Missy Franklin pranked California women’s swimming coach Teri McKeever when it came time for the five-time Olympic medalist to announce her college choice.
Underachieving Bills to host resurgent Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins were the team featured on “Hard Knocks” last summer. Funny, the Buffalo Bills haven’t needed a TV series title to define their past 12 seasons.
Soccer-Healy spares N.Ireland's blushes against Azerbaijan
Nov 14 (Reuters) – Substitute David Healy’s last-gasp free kick rescued a point for Northern Ireland who drew 1-1 against Azerbaijan in their World Cup qualifying Group F match at Windsor Park on Wednesday. Rauf Aliyev had given the visitors an early lead with a memorable 30-metre curler but Healy threaded a free kick through the wall in the sixth minute of injury time. The hosts had earlier missed a spate of chances to pull level, Kyle Lafferty and Craig Cathcart guilty of spurning good openings while Chris Baird twice headed wide with the goal gaping in the second half. …
Roush Fenway Racing makes more crew chief changes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Roush Fenway Racing is making more changes to its crew chief lineup, moving veteran Jimmy Fennig to work with Carl Edwards next season.
Paul Wolfe initially said no to Keselowski's offer
FILE – This Nov. 3, 2012 file photo shows crew chief Paul Wolfe, left, and a fellow crew member talking with Brad Keselowski, right, following a practice session for a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Wolfe wasn’t interested in working with Brad Keselowski when the driver first approached him about a potential pairing. He’s now got Keselowski one race away from a Sprint Cup Series championship. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp, File)
Soccer-Germany held 0-0 by dogged Dutch defence
AMSTERDAM, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Visitors Germany had to settle for a 0-0 draw against old foes Netherlands despite dominating possession in a friendly international on Wednesday. Mario Goetze was twice denied by Dutch defender John Heitinga midway through the first half while Marco Reus shot just wide for the Germans. Netherlands’ only good chance came in the second period when Daryl Janmaat’s fine effort was blocked by goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. The Dutch also suffered a blow when Schalke 04′s Ibrahim Afellay limped off injured. …
Soccer-2014 World Cup qualifying Group F result/standings
Nov 14 (Reuters) – 2014 World Cup qualifying Group F resultand standings on Wednesday. Northern Ireland 1 Azerbaijan 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts Russia 4 4 0 0 8 0 12 Israel 4 2 1 1 10 5 7 Portugal 4 2 1 1 6 3 7 Northern Ireland 4 0 3 1 3 5 3 Azerbaijan 4 0 2 2 2 6 2 Luxembourg 4 0 1 3 2 12 1 Previous results: Sept. 7 Russia 2 Northern Ireland 0 Luxembourg 1 Portugal 2 Azerbaijan 1 Israel 1 Sept. 11 Northern Ireland 1 Luxembourg 1 Israel 0 Russia 4 Portugal 3 Azerbaijan 0 Oct. 12 Russia 1 Portugal 0 Luxembourg 0 Israel 6 Oct. …
Soccer-N.Ireland 1 Azerbaijan 1 - World Cup qualifying result
BELFAST, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Northern Ireland 1 Azerbaijan 1 – 2014 World Cup qualifying Group F result At Windsor Park Scorers: Northern Ireland: David Healy 90+6 Azerbaijan: Rauf Aliyev 5 Halftime: 0-1 Teams: Northern Ireland: 12-Roy Carroll; 2-Daniel Lafferty, 4-Gareth McAuley, 5-Craig Cathcart (9-David Healy 82), 6-Christopher Baird, 8-Steven Davis, 10-Kyle Lafferty, 18-Aaron Hughes, 7-Dean Shiels (15-Pat McCourt 55), 17-Shane Ferguson, 14-Niall McGinn (11-Chris Brunt 67) Azerbaijan: 23-Salahat Aghayev; 21-Volodimir Levin, 15-Ruslan Abishov, 17-Vugar Nadirov, 16-Javid Huseinov; 11-Rauff …
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Ladislav Krejci of Czech Republic (L) and Tomas Hubocan of Slovakia vie for the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Czech Republic vs Slovakia in Olomouc, Czech Republic on November 14 , 2012. AFP PHOTO/MICHAL CIZEKMICHAL CIZEK/AFP/Getty Images Britain Northern Ireland Azerbaijan Soccer
Azerbaijan's Rauf Aliyev, centre right, celebrates scoring his sides opening goal during the World Cup 2014 Qualifying, Group F match at Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/PA, Paul Faith) Britain Northern Ireland Azerbaijan Soccer
Northern Ireland's Kyle Lafferty, left, battles with Azerbaijan's Ali Gokdemir during the World Cup 2014 Qualifying, Group F match at Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/PA, Paul Faith) Dolphins shouldn't fear trip to Buffalo
well, one of several problems -- with the Bills and the Dolphins is they are capable of playing some real stinkers. Miami managed one last Sunday, when it was thrashed at home by Tennessee, and Buffalo has done it against the Jets and the 49ers.
Luxembourg 1-2 Scotland: Rhodes double ensures life after Levein starts with a win
The Blackburn Rovers striker bagged two goals but it was a struggle in the second half as the hosts came back to give Billy Stark's men a real scare AP source: Hunter agrees with Tigers
Free agent outfielder Torii Hunter has agreed to a two-year deal with Detroit, giving the Tigers a capable corner outfielder coming off an impressive season at age 37. Vonn from the U.S. poses with her trophies after winning the overall World Cup at the Alpine skiing World Cup finals in Schladming
Lindsey Vonn from the U.S. poses with her trophies after winning the women's overall, downhill, super G and combined World Cup at the Alpine skiing World Cup finals in Schladming March 18, 2012. REUTERS/Erich Spiess/OESV/Handout Alpine skiing: Vonn released from hospital
(Reuters) – Olympic downhill champion Lindsey Vonn was released from hospital in Colorado on Thursday where she had been un dergoing treatment for "severe intestinal pain". The American's spokesman Lewis Kay said in an email that Vonn was feeling much better and was resting comfortably at her home. "Doctors are still working to determine what specifically was the cause of her illness but thankfully she has responded well to their treatment," Kay said. "We do not know when she will be able to return to the mountain and will update as her health improves," he added. … Soccer-Romania come from behind to beat Belgium
BUCHAREST, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Romania came from behind to beat Belgium 2-1 at home in an friendly on Wednesday thanks to a stunning first-half goal by Alexandru Maxim and a second-half penalty by substitute Gabriel Torje. The visitors made their early dominance pay midway through the first half when Florin Gardos failed to clear a cross from the left wing and Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke made no mistake with a 10-metre shot. …
Mideast Iran Uzbekistan Wcup Qualifier
Uzbekistan supporters celebrate after their country's national soccer team won the match against Iran, during their Asian qualifiers for 2014 World Cup, at the Azadi (Freedom) stadium in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. Uzbekistan won the match 1-0. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) Luxembourg 1-2 Scotland: Rhodes double ensures life after Levein starts with a win
The Blackburn Rovers striker bagged two goals but it was a struggle in the second half as the hosts came back to give Billy Stark’s men a real scare
No record for Messi as Saudis hold Argentina
(Reuters) – Lionel Messi failed in his bid to set an outright record for the most Argentina goals in a calendar year as his side were held 0-0 by Frank Rijkaard’s Saudi Arabia in a friendly in Riyadh on Wednesday. Saudi goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah did well to keep out substitute Augusto Fernandez and Messi who shares the Argentina record of 12 goals in a year with former striker Gabriel Batistuta. “We didn’t have a good match. We lacked spark and kept giving away possession,” visiting right back Pablo Zabaleta told Fox Sports television at the King Fahd stadium. …
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