Sunday, October 21, 2012

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Golf-Tiger eyes lake-side ambush of McIlroy
Oct 22 (Reuters) – Still smarting from losing the Ryder Cup in extraordinary circumstances, Tiger Woods has his sights on more quick payback against world number one Rory McIlroy in China on Oct. 29. The world’s top two players will go head to head in an 18-hole medal match at Jinsha Lake in Zhengzhou, with Woods clearly fired up by his rivalry with the Northern Irishman. “We’ve all seen how talented Rory is,” said 14-times major winner Woods, who routed McIlroy by six strokes in the World Golf Final in Turkey the week after the Ryder Cup. …


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Knicks' Stoudemire to miss season opener with knee injury
Knicks' Stoudemire celebrates after win over Heat in Game 4 of their NBA Eastern Conference basketball playoff series in New York(Reuters) – Amar'e Stoudemire will miss the start of the regul ar season for the New York Knicks because of a cyst behind his left knee, the team said on Sunday. Stoudemire injured the knee earlier this month and will be out for two to three weeks, which rules him out for the Knicks' opener against the Brooklyn Nets on November 1. The six-time All Star has headed back to New York for further evaluation. Stoudemire, 29, has had a string of injuries during his career, including surgery on the same left knee back in 2005. "It's sad right now. …


NBA-Knicks' Stoudemire to miss season opener with knee injury
Oct 21 (Reuters) – Amar’e Stoudemire will miss the start of the regular season for the New York Knicks because of a cyst behind his left knee, the team said on Sunday. Stoudemire injured the knee earlier this month and will be out for two to three weeks, which rules him out for the Knicks’ opener against the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 1. The six-time All Star has headed back to New York for further evaluation. Stoudemire, 29, has had a string of injuries during his career, including surgery on the same left knee back in 2005. “It’s sad right now. …


Football Federation Australia confirms Socceroos friendly against South Korea in November
Football Federation Australia confirms Socceroos friendly against South Korea in NovemberSome weeks after the hosts' football association made their announcement, the FFA have confirmed the friendly in Hwaseong to be held on November 17


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Glenn Snyders has produced a strong performance to claim another medal at the World Cup swim meet in Berlin. Snyders snags silver at Berlin meet Glenn Snyders


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Auckland has been named as one of the world’s top seven sporting cities. Auckland named as a top sporting city Auckland, sporting, International Sports Event Management Awards


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Auckland’s waterfront is starting to fill up for the Triathlon World Championships Huge turnout expected at triathlon champs Auckland, Triathlon, World Championships


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The course will play a major part in deciding the winner of this afternoon’s women’s triathlon world championship grand final in Auckland Terrain could decide tri champs winner Triathlon, World Championship, Auckland, Andrea Hewitt, Kris Gemmell


Howard shines in Lakers pre-season debut
New center Dwight Howard poses for photos during NBA media day for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Dwight Howard saw his first action in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey Sunday, flashing signs of potential dominance to come during a pre- season loss to the Sacramento Kings. Howard, who the Lakers acquired from Orlando in a blockbuster off-season trade, registered 19 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in his first court time since he underwent back surgery in April. Los Angeles fell 99-92 to the Kings but the result was less important to the Lakers than Howard's display. …


NBA-Howard shines in Lakers pre-season debut
LOS ANGELES, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Dwight Howard saw his first action in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey Sunday, flashing signs of potential dominance to come during a pre-season loss to the Sacramento Kings. Howard, who the Lakers acquired from Orlando in a blockbuster off-season trade, registered 19 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in his first court time since he underwent back surgery in April. Los Angeles fell 99-92 to the Kings but the result was less important to the Lakers than Howard’s display. …


Gainey storms to victory at McGladrey Classic
Gainey of the U.S. tees off on the ninth hole in the PGA Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale(Reuters) – Tommy Gainey clinched his first PGA Tour victory by one shot in sensational fashion at the McGladrey Classic on Sunday, setting a course record with a storming 10-unde r-par 60 on the Seaside layout at Sea Island, Georgia. A distant seven strokes off the pace going into the final round of the penultimate Fall Series event, American Gainey flirted with golf's magical number of 59 as he posted a 16-under total of 264. …


Zimbabwe's Sibanda is bowled by South Africa's Morkel during their Twenty20 World Cup cricket match in Hambantota
Zimbabwe's Sibanda is bowled by South Africa's Morkel during their Twenty20 World Cup cricket match in HambantotaZimbabwe's Vusi Sibanda is bowled by South Africa's Morne Morkel during their Twenty20 (T20) World Cup cricket match in Hambantota September 20, 2012. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte


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Pakistan delay Zimbabwe tour in anticipation of India series
Zimbabwe's Sibanda is bowled by South Africa's Morkel during their Twenty20 World Cup cricket match in HambantotaKARACHI (Reuters) – The Pakistan Cricket Board has postponed a tour to Zimbabwe in December in anticipation of a bilat eral one-day series against India. A senior official of the board told Reuters that under the future tour programme of the International Cricket Council, Pakistan were due to visit Zimbabwe for a test and one-day series in December. "But since it is too close to the series against India we have informed the Zimbabwe authorities the tour should be held sometime next year," the official said. …


Steelers shrug off injury woes to beat Bengals
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a slew of injuries to key players to earn a much-needed 24-17 victory over division rivals Cincinnati on Sunday. With defensive stalwart Troy Polamalu and running backs Rashard Mendenhall and Isaac Redman among those sitting out, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger helped rally the team from a 14-3 deficit to secure the win and get to 3-3 for the season. Pittsburgh had entered the game having got off to their worst start in six years, and having blown a lead to Tennessee in a loss just 10 days earlier. “We put ourselves in too many holes. …


NFL-Steelers shrug off injury woes to beat Bengals
Oct 21 (Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a slew of injuries to key players to earn a much-needed 24-17 victory over division rivals Cincinnati on Sunday. With defensive stalwart Troy Polamalu and running backs Rashard Mendenhall and Isaac Redman among those sitting out, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger helped rally the team from a 14-3 deficit to secure the win and get to 3-3 for the season. Pittsburgh had entered the game having got off to their worst start in six years, and having blown a lead to Tennessee in a loss just 10 days earlier. “We put ourselves in too many holes. …


Yankees, Red Sox chase Japanese high school pitcher
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese high school pitching sensation Shohei Otani has triggered a bidding war among Major League Baseball clubs by deciding to play in the United States. The 18-year-old, who boasts a 160kph fastball, is set to become the first potential top pick in the Japanese draft to make the jump directly from high school to MLB. The Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers are among eight MLB clubs leading the chase to sign Otani, Japanese media reported on Monday. The 1. …


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Baseball-Yankees, Red Sox chase Japanese high school pitcher
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Japanese high school pitching sensation Shohei Otani has triggered a bidding war among Major League Baseball clubs by deciding to play in the United States. The 18-year-old, who boasts a 160kph fastball, is set to become the first potential top pick in the Japanese draft to make the jump directly from high school to MLB. The Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers are among eight MLB clubs leading the chase to sign Otani, Japanese media reported on Monday. The 1. …


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Sports briefs: Gainey shoots 60 to win first PGA Tour title
GOLFGainey shoots 60 to win first PGA Tour title


Depleted Steelers beat Bengals 24-17
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson (93) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)The top two running backs were gone. So were two offensive linemen. All that the Steelers had left was Ben Roethlisberger, some backup runners and one of the NFL's top defenses.


NFL standings
Oct 22 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NFL on Sunday AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCEAFC EAST W L T OTL PF PA PCT 1. New England 4 3 0 0 217 163 .571 2. Miami 3 3 0 2 120 117 .500 3. NY Jets 3 4 0 1 159 170 .429 4. Buffalo 3 4 0 0 171 227 .429 AFC NORTH W L T OTL PF PA PCT 1. Baltimore 5 2 0 0 174 161 .714 2. Pittsburgh 3 3 0 0 140 132 .500 3. Cincinnati 3 4 0 0 166 187 .429 4. Cleveland 1 6 0 0 147 180 .143 AFC SOUTH W L T OTL PF PA PCT 1. Houston 6 1 0 0 216 128 .857 2. Indianapolis 3 3 0 0 117 158 .500 3. Tennessee 3 4 0 0 149 238 .429 4. Jacksonville 1 5 0 2 88 164 . …


AP PHOTOS: Patriots win over Jets tops NFL Action
New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) sacks New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) to clinch a 29-26 Patriots win in overtime of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)The New England Patriots (4-3) beat the New York Jets 29-26 on Sunday to move into sole possession of first place in the AFC East. Rob Ninkovich recovered a fumble by Mark Sanchez after Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 48-yard field goal in overtime as the Patriots held on for the win.


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UPDATE 1-Baseball-Giants beat Cards to force NLCS decider
* Cardinals’ Carpenter falters * Giants stave off elimination again (adds details) Oct 21 (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants fought off elimination from the National League Championship Series yet again on Sunday, beating the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 to force a deciding Game Seven. Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong delivered seven stellar innings that included a career-high nine strikeouts to help tie the best-of-seven series at 3-3. On Friday, Barry Zito helped keep the Giants’ season alive, pitching into the eighth inning of a 5-0 shutout that extended the NLCS to a sixth game. …


Steelers, Bengals tied 17-all after 3 quarters
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson (93) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)Shaun Suisham kicked field goals of 42, 47 and 42 yards, helping the Pittsburgh Steelers hold onto a 17-all tie with the Cincinnati Bengals after three quarters on Sunday night.


Giants beat Cardinals to force NLCS decider
San Francisco Giants' Scutaro celebrates defeating the St. Louis Cardinals with teammate Pence at the conclusion of Game 6 of their MLB NLCS playoff baseball series in San Francisco(Reut ers) – The San Francisco Giants fought off elimination from the National League Championship Series yet again on Sunday, beating the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 to force a deciding Game Seven. Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong delivered seven stellar innings that included a career-high nine strikeouts to help tie the best-of-seven series at 3-3. On Friday, Barry Zito helped keep the Giants' season alive, pitching into the eighth inning of a 5-0 shutout that extended the NLCS to a sixth game. …


Giants beat Cardinals 6-1 to force NLCS Game 7
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws during the first inning of Game 6 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)Ryan Vogelsong and the San Francisco Giants saved their season once more, pushing St. Louis to a winner-take-all Game 7 in the NL championship series.


Baseball-Giants beat Cardinals to force NLCS decider
Oct 21 (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants fought off elimination from the National League Championship Series yet again on Sunday, beating the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 to force a deciding Game Seven. Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong delivered seven stellar innings that included a career-high nine strikeouts to help tie the best-of-seven series at 3-3. On Friday, Barry Zito helped keep the Giants’ season alive, pitching into the eighth inning of a 5-0 shutout that extended the NLCS to a sixth game. …


Catchings and Fever win first WNBA title
Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings, left, tries to make room as she is defended by Minnesota Lynx guard Monica Wright in the third quarter of Game 4 of the WNBA basketball Finals in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Tamika Catchings finally won her long-awaited WNBA championship.


Baseball play-offs league championship series result
Oct 22 (Infostrada Sports) – Result from the MLB Play-offs League Championship Series match between San Francisco and St. Louis on Sunday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R SAN FRANCISCO 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 x 6 St. Louis 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 (The best-of-seven series is level at 3-3)


Saratoga Spa Cyclocross event at Saratoga Race Course lowlands challenges elite and eager cyclists
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Hoards of racers and enthusiasts gathered at the Saratoga Race Course lowlands on Henning Road Sunday to take part in the fastest-growing segment of USA Cycling: cyclocross.


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21:Yoon-Gy Kwak of Korea set a world record in men's 1000 meter in semi-final action at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: Michael Gilday of Canada in semi-final action at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: Michael Gilday of Canada (3rd L) gets close to Yoon-Gy Kwak of Korea (R) in semi-final action at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Socceroos line up South Korea friendly
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia will play South Korea in an international friendly next month as part of their preparations for the second phase of their World Cup qualifying campaign, Football Federation Australia (FFA) said on Monday. The Socceroos, who put their campaign back on track by coming from behind to win 2-1 in Iraq last week, will meet their fellow Asian powerhouse at Hwaseong in South Korea on November 14. “This will be another important game as part of our preparation for the second phase of this round of qualifiers,” Australia coach Holger Osieck said in a news release. …


Circuit of The Americas(tm) christens new track with 'First Lap Ceremony'
Austin, Texas — Circuit of The Americas today began the finalcountdown to the 2012 FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES GRANDPRIX by officially christening its new, Grade 1 racingsurface with a “First Lap Ceremony,” …


Soccer-Socceroos line up South Korea friendly
SYDNEY, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Australia will play South Korea in an international friendly next month as part of their preparations for the second phase of their World Cup qualifying campaign, Football Federation Australia (FFA) said on Monday.


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Steelers pull into 14-all tie with Bengals at half
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson (93) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)Ben Roethlisberger threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Heath Miller with 24 seconds left in the first half, then found the tight end for the tying 2-point conversion, pulling the Pittsburgh Steelers into a 14-all tie with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night.


Giants lead Cardinals 5-1 in Game 6 of NLCS
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws during the first inning of Game 6 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)Ryan Vogelsong tied a career high with eight strikeouts and the San Francisco Giants took a 5-1 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals through six innings in Game 6 of the NL championship series Sunday night.


Mile Jedinak scores against South Korea
Mile Jedinak scores against South KoreaAustralia will prepare for the crucial World Cup qualifiers with a friendly against South Korea


Caraviello: For Keselowski, survival goes beyond Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The race-winning car had its back bumper covered with tape, its right side scratched up and numerous other dings and dents obscured by confetti from Victory Lane. The vehicle of the five-time series champion had a rear end reconstructed out of molding putty, and a deck lid that crewmen had used mallets to hammer back into some semblance of shape. The automobile of the points leader had a dirtied-up nose, but beyond that not a scratch on it.


Socceroos sign up for South Korea friendly
Mile Jedinak scores against South KoreaThe Socceroos will tune up for the second half of the World Cup qualifying phase with a friendly against South Korea next month.Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced on Monday that the match would take place in Hwaeseong, South Korea, on November 14 at 9:00pm (AEDT).The FFA said in a statement that Socceroos coach Holger Osieck would use the match as an exercise in finalising the team for the remaining four matches in Asian qualifying group B. …


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Bengals lead Steelers 7-3 after 1st quarter
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson (93) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)BenJarvus Green-Ellis got Cincinnati's running game going and led the Bengals on a touchdown drive for a 7-3 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers after the first quarter on Sunday night.


Giants lead Cardinals 5-0 in Game 6 of NLCS
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws during the first inning of Game 6 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)Ryan Vogelsong struck out six during a hitless start, and the San Francisco Giants took a 5-0 lead over the St. Louis Cardinals through three innings in Game 6 of the NL championship series Sunday night.


K-State moves past Oregon for 3rd in BCS standings
Players from Kansas State, including Keenan Taylor (79), celebrate their victory with fans following an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012. Kansas State won 55-14. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson)Only in the BCS standings does Oregon get passed.


Jockey Sutherland calls it a career at 36
Chantal Sutherland went home to Canada to ride the final race of her career Sunday, and then announced her retirement as a jockey at 36.


S. Korea named host of GCF secretariat
S. Korea named host of GCF secretariatSouth Korea won a bid to host a secretariat for the United Nation's (UN's) Green Climate Fund (GCF). …


Short-track records fall at Calgary World Cup
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — American J.R. Celski become the first short-track speedskater to break the 40-second barrier in the 500 meters, setting a world record of 39.973 second Sunday in a World Cup final.


Matt Kenseth wins, Keselowski keeps points lead
Jimmie Johnson (48) hits the wall during a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)


AP PHOTOS: Texans win over Ravens tops NFL Action
The Houston Texans beat the Baltimore Ravens for the first time in seven matchups in a 43-13 win on Sunday. Antonio Smith had two sacks, J.J. Watt deflected a pass that led to an interception and Houston’s defense returned to form after an embarrassing loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers last week.


Raiders rally past Jaguars 26-23 in OT
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Cecil Shorts (84) celebrates after scoring on a 42-yard touchdown reception against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)The final kick was an easy one for Sebastian Janikowski.


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: Michael Gilday of Canada pushes off teammate Oliver Jean in the men's 5000 meter relay at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: The Japanese team finished third in the women's 3000 meter relay at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: Oliver Jean leads the pack during the men's 5000 meter relay at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: Michael Gilday of Canada celebrates his silver medal in the men's 1000 meters at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: Victor An of Russia skates to the win in the men's 1000 meter final at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: Michael Gilday of Canada celebrates his second place in the men's 1000 meter final at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: Michael Gilday of Canada finished second in the men's 1000 meter final at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: Marie-Eve Drolet of Canada with her silver medal in the women's 1000 meters at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Texans crush Ravens, Packers win at Rams
Houston Texans linebacker Connor Barwin celebrates after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco in the end zone for a safety(Reuters) – The Houston Texans took control of the American Football Conference (AFC) after handing the Baltimore Ravens a convincing 43 -13 defeat on Sunday while the Green Bay Packers offense fired again to win 30-20 at the St. Louis Rams. The New England Patriots (4-3) took sole control of the AFC East after a 29-26 overtime win over divisional rivals, the New York Jets. Eli Manning and Victor Cruz combined on a 77-yard touchdown to give the New York Giants a thrilling 27-23 win over the Washington Redskins while the New Orleans Saints won an exciting shootout in Tampa Bay 35-28. …


UPDATE 1-NFL-Texans crush Ravens, Packers win at Rams
* Schaub throws for two touchdowns as Texans down Ravens * Patriots edge the Jets in overtime (Updates with Patriots win) Oct 21 (Reuters) – The Houston Texans took control of the American Football Conference (AFC) after handing the Baltimore Ravens a convincing 43-13 defeat on Sunday while the Green Bay Packers offense fired again to win 30-20 at the St. Louis Rams. The New England Patriots (4-3) took sole control of the AFC East after a 29-26 overtime win over divisional rivals, the New York Jets. …


Gostkowski FG in OT gives Pats 29-26 win over Jets
New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) cannot catch a pass in front of New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)Rob Ninkovich recovered a fumble by Mark Sanchez after Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 48-yard field goal in overtime as the New England Patriots held on to beat the New York Jets 29-26 on Sunday.


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Motor racing-Andretti christens 'fantastic' Texas racetrack
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Former Formula One world champion Mario Andretti took the first full lap around the new Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, pronouncing the 20-turn, 3.4-mile just-paved race track “absolutely fantastic”. On November 18, the purpose-built venue will host the first U.S. Grand Prix since Indianapolis in 2007. “It’s very green, as you could expect,” Andretti, the 1978 Formula One world champion, told Reuters. “You get offline a bit – it’s a bit slippery. But that’s normal for a new circuit. Overall, my impression is absolutely fantastic. …


NFL results
Oct 22 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NFL games on Sunday (home team in CAPS) NY GIANTS 27 Washington 23 MINNESOTA 21 Arizona 14 Dallas 19 CAROLINA 14 New Orleans 35 TAMPA BAY 28 Green Bay 30 ST. LOUIS 20 HOUSTON 43 Baltimore 13 INDIANAPOLIS 17 Cleveland 13 Tennessee 35 BUFFALO 34 NEW ENGLAND 29 NY Jets 26 (OT) OAKLAND 26 Jacksonville 23 (OT)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: Marie-Eve Drolet of Canada celebrates her second place in the women's 1000 meter final at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: J.R. Celski (right) of the United States and Vladimir Grigorev of Russia jockey for position during the men's 1000 meter final at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: J.R. Celeski of the United States salutes the crowd after winning the men's 500 meter final at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: Marie-Eve Drolet (left) of Canada and Elise Christie round a corner in the women's 1000 meter final at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: Suk Hee Shim of Korea skates to victory in the women's 1000 meter final at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: The top three in men's 500 meters final (L – R) Charles Hamelin of Canada, second, J.R. Celeski, first, and John-Henry Krueger, third, both of the United States at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Ima ges)


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: From left, Suk Hee Shim of Korea, Elise Christie of Great Britain, Marie-Eve Drolet of Canada and Min-Jung Kim of Korea round the corner in the women's 1000 meter final at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty I mages)


Johnson salvages day after crashing at Kansas
Jimmie Johnson (48) hits the wall during a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)


Sin of South Korea races Gong of China and Elistatov of Russia in the men's 5000 meter relay final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary
Sin of South Korea races Gong of China and Elistatov of Russia in the men's    5000 meter relay final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in CalgarySin Da Woon (C) of South Korea races Gong Qiuwen (L) of China and Semen Elistatov of Russia in the men's 5000 meter relay final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary, Alberta, October 21, 2012. South Korea went on to win the race while Russia came in second and Canada third. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Gilday of Canada reacts after falling in the men's 5000 meter relay final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary
Gilday of Canada reacts after falling in the men's 5000 meter relay final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in CalgaryMichael Gilday of Canada reacts after falling in the men's 5000 meter relay final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary, Alberta, October 21, 2012. During the race China received a penalty and the Canadians ended up in third place. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


UPDATE 1-Golf-Gainey storms to victory at McGladrey Classic
* Gainey sets course record with 10-under 60 * Claims maiden PGA Tour title by one shot (Adds quotes, detail) Oct 21 (Reuters) – Tommy Gainey clinched his first PGA Tour victory by one shot in sensational fashion at the McGladrey Classic on Sunday, setting a course record with a storming 10-under-par 60 on the Seaside layout at Sea Island, Georgia. A distant seven strokes off the pace going into the final round of the penultimate Fall Series event, American Gainey flirted with golf’s magical number of 59 as he posted a 16-under total of 264. …


WCup Short Track Skating
WCup Short Track SkatingKorea's Jinkyu Noh, right, leads a lap during the men's 5,000-meter relay final at the ISU World Cup short track speed skating event in Calgary, Alberta, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. Korea won the race with Russia second and Canada in third. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)


South Africa: This way down
'It is grossly incorrect to suggest that South Africa is on a downhill slide,' the Presidency said on Sunday in reaction to a story that the country is 'going backwards'. It was more damage control as the country continues to be battered by bad publicity. But a lot more has to be done to freeze negative perception. By RANJENI MUNUSAMY.


Giants glimpse the future, a scary-good QB Griffin
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) – The Super Bowl champion New York Giants notched a key win over Washington on Sunday, but much of the post-game chatter centered on the sensational play of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. The multi-talented rookie surpassed all the hype heard around the league about the prowess of the quarterback known as RG3 after he went toe-to-toe with double Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning in a fourth-quarter duel that ended 27-23 for the G-men. “I’m not even going to lie. …


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Wake women score first win on UNC turf, 2-1
Wake Forest made some history for its soccer program Sunday because Annick McBryar found the perfect time for a personal milestone.


NFL-Giants glimpse the future, a scary-good QB Griffin
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The Super Bowl champion New York Giants notched a key win over Washington on Sunday, but much of the post-game chatter centered on the sensational play of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III. The multi-talented rookie surpassed all the hype heard around the league about the prowess of the quarterback known as RG3 after he went toe-to-toe with double Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning in a fourth-quarter duel that ended 27-23 for the G-men. “I’m not even going to lie. …


Canada World Cup Short Track Skating
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Canada World Cup Short Track Skating
Canada World Cup Short Track SkatingSouth Korea's Suk Hee Shim, right, skates to victory in the women's 1,000-meter final at the ISU World Cup short track speed skating event in Calgary, Alberta, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)


Canada World Cup Short Track Skating
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Canada World Cup Short Track Skating
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Shim of Korea races Drolet of Canada and Belyakova of Russia in the women's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary
Shim of Korea races Drolet of Canada and Belyakova of Russia in the women's 1000 meter final    during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in CalgarySuk Hee Shim (L) of South Korea races to a first place finish in front of Marie-Eve Drolet (R) of Canada who finished second and Olga Belyakova of Russia who finished fourth in the women's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary, Alberta, October 21, 2012. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Gilday of Canada races Victor An of Russia in the men's 1000 meter race during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary
Gilday of Canada races Victor An of Russia in the men's 1000 meter race during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in CalgaryMichael Gilday (L) of Canada who came in second races Victor An of Russia who finished first in the men's 1000 meter race during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary, Alberta, October 21, 2012. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Jean of Canada leads the pack of Celski of the U.S., Hamelin of Canada and Liang of China during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary.
Jean of Canada leads the pack of Celski of the U.S., Hamelin of Canada and Liang of China during the ISU S   hort Track World Cup competition in Calgary.Olivier Jean of Canada (R) leads the pack of J.R. Celski of the U.S., Charles Hamelin of Canada and Liang Wenhao of China in the men's 500 meters semi final event during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary, Alberta, October 21, 2012. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Matt Kenseth wins, Keselowski keeps points lead
Jimmie Johnson (48) hits the wall during a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)


UPDATE 1-NFL-Giants overtake Redskins in see-saw battle
* Manning wins duel with Griffin on TD bomb to Cruz * Giants improve to 5-2, tighten grip on NFC East lead (Adds details, quotes) EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Oct 21 (Reuters) – A 77-yard touchdown bomb from Eli Manning to Victor Cruz with 73 seconds left gave the New York Giants a 27-23 win over the Washington Redskins in a thrilling see-saw battle on Sunday. The long connection to Cruz came just 19 seconds after Redskins signal caller Robert Griffin III hit Santana Moss with a 30-yard TD strike that had given Washington a 23-20 lead. …


Drolet of Canada celebrates her second place finish in the ladies 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary
Drolet of Canada celebrates her second place finish in the ladies 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competiti   on in CalgaryMarie-Eve Drolet of Canada celebrates her second place finish in the ladies 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary, Alberta, October 21, 2012. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Gilday of Canada races An of Russia and Kwak of Korea in the men's 1000 meter race during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary.
Gilday of Canada races An of Russia and Kwak of Korea in the men's 1000 meter race during the ISU Short Track World Cup co   mpetition in Calgary.Michael Gilday (L) of Canada races Victor An (C) of Russia and Yoon-Gy Kwak of Korea in the men's 1000 meter race during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary, Alberta, October 21, 2012. An went on to win the race while Gilday came in second and Kwak came in third. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Wang Meng of China races to a first place finish in the women's 500 meters race during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary
Wang Meng of China races to a first place finish in the women's 500 meters race during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in C   algaryWang Meng of China races to a first place finish in the women's 500 meters race during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary, Alberta, October 21, 2012. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Celski of the U.S. races to win the men's 500 meter race and set a new world record in the event during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary
Celski of the U.S. races to win the men's 500 meter race and set a new world record    in the event during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in CalgaryJ.R. Celski of the U.S. races to win the men's 500 meter race and set a new world record in the event during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary, Alberta, October 21, 2012. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Maltais of Canada slips and falls on the ice in the women's 500 meter finals during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary
Maltais of Canada slips and falls on the ice in the women's 500 meter finals during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in CalgaryValerie Maltais of Canada slips and falls on the ice in the women's 500 meter finals during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary, Alberta, October 21, 2012. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


WCup Short Track Skating
WCup Short Track SkatingKorea's Suk Hee Shim, skates to a new World-Record during the ladies 1,000-mete semi-finals at the ISU World Cup short track speed skating event in Calgary, Alberta, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)


Celski of the U.S. celebrates winning the men's 500 meter race and setting a new world record in the event during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary.
Celski of the U.S. celebrates winning the men's 500    meter race and setting a new world record in the event during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary.J.R. Celski of the U.S. celebrates winning the men's 500 meter race and setting a new world record in the event during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Calgary, Alberta, October 21, 2012. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Glen Johnson predicts more to come from Sterling after first Premier League goal for Liverpool
Glen Johnson predicts more to come from Sterling after first Premier League goal for LiverpoolThe right-back believes the England Under-21 international will continue to impress and improve after notchi ng against Reading in the narrow 1-0 win on Saturday


Samsung ISU World Cup Short Track
Samsung ISU World Cup Short TrackCALGARY, CANADA – OCTOBER 21: J.R. Celski of the United States celebrates his world record in the men's 500 meter final at the Samsung ISU short track speed skating World Cup on October 21, 2012 at the Olympic Oval in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Mike Ridewood/Getty Images)