UPDATE 1-PREVIEW-Soccer-Gerrard fit to win 100th cap v Sweden
(Updates after Gerrard scan result) STOCKHOLM, Nov 12 (Reuters) – England captain Steven Gerrard has been passed fit for Wednesday’s friendly against Sweden after a scan on his knee and is set to become the sixth Englishman to win 100 caps. Gerrard took a knock during Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday but the English Football Association said the midfielder would travel. “Steven Gerrard has been cleared to travel with the England squad to Sweden having undergone a precautionary scan on Monday afternoon,” the FA said on their website (www.thefa.com). …
Motor racing: HRT owners in talks to sell F1 team
LONDON (Reuters) – Spanish-based Formula One backmarkers HRT are up for sale and talks are ongoing with a number of groups interested in buying the team, owners Thesan Capital said in a statement on Monday. The team, who have yet to score a point in three years, have Indian Narain Karthikeyan and Spanish veteran Pedro De la Rosa as their two current drivers in a season that ends later this month. HRT said on their website (www.hrtf1team.com) that the owners hoped to conclude a sale in the next few weeks. …
UPDATE 2-Tennis-Djokovic beats Federer, still reigns supreme
(Adds detail, quotes) * Djokovic bloodied but refuses to quit * Serb pockets bonus for being unbeaten LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) – The world’s top three players all scaled dizzy heights in 2012 but Novak Djokovic ended the year staring down at his rivals after grinding down Roger Federer to win the ATP World Tour Finals title in brutal fashion at London’s O2 Arena on Monday. The 25-year-old shed sweat and blood before dethroning Federer 7-6 7-5 in a showdown that provided a memorable climax to an incredible men’s season. …
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