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America’s Cup set for March 2009

As if we haven’t had enough contention since Alinghi’s successful defense, I can’t see this one stopping here.
The America’s Cup between holders Alinghi and challengers Oracle is to be held in March 2009, a New York Supreme Court judge has ruled.
Judge Herman Cahn ordered the series to take place in Valencia, Spain, or another location [...]

Alinghi loses America’s Cup case

America’s Cup champion Alinghi has lost its court battle against rivals BMW Oracle, raising hopes of the reinstatement of the 2009 event.
BBC SPORT | Other Sport… | Sailing | Alinghi loses America’s Cup case
I hope so, this has been an embarrassment on what is a major sporting spectacle.
Lets move on, and see this decided fairly [...]

Yet more bad sports news!

Yet more bad news!
The 2009 America’s Cup in Valencia has been postponed because of a legal row.BMW Oracle Racing and champions Alinghi have been in a dispute over Desafio Espanol’s status as challenger in the prestigious yachting competition.
BBC SPORT | Other Sport… | Sailing | America’s Cup postponed over row
So, not only have we to [...]