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Australia as America's Cup venue?

Associated Press

Thursday, November 5, 2009

SAN DIEGO -- The most contentious America's Cup in the 158-year history of the event could be headed to Australia, if the teams can agree to end their long, bitter court fight. Defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland told a New York judge Thursday that it would race American challenger BMW Oracle Racing off Australia in February as a compromise. Alinghi prefers to race in the Persian Gulf. The yachting showcase has been beset by a two-year legal tussle between bickering billionaires Larry El ...

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