AMSTERDAM - Usually, when we break out the ol' American Exports abacus for some statistical rankings, most of the attention goes to the attackers and the goalkeepers. This time, we're going to give the defenders their day. Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Manuel Osborne-Paradis of Canada descends the course during men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Andrej Jerman of Slovenia descends the course during men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) SKI-ALPINE-WORLD-MENS-DOWNHILL TRAINING
Travis Ganong of the US skis during the FIS Alpine World Cup Men's Downhill training November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Ganong had the best time in the training. AFP PHOTO / DON EMMERTDON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images SKI-ALPINE-WORLD-MENS-DOWNHILL TRAINING
Travis Ganong of the US skis during the FIS Alpine World Cup Men's Downhill training November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Ganong had the best time in the training. AFP PHOTO / DON EMMERTDON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images We will bank on pacers against India: Hafeez
Qasim indicated that for the Indian tour the selectors may stick to proven performers instead of relying on youngsters, which is a clear indication that all-rounders such as Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaq and Yasir Arafat are certain to tour India.
Pak to bank on pacers
Karachi: Pakistan captain Mohammed Hafeez on Wednesday said they would rely on their pace-attack to win the upcoming one-day series in India.Hafeez’s remarks come at a time when England crushed India by 10 wickets in the Mumbai Test with their spinners Monty Panesar and Graeme Swann sharing 19 wickets on a sharp turning track.”Historically our pacers have always troubled the Indian batsmen in India and this time also we will be banking on them to do the same thing again,” Hafeez said.Hafeez said they have quality spinners as well but they have not been very successful against Asian countries. …
Bhajji backs Dhoni
Asked about Sachin Tendulkar’s poor run with the bat, Harbhajan said: “Sachin’s contribution is priceless, not only to Indian cricket, but to the world cricket… If he fails in one or two matches, we should not criticise him.” (PTI)
Scolari back in Brazil fold
Carlos Alberto Parreira, who led Brazil to their fourth world title in 1994, would be named technical director, according to another source close to the federation. However, many feel that the 64-year-old, has lost his magic touch.
Ferrari mull protest over Vettel's title win
(Reuters) – Ferrari are considering whether to lodge a protest t hat could lead to the result of the Formula One world championship being overturned. British and Italian media reports said Ferrari were "evaluating footage" to see if it shows Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel making an illegal overtaking move in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix, where he finished sixth to clinch the title. The German beat Ferrari's Fernando Alonso by three points to rack up his third straight drivers' title. … Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Wiley Maple descends the course men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Hodgson happy to settle for World Cup playoffs
The England manager believes clinching one of the two top spots in Group H should be seen as a success, and will be satisfied with going through to Brazil 2014 as a runner-up Motor racing-Ferrari mull protest over Vettel's title win
Nov 28 (Reuters) – Ferrari are considering whether to lodge a protest that could lead to the result of the Formula One world championship being overturned. British and Italian media reports said Ferrari were “evaluating footage” to see if it shows Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel making an illegal overtaking move in Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, where he finished sixth to clinch the title. The German beat Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso by three points to rack up his third straight drivers’ title. …
Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Ryan Cochran-Siegle men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Ivica Kostelic of Croatia descends the course during men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Soccer-Villa passes 300 goals as Barca progress in Cup
MADRID, Nov 28 (Reuters) – David Villa took his career goal tally to 301 when he netted twice as holders Barcelona eliminated third-tier Alaves 6-1 on aggregate to qualify for the last 16 of the King’s Cup on Wednesday. The Spain striker clipped a sumptuous free kick into the top corner in the 56th minute at the Nou Camp and smashed home Cristian Tello’s unselfish layoff three minutes later as Barca came from behind to win the second leg clash 3-1 to set up a meeting with second-division Cordoba. …
NFL-Jaguars claim defensive end Babin off waivers
Nov 28 (Reuters) – The Jacksonville Jaguars took advantage of their poor record in a bid to improve their pass rush as they claimed former Eagles defensive end Jason Babin off waivers, the National Football League team said on Wednesday. Eight teams placed a claim on Babin, who was cut by Philadelphia on Tuesday, and the Jaguars were awarded the two-time Pro Bowl player by virtue of having the worst record (2-9). The Jaguars will be responsible for the remaining $1.69 million of Babin’s 2012 salary. They will also inherit the terms of the rest of his deal, which calls for $4. …
Jaguars claim defensive end Babin off waivers
(Reuters) – The Jacksonville Jaguars took advantage of their poor record in a bid to improve their pass rush as they claimed former Eagles defensive end Jason Babin off waivers, the National Football League team said on Wednesday. Eight teams placed a claim on Babin, who was cut by Philadelphia on Tuesday, and the Jaguars were awarded the two-time Pro Bowl player by virtue of having the worst record (2-9). The Jaguars will be responsible for the remaining $1.69 million of Babin’s 2012 salary. They will also inherit the terms of the rest of his deal, which calls for $4.225 million in 2013. …
Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Andrej Sporn of Slovenia descends the course during men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Jan Hudec of Canada descends the course during men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) 
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