Scheduling for the Hex will head back to FIFA, which has always drawn it up, after a futile meeting of the six national federations. ?i?m báo ngày 24.10.2012
(TNO) Sáng nay 24.10, Thanh Niên và các báo ??ng t?i nhi?u thông tin n?i b?t nh?: K? h?p th? 4 Qu?c h?i khóa 13; ??ng ??t t?i Sông Tranh 2; Khai m?c AFF Cup; Trung Qu?c ??y m?nh ki?m soát bi?n ??o; Obama ti?p t?c ghi ?i?m trong cu?c tranh c? t?ng th?ng M?; Lo?t tr?n th? 3 vòng b?ng Champions League… Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan looks down during the ICC Cricket World Cup final match against India in Mumbai
Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan looks down during the ICC Cricket World Cup final match against India in Mumbai April 2, 2011. REUTERS/Philip Brown Holder Kvitova shocked, Williams, Sharapova win
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Holder Pe tra Kvitova was stunned at the WTA Championships on Tuesday with a defeat that reduced her to tears while Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova began their campaigns in top form at the end-of-season competition. Sixth seed Kvitova was toppled 6-3 6-2 by Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska in a contest that saw the Czech commit a whopping 41 unforced errors to only five from her opponent in the round robin competition featuring the world's top eight women. Wimbledon and U.S. … 
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Pitcher Barry Zito has been both brilliant and awful during his career, been the toast o f the town and nearly run out of it. Lauded as nearly unhittable when winning the Cy Young Award in 2002 with Oakland, Zito's $126 million switch to San Francisco looked like a massive mistake as he struggled to find top form and was even subjected to jeers from Giants fans. However, Zito has picked the perfect time to resurrect his career. … 
(TNO) Huy?n tho?i Bóng ?á th? gi?i Diego Maradona v?a ???c ng??i dân ?n ?? chào ?ón r?t cu?ng nhi?t khi danh th? ng??i Argentina ??t chân xu?ng Kerala (m?t bang c?a ?n ??) vào sáng 23.10. 
(TNO) Tr??c tiên, c? ph?i nói ngay: s? ?? m?i c?a HLV Mano Menezes tuy?t v?i c? v? hi?u qu? l?n công d?ng, và m?t trong nh?ng ý ngh?a thi?t th?c nh?t là nó m? ra c? m?t chân tr?i m?i cho Kaka – ngôi sao t??ng ?ã h?t th?i v?i 2 n?m v?ng bóng trong hàng ng? "Selecao". 
A teenager who has accused former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor of sexually assaulting her when she was 16 cried Tuesday as she described her encounter with the NFL Hall of Famer at the start of a civil trial. 
(2Sao) – ??i di?n Vi?t Nam ca s? ??c Tu?n s? hát cùng ngh? s? opera gi?ng n? cao Sumi Jo v?i Dàn nh?c Giao h??ng Qu?c gia Vi?t Nam trong 2 ?êm: 27 và 28.10. 2012. 
Lindsey Vonn from the U.S. kisses her trophy after winning the women's overall World Cup at the Alpine skiing World Cup finals in Schladming March 18, 2012. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger 
The official FIFA 2014 World Cup mascot poses next to a Kia Quoris during the International Sao Paulo Motor Show media day in Sao Paulo October 23, 2012. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker (BRAZIL – Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS SPORT SOCCER) 
LILLE, France (Reuters) – Thomas Muell er's first-half penalty proved enough to secure Bayern Munich a 1-0 victory at Lille in Champions League Group F on Tuesday. Lille fullback Lucas Digne fouled Philipp Lahm and Mueller converted from the spot after 20 minutes. Bayern, stunned by Belarus's BATE Borisov in their last game, were in complete control throughout and Lille, who have never beaten a German team, did little to threaten Manuel Neuer's goal. "Tonight we showed that we have a very experienced team," Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes told reporters. … 
One month, the debate was Fred Couples getting elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame by the slimmest of margins. The next month, conversation shifted to whom the PGA of America would consider as the next Ryder Cup captain. 
Left-hander Barry Zito will start the World Series opener for the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night against Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers. 
Robert Griffin III sat on a sofa, working the controls of a new video game, the always-present dog tags and fiance's high school ring dangling from his neck. His speech is flush with self-confidence. He is fully aware of what he's done and what he means to the Washington Redskins, just seven games into his career. 
The Mexican forward struck for two goals at Old Trafford to lead the Red Devils out of an early hole, and Andres Guardado also starred in Champions League play on Tuesday. 
With the year-end top ranking ou t of reach, Serena Williams will settle for the title at the WTA Championships. 
The unbeaten Atlanta Falcons remain first in the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings, with the New York Giants gaining ground after a thrilling win over the Washington Redskins. 
On a team known for stellar pitching, bushy beards and quirky personalities, the unquestioned leader of the San Francisco Giants is their understated catcher, Buster Posey. 
The former Albiceleste star will arrive at a local soccer ground via helicopter and will be presented with a massive treat to mark his 52nd birthday 
GAZA (Reuters) – The Emir of Qatar embraced the Hamas leadership of Gaza on Tuesday with an official visit that broke the isolation of the Palestinian Islamist movement, to the dismay of Israel and rival, Western-backed Palestinian leaders. Israel said it was "astounding" that Qatar, a U.S.-allied Gulf state whose oil and gas permit it to punch way above its diplomatic weight, would take sides in the Palestinian dispute and endorse Hamas, branded as terrorists in the West. The Emir had "thrown peace under the bus", an Israeli spokesman said. … 
United's commercial revenue increases 13.7 percent due to growth in the Middle East and Asia – now club targets America. 
The World Cup-winning coach feels that the Spanish champions must improve if they are to challenge Barcelona whilst adding that Lionel Messi is well ahead of his close rivals 
LONDON (AP) — Manchester United is hoping to break into the U.S. market to cash in on its global appeal. 
The Wales captain, whose fresh terms will keep him at the Liberty Stadium until June 2015, highlights the unflappable togetherness of the squad as key to his decision to stay 
GAZA (Reuters) – The Emir of Qatar embraced the Hamas leadership of Gaza on Tuesday with an official visit that broke the isolation of the Palestinian Islamist movement, to the dismay of Israel and rival, Western-backed Palestinian leaders. Israel said it was "astounding" that Qatar, a U.S.-allied Gulf state whose oil and gas permit it to punch way above its diplomatic weight, would take sides in the Palestinian dispute and endorse Hamas, branded as terrorists in the West. The emir had "thrown peace under the bus", an Israeli spokesman said. … 
Justin Verlander's introduction to postseason baseball six years ago was exhausting. 
REUTERS – Landon Donovan – the all-time top goalscorer for the United States – says he is unsure whether he will feature in the 2014 World Cup finals for his countr y, rating his chances at 50/50. Donovan, 30, has suffered from a number of injuries in the past year and has played in two of the U.S's six World Cup qualifiers so far. He has also been open about struggling for motivation. In an interview with ESPN's soccer website ESPNFC.com, the L.A. Galaxy forward was asked whether he expected to be playing in Brazil at the next World Cup finals. "I don't have the answer to that. … 
ZURICH (Reuters) – Goal-line technology providers GoalRef and Hawk-Eye have been authorised to install their systems worldwide after signing licence agreements with FIFA, soccer� 39;s world governing body said on Tuesday. As part of the licensing agreement, the two companies have also had to take out liability insurance in case their equipment makes a wrong decision or injures a player. … 
Argentine soccer legend, Diego Maradona who arrived in Kerala today amid tight security and roaring fans, for a private visit took a helicopter ride to Kannur where he is scheduled to inaugurate a jewellery showroom and launch operations of a private airline. The soccer great will also be visiting the Kannur municipal stadium for his public appearance. The stadium with a capacity of 50,000 is expected to house atleast double its hosting capability. Widely regarded as the greatest soccer player ever, Maradona led Argentina to a World Cup triumph in 1986, a tournament in which he scored two of his most famous goals. 
Argentine soccer legend, Diego Maradona who arrived in Kerala today amid tight security and roaring fans, for a private visit took a helicopter ride to Kannur where he is scheduled to inaugurate a jewellery showroom and launch operations of a private a irline. The soccer great will also be visiting the Kannur municipal stadium for his public appearance. The stadium with a capacity of 50,000 is expected to house atleast double its hosting capability. Widely regarded as the greatest soccer player ever, Maradona led Argentina to a World Cup triumph in 1986, a tournament in which he scored two of his most famous goals. 
Argentine soccer legend, Diego Maradona who arrived in Kerala today amid tight security and roaring fans, for a private visit took a helicopter ride to Kannur where he is scheduled to inaugurate a jewellery showroom and launch operations of a private airline. The soccer great will also be visiting the Kannur municipal stadium for his public appearance. The stadium with a capacity of 50,000 is expected to house atleast double its hosting capability. Widely regarded as the greatest soccer player ever, Maradona led Argentina to a World Cup triumph in 1986, a tournament in which he scored two of his most famous goals. 
Argentine soccer legend, Diego Maradona who arrived in Kerala today amid tight security and roaring fans, for a private visit took a helicopter ride to Kannur where he is scheduled to inaugurate a jewellery showroom and launch operations of a private airline. The soccer great will also be visiting the Kannur municipal stadium for his publi c appearance. The stadium with a capacity of 50,000 is expected to house atleast double its hosting capability. Widely regarded as the greatest soccer player ever, Maradona led Argentina to a World Cup triumph in 1986, a tournament in which he scored two of his most famous goals. 
The NFL will consider dropping the P ro Bowl if the level of play doesn't improve, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday night. 
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy has his sights firmly set on winning the money list on both major tours as he links up with m ost of his fellow European Ryder Cup heroes at this week's BMW Masters in Shanghai. For the first time since they stunned the United States in Medinah last month, McIlroy has joined 10 of his 12 Ryder Cup-winning team mates at the Lake Malaren course, although personal ambitions have now taken centre stage. … 
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has compared the club's skipper Fabricio Coloccini with England legend Bobby Moore. 
We live in a society that rewards winners and encourages people to do whatever it takes to win, writes Young. 
Cycling is mired in a crisis caused by the Lance Armstrong doping affair and its world governing body faces a hard clim b to regain credibility. 
Glasgow Warriors and Scottish Rugby have completed the signing of Crusaders full-back or wing Sean Maitland, it has been revealed.