The England skipper's 100th cap was overshadowed by the Sweden forward's stunning display and incredible acrobatic fourth goal, with the Liverpool man calling it "world class." Baseball-Dickey caps unforgettable year with Cy Young
NEW YORK, Nov 14 (Reuters) – R.A. Dickey began 2012 with a climb to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro and ended his greatest baseball season by reaching the top of his profession by winning the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday. Dickey, in the 10th year of a Major League Baseball career that has produced a 41-50 record, used his baffling knuckleball to post a 20-6 mark with a 2.73 earned run average for the New York Mets, leading the league with 233.2 innings and 230 strikeouts. …
Soccer-Igiebor's screamer helps Nigeria beat Venezuela
MIAMI, Nov 14 (Reuters) – A spectacular 30-yard goal from Nosa Igiebor helped Nigeria to a 3-1 friendly win over Venezuela at Marlins Park baseball stadium on Wednesday. Venezuela will feel hard done by as they had two goals disallowed and enjoyed plenty of possession but the Super Eagles were sharper in front of goal in what was an entertaining encounter. The ‘Vinotinto’ thought they had the lead in the 15th minute but a Juan Arango header was ruled out for offside while at the other end Obafemi Martins twice went close for Nigeria in the first half. …
Soccer-Colombia hold Brazil after astonishing Neymar penalty miss
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Neymar conjured up a superb equaliser and a dreadful penalty miss in a pulsating 1-1 draw between 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil and Colombia in their friendly on Wednesday.
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