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India to face Proteas in Champions League opener at Cardiff
Johannesburg, Aug 22(ANI): World champions India would face South Africa in the Champions League opener next year in Cardiff, Wales.

Olympics-Soccer-S.Korea coach unhappy with handling of political row
Aug 22 (Reuters) – The South Korean soccer player bannedfrom collecting his bronze medal at the London Olympics forwaving a placard with a political message deserves to receivehis medal, coach Hong Myung-bo said on Wednesday. Hong slammed the handling of the row, which erupted afterPark Jong-woo held up a sign referring to a territorial disputebetween South Korea and Japan. The incident happened after South Korea had beaten Japan 2-0in the bronze medal game in London earlier this month, promptingOlympic officials to ban Park from the podium. …

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Victory for England
England’s bowlers led by Reece Topley, restricted Bangladesh to 217 for seven, before their batsmen overcame a middle-order stutter to complete a four-wicket win in the 5th place play-off semi-final at Townsville. Pradeep Airee narrowly missed out on becoming Nepal’s first centurion of the tournament, but he did enough to set up win over Namibia.

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Clarke calls for a turnaround
Clarke acknowledged conditions in the UAE would test Australia but overcoming such obstacles was all part of their quest to get back to the top, something that would take time.

Aussies in final
Gurinder Sandhu maintained a good line and length, ending with the impressive figures of two for 23 from 10 overs, featuring three maidens.

Athletics turn triple play against Twins
The Oakland Athletics turned the third triple play in the major leagues this season during the fifth inning of Tuesday night’s game against the Minnesota Twins.

New Zealand All Blacks coach Graham Henry drinks from the Webb Ellis Cup as they celebrate after beating France in their final match to win the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park in Auckland
New Zealand All Blacks coach Graham Henry drinks from the Webb Ellis Cup as they celebrate after beating France in their final match to win the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park in Auckland October 23, 2011. REUTERS/David Rogers/Pool (

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Former All Blacks coach Henry joins ailing Blues
(Reuters) – Former New Zealand coach Graham Henry has returned to his roots in joining the Auckland Blues' revamped coaching roster in a boost for the ailing Super Rugby side. Henry, who oversaw the All Blacks' World Cup win on home soil last year, joins as technical adviser and defence specialist from 2013 under head coach John Kirwan, the team said on their website on Wednesday. (www.blues.co.nz) Prior to his 2004-2011 stint with the All Blacks, Henry coached the Blues from 1996-1998, winning the inaugural Super 12 rugby title in 1996 and again the following year. …

Rugby-Former All Blacks coach Henry joins ailing Blues
Aug 22 (Reuters) – Former New Zealand coach Graham Henry hasreturned to his roots in joining the Auckland Blues’ revampedcoaching roster in a boost for the ailing Super Rugby side. Henry, who oversaw the All Blacks’ World Cup win on homesoil last year, joins as technical adviser and defencespecialist from 2013 under head coach John Kirwan, the team saidon their website on Wednesday. (www.blues.co.nz) Prior to his 2004-2011 stint with the All Blacks, Henrycoached the Blues from 1996-1998, winning the inaugural Super 12rugby title in 1996 and again the following year. …

Giants cancel order for Melky Cabrera T-shirts
The San Francisco Giants canceled an order for 20,000 Melky Cabrera T-shirts just in time.

Royals outlast Rays in pitcher's showdown
(Reuters) – The Kansas City Royals came out on top after a pitcher's duel between Luke Hochevar and Tampa Bay ace David Price on Tuesday, edging the Rays 1-0 in 10 innings. Starter Hochevar went pitch-for-pitch with Price, both players tossing eight scoreless innings before the visiting Royals (55-67) prevailed in the 10th. Jeff Francoeur reached second base on an infield single and error with two outs, setting up Eric Hosmer's game-winning RBI single. Hochevar had to settle for the no-decision despite striking out 10 batters and allowing just one hit. …

Baseball-Royals outlast Rays in pitcher's showdown
Aug 21 (Reuters) – The Kansas City Royals came out on top aftera pitcher’s duel between Luke Hochevar and Tampa Bay ace DavidPrice on Tuesday, edging the Rays 1-0 in 10 innings. Starter Hochevar went pitch-for-pitch with Price, bothplayers tossing eight scoreless innings before the visitingRoyals (55-67) prevailed in the 10th. Jeff Francoeur reached second base on an infield single anderror with two outs, setting up Eric Hosmer’s game-winning RBIsingle. Hochevar had to settle for the no-decision despite strikingout 10 batters and allowing just one hit. …

Reds prospect Hamilton steals record 146th base
Cincinnati Reds minor leaguer Billy Hamilton bolted to his record 146th stolen base of the season and kept running Tuesday night, swiping four in the first game of Double-A doubleheader.

3 Cuban baseball players go missing in Edmonton
Three more Cuban players in Edmonton for the World Cup of Women’s Baseball went missing over the weekend, nearly one week after another player disappeared from her dormitory

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Baseball results
Aug 22 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the MLB games on Tuesday (home team in CAPS) Colorado 6 NY METS 2

Mexico, Calif. move on at LLWS; Uganda scores win
Powerful Petaluma, Calif., can pitch, too.

Human rights and civil liberties
This refers to the column "Constitution's beautiful words no guarantee of civil liberties" by Rob Wagner. While Rob's arguments are right in a sense, it is still important to have a sovereign constitution which guarantees all universal values including human and civil rights in 21st century. These are no ordinary laws, and the nation's whole legal system operates to implement and provide justice based on such important laws. In most countries it is the corrupt, underfunded and understaffed judicial system which is failing the people. …

Cricket: Clarke says Australia rankings 'unacceptable'
SYDNEY, Aug 22, 2012 (AFP) – Australian captain Michael Clarke has told his team their world rankings are “unacceptable” as he worked to fire them up ahead of upcoming matches against Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Mexico moves on at LLWS; Uganda rookies score win
Mexico is moving on at the Little League World Series, and Uganda made the biggest splash Tuesday with a win in its tournament finale.

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Th? thao trong n??c
Tay v?t c?u lông s? 1 VN Nguy?n Ti?n Minh (h?ng 14 TG) kh?i ??u suôn s? t?i gi?i c?u lông VN m? r?ng kh?i tranh hôm qua t?i TP.HCM. Ti?n Minh v??t qua Adi Pratama (Indonesia, h?ng 264 TG) v?i t? s? 2-0 ? n?i dung ??n nam. Pratama chính là "quân xanh" c?a Ti?n Minh trong quá trình chu?n b? cho Olympic London 2012, gi?i ??u mà Ti?n Minh gây th?t v?ng khi d?ng chân ngay t? vòng ??u b?ng.

Clippers' Paul has thumb surgery
Chris Paul, the NBA All-Star point guard who helped the United States win basketball gold at the London Olympics, had successful surgery on his injured right thumb Tuesday, the Los Angeles Clippers said.

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Pietersen is replaceable, so let's get over it
Kevin Pietersen is in the headlines again, this time for not making the cut for England's T20 World Cup squad. He'll be missed, sure, but to focus on him instead of the youngsters who have made the side is an insult to their efforts, writes ANT SIMS.

Vick diagnosed with rib contusion
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick’s rib injury is a contusion with no broken bones or cartilage damage, the NFL team said Tuesday.

Michael Jordan to join Obama at NY basketball fundraiser
Barack Obama and legendary NBA star Michael Jordan will team up in New York on Wednesday for a basketball-themed fundraiser expected to raise $2 million for the president’s re-election campaign.

NHL labor talks to resume with wide gap to bridge
NHL Players’ Association executive director Don Fehr and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman are set to return to the negotiating table on Wednesday in a bid to start bridging what is described as a “wide gap” in labor talks.

Police: Ex-Neb. hoops star faked anti-gay attack
A former University of Nebraska women’s basketball star faked an attack in which she allegedly carved anti-gay slurs into her skin because she felt it would spark change, police said Tuesday.

Late PGA season good vibes a habit for Dustin Johnson
(Reuters) – Dustin Johnson has made a habit of thriving in the latter part of the PGA Tour season, good reason for him to be excited about his title defense at this week's Barclays tournament in Farmingdale, New York. The long-hitting American is the only player in the elite 125-strong field assembled at Bethpage State Park to have won FedExCup playoff events in each of the last two years and is eager to launch his bid for a third in Thursday's opening round. …

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PREVIEW-Golf-Late season good vibes a habit for Dustin Johnson
Aug 21 (Reuters) – Dustin Johnson has made a habit ofthriving in the latter part of the PGA Tour season, good reasonfor him to be excited about his title defence at this week’sBarclays tournament in Farmingdale, New York. The long-hitting American is the only player in the elite125-strong field assembled at Bethpage State Park to have wonFedExCup playoff events in each of the last two years and iseager to launch his bid for a third in Thursday’s opening round. …

Aussies through to World Cup final
Australia’s under 19 cricket team has turned its attention to Sunday’s World Cup final after booking their place in the tournament decider with a four-wicket win over South Africa in Townsville.Australia reached the victory target of 192 with nine balls to spare at Tony Ireland Stadium on Tuesday, with opener Cameron Bancroft top scoring with 66.Kurtis Patterson (49) and captain Will Bosisto (40) also provided valuable knocks for the hosts. …

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Where Is He Now? Former USA goalkeeper Tony Meola
Having been out of frame in the pro sports circuit since late 2007, Goal.com caught up with the former U.S. international and MLS Cup-winning goalkeeper.

Author: Paternos never tried to influence book
The author of the new biography of Joe Paterno says the late Penn State coach and his family never tried to limit his access to them after the Jerry Sandusky scandal broke.

Exclusive - Brazil studies relaxing key budget goal for 2013
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s government is considering relaxing its most closely watched budget target for 2013, a major policy shift that could unsettle financial markets but also allow for greater public investment and give the economy a boost, three officials told Reuters. Internal meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks to study a minor reduction in Brazil’s primary budget surplus goal for next year, the officials said on condition of anonymity. …

Police: Neb. woman faked attack to spark change
Police say a former University of Nebraska women's basketball star faked an attack in which she allegedly carved anti-gay slurs into her skin because she felt it would spark change.

3 Cuban baseball players disappear from Edmonton
Three Cuban players in Edmonton for the World Cup of Women’s Baseball went missing over the weekend, nearly one week after another player disappeared from her dormitory

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Milan, Inter set to swap Cassano and Pazzini
MILAN (Reuters) – AC Milan forward Antonio Cassano is set to join Inter, with Giampaolo Pazzini moving in the opposite direction, the two clubs said on Tuesday. The clubs said they had been involved in negotiations over the players, who left Sampdoria during the 2010-11 season, although a deal had yet to be finalised. "It's an interesting operation – who doesn't want a player like Cassano?" Inter president Massimo Moratti was quoted as saying on the club's website (www.inter.it). "We think he can be useful and the coach thinks the same. …

Tennis referee arrested in LA death of husband
A professional tennis referee from Los Angeles has been arrested in New York City on a felony warrant charging her with murdering her elderly husband in April.

US launches test of Wi-Fi to prevent car accidents
A US government-funded program on Tuesday launched a test of Wi-Fi technology to help reduce road accidents.

Roger Federer to be seeded No. 1 at US Open; Djokovic second and Murray third
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Roger Federer will be the top-seeded men’s player at the U.S. Open.

Jaguars commit to four home games in London
London’s Wembley Stadium is set to become the Jacksonville Jaguars’ home away from home as the NFL team announced Tuesday it would play a home game there in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Injury-prone Vick down again for Eagles
Michael Vick has required four medical tests and completed four passes in the first two preseason games.

There are many ways in which women can win
Let's not patronise women with public holidays, holidays and meaningless events. Rather give women the space and opportunity to inspire each other.

Johnson aims to be "boring" in company of Tiger and Rory
(Reuters) – Zach Johnson plans to focus on his "boring" fairways-and-greens style of play when he tees off with golfing heavyweights Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in Thursday's opening round of the Barclays tournament in Farmingdale, New York. Johnson has been paired with fellow American Woods and Northern Irishman McIlroy for the opening two rounds at Bethpage State Park, based on their respective points totals going into the first of the PGA Tour's four FedExCup playoff events. …

Summer days
In our weekly rundown of players we can't wait to see in the NHL, we look at performers from the Ivan Hlinka and more.

Milan, Inter set to swap Cassano and Pazzini
MILAN, Aug 21 – AC Milan forward Antonio Cassano is set to join Inter, with Giampaolo Pazzini moving in the opposite direction, the two clubs said on Tuesday. The clubs said they had been involved in negotiations over the players, who left Sampdoria during the 2010-11 season, although a deal had yet to be finalised. “It’s an interesting operation – who doesn’t want a player like Cassano?” Inter president Massimo Moratti was quoted as saying on the club’s website (www.inter.it). “We think he can be useful and the coach thinks the same. …

Prosecutor: Neb. woman lied about anti-gay attack
A former standout for the University of Nebraska’s women’s basketball team will be charged with lying to police for reporting that three masked men broke into her home last month, carved anti-gay slurs into her and tried to set her house on fire, a prosecutor said Tuesday.

Soccer-Milan, Inter set to swap Cassano and Pazzini
MILAN, Aug 21 – AC Milan forward Antonio Cassano is set tojoin Inter, with Giampaolo Pazzini moving in the oppositedirection, the two clubs said on Tuesday. The clubs said they had been involved in negotiations overthe players, who left Sampdoria during the 2010-11 season,although a deal had yet to be finalised. “It’s an interesting operation – who doesn’t want a playerlike Cassano?” Inter president Massimo Moratti was quoted assaying on the club’s website (www.inter.it). “We think he can beuseful and the coach thinks the same. …

Ex-Notre Dame coach gets 4-year suspended sentence
Former NFL player and assistant coach Corwin Brown received a suspended four-year sentence Tuesday for striking his wife and holding her hostage during a police standoff, after his wife said sending him to prison would do more harm to him and their family.

NASCAR reinstates Fike, 5 years after suspension
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR has reinstated Aaron Fike, the Truck Series driver who was suspended in 2007 following an arrest on drug charges.

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DaMarcus Beasley: I could see myself staying in Mexico for a long time
Not only is the U.S. international pleased with the level of competition south of the border, he also enjoys living in Mexico after joining Puebla last year.

Soccer-Milan, Inter set to swap Cassano and Pazzini
MILAN, Aug 21 – AC Milan forward Antonio Cassano is set tojoin Inter, with Giampaolo Pazzini moving in the oppositedirection, the two clubs said on Tuesday. The clubs said they had been involved in negotiations overthe players, who left Sampdoria during the 2010-11 season,although a deal had yet to be finalised. “It’s an interesting operation – who doesn’t want a playerlike Cassano?” Inter president Massimo Moratti was quoted assaying on the club’s website (www.inter.it). “We think he can beuseful and the coach thinks the same. …

Golf-Johnson aims to be 'boring' in company of Tiger and Rory
Aug 21 (Reuters) – Zach Johnson plans to focus on his”boring” fairways-and-greens style of play when he tees off withgolfing heavyweights Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in Thursday’sopening round of the Barclays tournament in Farmingdale, NewYork. Johnson has been paired with fellow American Woods andNorthern Irishman McIlroy for the opening two rounds at BethpageState Park, based on their respective points totals going intothe first of the PGA Tour’s four FedExCup playoff events. …

Union head Michael Weiner treated for brain tumor
Baseball players’ union head Michael Weiner is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.

Jaguars reach deal to play four games at Wembley Stadium
(Reuters) – The Jacksonville Jaguars have reached a deal to play an annual regular season game at London’s Wembley Stadium over a four-year period starting next year, the National Football League (NFL) said on Tuesday. In an effort to grow the team globally, Jaguars owner Shad Khan said his team will play a total of four games in London, one each year between 2013 and 2016, as part of the NFL’s International Series. …

NFL-Jaguars reach deal to play four games at Wembley Stadium
Aug 21 (Reuters) – The Jacksonville Jaguars have reached adeal to play an annual regular season game at London’s WembleyStadium over a four-year period starting next year, the NationalFootball League (NFL) said on Tuesday. In an effort to grow the team globally, Jaguars owner ShadKhan said his team will play a total of four games in London,one each year between 2013 and 2016, as part of the NFL’sInternational Series. …

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Jaguars to play 4 home games in London
The Jacksonville Jaguars are going to be England’s team. The NFL and the Jags announced Tuesday the team will play one home game in London for four years in a row.

Research and Markets: Brazil Real Estate Report Q4 2012 Report Covers the Rental Market Performance In Terms Of Rates and Yields Over The Past 18 Months
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Brazil Real Estate Report Q4 2012″ report to their of

Melky Cabrera associate banned from ballparks
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig has banned Melky Cabrera associate Juan Nunez from all team clubhouses.

Peterson tells Vikes their no-preseason plan is OK
The Minnesota Vikings have a better idea about how to prepare Adrian Peterson and his surgically repaired left knee for the season.

Research and Markets: Brazil Tourism Report Q4 2012: Over 2012-2016, a 40% increase is forecasted for tourist arrivals to 8.26mn people
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Brazil Tourism Report Q4 2012″ report to their offeri

WTA seeks to gain new fans with celebrity campaign
The WTA is counting on Donald Trump, Aretha Franklin, Susan Sarandon and other celebrities to draw new fans to tennis.

Surrey's Pietersen speaks to Hussain before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen speaks to former England captain Nasser Hussain (L) before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Surrey's Pietersen looks on before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen looks on before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

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Surrey's Pietersen speaks to former England captain Hussain before Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen speaks to former England captain Nasser Hussain (L) before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Surrey's Pietersen holds head as he speaks to former England captain Hussain before Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen holds his head as he speaks to former England captain Nasser Hussain (L) before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Spurs defender Bassong joins Norwich
Premier League outfit Norwich City completed the signing of Cameroon defender Sebastien Bassong from Tottenham on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee on Tuesday.

Surrey's Pietersen speaks to Hussain before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen speaks to former England captain Nasser Hussain (L) before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Surrey's Pietersen looks on before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen looks on before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Clarke demands better from sliding Australia
REUTERS – Captain Michael Clarke is fed up with Australia's slide down cricket's world rankings and has demanded his team begin to turn things around during matches in the United Arab Emirates. "(It's up to us) to realise we sit fourth in the one-day rankings, third in the Test rankings and eighth or ninth in the Twenty20 rankings," Clarke told reporters on Tuesday before limited-over games against Afghanistan and Pakistan. "Every player knows that it's unacceptable for an Australian team to sit there, but that's easy to say; it's about what we do. …

Colsaerts targets Ryder Cup spot at Gleneagles
Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts is determined to gain an automatic place on Jose Maria Olazabal's European Ryder Cup team at this week's final qualifying event, the Johnnie Walker Championship.

Surrey's Pietersen speaks to former England captain Hussain before Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen speaks to former England captain Nasser Hussain (L) before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Surrey's Pietersen holds head as he speaks to former England captain Hussain before Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen holds his head as he speaks to former England captain Nasser Hussain (L) before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Surrey's Pietersen speaks to former England captain Hussain before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen speaks to former England captain Nasser Hussain (L) before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Surrey's Pietersen smiles during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen smiles during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Surrey's Pietersen hits out watched by Glamorgan's Wallace during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen hits out watched by Glamorgan's Mark Wallace (left) during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Germans prefer bigger engines: study
Forget soaring fuel prices and concerns about the environment, Germans are suckers for horsepower and the trend is to buy cars with ever bigger engines, a new study showed on Tuesday.

Clemens hopes to have fun in return to baseball
Roger Clemens says his return to baseball with the Sugar Land Skeeters is to have some fun and the "wouldn't even consider thinking that far ahead" to a possible return to the major leagues.

Surrey's Pietersen speaks to former England captain Hussain before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen speaks to former England captain Nasser Hussain (L) before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Clarke demands better from sliding Australia
(Reuters) – Captain Michael Clarke is fed up with Australia's slide down cricket's world rankings and has demanded his team begin to turn things around during matches in the United Arab Emirates. "(It's up to us) to realise we sit fourth in the one-day rankings, third in the Test rankings and eighth or ninth in the Twenty20 rankings," Clarke told reporters on Tuesday before limited-over games against Afghanistan and Pakistan. "Every player knows that it's unacceptable for an Australian team to sit there, but that's easy to say; it's about what we do. …

Cricket-Clarke demands better from sliding Australia
Aug 21 (Reuters) – Captain Michael Clarke is fed up withAustralia’s slide down cricket’s world rankings and has demandedhis team begin to turn things around during matches in theUnited Arab Emirates. “(It’s up to us) to realise we sit fourth in the one-dayrankings, third in the Test rankings and eighth or ninth in theTwenty20 rankings,” Clarke told reporters on Tuesday beforelimited-over games against Afghanistan and Pakistan. “Every player knows that it’s unacceptable for an Australianteam to sit there, but that’s easy to say; it’s about what wedo. …

Surrey's Pietersen smiles during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen smiles during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Surrey's Pietersen hits out watched by Glamorgan's Wallace during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen hits out watched by Glamorgan's Mark Wallace (left) during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Surrey's Pietersen hits out during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen hits out during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

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The Champions Trophy is known as the "mini World Cup"
Indian cricket captain M.S.Dhoni (L) gestures as teammate Virat Kohli looks on during a training session at the Rajiv Gandhi International cricket stadium in Hyderabad on August 21, 2012. World champions India will open the 2013 Champions Trophy in England and Wales with a clash against South Africa in Cardiff on June 6 next year

Storms, stings push Nyad to end Cuba-to-Fla. swim
Diana Nyad ended her fourth attempt in nearly 35 years to swim across the Straits of Florida on Tuesday, her dream of setting a record thwarted by storms, jellyfish stings, shark threats, hypothermia and swollen lips.

SAFA 'stable' despite huge loss
The South African Football Association claims to be stable regardless of a $6.7million loss revealed in their 2012 financial report.

Leading Sports and Entertainment Architect Dan Meis to Head Woods Bagot Sport
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Woods Bagot announced today that award-winning sports and entertainment architect Dan Meis, FAIA, will lead the firm’s new global group, Woods Bagot Sport. …

No place for Pietersen in England squads
LONDON (Reuters) – Kevin Pietersen's rapid fall from grace was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and the one-day series against South Africa. Last week the 32-year-old was dropped for the third and final test against South Africa at Lord's after having sent "provocative" text messages about his own team mates and management to opposition players. England slipped to a 51-run defeat to lose the series 2-0 and concede the number one test ranking to South Africa. …

UPDATE 1-Cricket-No place for Pietersen in England squads
* Pietersen left out for one-day series and T20 World Cup * Batsman’s future still being determined, says Miller (Adds Flower quotes) LONDON, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Kevin Pietersen’s rapid fall fromgrace was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsmanwas left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cupand the one-day series against South Africa. Last week the 32-year-old was dropped for the third andfinal test against South Africa at Lord’s after having sent”provocative” text messages about his own team mates andmanagement to opposition players. …

Surrey's Pietersen takes part in a minutes applause for Maynard before Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen (3rd R) takes part in a minutes applause for Tom Maynard before the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Surrey's Pietersen watches the ball during Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen watches the ball during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Surrey's Pietersen looks on during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen looks on during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Surrey's Pietersen hits out during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen hits out during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

Surrey's Kevin Pietersen takes a break during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London
Surrey's Kevin Pietersen takes a break during the Clydesdale Bank 40 cricket match against Glamorgan at the Kia Oval in London August 21, 2012. Pietersen's rapid fall from grace in international cricket was completed on Tuesday when the controversial batsman was left out of the England squads for the Twenty20 World Cup and a one-day series against South Africa. REUTERS/Philip Brown (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

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