Folks who use the words “lame” or “duck” in any sentences around the driver of crew of the No. 17 Ford team these days better be prepared to duck themselves.
Head2Head: Will Martinsville make the Chase a two-man race?
Another Chase race done, another amazing run by the championship contenders — shifting spots, gears and places in the points standings. It is getting late in the season, and every race at this juncture has its importance increased tenfold. There are four races left, and still a myriad of possibilities to befall the field of Chasers. Still, Brad Keselowski and Jimmie Johnson have maintained first and second, respectively, in points for a while now — albeit by a very thin margin. …
Golf-'Everyman' Gainey happy to remain unorthodox
Oct 22 (Reuters) – Using an unconventional swing that has been compared to a man trying to kill a snake with a garden hose, American Tommy Gainey struck a blow for the ‘everyman’ golfer with his one-shot victory at the McGladrey Classic. A veteran of virtually every mini-circuit in the United States over the past two decades, the 37-year-old finally claimed his first PGA Tour title after closing with a stunning 10-under-par 60 on the Seaside layout at Sea Island, Georgia. …
Chiefs to start Quinn over Cassel at quarterback
Brady Quinn will take over as the Kansas City Chiefs’ starting quarterback and Matt Cassel will serve as the backup beginning with Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders.
Baseball-Coke quenches Tigers' thirst for late-game security
DETROIT, Oct 22 (Reuters) – If the Detroit Tigers are to celebrate their first World Series in 28 years it could ultimately depend more on how they finish games than how they start them, leaving the Motor City’s fate in the glove of unheralded Phil Coke. Until Detroit’s American League Championship Series (ALCS) sweep of the New York Yankees last week, many baseball fans considered Coke one of the world’s best known soft drinks rather than a hard-throwing reliever known for his late game mastery. …
Baseball-Young relishing Mr. October role for Tigers
DETROIT, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Playing on a team that boasts more stars than an Academy Award-winning film, Detroit Tigers designated hitter Delmon Young has often been content to play a supporting role. But with Detroit in the World Series for the first time in six years, Young is once again commanding centre stage with the clutch hitting that earned him American League Championship Series (ALCS) most valuable player honours as the Tigers swept past the New York Yankees into the Fall Classic. …
JR Celski Wins Gold and Breaks World Record
US Speedskating is pleased to report that JR Celski won gold in Day 3 of World Cup and set a new sub -40 World Record.(PRWEB) October 22, 2012 It was an amazing end to the weekend at the Samsung ISU Short Track World Cup in Calgary, capped off by a Gold medal and a new World Record set by JR Celski (39.937) in the men’s 500m final. His record is also the first sub-40-second time in Short Track history.”I wasn’t really expecting to go that fast today because its been a long weekend of racing. …
Joachim Low: I stand by my mistakes
The 52-year-old coach understands the inquest into last Tuesday's 4-4 draw with Sweden and stressed his side must learn from the mistakes made that night Dunga talks up Neymar
Kolkata, Oct. 23 — Santos striker Neymar is possibly the biggest talent in Brazil at present and wanted by several big European clubs including Barcelona and Real Madrid but 1994 World Cup winning captain Dunga believes the 20-year-old should continue to ply his trade in Brazil until the 2014 World Cup.”For now I feel he should stay in Brazil. If he moves to Europe now, he will have to adapt to a new environment and that could affect his form. …
Baseball-Tigers look to end 28-year World Series drought
Oct 22 (Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers, populated over the years by some of Major League Baseball’s (MLB) most dynamic and colorful players, return to the World Series for the second time in six years looking to end a 28-year title drought. A charter member of the American League (AL) dating back to 1901, the Tigers have won just four Fall Classic crowns but are peaking along with Detroit’s brilliant autumn leaves thanks to a sparkling starting rotation and dangerous lineup. …
Ferguson: Rafael is maturing into a great player
The Red Devils manager feels the right back is improving all the time and has everything required to become the complete player. Soccer-Dynamo Moscow players shot with paintball guns
BERNE, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Dynamo Moscow players were shot at by disgruntled fans armed with paintball rifles on Friday, prompting world players’ union FIFPro to demand action from Russian football authorities. “Supporters shooting at their own players… this is beyond imagination,” FIFPro secretary general Theo van Seggelen said in a statement. “In 2018 Russia is hosting the World Cup. But I cannot imagine many players looking forward to going to this tournament, knowing that their safety is not but guaranteed. …
Ribery has no regrets about return to old club Lille
PARIS (Reuters) – Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery has said he bears no grudges towards Lille as the Frenchman prepares for a return to the c lub that rejected him as a teenager. Ribery will line up with his Bayern team mates on Tuesday for their Champions League group game in northern France, 13 years after Lille dumped the then 16-year-old winger. Lille said Ribery was released for "bad behaviour" following an alleged school fight, but the player insists it was because he was considered too small to succeed in professional football. … 
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