23 August 2012 Carat forecasts growth of 5.0% for 2012 and 5.3% in 2013 with digital advertising overtaking newspapers sooner than expected Carat, the world’s leading independent media communications …
Ex-Penn State president goes on offensive
Penn State's disgraced former president is trying to convince the public he had no idea that Jerry Sandusky was a child molester -- and that he most certainly did not protect one. To Obama, campaign is barely ahead in 4th quarter
President Barack Obama sees the presidential contest as a clutch moment in his favorite sport -- the fourth quarter of a taut basketball game.
Fleet-footed Cooper sidesteps media conference
(Reuters) – It may have been the pressure, but Quade Cooper’s return to the international rugby spotlight on Thursday lasted less than it takes the mercurial flyhalf to take a shot at goal. Cooper was recalled to the Australia side on Thursday for their must-win Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand at Eden Park, but left reporters speculating about his state of mind as he walked out of a media conference after answering only one question. …
Trescothick urges Pietersen to end ongoing row to avoid pain of premature retirement
London, Aug 23 (ANI): Former England batsman Marcus Trescothick has warned Kevin Pietersen to solve the ongoing row with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and captain Andrew Strauss to save himself from the pain of retiring from international cricket prematurely.
New Yorkers organize interim World Cup soccer
In a field in Harlem, emotions run high as the U.S. soccer team battles to defeat Angola and move on to the World Cup quarterfinals. In a penalty shootout, a player for Angola steps to the ball, shoots and misses. The USA team rejoices. UPDATE 1-Rugby-Fleet-footed Cooper sidesteps media conference
* Cooper terminates media conference after one question * Will face Eden Park demons after 10 months out ofAustralia side (Adds quotes, details) Aug 23 (Reuters) – It may have been the pressure, but QuadeCooper’s return to the international rugby spotlight on Thursdaylasted less than it takes the mercurial flyhalf to take a shotat goal. Cooper was recalled to the Australia side on Thursday fortheir must-win Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand atEden Park, but left reporters speculating about his state ofmind as he walked out of a media conference after answering onlyone question. …
New Yorkers Organize Interim World Cup Soccer
Impatient for the real thing, New Yorkers organize their own World Cup soccer tournament
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Quade Cooper has returned as Australia's starting fly-half for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup against New Zealand at Auckland's Eden Park. Side-stepping Cooper piles pressure on Wallabies
AUCKLAND (Reuters) – Australia flyhalf Quade Cooper cranked up the pressure on himself and his team on Thursday as they began final preparations for their crucial Rugby Championship clash with New Zealand on Saturday at Eden Park. Cooper was recalled to the side on Thursday 10 months after suffering a sickening knee injury at the same ground during the World Cup. However, the New Zealand-born player was not prepared to discuss his return, or answer queries about facing the All Blacks again, when he fronted local reporters in Sydney. “That’s all I want to say is, I’m back. …
A banner for the New York City World Cup is seen in a field in Harlem, New York on Saturday Aug. 4, 2012. The New York tournament, with 20 teams representing countries worldwide, gives more than 200 soccer enthusiasts a chance to play with an international scope without leaving the city, every Saturday for 2 months in the summer. (AP Photo/Fay Abuelgasim)
A banner for the New York City World Cup is seen in a field in Harlem, New York on Saturday Aug. 4, 2012. The New York tournament, with 20 teams representing countries worldwide, gives more than 200 soccer enthusiasts a chance to play with an international scope without leaving the city, every Saturday for 2 months in the summer. (AP Photo/Fay Abuelgasim) A team Angola player, left, prepares to challenge team Holland's defense during the New York City World Cup on Aug. 4, 2012 at Harlem's Riverside Park in Manhattan. The New York tournament, with 20 teams representing countries worldwide, gives more than 200 soccer enthusiasts a chance to play with an international scope without leaving the city. Holland has moved on to the quarter-finals along with Italy, Argentina, USA, France, Chile, Portugal and Ivory Coast. (AP Photo/Fay Abuelgasim)
A team Angola player, left, prepares to challenge team Holland's defense during the New York City World Cup on Aug. 4, 2012 at Harlem's Riverside Park in Manhattan. The New York tournament, with 20 teams representing countries worldwide, gives more than 200 soccer enthusiasts a chance to play with an international scope without leaving the city. Holland has moved on to the quarter-finals along with Italy, Argentina, USA, France, Chile, Portugal and Ivory Coast. (AP Photo/Fay Abuelgasim) Holland's goalkeeper Ian Oldaker saves a goal during the New York City World Cup on Aug. 4, 2012 at Harlem's Riverside Park in Manhattan. The New York tournament, with 20 teams representing countries worldwide, gives more than 200 soccer enthusiasts a chance to play with an international scope without leaving the city. The Holland team won all their preliminary matches enroute to the finals. (AP Photo/Fay Abuelgasim)
Holland's goalkeeper Ian Oldaker saves a goal during the New York City World Cup on Aug. 4, 2012 at Harlem's Riverside Park in Manhattan. The New York tournament, with 20 teams representing countries worldwide, gives more than 200 soccer enthusiasts a chance to play with an international scope without leaving the city. The Holland team won all their preliminary matches enroute to the finals. (AP Photo/Fay Abuelgasim) New Yorkers organize interim World Cup soccer
NEW YORK (AP) — The World Cup is entering its semi-final stage – not THAT World Cup, the New York City World Cup.
PREVIEW-Rugby-Side-stepping Cooper piles pressure on Wallabies
AUCKLAND, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Australia flyhalf Quade Coopercranked up the pressure on himself and his team on Thursday asthey began final preparations for their crucial RugbyChampionship clash with New Zealand on Saturday at Eden Park. Cooper was recalled to the side on Thursday 10 months aftersuffering a sickening knee injury at the same ground during theWorld Cup. However, the New Zealand-born player was not prepared todiscuss his return, or answer queries about facing the AllBlacks again, when he fronted local reporters in Sydney. “That’s all I want to say is, I’m back. …
Trott and Morgan back 'controversial' Pietersen for England comeback
London, Aug 23(ANI): England batsmen Jonathan Trott and Eoin Morgan have backed controversial teammate Kevin Pietersen to make a comeback in the national team.
Giants sweep Dodgers to stretch NL West lead
(Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers with an 8-4 victory on Wednesday to move further clear of their National League West rivals going into the closing weeks of the regular season. The Giants (69-55) entered the series trailing the Dodgers (67-58) by half a game in the division but left Los Angeles riding high with a 2 1/2-game advantage. Matt Cain (13-5) controlled the series finale and the Dodgers' offense, tossing seven innings and allowing just one run to win his third straight start. … Tiger says motivated by 'Rory' factor at Bethpage
(Reuters) – With his weekend slump at the PGA Championship swiftly forgotten, Tiger Woods is excited about renewing his burgeoning rivalry with Rory McIlroy at this week’s Barclays tournament in Farmingdale, New York. Former world number one Woods and the man long regarded as his heir apparent, Northern Irishman McIlroy, have been grouped together for the opening two rounds on the challenging Bethpage Black course at Bethpage State Park. …
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