Yachting: Alinghi tries to get lawsuit dropped

Alinghi has taken another step to persuade BMW Oracle to drop a law suit that could delay the next America's Cup.

BMW Oracle, bankrolled by software mogul Larry Ellison, is suing Alinghi for imposing rules they say would give the Swiss team an unfair advantage in the 33rd America's Cup, due to be sailed in Valencia in 2009. The US team argues the rules give Alinghi a head start on designing their next new boat.

If they can not settle their differences, a New York court is due to hear the case on October 22. It could then drag out for months.

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