Thunder fire Carlesimo after 1-12 start Nov 23, 2008
Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco won their doubles match to give Spain a 2-1 lead in the Davis Cup final in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Lopez and Verdasco defeated David Nalbandian and Agustin Calleri, 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Spain comes back in Davis Cup final Nov 22, 2008
Boosted by a boisterous crowd of nearly 10,000 fans at the Islas Malvinas Stadium in Mar del Plata, the 11th-ranked Nalbandian dominated the match from the beginning, breaking Ferrer's serve seven times. He closed the match by winning four of the last five games, clinching it with a second-serve ace. (CNN -- International)
Knicks part with Randolph, Crawford Nov 22, 2008
Feliciano Lopez defeated Juan Martin del Potro, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, allowing Spain to even its Davis Cup final against Argentina at 1-1 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Argentina's David Nalbandian beat David Ferrer, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3, in the opening match of the best-of-five championship. (Boston Globe)
Spain evens Davis Cup final with Lopez win Nov 22, 2008
MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina (AP) -Feliciano Lopez upset Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4), 6-3 for Spain to escape the first day of the Davis Cup final against Argentina tied 1-1 on Friday. David Nalbandian had brushed aside Spain No. 1 David Ferrer 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the opening singles, and del Potro was expected to comfortably handle Lopez on his favored hard-court. (MSNBC -- Sports)
TENNIS | DAVIS CUP: Del Potro falters, and Spain pulls even in Davis Cup Nov 22, 2008
Argentina's David Nalbandian celebrating his Davis Cup win on Friday over Spain's David Ferrer in Mar del Plata, Argentina. (Eduardo Di Baia/The Associated Press). (International Herald Tribune)
Weekend Time Schedule Nov 22, 2008
ITF, Davis Cup Final, Spain vs. Argentina at Mar del Plata, Argentina ... ITF, Davis Cup Final, Spain vs. Argentina at Mar del Plata, Argentina. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Lopez levels Davis Cup final for Spain Nov 22, 2008
MAR DEL PLATA: Feliciano Lopez, who had been handed the unenviable task of replacing injured world number one Rafael Nadal, stormed to Spain's rescue on Friday when he levelled the Davis Cup final against Argentina. The stylish left-hander defeated Argentine number one Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to make the score 1-1 after David Nalbandian had put the home side ahead with an easy 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 win over David Ferrer in the opening s 00004000 ingles rubber. (India Times, India)
Nalbandian faces Ferrer in Davis Cup opener Nov 21, 2008
Nalbandian, ranked 11 in the world, will be looking to get the hosts off to a flying start against a man ranked just one place below him in the final at Mar del Plata, 400 kilometers south of the capital Buenos Aires. Argentine world number nine Juan Martin Del Potro will take on 31st-ranked Feliciano Lopez in the second singles match prior to Saturday's doubles and Sunday's reverse singles. (CNN -- International)
UCLA, USC upended by unranked squads Nov 21, 2008
Argentina's David Nalbandian will face Spain's David Ferrer today in the opening match of the Davis Cup final in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina's top-ranked player at No. 9, will play Feliciano Lopez in the second singles match of the best-of-five series. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sports briefs Nov 21, 2008
Nalbandian, Ferrer to open Davis Cup finalArgentina's David Nalbandian will face Spain's David Ferrer today in the opening match at Mar Del Plata, Argentina. Juan Martin del Potro, Argentina's top-ranked player at No. 9, was drawn Thursday to play Feliciano Lopez in the second singles match of the best-of-five series. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* Nalbandian hoping for Maradona inspiration Nov 21, 2008
AFP, MAR DEL PLATA, ARGENTINA Saturday, Nov 22, 2008, Page 20. Argentinas Agustin Calleri, left, and Jose Acasuso, second left, shake hands with Spains Feliciano Lopez, second right, and Fernando Verdasco, who will compete in a doubles match during the Davis Cup tennis final, during the drawing ceremony in Mar del Plata, Argentina, on Thursday ... Argentina hosts the Davis Cup final against Spain in Mar del Plata. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Hostile fans not a problem for Sanchez Vicarios side Nov 20, 2008
We know the public here understand tennis, it s a sport which is well followed, Sanchez Vicario told reporters in the resort of Mar del Plata where the final will be played from tomorrow to Sunday ... Ready to roll: Argentinas Juan Martin Del Potro gestures during a training session in Mar del Plata on Tuesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Argentina hosts Spain in Davis Cup Nov 20, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press On the upside, Argentina's chances of defeating Spain to capture its first Davis Cup at Mar Del Plata, Argentina have increased with the absence of injured No. 1 Rafael Nadal. Argentina will be led by the 20-year-old Del Potro. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Argentina turns to emerging star Nov 20, 2008
Juan Martin Del Potro during a training session in Mar del Plata ... But come Friday, the nation's misty eyes should turn to Mar del Plata and the historic sports opportunity at hand ... mez and Del Potro are from Tandil, a small provincial city of less than 200,000 that is only about 178 kilometers, or 110 miles, from Mar del Plata. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Nadal's absence takes shine off Davis final Nov 19, 2008
Argentina, taking part in their third final and at home for the first time, have chosen to stage the game on an indoor surface at the Islas Malvinas arena in the resort of Mar del Plata ... Although Mar del Plata is a major resort, hotels have doubled their prices and many said they were sold out two months ago ... David Nalbandian, Argentina's most experienced player, publicly criticized the decision to prefer Mar del Plata over his native Cordoba. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Argentina can't relax in Davis Cup final Nov 19, 2008
"Even without Nadal, Spain is a strong team,'' Mancini said in Mar del Plata, the beachside resort town that will host the final. "We can't relax. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Argentina has a chance to step out of the dust Nov 19, 2008
David Nalbandian listens to team captain Alberto Mancini during a training session ahead of the Davis Cup final match against Spain in Mar del Plata ... But 400 kilometers, or 250 miles, to the south, in the coastal resort of Mar del Plata, the site this weekend of the most significant tennis event ever staged in Argentina, the red rectangles and brick dust are suddenly nowhere to be seen ... The rub is that the Argentines would probably not have bothered to play indoors or in Mar del Plata if... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Davis Cup glory awaits Nov 19, 2008
The knee injury to the French Open and Wimbledon champion Nadal, which also meant he missed the season-ending Shanghai Masters, has taken some of the lustre out of this contest which runs from Friday to Sunday in Mar del Plata. An optimistic Mancini said at the Islas Malvinas stadium on Tuesday: "Today, I would say we can win all five points. The boys are playing very well in practice.". (iAfrica.com)
Lobos' Long 'fires' self after rocky year Nov 18, 2008
The 20-year-old Del Potro was eliminated from the season-ending tournament in China on Thursday and missed the first few days of training for this week's final against Spain in Mar del Plata. SWIMMING. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Del Potro prepares for Davis Cup Nov 18, 2008
Del Potro, 20, was eliminated from the seaon-ending tournament in China on Thursday and missed the first few days of training for this weekend's final against Spain in Mar del Plata. Del Potro is ranked No. 9 and is joined on the Argentine team by No. 11 Nalbandian, Agustin Calleri and Jose Acasuso. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Spain arrive in Argentina for Davis Cup final Nov 16, 2008
Maradona is expected to be one of nearly 8,000 fans in Mar del Plata, the Argentine beach resort town hosting the Nov 21-23 final. Joining Ferrer, Lopez and Verdasco is Marcel Granollers, who was picked by Spain captain Emilio Sanchez Vicario to replace Nadal. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Sport Briefs Nov 14, 2008
His absence made Argentina the favorite to win its first Davis Cup, starting on Nov. 21 at Mar del Plata. BASKETBALL Free Nets tickets for jobless The New Jersey Nets professional basketball team is giving a break to unemployed fans. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Third & Short Nov 14, 2008
There's been no changes, no resignations, nothing," Maradona told journalists Thursday in Mar del Plata, where he was visiting the Argentina tennis team preparing for next week's Davis Cup final against Spain. Officially appointed coach only last week, Maradona reportedly said he would quit before or after his first match in charge next Wednesday, a friendly at Scotland, because of a dispute with Argentine Football Association president Julio Grondona over the freedom to appoint the rest of his... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
* Argentina legend Maradona denies resignation rumors Nov 14, 2008
Theres been no changes, no resignations, nothing, Maradona told journalists in Mar del Plata, where he was visiting the Argentina tennis team preparing for next weeks Davis Cup final against Spain. Things are the same as they always were, Maradona said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Spain captain wants Nadal to stay away from final Nov 13, 2008
Sanchez Vicario believes that Nadal's absence could see Argentina buckle under the weight of being the favorite in the Nov. 21-23 final at Mar del Plata. "Obviously now (Argentina) will feel that with the players they are to play that they have to win, so they are going to have a lot more pressure than with Rafa who is No. 1, because if they beat him at home they are national heroes,'' he said. "I hope we can take advantage. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Roddick out; Federer a winner Nov 13, 2008
Emilio Sanchez Vicario, captain of the Spanish team, says his country will stand a better chance if the world's No. 1 player -- injured and unable to compete -- is not courtside in Mar del Plata on Nov. 21-23. He says Nadal would pose too much of a distraction. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Spain's Robredo rules himself out of Davis Cup Nov 12, 2008
Robredo said it would be impossible to be available to replace the top-ranked Spaniard, who cannot play in the Nov. 21-23 final at Mar del Plata because knee tendinitis. It's been about 12 days now that I haven't done anything so it would be a surprise if they selected me, but I couldn't go, Robredo said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Djokovic rallies past Davydenko Nov 12, 2008
GRANOLLERS PICKED: Marcel Granollers, 22, will replace Rafael Nadal when Spain plays Argentina in the Davis Cup final on the hard courts at Mar del Plata, Spain. Spain captain Emilio Sanchez Vicario called on 56th-ranked Granollers on Tuesday to fill in for top-ranked Nadal, who is out of the Nov. 21-23 final because of a knee injury. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Argentina optimistic Nov 12, 2008
As the Argentine players opened training in the beach city of Mar del Plata, captain Alberto Mancini said he regrets Nadal's absence -- but acknowledged that it makes them the favorite to lift the Davis Cup for the first time. Argentina is hosting the final for the first time next week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Granollers subs for Rafa Nov 12, 2008
The final will be played on an indoor hard court at Mar del Plata ... The final will be played on an indoor hard court at Mar del Plata. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Injured Nadal deals Spain huge Davis Cup blow Nov 11, 2008
Spain play Argentina on indoor hard court at Mar del Plata from November 21-23. Nadal was a key player when Spain beat the United States 4-1 in the semifinals, winning both his singles matches. (CNN -- International)
Injured Nadal pulls out of Davis Cup final Nov 11, 2008
Spain plays Argentina on indoor hard court at Mar del Plata from Nov. 21-23. Were sorry for him, but its good news. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer loses to start defense Nov 11, 2008
"Novak Djokovic and Nikolay Davydenko, who won their first matches in the Gold Group, play each other today after Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Juan Martin del Potro meet in an earlier match.INJURED NADAL TO MISS DAVIS CUP FINAL: Top-ranked Rafael Nadal will miss Spain's Davis Cup final against Argentina because of a knee injury.Nadal said Monday in Barcelona, Spain, that he was still struggling with tendinitis in his right knee following a week of treatment."The knee said no," the 22-year-old... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sports in Brief: Four enter Hockey Hall of Fame Nov 11, 2008
Spain plays host Argentina at Mar del Plata from Nov. 21 to 23. Second-ranked Roger Federer lost to Gilles Simon of France, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, in Masters Cup play in Shanghai, China. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Briefs | Tennis: Federer, Roddick lose Masters Cup matches Nov 11, 2008
The Davis Cup final starts Nov. 21 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. College basketball. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Nadal KOd for Davis Cup Nov 11, 2008
"This is a difficult time, but I have done everything possible to try and make this final. "I am used to playing with pain, but this is a new and different kind of pain, which I can't manage to control," he told the press conference, next to the chief doctor of the Spanish Tennis Federation, Angel Ruiz Cotorro. His absence in the November 21-23 Davis Cup final in the Argentine city of Mar del Plata would be a boost to the home side in its hopes of winning the cup for the first time. Skipper... (iAfrica.com)
Nadal sidelined from Davis Cup final Nov 11, 2008
His withdrawal from the Nov. 21-23 Davis Cup final in the Argentine city of Mar del Plata would be a boost to the home side in its hopes of winning the cup for the first time. Nadal convincingly won both his singles matches when Spain beat Davis Cup holders U.S. 4-1 in Madrid in last month's semi-final to book a place in the final. (Xinhuanet, China)
Telecom Argentina S.A. Announces Consolidated Nine-Month Period ("9M08") and Third Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2008 ("3Q08")* Nov 7, 2008
During this quarter, Personal launched 3G services in more cities in the interior of the country such as: Tucuman, Mendoza, Santa Fe, Parana and Mar del Plata. Moreover, Personal expanded its commercial offices opening new customer centers in Bariloche, Ushuaia and Comodoro Rivadavia. (PR Newswire)
Nadal has knee tendinitis, doubtful for Davis Cup Nov 6, 2008
Spain plays Argentina in the final on indoor hard court at Mar del Plata from Nov. 21-23. Spanish Davis Cup captain Emilio Sanchez Vicario will not pick Nadal if he is unfit, Nadal's uncle and coach Toni said Tuesday. (FindLaw News)
World number one has tendinitis Nov 5, 2008
Spain will face Argentina in the final which will be played on an indoor hard court in Mar del Plata. AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Injured Nadal doubtful for Davis Cup final Nov 5, 2008
Spain plays Argentina in the final on indoor hard court at Mar del Plata from Nov. 21-23. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nadal fighting to be fit for Davis Cup final Nov 5, 2008
The Spanish tennis federation (RFET) said Tuesday Nadal needed a week of rest and treatment and the Mallorcan said he would have a final test at the start of next week to determine whether he can represent Spain in Mar del Plata from November 21. He reiterated his criticism of the packed ATP tennis calendar, saying it was "very badly organised.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Sports news briefs (Today) Nov 5, 2008
Spain plays Argentina in the final on indoor hard court at Mar del Plata from Nov. 21-23. On Monday, Nadal pulled out of the season-ending Masters Cup in Shanghai citing fatigue. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Nadal out of Masters Cup Nov 4, 2008
I want to recover and be ready for the important Davis Cup final with my country that will be played in Mar del Plata, Argentina. That is also another reason for not coming to Shanghai, Nadal added. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tsonga Shanghai-bound after Paris Masters triumph Nov 3, 2008
The win ensured Tsonga grabbed the last of the eight slots for the season-closing Masters Cup and left Nalbandian to concentrate on the Davis Cup final against Spain in Mar del Plata. "This comes at the end of a season that has been so full of good things for me and the cherry on the cake is that I am going to Shanghai instedad of just watching it on the television," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tsonga off to Shanghai Nov 3, 2008
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Tsonga wins Paris Masters Nov 3, 2008
The win ensured Tsonga grabbed the last of the eight slots for the season-closing Masters Cup and left Nalbandian to concentrate on the Davis Cup final against Spain in Mar del Plata. Tsonga reached the final by defeating three top tenners in Novak Djokovic, to whom he lost in the Australian Open final, Andy Roddick, in a three-sets thriller, and James Blake in a semi-final blow out. (India Times, India)
Nalbandian to meet Tsonga Nov 2, 2008
Nalbandian's win confirmed the fine vein of form that the eighth seed has struck as he gets ready for his ultimate goal - leading Argentina to their first Davis Cup title against Spain in Mar del Plata later this month. The muscular South American took up where he left off on Friday in his outstanding quarter-final win against Andy Murray by peppering Davydenko off both flanks. (iAfrica.com)
Federer and Nadal pull out injured in Paris Nov 1, 2008
Nalbandian is scheduled to play the November 21-23 Davis Cup final with Argentina against Spain in Mar del Plata. DROP SHOTS. (International Herald Tribune)
Federer beats Lopez, makes Swiss Indoors final Oct 26, 2008
The pair will team up in the Davis Cup final against Spain from Nov. 21-23 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Rafa backs Argentina Oct 24, 2008
Spain's world number one Rafael Nadal insists that Argentina will be favourites when the two nations clash in the Davis Cup final in Mar del Plata from November 21-23. "When you play away from home, your opponents are always favourites," said Nadal. (iAfrica.com)
Nadal through to Madrid quarters Oct 17, 2008
Nalbandian, who won the Stockholm Open last week, and Del Potro will play singles for Argentina in the Davis Cup final against Spain from Nov. 21-23 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Del Potro's quarterfinal opponent will be the winner of the match between 2006 champion Roger Federer and Australian Open finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Nalbandian bitter about Davis Cup venue choice Oct 16, 2008
David Nalbandian is still bitter about the selection of Mar del Plata ... MADRID, Spain (AP) -- David Nalbandian is still bitter about the selection of Mar del Plata as the Argentine host city for the Davis Cup final next month, saying the selection played into Spain's hands ... Nalbandian lobbied for his hometown Cordoba to host Argentina's first final, but the International Tennis Federation ruled in Mar del Plata's favor based on logistics issues. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Argentina unsettled on Davis Cup doubles team Oct 16, 2008
The final, the first hosted by Argentina, is from Nov. 21-23 at Mar del Plata. Latest News. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
* Kunitsyn beats Safin to win Kremlin Cup Oct 14, 2008
Argentina hosts Spain indoors in Mar del Plata from Nov. 21 to Nov. 23 in the Davis Cup final. Roger Federer withdrew from the Stockholm Open, leaving Nalbandian as the top-seeded player. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Davis Cup final to be held in Mar del Plata Oct 10, 2008
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina The Davis Cup final between Argentina and Spain will be held at the Islas Malvinas Stadium in Mar del Plata ... Margets said it was more feasible to increase the seating in Mar del Plata's venue. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
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Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 10/03/08 08:46:36 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 75% Barometer: 29. (Florida Today)
The Accidental Water Polo Player; All-American Spencer Warden Leads by Example Sep 17, 2008
"I didn't come from a necessarily hard-edge coach in high school, but I liked the way Kirk and [associate head coach] were talking to me and I had seen how they coach. Instead of following the crowd to UCLA, I choose my own path." Several weeks into his first semester at Cal, the U.S. junior national coach approached Warden about joining the team for a month to compete at Junior World Championships in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Everist, who also competed at Junior Worlds as a player, encouraged... (Calbears.com)
Top Ten Sights in Argentina Aug 31, 2008
Mar del PlataThis coastal town is located at 400km south of Buenos Aires and is bordered by sandy beaches that attract tourism from all over the country ... Mar del Plata has a wide range of tourist infrastructure with hotels, restaurants, casinos and theatres. (Suite101.com)
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)
* World News Quick Take May 9, 2008
The enormous plume spread over Argentinas ski resort of Bariloche, 230km northeast of the volcano and ash particles were detected as far away as Mar del Plata, 1,600km to the east. Authorities are fearful that the airborne ash particles might reach Buenos Aires and its surroundings, raising health concerns for millions. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Argentina bus crash kills many Mar 10, 2008
The train was travelling from Buenos Aires to the beach resort of Mar del Plata. The town of Dolores where the crash happened is about 200 km from Buenos Aires. (BBC News -- Americas)
Train crashes into bus in Argentina, killing 17 Mar 10, 2008
The train had been on its way from the capital to the seaside resort town of Mar del Plata, while the bus was returning from the Atlantic coast. Some of the victims were coming back from holidays. (Reuters)
19 killed in collision between train and bus in Argentina Mar 10, 2008
The train was traveling from the Argentine capital to the South Atlantic beach resort of Mar del Plata when the collision occurred near Dolores, about 200 kilometers, or 125 miles, south of Buenos Aires, the government news agency Telam said. The police said 19 people died. (International Herald Tribune)
Breaking NewsCarnage As Bus And Train Collide Mar 9, 2008
The passenger bus was travelling from Buenos Aires to the beach resort of Mar del Plata when the accident occurred near Dolores, 125 miles to the south of the capital. Police said they were only beginning preliminary investigations and had no report on what had caused it. (Sky News)
