Tag: AC33

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…