Tens of thousands rally against a measure that would deprive the state of Rio $1.7bn oil royalties in 2013 alone. Panthers lead Eagles 14-3 after 1st quarter
Cam Newton threw two touchdown passes and the Carolina Panthers took a 14-3 lead over the Philadelphia Eagles after the first quarter Monday night in a matchup of teams with the worst records in the NFC.
Garber reaffirms MLS commitment to youth development despite lack of tangible production
A number of MLS Homegrown Players have recently been cut or have received little first-team playing time, but the MLS chief says the league&# 039;s commitment to youth remains strong. Moura eager to join 'massive club' Paris Saint-Germain
The Brazil international is looking forward to moving to France, describing it as the chance of a lifetime, and adds his goal now is to play for his country in the World Cup MLS looking at second NY team
(Reuters) – Major League Soccer (MLS) is pushing ahead with plans to add a second team in New York but said David Beckham will not be allowed to buy into the new franchise when he retires from playing. MLS commissioner Don Garber, speaking to reporters on Monday in his annual “state of the league” call, said the organisation was in talks with New York City and was hoping to add a second team in the United States’ biggest market in 2016. …
People hold signs during a protest in downtown Rio de Janeiro
People hold signs during a protest in downtown Rio de Janeiro, November 26, 2012. Thousands of people gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to urge Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to veto a bill that local offici als say could cost Rio state billions of dollars in lost oil revenue and cripple plans to host the World Cup and Olympics. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares Thousands march in Rio over oil dispute, pressuring Rousseff
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – As many as 200,000 people demonstrated in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to urge Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to veto a bill that local officials say could cost Rio state billions of dollars in lost oil revenue and cripple plans to host the World Cup and Olympics. Late Monday, a person familiar with the president's plans said Rousseff is planning to veto at least part of the bill, particularly a portion that redefines royalty payments for existing oil production in Brazil. … UPDATE 2-Thousands march in Rio over oil dispute, pressuring Rousseff
* Rousseff plans partial veto of Royalty bill – source* Rio says bill would cripple financesBy Paulo PradaRIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 26 (Reuters) – As many as 200,000 peopledemonstrated in Rio de Janeiro on Monday …
U.S. skier Marco Sullivan on track after podium finish over weekend
BEAVER CREEK, Colo. -- Before the season, U.S. skier Marco Sullivan was dumped by his main sponsor and demoted by the team. No hard feelings, though. Years of injuries and inconsistent performances put him in this bind. To ski on the World Cup circuit this season will cost him roughly …
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