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The fourth edition of the NASCAR race in Montreal will be crowned with three experts on road circuits, but also three very different drivers.

Max Papis, who had to settle for second place by a few centimeters, was happy to join Boris Said and Jacques Villeneuve on the podium and he summed up this winning combination perfectly.

“Can you believe it: me, an Italian, Jacques, a Canadian and an … Boris Said, NASCAR make a podium?” He said with humor.

At first glance, this may seem like the revenge of the road racing specialists who finally reaping dividends for their efforts before the experts of the ovals, but Papis wanted to go for accuracy.

“All I can say is that NASCAR drivers are good, full stop!”

Because of the many twists and turns, only 19 out of 43 drivers were able to complete the race that lasted over three hours which put a strain on the fitness of athletes.

“I am almost 48 years, I’m tired,” admitted Said while Villeneuve has said that it is rather for the towers on the yellow flag and stops that fatigue comes into play.

All three drivers had fun discussing this so hotly contested it will make history.

“Who won? , Was quick to say Said. “I do not even know when we crossed the finish line. It was a really good battle with Max that I like. He fought until the end and it’s not for nothing that they call Mad Max. ”

“I wanted to win so I pushed my body into my seat belt (as do the children) during the final stretch,” said Papis, laughing.

“It’s always exciting to Montreal because it’s played in the final laps with reminders during which we take risks,” Villeneuve told the driver with the instinct.

Villeneuve could find a different fate, but his team decided to make a move to pit with a few laps to go.

“It was a good decision to stop thinking about out of gas in addition to darken with new tires,” he said.

The last word goes to one who has brought a smile to fans of Quebec drivers. With a world championship in Formula One, a triumph at the Indianapolis 500 and several other experiments including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where a class podium in Montreal in NASCAR who still clings to find a permanent steering this series or in F1?

“It’s fun as a result, but this is not a win and what are the victories that are special to me,” says Villeneuve by demonstrating that his thirst for driver is not satisfied.

Michael Ballack, captain of Germany until 2010 World Cup, should not be part of selection revealed by Joachim Loew on Friday to face Belgium and Azerbaijan in qualifying for Euro 2012 (Gr.A ) reports bi-weekly Kicker.

According to Kicker, Loew who attended the Championship match between Bayer Leverkusen and Dortmund, Germany (2-0), found that Ballack, 33, was still short of fitness.

And as the coach requires players a perfect physical condition, Ballack (98 caps) will have to wait to get the shirt of the Nationalmannschaft and reach the symbolic level of 100 selections, Kicker said, without giving the source of his information.

Deprived of the 2010 World Cup because of an injured right ankle, Ballack returned to training in early August with his new club, Bayer Leverkusen and played a Bundesliga match and the second from the dam to move the Europa League against the Ukrainians in Simferopol (3-0).

Former player of Bayern Munich and Chelsea will not participate Thursday dam back in Ukraine since remained in Germany to work on his fitness.

Loew will unveil Friday mid-day the list of players selected to face Belgium on September 3 and September 7 Azerbaijan.

The coach of the vice-champions of Europe 2008 must also decide which of Ballack and Philipp Lahm will now be its captain.

In case of non-selection of Ballack, he could postpone the announcement of his decision, he should go public in early September, several weeks.

The British driver Lewis Hamilton was fined 500 Australian dollars (about $ 470 Canadian) on Monday by a judge for reckless driving in Melbourne in March alongside the Australian Grand Prix F1.

“This is a case about someone in a position of responsibility that leads to speeding,” said Magistrate Clive Alsop.

The Briton was taken last March 26, in flagrant speeding. He had just made a fishtail in a busy street, driving his Mercedes.

The 2007 world champion had apologized for his “silly conduct” immediately after his arrest.

The Premier of Victoria, John Brumby, said Hamilton “gave a bad example” and should, in addition to the fine, “for example to make a donation to an educational program designed to educate bad drivers to the risks of dangerous driving “.

Hamilton, 25, is currently second in the drivers standings Championship 2010. He had his license suspended for one month for driving in 196 km / h in France.

Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro did not defend his title at the International Tennis United States, was not sufficiently recovered from surgery on his right wrist.

Del Potro has not played in the ATP tournament since the Australian Open in January because of the wrist injury.

The 21-year-old operated in May, was training for two weeks for the tournament in Flushing Meadows. Last year, there are signed his first Grand Slam triumph, beating Rafael Nadal in the semifinals and Roger Federer in the final.

The right wrist Del Potro bother him since last year. In particular, it removed the second round at Shanghai in October, because of tendinitis in the wrist.

He lost the fourth round at Melbourne in January and has not played since. Del Potro is currently ninth in the world rankings, but it will slide because of his absence from the tournament in New York

In addition to the absence of del Potro and Serena Williams, three time winner in New York, the American stage of the Grand Slam will be without Justine Henin and No. 10 men, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The tournament begins Aug. 30.

New Zealander Steve Williams does not believe that one should fear losing his job as a caddy for Tiger Woods. Several rumors have surfaced in the media that their association of 11 years could reach term.

Williams said in an interview to a radio station in New Zealand on Wednesday that he and Woods are good friends and there is no chance that their working relationship is in danger.

“I think if he intended to replace me, I’d be the first to know,” he said. For my part, I think it is impossible to happen. ”

Williams said that Woods did not intend to replace the people part of his entourage close, even if he knows the difficulties on the golf course since his return to the game after many scandals about his private life was exploded.

His cart remains confident that Woods will return to its old form, especially if it decides to work on his swing with coach Sean Foley.

“It has not yet decided whether to hire him, but I liked what he had to say and the points he brought, Williams admitted. If Tiger decides to hire Sean I think it will get better. It might take a little time. ”

Woods finished in 28th place at the PGA Championship last weekend, a week after playing its worst 72 holes – plus-18 – Invitation to Bridgestone. Williams said that nobody should think that Woods has lost his skills and his aura.

Williams also said he hoped that the captain of Team USA at the Ryder Cup, Corey Pavin, selects Woods in training.

Andy Murray became the first player in over a decade to successfully defend his title at the Rogers Cup on Sunday, beating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-5 in the final in Toronto.

The Scottish 23-year-old triumphed after many delays because of rain at the Rexall Centre. His victory brought him $ 443,500, while Switzerland has grown to $ 222,000.

“It’s always nice to win a tournament,” Murray said. This is the first time I beat Roger and Rafa in a single tournament, which is much more pleasant. And I have not lost inning against one or the other – so it’s good for my confidence for the coming weeks. ”

It was the first confrontation between the two men since January 31, when Federer won their matches in straight sets at the Australian Open to earn a 16th Grand Slam title – more than any other player in tennis history .

Andre Agassi was the last person to defend his title successfully in the Canadian tournament, in 1995.

“I feel fine,” Murray said. Every time you win a tournament, you’re obviously incredibly happy. You’re relieved, especially after a game like today where you lead when interrupted by the rain, allowing him to return in force. ”

Rain delayed the start of the meeting 15 minutes, and when the game was finally put into motion, Murray, Federer seemed to drive the stadium even before the seats of the spectators are dried. The defending champion of the tournament has quickly broke the service of Switzerland, then relapsed to take a 3-0 lead before the mark of 10 minutes is taken.

Federer had arrived in Toronto with the hope of finding his form of yesteryear, six weeks after playing his last match – a defeat in the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

He had caused a first gesture in the right direction by requiring the help of a coach (American Paul Annacone). He then said he “would love to win Wimbledon 10 others, five other Roland Garros, a gold medal in London, a Davis Cup and, in short, what you want”.

After being limited to two points in the first two games on Sunday, Federer came from behind and sounded the charge in the first inning. He scrambled equal to 5-5 with a double fault from Murray, but was broken in turn and had to concede the first set in Columbia.

Murray was in the service after Federer had taken a 2-1 lead in the second set when rain played its part. The players are back under their umbrella, then headed to the locker room for another break – this time 45 minutes.

Murray then held serve and tied the second set 2-2, but the referee has again asked both men to retreat under their umbrella.

A storm swept across the stage at the stroke of 16h, forcing the runners to return to the locker room. The game resumed at 17h, with Murray serving. The latter now had a 3-2 lead in the second inning.

Federer seemed to find its energy while scattered clouds in the sky, but could not elucidate the service of Britain – particularly when it reaches peak of 220 km / h.

Murray broke Federer to take the lead 6-5 and served for the match. This duel of titans finally ended when Federer sent his return out of bounds after a series of sensational forehand from Murray.

“I think he played well, admitted Federer. He does not give me much and has served in key moments at the end. He deserves the victory.”

The argentine Ricardo Gonzalez took the lead in solitary Masters of Malmoe, evidence that the European circuit male of golf, ahead of English Lee Dowie, who had commanded the day before, after will this Friday the second day to travel with Swedish par 73.

Ricardo Gonzalez, who last week could not qualify for the British Open at the tour of Turnberry, returned to sign a card of 68, as Thursday, and it was a blow ahead of Dowie, who the day before it was exceeded by an impact.

This Friday, Dowie, 30 years, delivered a letter of 70, worse than the 67 of the day before, leaving a step back from Gonzalez, although it had to cope with a strong storm that prevented him from deploy all their repertoire.

Serena and Venus Williams have committed to play in Fed Cup final against Italy in November. Neither one nor the other sisters had attended the event since 2007.

The U.S. team captain, Mary Joe Fernandez, said Thursday that “you always want to have your best players,” and was “very pleased” to have the Williamses.

The Americans have not won the Fed Cup since 2000. They lost the final against the Italians last year.

The confrontation of-five will be held on November 6 and 7, on hard courts, the San Diego Sports Arena. The U.S. team is complemented by Melanie Oudin, Bethanie Mattek and Liezel Huber-Sands.

The magazine “Forbes” places the golfer american Tiger Woods as the first in the list of athletes richest in the world.

According to the internet page of the magazine “Forbes.com”, Woods, after achieving the bonus of $10 million of triumph in the FedEx Cup, became the first sportsman in history comes to $1 billion.

Tiger Woods had already won $895 million when he started the season of 2009 and, according to the same source, by adding 10.5 million dollars with the sporting triumphs, plus bonus of the FedEx Cup and the $100 million that receives annually from the sale of image, joined the 1,000 million.

Only the legendary Michael Jordan, a former player of the Bulls in Chicago, and the seven times world champion of the Formula One, the German Michael Schumacher, are the other two athletes, according to “Forbes.com” are closer to Woods in regard to profits. Jordan achieved more than $800 million since he came in 1984 to the NBA, while Schumacher was left in the 700 during its activity as a pilot.