Mans, France. In the face of slowing demand, the company abandoned plans to build a new plant in Mexico. (International Herald Tribune)
* Sport Briefs Aug 25, 2008
Elsewhere, it was: Le Mans 1, Saint-Etienne 0; Monaco 1, Caen 1; Nancy 0, Toulouse 0; Sochaux 1, Paris Saint-Germain 1; and Valenciennes 3, Lorient 1. This story has been viewed 198 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
France: League leader Lyon beats Grenoble Aug 24, 2008
Also Saturday, it was: Le Mans 1, Saint-Etienne 0; Monaco 1, Caen 1; Nancy 0, Toulouse 0; Sochaux 1, Paris Saint-Germain 1; and Valenciennes 3, Lorient 1. At Le Mans, Norway forward Thorstein Helstad got the winner with a curling shot in the 38th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Win on Sunday, sell on Monday? Aug 21, 2008
It's odd to see him at an Audi venue: Stuck won Le Mans twice in the mid-1980s driving Porsches. But here he is chatting away on a sunny morning just minutes before the 24 Hours of Le Mans begins ... The highlight of this weekend's Grand Prix of Motorsport is the American Le Mans series race, featuring many of the cars that competed in the French 24 Hours of Le Mans, including the winning Audi R10 (above). (Globe and Mail)
France: PSG tops Bordeaux; Monaco, Nantes tie Aug 17, 2008
Also Saturday, it was: Caen 3, Valenciennes 1; Lille 1, Le Mans 3; Nice 2, Nancy 1; Saint-Etienne 2, Sochaux 1; and Toulouse 2, Le Havre 1 ... Modibo Maiga scored twice to help Le Mans upset Lille ... Norway forward Thorstein Helstad rounded Malicki in the 21st to poke the ball in the empty net and put Le Mans ahead. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
AUTO RACING Formula One Schedule and standings Jul 31, 2008
American Le Mans Series Schedule and standings ... Oct. 4 Petit Le Mans, Braselton, Ga. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Dying cars' day in the sun Jul 26, 2008
There is racing, but not 24 hours of it like the hallowed endurance race in Le Mans, France. There's more like 14 and a half hours in sessions today and Sunday. (News & Observer)
Makll leaves for PSG Jul 22, 2008
PSG has signed former France winger Ludovic Giuly, Le Havre striker Guillaume Hoarau -- the top scorer in the second division last season -- and Le Mans midfielder Stephane Sessegnon. That should give PSG a more competitive edge in midfield and firepower in attack now that top scorer Pauleta has left. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Speeding down memory lane: Area resident was part of original staff for Shelby American race team Jul 20, 2008
Traveling to France in June 1966 for the 24 Hours Le Mans was a highlight for Warne ... In one of racing s most controversial finishes, Bruce McLaren was declared the Le Mans winner, when many believe that Ken Miles actually won the race ... The victory in Le Mans would have given Miles the greatest achievement in road racing history, as he won the 24 Hour Daytona Continental in January and the Sebring 12 Hour in March. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
This weekend on TV, radio Jul 19, 2008
SUNDAYAUTO RACINGNoon - American Le Mans Series: Acura Sports Car Challenge, Chs. 7 and 10. (Boston Globe)
NBA, WNBA, amateur baseball, college baseball Jun 18, 2008
Derrick Rose, freshman, g, MemphisBrandon Rush, junior, g, KansasWalter Sharpe, sophomore, f, Alabama-BirminghamMarreese Speights, sophomore, c, FloridaBill Walker, freshman, f, Kansas StateRussell Westbrook, sophomore, g, UCLAInternational PlayersAlexis Ajinca, Hyeres-Toulon (France), 7-1, 1988Nicolas Batum, Le Mans (France), 6-7, 1988Danilo Gallinari, Armani Jeans Milano (Italy), 6-9, 1988Serge Ibaka, LHospitalet (Spain), 6-10, 1989Ante Tomic, Zagreb (Croatia), 7-2, 1987. FINALS, LAST... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Peugeot leading at Le Mans Jun 15, 2008
LE MANS, France Peugeot held the top three spots after the first pit stops on Saturday at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world's most famous endurance race ... Villeneuve won the Indianapolis 500 in 1995 and the Formula One world championship in 1997, but had to retire at Le Mans last year because of an engine failure ... McNish's co-driver, Tom Kristensen, is seeking a record eighth victory at Le Mans. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Audi zips into lead at Le Mans Jun 15, 2008
LE MANS, France -- Audi led after three hours yesterday in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race ... Capello's co-driver Tom Kristensen is seeking a record eighth victory at Le Mans. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Rare Raphael work up for auction Jun 14, 2008
Diesel hybrids could enter Le Mans. US teen sailor takes on the world. (Yahoo News -- Art and Museums)
Motor Racing | Le Mans: Little teams are the soul of Le Mans 24-Hour race Jun 14, 2008
Little teams are the soul of Le Mans 24-Hour race - International Herald Tribune. Audi R10 TDIs lead the race at the start of the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race in Le Mans in June 2007 ... Little teams are the soul of Le Mans 24-Hour race. (International Herald Tribune)
Audi seeks 5th straight Le Mans endurance win Jun 13, 2008
Audi seeks 5th straight win in Le Mans endurance race - - SI.com ... Audi seeks 5th straight win in Le Mans endurance race ... PARIS (AP) -Peugeot will try to stop Audi's four-year winning streak at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Peugeot controls Le Mans qualifying Jun 13, 2008
PARIS -- Peugeot looks set to have the fastest car as it tries to stop Audi's four-year winning streak at the 24 Hours of Le Mans this weekend. Audi, however, remains confident it can still go the distance in the world's most famous endurance race. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Notebook: NASCAR chairman denies official's claims Jun 13, 2008
" France said NASCAR will review Grant's claims, which included 23 specific incidents of alleged sexual harassment and 34 specific incidents of alleged racial and gender discrimination she says began when she was hired in January 2005 through her October 2007 firing. NASCAR will not disclose why Grant was fired late in the 2007 season. In her suit, she claims she was referred to as "Nappy Headed Mo" and "Queen Sheba," by co-workers, was often told she worked on "colored people time," and was... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Davidson tests again for Honda after Aguri collapse Jun 12, 2008
A team spokeswoman said Davidson was an obvious choice, with regular Austrian test driver Alex Wurz taking part in qualifying with Peugeot for the Le Mans 24 Hours race in France this weekend. Davidson, 29, was a Honda test driver from 2002 to 2006 before joining Honda-backed Super Aguri. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Corvette's aiming for another Le Mans win Jun 11, 2008
Corvette Racing will be going after its sixth class win in eight years this weekend at the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race ... "I'm ready to go and bring our Corvette into the winner's circle," said Max Papis, who joins American Le Mans Series champions Oliver Gavin and Olivier Beretta in the No. 64 Corvette C6 ... "Between Daytona and Le Mans, this will be my 20th 24-hour race. I would have never thought in 1996 that I would reach that mark. It means a lot, and I hope it means we get a good... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Nakamura leads Japan to 3-0 win over Oman in World Cup qualifier Jun 2, 2008
Japan surprisingly lost at Bahrain in its previous qualifier, prompting Okada to call up Nakamura as well as Europe-based players Daisuke Matsui of Le Mans and Wolfsburg's Makoto Hasebe. Okada, who took over from Ivica Osim in December, was facing pressure after the loss to Bahrain and a scoreless draw with Paraguay in a friendly a week ago. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
2008 American Le Mans Series schedule and standings May 21, 2008
Oct. 4 Petit Le Mans, Braselton, Ga. Oct. 18 Monterey Sports Car Championships, Calif. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
From a bird cage to a roll cage May 18, 2008
Meyers interacted with clubs of dune buggy enthusiasts and led more than 100 of the vehicles in a parade around the Le Mans race course. Morel noticed how his downturn in fortune left Meyers in the dust, feeling bruised and battered. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Valentino Rossi wins French Grand Prix May 18, 2008
The Associated Press Published: May 18, 2008. Valentino Rossi of Italy won the French Grand Prix on Sunday for his 90th victory in all classes, tying Angel Nieto for second place on the all-time list and moving into the Moto GP overall lead. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
* Resurgent Valentino Rossi targets Le Mans triumph May 17, 2008
Resurgent Valentino Rossi targets Le Mans triumph. AFP, LE MANS, FRANCE Saturday, May 17, 2008, Page 20 ... Rossi has won twice at Le Mans in the sports elite class but the last two years have been disappointing with rain ruining his opportunities last year while a tire problem ended his hopes 12 months earlier. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
TV SportsWatch May 17, 2008
SPEED American Le Mans Series, Utah Grand Prix, at Salt Lake City ... SPEED MotoGP World Championship, French Grand Prix, at Le Mans, France (same-day tape). (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Photo exhibit shows Paris under Nazi occupation, minus the misery May 2, 2008
"You can't really feel that it's the Occupation," said Serge Thilloux, 70, who was visiting from Le Mans. "You have the impression that people can walk about freely, while today there are plaques around Paris indicating where this or that person was shot." He said photos showing the darker reality of Paris in the war years should have been included. (International Herald Tribune)
Triple-shooting arrest involving Pacman made Apr 20, 2008
Two-time CART champion Gil de Ferran, who recently announced he will come out of retirement to drive for his own team in the American Le Mans Series, named former Champ Car driver and Atlantic champion Simon Pagenaud as his co-driver. FROM NEWS SERVICES. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Injury-time goal gives Rennes draw with Lyon Apr 13, 2008
Also, it was: Le Mans 3, Auxerre 0; Lille 2, Nancy 1; Lorient 1, Lens 0; Metz 1, Marseille 2; Monaco 0, Toulouse 2; Sochaux 1, Saint-Etienne 1; and Valenciennes 2, Strasbourg 0 ... Mamadou Samassa, Anthony Le Tallec and Stephane Sessegnon had a goal each for Le Mans, which is in sixth spot. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
France is tracking hijacked yacht Apr 6, 2008
"All channels of discussion are open to try to resolve this case by trying not to use force," Mr Fillon said during a visit to the city of Le Mans. Earlier, defence minister Herve Morin said there had been no contact with either the crew of the vessel or the pirates. (BBC News -- Europe)
When Gujarat's royalty rode the Jaguar Apr 3, 2008
Jaguar models won the Le Mans six times. The 24-hour sports car endurance race, also known as the Grand Prix of Endurance, has been held annually since 1923 near the town of Le Mans in France and is considered by motoring aficionados the most gruelling in motorsport. (India Times, India)
Preview of this year's IRL drivers Mar 27, 2008
Briscoe earned his promotion by finishing second in 2007 in American Le Mans Series' LMP2 Class for Penske Racing. Got his start as a motocross racer and moved to Italy at age 16 to become a factory kart driver, a move that led him to formula cars and eventually to a Formula One testing job with Toyota. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lyon beats Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 to move nine points clear in French league Mar 25, 2008
On Saturday, it was: Nancy 2, Metz 1; Auxerre 1, Saint-Etienne 3; Caen 4, Monaco 1; Marseille 0, Sochaux 1; Nice 1, Lorient 2; Strasbourg 0, Lille 1; Toulouse 1, Le Mans 1; and Valenciennes 3, Bordeaux 1. . (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton opens Formula One season with victory Mar 17, 2008
Third place in the season-opening American Le Mans Series race went to Butch Leitzinger of State College, Pa. who shared a Dyson Racing Porsche RS Spyder with Marino Franchitti of Scotland and Andy Lally of Dacula, Ga. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Miller, Vonn on verge of U.S. titles sweep Mar 15, 2008
Because the qualifying session was disregarded, the starting lineup for tomorrow's season-opening American Le Mans Series race will be determined by the best lap posted during the three previous practice sessions. That puts Allan McNish in the No. 1 Audi AG R10/TDI Diesel in the top starting position, ahead of the No. 07 Peugeot 908 that had a record qualifying run disallowed. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Goalkeeper Mickael Landreau's poor form a growing concern as PSG fights relegation Feb 28, 2008
In Saturday's other matches, it is: Le Mans vs Strasbourg; Lens vs. Toulouse; Lorient vs. Nancy; Marseille vs. Auxerre; Metz vs. Caen; Monaco vs. Valenciennes; and Sochaux vs. Rennes. Saint-Etienne hosts Nice in Sunday's other game. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Paris Saint-Germain makes French League Cup final Feb 27, 2008
Le Mans welcome Racing Lens in the other semi-final on Wednesday. . (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Bordeaux draws 0-0 with Lille; AC Milan defeats Palermo 2-1; Benfica draws 1-1 with Braga; Real Madrid loses to Getafe 1-0 Feb 26, 2008
Also on Saturday, it was: Caen 1, Saint-Etienne 3; Nancy 2, Lens 1; Nice 1, Auxerre 2; Paris Saint-Germain 1, Monaco 1; Rennes 2, Lorient 0; Valenciennes 1, Le Mans 2; and Strasbourg 0, Sochaux 2. CRESPO SCORES LATE EQUALIZER AS iNTER DRAWS 1-1 AT SAMPDORIA TO REMAIN UNBEATEN IN SERIE A. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Lyon extend lead to four with win over basement club Metz Feb 25, 2008
Goals by Marco Basa and Anthony Le Tallec gave Le Mans a 2-1 win at Valenciennes in an ill-tempered game at Nungesser stadium and moved them up to fourth in the table on 40 points. Le Tallec and Valenciennes defender Williams Martinez fought at halftime and were both shown a straight red card. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
In awe of the Red Devils Feb 20, 2008
After Saturdays loss at modest Le Mans left Bordeaux breathing down their necks Alain Perrins men may decide the time has come to cast their net further afield for silverware ... Coach Perrin says the team lacked a bit of personality in going down to Le Mans and does not concentrate sufficiently on the virtues of toughing out results under pressure, while Brazilian midfielder Juninho suggested that the club has the talent. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ferguson carries his Gallas beef to France Feb 20, 2008
Lyon have won the French title for the past six seasons but they lost 1-0 to Le Mans at the weekend and could be vulnerable in a defence that misses the injured Brazilian Cris, whose reputation here can be gauged by his nickname of "Sheriff". Ferguson will believe he has the attacking players to trouble Jean-Alain Boumsong, formerly of Newcastle, while Cristiano Ronaldo could have a big impact on the right. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Lyon boss puts pressure on coach ahead of Devils visit Feb 19, 2008
I spoke to the players yesterday (Saturday) and to the staff this morning, said Aulas, whose team go into tomorrow's first leg of their first knockout round tie after a 1-0 Ligue 1 defeat at Le Mans on Saturday ... I would have preferred to see our best possible team play against Le Mans and I also would have liked to see the players giving it their very best, he said after watching a sluggish display from the six-times French champions, still the Ligue 1 leaders. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
European cups and leagues roundup Feb 19, 2008
Meanwhile, second-place Bordeaux thrashed Monaco 6-0 to move within one point of defending champion Lyon, which still leads the league with 49 points despite a 1-0 loss to Le Mans on Saturday. "We had a great game," Bordeaux midfielder Alejandro Alonso said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Lyon v Man Utd: Le Mans loss puts pressure on Perrin Feb 18, 2008
Le Mans loss puts pressure on Perrin for United visit ... The French champions suffered a jolt to morale ahead of their home tie against Manchester United on Wednesday when they lost 1-0 at Le Mans ... Le Mans' winner on Saturday came when the Brazilian forward Tulio collected a headed pass from Hassan Yebda to score from close range on 71 minutes. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
Marseille setting sights on Europe in clash against Paris Feb 14, 2008
Defending champion Lyon, which tops the standings with 49 points from 24 matches, takes on Le Mans on Saturday ... Lyon has not won its last four away games and will rely on Karim Benzema, who leads the league with 16 goals, and Hatem Ben Arfa up front against Le Mans ... Le Mans forward Tulio de Melo has a sprained ankle and is doubtful. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Matsui stamps his mark in France Feb 11, 2008
PARIS: Japanese midfielder Daisuke Matsui is proving a hit both on and off the field at French side Le Mans ... The club has also launched a website in Japanese while games featuring Le Mans are beamed back to Japan ... Le Mans coach Rudi Garcia is a confirmed fan of Matsui. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
France: No letup by Lyon against Sochaux Feb 10, 2008
In Saturday's other games, it was: Bordeaux 3, Metz 0; Nancy 1, Toulouse 0; Monaco 0, Lille 0; Valenciennes 3, Lorient 0; Rennes 1, Auxerre 2; Strasbourg 3, Saint-Etienne 0; Paris Saint-Germain 0, Le Mans 0. In Bordeaux, Argentine forward Fernando Cavenaghi converted a penalty kick in the 26th after Pape Malik Diop tripped Benoit Tremoulinas inside the area. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ready or not, a 19-year-old French star is planning to join the NBA next season. Feb 2, 2008
After he hangs up his phone, we drink in the menagerie of self-importance alongside Arnaud Leproux, media director of the French club Le Mans Sarthe, for whom Batum will star in a Euroleague game tonight ... "All of the team and all of the players wish the best for Nicolas to go to the draft and the NBA,'' Le Mans team president Jean-Pierre Goisbault says. "But personally, we don't want him to go to the NBA and stay on the bench like a lot of French players do right now ... "But now I understand... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Marseille counting on in-form Cisse in Cup action Feb 1, 2008
The round of 32 action features two other ties between top-flight sides, with Racing Strasbourg hosting fellow strugglers Metz today and Girondins Bordeaux at home to Le Mans tomorrow. Holders Sochaux could be tested tomorrow when they host second division Montpellier. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Djokovic emerges in major way Jan 28, 2008
As a young man, his father, Didier Tsonga, now a university professor of chemistry and physics in Le Mans, France, attended the 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" at Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo), when Ali knocked out favored George Foreman to regain the heavyweight title. This seven-bout scuffle was the rumble by the river Yarra. (Boston Globe)
PSV, Lyon both keep hold of 1st place Jan 24, 2008
In Wednesday's other games it was: Nancy 1, Marseille 1; Rennes 1, Nice 1; Caen 0, Auxerre 0; Valenciennes 1, Lens 2; Monaco 1, Sochaux 0; Lille 3, Le Mans 1; Strasbourg 2, Toulouse 0; Paris Saint-Germain 3, Metz 0 ... Hassan Yebda pounced on a cross from Japan midfielder Daisuke Matsui to pull one goal back for Le Mans in the 86th, capitalizing on a man advantage after Lille defender Stefan Lichtsteiner was sent off in the 59th with his second yellow card. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
France: Lens rallies by league-leading Lyon Jan 21, 2008
It was Lyon's second loss in five days, having succumbed to Le Mans 1-0 on Wednesday ... On Saturday, 10-man Bordeaux beat Le Mans 2-1 with goals from Argentinian forward Fernando Cavenaghi and Brazilian midfielder Fernando to keep the pressure on Lyon. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Alberto Gilardino leads AC Milan to victory Jan 21, 2008
FRANCE Fernando Cavenaghi and just plain Fernando each scored to give 10-man Bordeaux a 2-1 victory over Le Mans, keeping the pressure on first-place Lyon in the French league. Cavenaghi gave Bordeaux the lead in the 13th minute, chipping the ball over goalkeeper Yohann Pele. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
