MEXICO CITY (AP) — U.S national team player Jose Francisco Torres has switched clubs in Mexico’s first division. The midfielder has left Pachuca and joined Tigres.
All Blacks flyhalf Carter out of Wales clash
LONDON (Reuters) – New Zealand flyhalf Dan Carter will miss Saturday's test against Wales at the Millennium Sta dium and has been replaced by Aaron Cruden after failing to recover from a leg injury. "Gutted not to be playing with these boys in this stadium tomorrow," Carter said on his official Twitter account. Carter, the leading points scorer in test rugby, pulled up in training on Thursday and looked to be in discomfort. Cruden, 23, has won 18 caps. … Brazil Indian Museum
An indigenous man lights a fire as others dance after a press conference inside the Indian Museum, located next to the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Indigenous leaders reiterated their determination to fight the destruction of the Indian museum set to be demolished as part of the renovation of the Maracana stadium that will host next year's Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Pho to/Felipe Dana) APTOPIX Brazil Indian Museum
A indigenous man films a press conference in the Indian Museum next to the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Indigenous leaders reiterated their determination to fight the destruction of the Indian Museum, set to be demolished as part of the renovation of the Maracana stadium that will host next year's Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/ Felipe Dana) Andre Hollins leads Minnesota over No. 19 Memphis
Andre Hollins scored a career-high 41 points to lead Minnesota to an 84-75 victory over No. 19 Memphis on Friday in the consolation semifinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis. UPDATE 1-Rugby-All Blacks flyhalf Carter out of Wales clash
(Adds details) LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) – New Zealand flyhalf Dan Carter will miss Saturday’s test against Wales at the Millennium Stadium and has been replaced by Aaron Cruden after failing to recover from a leg injury. “Gutted not to be playing with these boys in this stadium tomorrow,” Carter said on his official Twitter account. Carter, the leading points scorer in test rugby, pulled up in training on Thursday and looked to be in discomfort. Cruden, 23, has won 18 caps. …
World Cup hosts Brazil fire national team coach
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil fired their national soccer team coach on Friday, looking to breathe some life into a lacklustre squad as the football-crazy nation gears up to host the 2014 World Cup. Mano Menezes was dismissed because the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) wants a fresh start, Andres Sanchez, the CBF's National Teams Director, said at a news conference in Sao Paulo. "I don't think it was for negative results, if that was the case he could have been fired last year," said Sanchez. "It was that the president wants to change the way things are done. … Lindsey Vonn, of the United States, waits during practice for the women's World Cup ski race in Aspen, Colo. on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)
Lindsey Vonn, of the United States, waits during practice for the women's World Cup ski race in Aspen, Colo. on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati) Lindsey Vonn, of the United States, carries her skis during practice for the women's World Cup ski race in Aspen, Colo. on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)
Lindsey Vonn, of the United States, carries her skis during practice for the women's World Cup ski race in Aspen, Colo. on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati) Lindsey Vonn, right, of the United States, rides a chair lift with her ski service personnel during practice for the women's World Cup ski race in Aspen, Colo. on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)
Lindsey Vonn, right, of the United States, rides a chair lift with her ski service personnel during practice for the women's World Cup ski race in Aspen, Colo. on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati) Vonn still undecided about competing in Aspen
Lindsey Vonn's outlook for competing this weekend was n't nearly as bright as her outfit. Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Ski World Cup Preview
ASPEN, CO – NOVEMBER 23: Skiers exit the course under sunny skies during a free ski session in preparation for the Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Aspen Mount ain on November 23, 2012 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) World Cup hosts Brazil fire national team coach
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil fired their national football team coach on Friday, looking to breathe some life into a lacklustre squad as the football-crazy nation gears up to host the 2014 World Cup. Mano Menezes was dismissed because the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) wants a fresh start, Andres Sanchez, the CBF's National Teams Director, said at a news conference in Sao Paulo. "I don't think it was for negative results, if that was the case he could have been fired last year," said Sanchez. "It was that the president wants to change the way things are done. … Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Ski World Cup Preview
ASPEN, CO – NOVEMBER 23: Mikaela Shiffrin (R) of the USA talks with Lena Duerr (L) of Germany as they pause between runs during a free skiing session in preparation for the Nature Valley A spen Winternational Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Aspen Mountain on November 23, 2012 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) UPDATE 1-Soccer-World Cup hosts Brazil fire national team coach
* Menezes sacked as Brazil look for fresh start
Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Ski World Cup Preview
ASPEN, CO – NOVEMBER 23: Mikaela Shiffrin pauses between runs during a free skiing session in preparation for the Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Aspen Mounta in on November 23, 2012 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Ski World Cup Preview
ASPEN, CO – NOVEMBER 23: Mikaela Shiffrin pauses between runs during a free skiing session in preparation for the Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Ski W orld Cup at Aspen Mountain on November 23, 2012 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Ski World Cup Preview
ASPEN, CO – NOVEMBER 23: Tanja Poutiainen of Finland takes a drink during a free ski in preparartion for the Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Aspen Mountain on November 23, 2012 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Ski World Cup Preview
ASPEN, CO – NOVEMBER 23: Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany pauses between runs during a free ski in preparation for the Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Ski World Cup at Aspen Mount ain on November 23, 2012 in Aspen, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Maracaná Stadium to be Renovated with CAF Financing
The governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Cabral Filho, and the director representative of CAF -development bank of Latin America- in Brazil, Moira Paz Estenssoro, signed
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