NHL owners and players face lots of work to save the hockey season. Whether they are moving closer after a week of talking remains to be seen.
Djokovic wins again at ATP finals, reaches semis
Novak Djokovic stayed perfect at the ATP finals, beating Tomas Berdych 6-2, 7-6 (6) Friday and qualifying for the semifinals of the season-ending event.
Rallying-Rally of Spain leg 1 classification
Nov 9 (Infostrada Sports) – Leg 1 Classification from the Rally of Spain on Friday 1. Mads Ostberg (Norway) Ford 1:41:32.400 2. Sebastien Loeb (France) Citroen +00:27.200 3. Jari-Matti Latvala (Finland) Ford 00:47.000 4. Mikko Hirvonen (Finland) Citroen 01:02.600 5. Ott Taenak (Estonia) Ford 01:10.800 6. Craig Breen (Ireland) Ford 06:00.900 7. Hans Weijs (Netherlands) Citroen 06:08.500 8. Jarkko Nikara (Finland) Mini 08:20.000 9. Per-Gunnar Andersson (Sweden) Proton 09:42.400 10. Evgeny Novikov (Russia) Ford 10:59.500
Brazil raises expected cost of WCup by 15 percent
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil says the estimated cost of public spending on stadiums, airports and other infrastructure for the 2014 World Cup has been revised upward by more than $1.7 billion. Motor racing-Raikkonen keeps Lotus on message with gift T-shirts
LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Kimi Raikkonen has made sure his Lotus Formula One team are kept on message by buying T-shirts for the entire factory with the words “Leave me alone, I know what I’m doing” on the front. The Finn uttered the phrase, which is already part of Formula One lore, after being spoken to by his engineers on the team radio while on his way to winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last Sunday. Later in the race he also told them, when reminded of the need to keep his tyres warm while behind the safety car: “Yes, yes, yes. I’m doing it all the time. …
Gattuso reveals interest in coaching role
The ex-Rossoneri midfielder has expressed his intent to train a football team at the end of his career and has ruled out returning to his former club Boks not relying on kicking - Meyer
Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer does not agree with suggestions that his team is conservative and over-reliant on kicking. Motorcycling-De Puniet fastest in damp Valencia practice
MADRID, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Frenchman Randy de Puniet was quickest in a rain-affected first day of practice at the season-ending MotoGP in Valencia on Friday where many of the leading contenders failed to set a lap time in the second session. De Puniet clocked one minute 36.965 seconds on his Aprilia before retiring with a mechanical problem, finishing ahead of Italy’s Michele Pirro and American Nicky Hayden. New world champion Jorge Lorenzo, runner-up Dani Pedrosa, and third-placed Casey Stoner, in his last race before retiring, all failed to set flying laps in the second free practice. …
Motor racing-Hamilton may have some regrets, says McLaren boss
LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton may have had some regrets already about his decision to join Mercedes next season, according to his McLaren Formula One team principal Martin Whitmarsh. In an interview with the official Formula One website (www.formula1.com), the Briton also said Mexican Sergio Perez probably did not know what is about to hit him as Hamilton’s replacement. “I think he has on occasions, yes,” said Whitmarsh when asked whether 2008 world champion Hamilton, who is replacing retiring seven-times champion Michael Schumacher at Mercedes, might have regretted his decision. …
Dukurs brothers 1-2 in men's WC up skeleton race
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Martins Dukurs of Latvia has won the gold medal in men’s skeleton at Mount Van Hoevenberg, edging his brother Tomass in the World Cup season opener.
Mata back in Spain squad for Panama friendly
MADRID (Reuters) – Juan Mata was recalled to the Spain squad on Friday in one of several changes announced by coach Vicente del Bosque for next week’s friendly in Panama. Chelsea forward Mata was a member of the Spain team who won Euro 2012, coming off the bench in the final to net the last goal in their 4-0 triumph over Italy. Mata was also a member of Spain’s disappointing team at the London Olympics but, despite an impressive start to the season for his club, was left out of the next three squads. …
Mata recalled to Spain squad for Panama friendly
The Blues attacker has been rewarded for his early-season form by Vicente del Bosque, as the side prepares to face the Central American country during the international break. Chelsea attacker Mata recalled to Spain squad for Panama friendly
The Blues playmaker has been rewarded for his early-season form by the Roja boss, as the side prepare to face the Central American country during the international break 
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