The New Orleans Saints players say their bus was pelted with eggs by airport workers after they touched down in Atlanta.
Live Message of Peace from the Mayan Elders on December 21-23, 2012 Will Be Broadcast Worldwide on World Unity 2012 Network
At the End of the Mayan Calendar on 12/21/12, the Message is for a New Era of Peace and Hope — Not "The End of the World." The UNESCO-recognized International Mayan Council will share their message of peace for humanity in a live streaming video broadcast of sacred ceremonies, direct from Chichen Itza, Yucatán, Mexico, on World Unity Network, from December 21 – 23, 2012. The broadcast is available at http://www.worldunity2012.com. …
Brazilian soccer coach Scolari and former Brazilian national soccer coach Parreira attend the presentation of Scolari as the new coach for 2014 World Cup soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (L) and former Brazilian national soccer coach Carlos Alberto Parreira attend the official presentation of Scolari as the new coach for the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro November 29, 2012. Scolari took over as the coach of 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil on Thursday, returning for a second stint to lead his country's bid to win a sixth world title on home soil in little more than 18 months' time. Parreira, who led Brazil to their fourth world title in 1994, was named technical director. REUTE RS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL – Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) Brazilian soccer coach Scolari reacts during his presentation as the new coach for 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari reacts during his presentation as the new coach for 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro November 29, 2012. The man known as Big Phil, who also led Portugal to a European championship and World Cup semi-final before a short, unsuccessful spell with Chelsea, is officially named to replace the sacked Mano Menezes. Carlos Alberto Parreira, who led Brazil to their fourth world title in 1994, is named technical director. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL – Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) Serena Williams named WTA Player of the Year
LONDON (Reuters) – American Serena Williams has been named WTA Player of the Year after one of the most successful seasons in her career. The 31-year-old won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open to take her grand-slam haul in singles to 15 while she also won Olympic gold in singles and doubles in London. After a relatively slow start to the year, Williams was virtually unstoppable from April to October when she won 48 of her 50 matches, culminating in the title at the WTA Championships in Istanbul. Williams, who ended the year No. … Scolari returns to lead Brazil's World Cup campaign
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Luiz Felipe Scolari took over as the coach of 2014 World Cup hosts Brazi l on Thursday, returning for a second stint to lead his country's bid to win a sixth world title on home soil in little more than 18 months' time. The man known as Felipao (Big Phil), who led Brazil to their fifth and last World Cup win in 2002, was officially presented by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) at a news conference, replacing Mano Menezes who was sacked last Friday. … Scolari to lead Brazil at World Cup at home
SAO PAULO (AP) — The Brazilian soccer federation says Luiz Felipe Scolari has been hired to coach of the national team, returning 10 years after he led the nation to its fifth World Cup title at the 2002 tournament in South Korea and Japan.
Luiz Felipe Scolari factbox
(Reuters) – Factbox on Luiz Felipe Scolari, who was named as coach of Brazil on Thursday. Born: November 9, 1948 in Passo Fundo, Rio Grand do Sul, Brazil PLAYING CAREER * Plays for several Brazilian clubs, gaining a reputation as a tough central defender. Ended playing career with CSA in 1982 and took over as coach. EARLY COACHING * Coaches several unfashionable clubs including Brasil de Pelotas, Juventude and Criciuma. Also works at more illustrious Gremio and Goias, and enjoys stints in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Wins his first national trophy in 1991, the Copa Brasil with Criciuma. …
Soccer-Luiz Felipe Scolari factbox
Nov 29 (Reuters) – Factbox on Luiz Felipe Scolari, who was named as coach of Brazil on Thursday. Born: Nov. 9, 1948 in Passo Fundo, Rio Grand do Sul, Brazil PLAYING CAREER * Plays for several Brazilian clubs, gaining a reputation as a tough central defender. Ended playing career with CSA in 1982 and took over as coach. EARLY COACHING * Coaches several unfashionable clubs including Brasil de Pelotas, Juventude and Criciuma. Also works at more illustrious Gremio and Goias, and enjoys stints in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Wins his first national trophy in 1991, the Copa Brasil with Criciuma. …
Soccer-Scolari returns to lead Brazil's World Cup campaign
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Luiz Felipe Scolari took over as the coach of 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil on Thursday, returning for a second stint to lead his country’s bid to win a sixth world title on home soil in little more than 18 months’ time. The man known as Felipao (Big Phil), who led Brazil to their fifth and last World Cup win in 2002, was officially presented by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) at a news conference, replacing Mano Menezes who was sacked last Friday. …
Soccer-Scolari confirmed as Brazil's new coach
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Luiz Felipe Scolari was officially named as the new coach of 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil on Thursday by the country’s football federation (CBF). Scolari, who steps in after Mano Menezes was sacked last Friday, returns for a second stint in the job, having led Brazil to their fifth world title in 2002. (Writing by Brian Homewood; Editing by Clare Fallon)
FIA has an explanation for Ferrari in passing case
Formula One's governing body says it will explain to Ferrari why it did not penalize Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel for an overtaking maneuver in the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix. UPDATE 1-Soccer-AFC to elect new president by April
(Adds details, quotes) * AFC to hold elections at Congress before April * Elections subject to approval by legal department SINGAPORE, Nov 29 (Reuters) – The turbulent reign of perennially suspended AFC boss Mohamed Bin Hammam will finally end with the regional body announcing plans on Thursday to elect a new president before April. An Asian Football Confederation (AFC) statement said the election of a new leader was ‘subject to recommendations and advice of the AFC Legal Committee’ with a decision due by mid-January. …
Tennis-Serena Williams named WTA Player of the Year
LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – American Serena Williams has been named WTA Player of the Year after one of the most successful seasons in her career. The 31-year-old won Wimbledon and the U.S. Open to take her grand-slam haul in singles to 15 while she also won Olympic gold in singles and doubles in London. After a relatively slow start to the year, Williams was virtually unstoppable from April to October when she won 48 of her 50 matches, culminating in the title at the WTA Championships in Istanbul. Williams, who ended the year No. …
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