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| Pacquiao and Mayweather try mediation • Boxers attempt to save their 13 March fight• Blood-testing issues have cast doubt on contestManny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr are going to mediation to try and salvage their 13 March fight.Representatives of the two fighters will meet tomorrow with a California mediator in an effort to reach agreement on blood-testing issues that have threatened to derail the fight. The mediation comes after two weeks of talks on the issue.The mediator, retired federal judge Daniel Weinstein, was used by promoters for both fighters three years ago to resolve a dispute over promotional rights to Pacquiao.Lee Samuels, a spokesman for Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, confirmed that Arum will be in Santa Monica, California, for the talks.Manny PacquiaoFloyd MayweatherBoxingguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Qatar agree deal to keep rivals quiet and hurt England's World Cup bid England’s campaign team trying to win the 2018 World Cup for the nation will travel to Africa at the end of the month in search of vital backing only to find the doors locked and bolted. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |
Councilman makes pitch for baseball study funding A Birmingham city councilman is seeking funds to pay for a land-use study centered on bringing baseball back downtown. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Kaymer leads from McIlroy and Poulter • German could win championship for second time in three years• Challengers McIlroy and Poulter one shot back on 14 under parMartin Kaymer continued his love affair with the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship as the former champion opened up a one-shot third-round lead over Rory McIlroy and Ian Poulter. After landing his maiden title at the National Course in 2008 Kaymer finished second last year and his bid for a second falcon trophy gathered pace as the German birdied the last to edge ahead with a third Âconsecutive five-under-par 67.McIlroy and first-round leader Poulter also dropped just one shot in their 67s to head the chasing pack on 14 under par.Sweden's Peter Hanson managed back-to-back birdies on the back nine in a 70 to sit at 13 under par with Alvaro Quirós, Shane Lowry and Chris Wood a further shot adrift."I really like the course in general," said Kaymer, who likens Abu Dhabi Golf Club to his winter practice venue in Arizona. "Especially after coming off a six-week break in America, you arrive really motivated and I couldn't wait to play golf."At 25, Kaymer is a genuine contender for a Ryder Cup debut in Wales, a fact that was underlined by an inquiry from captain Colin Montgomerie last night over the status of the German's foot, which was injured last year in a karting accident."Two years ago I was leading by six shots, but I was very nervous, but it still felt really special. But on Sunday I played really shy and didn't go for the flags and I left a lot of putts short, my self-confidence wasn't there," added Kaymer, who will play the entire season with the plates in his foot following the high-speed crash. "This has changed after four wins on the European Tour and winning big events last year in France and at Loch Lomond that attitude has definitely changed."McIlroy will need to pull another storming final round following low-scoring final days on his final three outings last season in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Dubai, which all led to top-five finishes."I didn't make many mistakes and I have put myself in a great position. It should be a good battle and it looks as if we are all playing very well so it should be an interesting day," he said."There is no reason why I couldn't go low in the final round. I didn't think anything in the 20s would win, but obviously everyone has played well in the first tournament of the season. I would say 20 under is a very good target."For Poulter, who set the first-round pace with a bogey-free seven-under-par 65, it is easy to draw comparisons to his victory in Singapore in November when he returned from a similar break to end a two-year winless streak."Sometimes in a busy stretch you feel tired, but I feel wide awake, I feel really good," he said. "I feel strong and I'm in a nice position so obviously the adrenaline is there. I drove it pretty solid, hit my irons very nicely. I managed to have a good look at a few putts, a few slid by, but a few went in."Golfguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Continuing spot of bother for Jermain Defoe could alter Fabio Capello's plans With 19 goals this season already, Jermain Defoe looks every inch an England player. Sadly, that perception is reinforced when he strikes the ball from the penalty spot. feeds.timesonline.co.uk |