Nov 27 (Reuters) – Marvin Miller, the founding chief of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) who changed the landscape of sports by pioneering free agency for players, died on Tuesday at the age of 95, the union said. Miller, who used the collective bargaining process and some stormy work stoppages to win players the right to become free agency along with vastly improved pensions, health benefits and pay, died at his New York home after a battle with liver cancer, the union said. …
Former Brazilian striker and member of the 2014 World Cup local organizing committee Ronaldo FIFA Secretary General Valcke and former soccer player Bebeto attend a news conference after their visit the Arena da Baixada Stadium in Curitiba
Former Brazilian striker and member of the 2014 World Cup local organizing committee Ronaldo (C), FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke (L) and former soccer player Bebeto attend a news conference after their visit the Arena da Baixada Stadium in Curitiba November 27, 2012. REUTERS/Rodolfo Buhrer (BRAZIL – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) Ronaldo, Petraglia, Rebelo, Ducci and Valcke visit Arena da Baixada Stadium in Curitiba
(L-R) Former Brazilian striker and member of the 2014 World Cup local organizing committe e Ronaldo (L), President of the Atletico MG soccer team Mario Petraglia, Brazilian Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo, Curitiba's mayor Luciano Ducci and FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke visit Arena da Baixada Stadium in Curitiba November 27, 2012. REUTERS/Rodolfo Buhrer (BRAZIL – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) Fan Speak Arsenal: More encouragement than disappointment in Villa draw
Despite the goal-less draw at Villa Park, Gunners supporter Aaron believes the team put in a credible performance and namesake Ramsey should be given time. Johnson wins MLS Comback Player of the Year, Yallop named top coach
Seattle's Eddie Johnson's strong season has seen him named MLS' Comeback Player of the Year, while San Jose's Frank Yallop takes the top coach honors. Johnson wins MLS Comeback Player of the Year, Yallop named top coach
Seattle's Eddie Johnson's strong season has seen him named MLS' Comeback Player of the Year, while San Jose's Frank Yallop takes the top coach honors. Keeping his eye on the ball
India, Nov. 27 — A major perk of becoming India’s cricket captain is becoming the most popular youth icon in the country. However, once challenging times arrive, the captain can quickly become very distracted. This happened to even someone as seasoned as Rahul Dravid, who graciously stepped down towards the end of 2007.His long hair and love for fast bikes had already built his image, but when MS Dhoni took charge of all three teams the following year, he had everything going for him. The destructive batsman and steady wicketkeeper was praised by his seniors for his maturity. …
Second Innings Highlights
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Second Innings Highlights
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Winning ball!
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Steelers hope to have Polamalu back for Ravens
The reeling Pittsburgh Steelers co uld get some familiar faces back on Sunday in Baltimore. Eagles lose receiver DeSean Jackson to injury
The Philadelphia Eagles will place wide receiver DeSean Jackson on injured reserve after he sustained multiple rib fractures in Monday night’s loss to Carolina.
FIFA, Brazil try to highlight healthy partnership
FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke, left, and Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo visit the Maracana stadium during renovations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Officials are revising the construction work being done at stadiums ahead of the Confederati ons Cup soccer tournament in 2013 and the World Cup soccer tournament in 2104. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) Lindsey Vonn: Recovering from her 'very scary' illness
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FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke, left, and Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo visit the Maracana stadium during renovations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Officials are revising the construction work being done at stadiums ahead of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in 2013 and the W orld Cup soccer tournament in 2104. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke, left, and Brazil's Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo visit the Maracana stadium during renovations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Officials are revising the construction work being done at stadiums ahead of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in 2013 and the World Cup soccer tournament in 2104. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) Ronaldo, Brazil's former soccer player and member of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup, right, jokes with FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke during a news conference at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Jane iro, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Officials are revising the construction work being done at stadiums ahead of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Ronaldo, Brazil's former soccer player and member of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup, right, jokes with FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke during a news conference at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Officials are revising the construction work being done at stadiums ahead of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke, right, Brazil's former soccer player and member of local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup, Ronaldo, center, and other officials visit the Maracana stadium during renovat ions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Officials are revising the construction work being done at stadiums ahead of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke, right, Brazil's former soccer player and member of local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup, Ronaldo, center, and other officials visit the Maracana stadium during renovations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Officials are revising the construction work being done at stadiums ahead of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) Ronaldo, Brazil's former soccer player and member of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup, right, jokes with FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke during a news conference at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeir o, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Officials are revising the construction work being done at stadiums ahead of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)
Ronaldo, Brazil's former soccer player and member of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup, right, jokes with FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke during a news conference at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. Officials are revising the construction work being done at stadiums ahead of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) South Africa African Cup Security
File – In this photo taken June 14, 2010 file photo, police and riot squads advance on World Cup security stewards from Moses Mabhida World Cup stadium as they protest against low wages hours after the Australia Germany match during the World Cup in Durban, South Africa. South Africa will have the same centralized security body it used for the World Cup at next year's African Cup o f Nations as government and tournament organizers said they had learned lessons from the strikes that marred part of football's showpiece tournament two years ago. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer, File) 
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