LONDON, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Celtic fans celebrated through the night after the team beat Barcelona 2-1 in the Champions League at Parkhead on Wednesday to give their supporters what is being described as the second greatest night in the club’s history. In the week that the Scottish champions marked their 125th birthday, goals from Victor Wanyama and teenager Tony Watt gave Celtic their greatest international success since they beat Inter Milan to lift the European Cup in Lisbon in 1967. …
Soccer-Celtic's win over Barca gives fans reason to believe
LONDON, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Celtic fans celebrated through the night after the team beat Barcelona 2-1 in the Champions League at Parkhead on Wednesday to give their supporters what is being described as the second greatest night in the club’s history. In the week that the Scottish champions marked their 125th birthday, goals from Victor Wanyama and teenager Tony Watt gave Celtic their greatest international success since they beat Inter Milan to lift the European Cup in Lisbon in 1967. …
England fresh-faced for Fiji
LONDON (Reuters) – Stuart Lancaster has named one of the most inexperienced England teams of recent years for their test against Fiji on Saturday as he continues his trawl of the Premiership in search of the perfect blend for an assault on the 2015 World Cup. Lancaster, who gave seven players their debuts in his first match in charge against Scotland this year, is set to blood three more on Saturday (1430GMT) with Tom Youngs starting at hooker and prop Maku Vunipola and lock Joe Launchbury on the bench. …
UPDATE 1-Rugby-England fresh-faced for Fiji
* Debut for hooker Youngs * Uncapped Vunipola and Launchbury on the bench (Adds details, quotes) LONDON, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Stuart Lancaster has named one of the most inexperienced England teams of recent years for their test against Fiji on Saturday as he continues his trawl of the Premiership in search of the perfect blend for an assault on the 2015 World Cup. …
Bjorn makes most of sunny start to lead in Singapore
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Thomas Bjorn made hay while the sun shone to forge a one-shot lead at the Singapore Open on Thursday before the threat of lightning and thunderstorms forced an abandonment with half of the field yet to complete their first rounds. The Dane carded six birdies and a lone bogey to move to the top of the leaderboard with a patiently crafted five-under-par 66 at the co-sanctioned $6 million event on a muggy but clear morning at the Sentosa Golf Club. …
Golf-Bjorn makes most of sunny start to lead in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Nov 8 (Reuters) – Thomas Bjorn made hay while the sun shone to forge a one-shot lead at the Singapore Open on Thursday before the threat of lightning and thunderstorms forced an abandonment with half of the field yet to complete their first rounds. The Dane carded six birdies and a lone bogey to move to the top of the leaderboard with a patiently crafted five-under-par 66 at the co-sanctioned $6 million event on a muggy but clear morning at the Sentosa Golf Club. …
Golf-European Tour Singapore Open scores
Nov 8 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the European Tour Singapore Open at the par-71 course on Thursday in Singapore holesplayed rounds -5 Thomas Bjorn (Denmark) 18 66 -4 Simon Khan (Britain) 18 67 Chinnarat Phadungsil (Thailand) 18 67 Pablo Martin (Spain) 18 67 -3 Paul Casey (Britain) 18 68 Yang Yong-Eun (South Korea) 18 68 Kwanchai Tannin (Thailand) 18 68 Chapchai Nirat (Thailand) 5 -2 David Howell (Britain) 18 69 Himmat Rai (India) 18 69 Jyoti Randhawa (India) 18 69 Richard Green (Australia) 18 69 Hennie Otto (South Africa) 18 69 Garth Mulroy (South Africa) 18 69 Gunn Charoenkul …
Europa League 2012: hàng ngàn gh? tr?ng ??i Liverpool
TTO – Tr?n ??u gi?a Anzhi Makhachkala và Liverpool t?i l??t tr?n th? t? vòng b?ng Europa League 2012 s? có hàng ngàn gh? tr?ng vì Anzhi ?ang thi hành l?nh c?m ?á sân nhà c?a Liên ?oàn Bóng ?á châu Âu (UEFA). Rugby-Australia allowed some continuity for France test
Nov 8 (Reuters) – Australia coach Robbie Deans has retained the same backline from the team that drew 18-18 with the All Blacks last month but made three changes to his pack for Saturday’s encounter with France at the Stade de France in Paris. Deans, who has had to deal with a lengthy injury list this season, was forced to replace Scott Higginbotham after the blindside flanker was banned for two matches for headbutting New Zealand captain Richie McCaw in the Brisbane test. …
Over 13,000 tickets sold for Russia-US friendly
Krasnodar (Russia), Nov 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) More than 13,000 tickets have been sold for next week’s friendly football match between Russia and the United States.
Rodgers won't stand in the way of Sterling's England 'dream'
The Reds boss has previously expressed concern over rushing the winger's development, but says he deserves a call-up to Roy Hodgson's next Three Lions squad Rodgers will not stand in the way of Sterling's England 'dream'
The Reds boss has previously expressed concern over rushing the winger's development, but says he deserves a call-up to Roy Hodgson's next Three Lions squad The PFA Facebook Page for Eden Hazard is a Huge Hit with Fans Say Digital Sports Group
Digital Sports Group today announced that The PFA Facebook fan page of Eden Hazard has a weekly total reach increase of 41% making it the fastest growing Eden Hazard page on Facebook. The Facebook page has become a thriving hub for the Chelsea midfielder since it’s launch and now boasts a vibrant and rapidly growing community of fans. The Facebook page along with Eden Hazard player profile on football.co.uk provide the only online location of the official PFA biography, lifetime stats, news and high resolution gallery. …
Disposables Sector Explodes over Jubilee Weekend
Independent catering equipment suppliers, Stephensons, is reporting record sales of its disposable glasses, with a 600% increase leading up to and during the Diamond Jubilee weekend celebrations.(PRWEB) November 08, 2012 Henry Stephenson, Managing Director of Stephensons, commented: "In terms of disposable sales, the activity is the biggest week we have had since the World Cup in 2010 and demand was far exceeding sales for last year's royal wedding even before the weekend arrived. …
Best possible security for Pakistan cricket team: Shinde
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) India’s Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Thursday assured “the best possible security” for the Pakistan cricket team that is slated to tour India from Dec 25 for a five-match series.
Pay no heed to threats from Shiv Sena, VHP: Shinde
New Delhi, Nov.8 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday promised tight security for the forthcoming bilateral cricket series against Pakistan, adding that no attention should be given to the threat by Hindu radical outfit, Shiv Sena to crunch the series.
Newsmakers - Thu, 08 Nov 2012 PST
Hospitalized Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins was hospitalized Wednesday after being hit by a car while riding his bike in northern England. Team Sky said Wiggins will be kept in the hospital overnight for observation, but that "the injuries he sustained are not thought to be serious and he is expected to make a full and speedy recovery." Britain's Press Association said Wiggins, who also won Olympic gold in the London Games this summer, sustained broken ribs as well as cuts and bruises in the accident. The car reportedly pulled out in front of him from at a gas station. Awarded Former Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne, who will retire as the school's athletic director Jan. 1, is the recipient of the Walter Camp Football Foundation "Distinguis hed American" Award. The foundation said that Osborne will receive the award presented to "an individual who has used his or her talents to attain great success in business, private life or public service and who may have accomplished that which no other has done."
Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Detroit Tigers star pleads guilty in New York anti-Semiticcase NEW YORK (Reuters) – Professional baseball player DelmonYoung pleaded guilty to aggravated harassment on Wednesday forshouting anti-Semitic slurs at four men outside a New Yorkhotel and tackling one to the ground, prosecutors said. TheDetroit Tigers left fielder was ordered to complete 10 days ofcommunity service and participate in a program to confrontbigotry and racism at the Museum of Tolerance New York, saidManhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. …
3 Outperforming Consumer Stocks to Buy
In a previous article I discussed three consumer stocks that have become attractive buys after recent correction It is also interesting to look at consumer stocks that are seeing solid upward momentum. …
Clippers send Spurs to 1st loss, 106-84
The Los Angeles Clippers played with a chip on their shoulder, coming out amped up at the prospect of exacting a little revenge on the San Antonio Spurs. 
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