Motor racing-Ecclestone open to two races in India
GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 26 (Reuters) – India can hope to host two Formula One races within the next decade but the country faces plenty of competition on a crowded calendar, according to the sport’s commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone. In a conversation ranging from sacred cows on India’s roads to Lewis Hamilton’s move to Mercedes next season, the Briton told reporters at the Indian Grand Prix that a second race in the country was a possibility. “We’ve got too many races now either in the championship or about to go in. So, later on maybe. Three or four years,” he said. …
Baseball: Tigers hope storybook finish is their happy ending
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander embraced the challenge of returning home 2-0 down to the San Francisco Giants in the World Series and envisioned a storybook finish for the American League champions. “It’s lined up to be storybook, we just got to make it happen,” said Verlander, whose sub-par start in an 8-3 loss in the World Series opener got the Tigers off on the wrong foot. “Those guys have been storybook this far. …
Once-banished Bumgarner returns in a big way
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Madison Bumgarner made a stunning return to the starting rotation on Thursday to help the San Francisco Giants move to a commanding two-game lead in the World Series. The crafty southpaw baffled the Detroit Tigers’ hitters for seven innings, giving up just two hits while striking out eight before giving way to relievers Santiago Casilla and Sergio Romo. Bumgarner’s effort helped the Giants beat the Tigers 2-0 on Thursday in front of 43,000 at a boisterous AT&T Park and pushed the club closer to its second title in three years in the Fall Classic. …
Baseball-Once-banished Bumgarner returns in a big way
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Madison Bumgarner made a stunning return to the starting rotation on Thursday to help the San Francisco Giants move to a commanding two-game lead in the World Series. The crafty southpaw baffled the Detroit Tigers’ hitters for seven innings, giving up just two hits while striking out eight before giving way to relievers Santiago Casilla and Sergio Romo. Bumgarner’s effort helped the Giants beat the Tigers 2-0 on Thursday in front of 43,000 at a boisterous AT&T Park and pushed the club closer to its second title in three years in the Fall Classic. …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
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Jackson is a world traveler
When it comes to international travel, no Rams player is more seasoned than running back Steven Jackson.
Elyria's Tianna Madison to join US bobsled team with Lolo Jones
Lolo Jones showed up in Lake Placid three weeks ago, unsure where her first foray into bobsledding could lead.
NCAA reports improved graduation rates in football, men's basketball
Graduation up in football, basketball
UPDATE 1-NFL-Tampa Bay bag big road win in Minneapolis
* Bucs get first road win in a year * Rookie Martin grabs two TDs (Adds detail, quotes) Oct 25 (Reuters) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers upset the Minnesota Vikings with an impressive 36-17 win at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis on Thursday night, their first road win since September 2011. Having given up a big lead against the New Orleans Saints last week, the Buccaneers ensured there would be no repeat by keeping the foot on the gas after rushing out to an early 13-0 advantage. …
When it comes to international travel, no Rams player is more seasoned than running back Steven Jackson. Elyria's Tianna Madison to join US bobsled team with Lolo Jones
Lolo Jones showed up in Lake Placid three weeks ago, unsure where her first foray into bobsledding could lead.
NCAA reports improved graduation rates in football, men's basketball
Graduation up in football, basketball
UPDATE 1-NFL-Tampa Bay bag big road win in Minneapolis
* Bucs get first road win in a year * Rookie Martin grabs two TDs (Adds detail, quotes) Oct 25 (Reuters) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers upset the Minnesota Vikings with an impressive 36-17 win at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis on Thursday night, their first road win since September 2011. Having given up a big lead against the New Orleans Saints last week, the Buccaneers ensured there would be no repeat by keeping the foot on the gas after rushing out to an early 13-0 advantage. …
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NFL: Tampa Bay bag big road win in Minneapolis
(Reuters) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers upset the Minnesota Vikings with an impressive 36-17 win at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis on Thursday night, their first road win since September 2011. Having given up a big lead against the New Orleans Saints last week, the Buccaneers ensured there would be no repeat by keeping the foot on the gas after rushing out to an early 13-0 advantage. …
Giants beat Tigers 2-0 in World Series Game 2
The final score is Giants 2, Tigers 0.
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NFL-Tampa Bay bag big road win in Minneapolis
Oct 25 (Reuters) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers upset the Minnesota Vikings with an impressive 36-17 win at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis on Thursday night, their first road win since September 2011. Having given up a big lead against the New Orleans Saints last week, the Buccaneers ensured there would be no repeat by keeping the foot on the gas after rushing out to an early 13-0 advantage. …
NFL standings
Oct 26 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NFL on Thursday 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 . …
Baseball: Giants blank Tigers to extend series lead
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants moved a step closer to claiming a second title in three years by blanking the punchless Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Thursday to extend their World Series lead. Detroit was held to two hits by Giants starter Madison Bumgarner and relievers Santiago Casilla and Sergio Romo, failing to reach second base after the second inning as the Giants opened a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-seven series. …
Martin, Buccaneers race past Vikings, 36-17
Rookie Doug Martin racked up 214 total yards and two touchdowns, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers blew out Minnesota 36-17 on Thursday night to hand the Vikings their first home loss of the season.
UPDATE 1-Baseball-Giants blank Tigers to extend series lead
* Giants to take 2-0 series lead to Detroit * Pence involved in both San Francisco runs (adds details) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants moved a step closer to claiming a second title in three years by blanking the punchless Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Thursday to extend their World Series lead. Detroit was held to two hits by Giants starter Madison Bumgarner and relievers Santiago Casilla and Sergio Romo, failing to reach second base after the second inning as the Giants opened a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-seven series. …
Motor racing: Gutierrez replaces Perez for first practice
GREATER NOIDA, India (Reuters) – Mexican test driver Esteban Gutierrez will replace sick compatriot Sergio Perez in first practice at the Indian Grand Prix on Friday, the Sauber Formula One team said. "Due to the fact … Pérez is unwell, the Sauber F1 Team has decided to let its reserve driver Esteban Gutierrez jump into the car for the first free practice session," they said in a statement. "This should help Sergio's speedy recovery so he is able to drive for the remainder of the weekend." A spokesman said a decision on the day's second practice session would be made later. …
Baseball play-offs world series result
Oct 26 (Infostrada Sports) – Result from the MLB Play-offs World Series match between San Francisco and Detroit on Thursday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R SAN FRANCISCO 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 x 2 Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (San Francisco lead the best-of-seven series by 2-0)
NFL result
Oct 26 (Infostrada Sports) – Result from the NFL match between Minnesota and Tampa Bay on Thursday (home team in CAPS) Tampa Bay 36 MINNESOTA 17
With small ball, Giants win 2-0 for 2-0 WS lead
Madison Bumgarner pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Brandon Crawford drove in the go-ahead run with a double-play grounder after a key bunt stopped just fair along the third-base line and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 World Series lead.
Giants lead Tigers 2-0 in 8th inning of Game 2
The final score is Giants 2, Tigers 0.
Baseball-Giants blank Tigers to take 2-0 World Series lead
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants took a major step toward claiming their second title in three years by blanking the punchless Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Thursday to take a 2-0 lead in the World Series. Detroit was held to two hits by Giants starter Madison Bumgarner and relievers Santiago Casilla and Sergio Romo, failing to reach second base after the second inning. Hunter Pence was involved in both of the Giants’ runs, racing home from third on a double play in the seventh inning and then lofting a sacrifice fly in the eighth to score Angel Pagan. …
Motor racing-Gutierrez replaces Perez for first practice
GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Mexican test driver Esteban Gutierrez will replace sick compatriot Sergio Perez in first practice at the Indian Grand Prix on Friday, the Sauber Formula One team said. “Due to the fact … Pérez is unwell, the Sauber F1 Team has decided to let its reserve driver Esteban Gutierrez jump into the car for the first free practice session,” they said in a statement. “This should help Sergio’s speedy recovery so he is able to drive for the remainder of the weekend.” A spokesman said a decision on the day’s second practice session would be made later. …
UPDATE 8-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds ninth inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
UPDATE 7-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds eighth inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
Martin, Freeman lead Bucs to 30-17 lead after 3
Rookie Doug Martin ran for 123 yards and caught a 64-yard touchdown pass, one of three thrown by Josh Freeman, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers led the Minnesota Vikings 30-17 after three quarters Thursday night.
(Reuters) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers upset the Minnesota Vikings with an impressive 36-17 win at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis on Thursday night, their first road win since September 2011. Having given up a big lead against the New Orleans Saints last week, the Buccaneers ensured there would be no repeat by keeping the foot on the gas after rushing out to an early 13-0 advantage. … Giants beat Tigers 2-0 in World Series Game 2
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NFL-Tampa Bay bag big road win in Minneapolis
Oct 25 (Reuters) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers upset the Minnesota Vikings with an impressive 36-17 win at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis on Thursday night, their first road win since September 2011. Having given up a big lead against the New Orleans Saints last week, the Buccaneers ensured there would be no repeat by keeping the foot on the gas after rushing out to an early 13-0 advantage. …
NFL standings
Oct 26 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NFL on Thursday 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 . …
Baseball: Giants blank Tigers to extend series lead
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants moved a step closer to claiming a second title in three years by blanking the punchless Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Thursday to extend their World Series lead. Detroit was held to two hits by Giants starter Madison Bumgarner and relievers Santiago Casilla and Sergio Romo, failing to reach second base after the second inning as the Giants opened a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-seven series. … Martin, Buccaneers race past Vikings, 36-17
Rookie Doug Martin racked up 214 total yards and two touchdowns, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers blew out Minnesota 36-17 on Thursday night to hand the Vikings their first home loss of the season. UPDATE 1-Baseball-Giants blank Tigers to extend series lead
* Giants to take 2-0 series lead to Detroit * Pence involved in both San Francisco runs (adds details) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants moved a step closer to claiming a second title in three years by blanking the punchless Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Thursday to extend their World Series lead. Detroit was held to two hits by Giants starter Madison Bumgarner and relievers Santiago Casilla and Sergio Romo, failing to reach second base after the second inning as the Giants opened a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-seven series. …
Motor racing: Gutierrez replaces Perez for first practice
GREATER NOIDA, India (Reuters) – Mexican test driver Esteban Gutierrez will replace sick compatriot Sergio Perez in first practice at the Indian Grand Prix on Friday, the Sauber Formula One team said. "Due to the fact … Pérez is unwell, the Sauber F1 Team has decided to let its reserve driver Esteban Gutierrez jump into the car for the first free practice session," they said in a statement. "This should help Sergio's speedy recovery so he is able to drive for the remainder of the weekend." A spokesman said a decision on the day's second practice session would be made later. … Baseball play-offs world series result
Oct 26 (Infostrada Sports) – Result from the MLB Play-offs World Series match between San Francisco and Detroit on Thursday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R SAN FRANCISCO 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 x 2 Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (San Francisco lead the best-of-seven series by 2-0)
NFL result
Oct 26 (Infostrada Sports) – Result from the NFL match between Minnesota and Tampa Bay on Thursday (home team in CAPS) Tampa Bay 36 MINNESOTA 17
With small ball, Giants win 2-0 for 2-0 WS lead
Madison Bumgarner pitched two-hit ball over seven innings, Brandon Crawford drove in the go-ahead run with a double-play grounder after a key bunt stopped just fair along the third-base line and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 World Series lead. Giants lead Tigers 2-0 in 8th inning of Game 2
The final score is Giants 2, Tigers 0.
Baseball-Giants blank Tigers to take 2-0 World Series lead
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants took a major step toward claiming their second title in three years by blanking the punchless Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Thursday to take a 2-0 lead in the World Series. Detroit was held to two hits by Giants starter Madison Bumgarner and relievers Santiago Casilla and Sergio Romo, failing to reach second base after the second inning. Hunter Pence was involved in both of the Giants’ runs, racing home from third on a double play in the seventh inning and then lofting a sacrifice fly in the eighth to score Angel Pagan. …
Motor racing-Gutierrez replaces Perez for first practice
GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Mexican test driver Esteban Gutierrez will replace sick compatriot Sergio Perez in first practice at the Indian Grand Prix on Friday, the Sauber Formula One team said. “Due to the fact … Pérez is unwell, the Sauber F1 Team has decided to let its reserve driver Esteban Gutierrez jump into the car for the first free practice session,” they said in a statement. “This should help Sergio’s speedy recovery so he is able to drive for the remainder of the weekend.” A spokesman said a decision on the day’s second practice session would be made later. …
UPDATE 8-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds ninth inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
UPDATE 7-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds eighth inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
Martin, Freeman lead Bucs to 30-17 lead after 3
Rookie Doug Martin ran for 123 yards and caught a 64-yard touchdown pass, one of three thrown by Josh Freeman, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers led the Minnesota Vikings 30-17 after three quarters Thursday night. seenewstoday.com : Sports News updates
World sports diary Oct 27 - Nov 3
Oct 26 (Reuters) – World sports diary from Oct. 27 – Nov. 3(all times GMT): – - – - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 SOCCER Premier League (1400 unless stated) Aston Villa v Norwich City (1145) Arsenal v Queens Park Rangers Reading v Fulham Stoke City v Sunderland Wigan v West Ham United Manchester City v Swansea (1630) La Liga Espanyol v Malaga (1400) Real Betis v Valencia (1600) Celta Vigo v Deportivo Coruna (1800) Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona (2000) Serie A Siena v Palermo (1600) Inter Milan v Genoa (1845) Ligue 1 (1800 unless stated) Lille v Valenciennes (1500) Montpellier HSC v Nice AS Nancy v Paris St …
Boyd leads No. 14 Clemson past Wake, 42-13
Tajh Boyd threw for a school-record 428 yards with five touchdown passes, Sammy Watkins added a school-record 202 yards receiving and No. 14 Clemson routed Wake Forest 42-13 on Thursday night.
Giants lead Tigers 1-0 in 8th inning of Game 2
San Francisco breaks through for a run in the seventh.
Quang Liêm: "Tôi ch? có th? tham d? các gi?i hàng ??u th? gi?i"
Ng??i hâm m? ?ang r?t b?n kho?n v? thông tin su?t h?c b?ng c?a Quang Liêm t?i ?H Wester (M?). Li?u r?ng, Liêm s? còn ti?p t?c thi ??u c? Vua n?a hay Liêm s? "gác ki?m" trong m?t th?i gian? Báo Dân trí ?ã trao ??i v?i Qua ng Liêm v? v?n ?? này.
UPDATE 6-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds seventh inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
Motorcycling-Stoner bids for fairytale farewell at Phillip Island
MELBOURNE, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Record crowds are expected to hail local hero Casey Stoner at Phillip Island this weekend as he bids for a record sixth straight title in his last home Grand Prix, but injury and Jorge Lorenzo could spoil the Australian’s farewell party. Twice MotoGP champion Stoner’s title defence has already been dashed by ankle ligaments damaged during the US Grand Prix in July, and the Honda rider will carry the still-painful injury onto the tricky coastal circuit where typically wet and gusty conditions are certain to prevail. …
Tigers-Giants scoreless in 7th inning of Game 2
Detroit needs Prince Fielder to start producing before it's too late. He's having a tough postseason.
Oct 26 (Reuters) – World sports diary from Oct. 27 – Nov. 3(all times GMT): – - – - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 SOCCER Premier League (1400 unless stated) Aston Villa v Norwich City (1145) Arsenal v Queens Park Rangers Reading v Fulham Stoke City v Sunderland Wigan v West Ham United Manchester City v Swansea (1630) La Liga Espanyol v Malaga (1400) Real Betis v Valencia (1600) Celta Vigo v Deportivo Coruna (1800) Rayo Vallecano v Barcelona (2000) Serie A Siena v Palermo (1600) Inter Milan v Genoa (1845) Ligue 1 (1800 unless stated) Lille v Valenciennes (1500) Montpellier HSC v Nice AS Nancy v Paris St …
Boyd leads No. 14 Clemson past Wake, 42-13
Tajh Boyd threw for a school-record 428 yards with five touchdown passes, Sammy Watkins added a school-record 202 yards receiving and No. 14 Clemson routed Wake Forest 42-13 on Thursday night. Giants lead Tigers 1-0 in 8th inning of Game 2
San Francisco breaks through for a run in the seventh. Quang Liêm: "Tôi ch? có th? tham d? các gi?i hàng ??u th? gi?i"
Ng??i hâm m? ?ang r?t b?n kho?n v? thông tin su?t h?c b?ng c?a Quang Liêm t?i ?H Wester (M?). Li?u r?ng, Liêm s? còn ti?p t?c thi ??u c? Vua n?a hay Liêm s? "gác ki?m" trong m?t th?i gian? Báo Dân trí ?ã trao ??i v?i Qua ng Liêm v? v?n ?? này. UPDATE 6-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds seventh inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
Motorcycling-Stoner bids for fairytale farewell at Phillip Island
MELBOURNE, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Record crowds are expected to hail local hero Casey Stoner at Phillip Island this weekend as he bids for a record sixth straight title in his last home Grand Prix, but injury and Jorge Lorenzo could spoil the Australian’s farewell party. Twice MotoGP champion Stoner’s title defence has already been dashed by ankle ligaments damaged during the US Grand Prix in July, and the Honda rider will carry the still-painful injury onto the tricky coastal circuit where typically wet and gusty conditions are certain to prevail. …
Tigers-Giants scoreless in 7th inning of Game 2
Detroit needs Prince Fielder to start producing before it's too late. He's having a tough postseason. seenewstoday.com : Sports News updates
UPDATE 5-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds sixth inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
UPDATE 4-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds fifth inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
Freeman leads Bucs to 20-10 halftime lead
Josh Freeman threw two touchdown passes and Doug Martin ran for 106 yards to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take a 20-10 halftime lead over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night
Tigers-Giants scoreless in 6th inning of Game 2
We’ve got a pitchers’ duel in Game 2 of the World Series.
Bucs lead Vikings 13-0 early in 2nd quarter
Josh Freeman threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Erik Lorig, Connor Barth made two field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers led the Minnesota Vikings 13-0 early in the second quarter Thursday night.
UPDATE 3-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds fourth inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
Tigers-Giants scoreless in 4th inning of Game 2
A frustrating fourth inning for Detroit.
(Adds sixth inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
UPDATE 4-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds fifth inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
Freeman leads Bucs to 20-10 halftime lead
Josh Freeman threw two touchdown passes and Doug Martin ran for 106 yards to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take a 20-10 halftime lead over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night Tigers-Giants scoreless in 6th inning of Game 2
We’ve got a pitchers’ duel in Game 2 of the World Series.
Bucs lead Vikings 13-0 early in 2nd quarter
Josh Freeman threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Erik Lorig, Connor Barth made two field goals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers led the Minnesota Vikings 13-0 early in the second quarter Thursday night. UPDATE 3-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds fourth inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
Tigers-Giants scoreless in 4th inning of Game 2
A frustrating fourth inning for Detroit.
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UPDATE 2-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds third inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
Tigers, Giants tied 0-0 in World Series Game 2
Detroit's Prince Fielder was thrown out at the plate trying to score on Delmon Young's double, pitcher Doug Fister remained in the game after getting hit on the head by a line drive and the Tigers and San Francisco Giants were tied 0-0 after three innings of World Series Game 2 on Thursday night.
Yankees' Sabathia has elbow surgery to remove bone spur
(Reuters) – New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia is expected to be fully fit for the start of next season after having arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone spur from his left elbow on Thursday. The 32-year-old pitcher went 15-6 with a 3.38 ERA in 28 starts this season but was twice placed on the disabled list, first with a groin injury and then with an inflamed left elbow. “I have no doubt that he’ll be ready by opening day, but his spring training might be adjusted,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on the team’s website. “The regular season going forward won’t be. …
Baseball-Yankees' Sabathia has elbow surgery to remove bone spur
Oct 25 (Reuters) – New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia is expected to be fully fit for the start of next season after having arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone spur from his left elbow on Thursday. The 32-year-old pitcher went 15-6 with a 3.38 ERA in 28 starts this season but was twice placed on the disabled list, first with a groin injury and then with an inflamed left elbow. “I have no doubt that he’ll be ready by opening day, but his spring training might be adjusted,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on the team’s website. “The regular season going forward won’t be. …
UPDATE 1-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds second inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
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TT – Hôm qua (25-10), g?n 3.000 khán gi? có m?t ? nhà thi ??u Tân Bình (TP.HCM) ?ã b? chinh ph?c b?i l?i ch?i ??ng c?p và v? ?i?n trai c?a các tuy?n th? Ý trong tr?n th?ng 9-0 tr??c tuy?n futsal VN t?i gi?i futsal giao h?u qu?c t? TP.HCM – Cúp Thái S?n Nam 2012.
Baseball-Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
Mathieu among 4 ex-LSU football players arrested
Former LSU football standouts Tyrann Mathieu and Jordan Jefferson were among four ex-players arrested Thursday after police found them with marijuana at Mathieu’s apartment, police said.
Jets' future in hands of Sanchez, not Tebow
Mark Sanchez is still the face of the franchise.
Tigers look to rebound against Giants in Game 2
Welcome back to the World Series.
Tigers' closer Valverde getting hammered in playoffs
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers, taking on the San Francisco Giants in pursuit of their first World Series crown since 1984, may have to achieve their mission without help from struggling closer Jose Valverde. Valverde saved 35 games in the regular season but during the playoffs has imploded, getting hammered in the American League Division Series against Oakland, the league championship series against New York and in Wednesday’s opener of the World Series. …
(Adds third inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
Tigers, Giants tied 0-0 in World Series Game 2
Detroit's Prince Fielder was thrown out at the plate trying to score on Delmon Young's double, pitcher Doug Fister remained in the game after getting hit on the head by a line drive and the Tigers and San Francisco Giants were tied 0-0 after three innings of World Series Game 2 on Thursday night. Yankees' Sabathia has elbow surgery to remove bone spur
(Reuters) – New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia is expected to be fully fit for the start of next season after having arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone spur from his left elbow on Thursday. The 32-year-old pitcher went 15-6 with a 3.38 ERA in 28 starts this season but was twice placed on the disabled list, first with a groin injury and then with an inflamed left elbow. “I have no doubt that he’ll be ready by opening day, but his spring training might be adjusted,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on the team’s website. “The regular season going forward won’t be. …
Baseball-Yankees' Sabathia has elbow surgery to remove bone spur
Oct 25 (Reuters) – New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia is expected to be fully fit for the start of next season after having arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone spur from his left elbow on Thursday. The 32-year-old pitcher went 15-6 with a 3.38 ERA in 28 starts this season but was twice placed on the disabled list, first with a groin injury and then with an inflamed left elbow. “I have no doubt that he’ll be ready by opening day, but his spring training might be adjusted,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said on the team’s website. “The regular season going forward won’t be. …
UPDATE 1-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Two
(Adds second inning) SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
Tuy?n futsal Ý chinh ph?c khán gi? Vi?t Nam
TT – Hôm qua (25-10), g?n 3.000 khán gi? có m?t ? nhà thi ??u Tân Bình (TP.HCM) ?ã b? chinh ph?c b?i l?i ch?i ??ng c?p và v? ?i?n trai c?a các tuy?n th? Ý trong tr?n th?ng 9-0 tr??c tuy?n futsal VN t?i gi?i futsal giao h?u qu?c t? TP.HCM – Cúp Thái S?n Nam 2012. Baseball-Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Inning by inning of Game Two of the World Series on Thursday: Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants took the opening game of the World Series 8-3 and were looking to seize a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Major League Baseball championship before the series shifts to Detroit for the next three games, if needed, against the Tigers. This is what the rival managers said just before the game. …
Mathieu among 4 ex-LSU football players arrested
Former LSU football standouts Tyrann Mathieu and Jordan Jefferson were among four ex-players arrested Thursday after police found them with marijuana at Mathieu’s apartment, police said.
Jets' future in hands of Sanchez, not Tebow
Mark Sanchez is still the face of the franchise. Tigers look to rebound against Giants in Game 2
Welcome back to the World Series.
Tigers' closer Valverde getting hammered in playoffs
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers, taking on the San Francisco Giants in pursuit of their first World Series crown since 1984, may have to achieve their mission without help from struggling closer Jose Valverde. Valverde saved 35 games in the regular season but during the playoffs has imploded, getting hammered in the American League Division Series against Oakland, the league championship series against New York and in Wednesday’s opener of the World Series. …
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Column: 'All they had to do was look for the hat'
or maybe it's the other way around.
Baseball-Tigers' closer Valverde getting hammered in playoffs
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers, taking on the San Francisco Giants in pursuit of their first World Series crown since 1984, may have to achieve their mission without help from struggling closer Jose Valverde. Valverde saved 35 games in the regular season but during the playoffs has imploded, getting hammered in the American League Division Series against Oakland, the league championship series against New York and in Wednesday’s opener of the World Series. …
Press Box: Boxing trainer Steward dies at 68
Famed boxing trainer Emanuel Steward, who created a legion of world champions out of his Detroit gym, died Thursday at a Chicago hospital.
Graduation success rate is more bad news for UConn
The NCAA says that Connecticut’s basketball program -- already banned from the postseason for failing to meet other academic standards -- has a Graduation Success Rate of just 11 percent.
or maybe it's the other way around. Baseball-Tigers' closer Valverde getting hammered in playoffs
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers, taking on the San Francisco Giants in pursuit of their first World Series crown since 1984, may have to achieve their mission without help from struggling closer Jose Valverde. Valverde saved 35 games in the regular season but during the playoffs has imploded, getting hammered in the American League Division Series against Oakland, the league championship series against New York and in Wednesday’s opener of the World Series. …
Press Box: Boxing trainer Steward dies at 68
Famed boxing trainer Emanuel Steward, who created a legion of world champions out of his Detroit gym, died Thursday at a Chicago hospital.
Graduation success rate is more bad news for UConn
The NCAA says that Connecticut’s basketball program -- already banned from the postseason for failing to meet other academic standards -- has a Graduation Success Rate of just 11 percent.
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'We must perform better to qualify' - Buffon urges Juventus to up their European game
The Old Lady captain knows his team are not playing well enough to advance to the knockout stages of Europe's elite competition and wants more from his colleagues
Tuy?n futsal Ý quá hay
??i tuy?n futsal Ý – h?ng ba World Cup 2008 ?ã th? hi?n tài ngh? c?a mình trong tr?n th?ng VN 9-0.
'We must perform better to qualify' - Buffon urges Juventus to up their European game
The Old Lady captain knows his team are not playing well enough to advance to the knockout stages of Europe's elite competition and wants more from his colleagues
Packers' Jennings to have surgery for groin injury
(Reuters) – Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings is scheduled to have surgery next week to repair a ling ering groin injury but says he expects to be back in action this season. The twice Pro Bowl selection, who is Green Bay's number one receiver, has been limited to just three games this season because of a torn abdominal muscle. "My body will tell me that," Jennings was quoted on the team's website. "Hopefully, I can return before the season ends. …
NCAA says football, basketball player graduation rates rise
CHICAGO (Reuters) – At least 70 percent of major college football and men’s basketball athletes obtain a college degree, NCAA figures show for the first time, although traditional football powerhouse Oklahoma and basketball powers Connecticut and Indiana lag in academic performance. The rates, for athletes who entered college in 2005 and took a maximum six years to graduate, are included in the NCAA’s annual report on the graduation rates of student athletes released on Thursday. …
NFL-Packers' Jennings to have surgery for groin injury
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings is scheduled to have surgery next week to repair a lingering groin injury but says he expects to be back in action this season. The twice Pro Bowl selection, who is Green Bay’s number one receiver, has been limited to just three games this season because of a torn abdominal muscle. “My body will tell me that,” Jennings was quoted on the team’s website. “Hopefully, I can return before the season ends. …
Ex-NBA star scores federal court win against brokerage
(Reuters) – An U.S. appeals court has upheld a $1.45 million arbitration award in favor of retired NBA basketball player Horace Grant, who sought reimbursement for losses from risky bond funds that were marketed as safe. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, according to an unpublished decision, rejected claims by Grant’s former brokerage, Morgan Keegan, that arbitrators in the case might have been biased, prejudged the outcome or exceeded their power. Grant, informed of the outcome by a Reuters reporter, was elated. “I was hoping and praying that this day would come,” Grant said. …
The Old Lady captain knows his team are not playing well enough to advance to the knockout stages of Europe's elite competition and wants more from his colleagues Tuy?n futsal Ý quá hay
??i tuy?n futsal Ý – h?ng ba World Cup 2008 ?ã th? hi?n tài ngh? c?a mình trong tr?n th?ng VN 9-0.
'We must perform better to qualify' - Buffon urges Juventus to up their European game
The Old Lady captain knows his team are not playing well enough to advance to the knockout stages of Europe's elite competition and wants more from his colleagues Packers' Jennings to have surgery for groin injury
(Reuters) – Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings is scheduled to have surgery next week to repair a ling ering groin injury but says he expects to be back in action this season. The twice Pro Bowl selection, who is Green Bay's number one receiver, has been limited to just three games this season because of a torn abdominal muscle. "My body will tell me that," Jennings was quoted on the team's website. "Hopefully, I can return before the season ends. … NCAA says football, basketball player graduation rates rise
CHICAGO (Reuters) – At least 70 percent of major college football and men’s basketball athletes obtain a college degree, NCAA figures show for the first time, although traditional football powerhouse Oklahoma and basketball powers Connecticut and Indiana lag in academic performance. The rates, for athletes who entered college in 2005 and took a maximum six years to graduate, are included in the NCAA’s annual report on the graduation rates of student athletes released on Thursday. …
NFL-Packers' Jennings to have surgery for groin injury
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings is scheduled to have surgery next week to repair a lingering groin injury but says he expects to be back in action this season. The twice Pro Bowl selection, who is Green Bay’s number one receiver, has been limited to just three games this season because of a torn abdominal muscle. “My body will tell me that,” Jennings was quoted on the team’s website. “Hopefully, I can return before the season ends. …
Ex-NBA star scores federal court win against brokerage
(Reuters) – An U.S. appeals court has upheld a $1.45 million arbitration award in favor of retired NBA basketball player Horace Grant, who sought reimbursement for losses from risky bond funds that were marketed as safe. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, according to an unpublished decision, rejected claims by Grant’s former brokerage, Morgan Keegan, that arbitrators in the case might have been biased, prejudged the outcome or exceeded their power. Grant, informed of the outcome by a Reuters reporter, was elated. “I was hoping and praying that this day would come,” Grant said. …
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With Landon Donovan unsure about his future, it's time for USA Soccer to look onward
The time has come that Jurgen Klinsmann cannot rely on America’s greatest player to be an integral part of Team USA’s 2014 World Cup effort.
Sandoval widely saluted, including presidential tweet
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval said he received 300 text messages after his triple home run night in the World Series opener and a presidential tweet from back home in Venezuela. Sandoval's power surge triggered the Giants' 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers and ace Justin Verlander and put him in the company of Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols as the only players to have hit three homers in a World Series game. One notable fan from Venezuela thought Sandoval was going to go one step beyond. "The president sent me a tweet yesterday. …
Baseball-Sandoval widely saluted, including presidential tweet
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval said he received 300 text messages after his triple home run night in the World Series opener and a presidential tweet from back home in Venezuela. Sandoval’s power surge triggered the Giants’ 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers and ace Justin Verlander and put him in the company of Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols as the only players to have hit three homers in a World Series game. One notable fan from Venezuela thought Sandoval was going to go one step beyond. “The president sent me a tweet yesterday. …
Soccer-Pan-American 'Copa' plans still in talks stage
MIAMI, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Plans for a special Pan-American tournament in the United States, to celebrate the centenary of the South American Confederation (CONMEBOL), remain only in talks stage, U.S. and regional soccer officials said on Thursday. CONMEBOL announced on Wednesday plans for a 16-team tournament to be held in the United States which they dubbed the ‘Centenary Copa America’. The body said that the teams taking part would be its 10 member nations plus the United States and Mexico and four other teams from the CONCACAF region, covering North and Central America and the Caribbean. …
The time has come that Jurgen Klinsmann cannot rely on America’s greatest player to be an integral part of Team USA’s 2014 World Cup effort.
Sandoval widely saluted, including presidential tweet
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval said he received 300 text messages after his triple home run night in the World Series opener and a presidential tweet from back home in Venezuela. Sandoval's power surge triggered the Giants' 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers and ace Justin Verlander and put him in the company of Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols as the only players to have hit three homers in a World Series game. One notable fan from Venezuela thought Sandoval was going to go one step beyond. "The president sent me a tweet yesterday. … Baseball-Sandoval widely saluted, including presidential tweet
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 25 (Reuters) – San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval said he received 300 text messages after his triple home run night in the World Series opener and a presidential tweet from back home in Venezuela. Sandoval’s power surge triggered the Giants’ 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers and ace Justin Verlander and put him in the company of Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols as the only players to have hit three homers in a World Series game. One notable fan from Venezuela thought Sandoval was going to go one step beyond. “The president sent me a tweet yesterday. …
Soccer-Pan-American 'Copa' plans still in talks stage
MIAMI, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Plans for a special Pan-American tournament in the United States, to celebrate the centenary of the South American Confederation (CONMEBOL), remain only in talks stage, U.S. and regional soccer officials said on Thursday. CONMEBOL announced on Wednesday plans for a 16-team tournament to be held in the United States which they dubbed the ‘Centenary Copa America’. The body said that the teams taking part would be its 10 member nations plus the United States and Mexico and four other teams from the CONCACAF region, covering North and Central America and the Caribbean. …
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Y! Picks: TUMS Fast Relief 500
Venue: Martinsville Speedway Race length: 263 miles No. of laps: 500 Qualifying: Fri., 3:30 p.m. ET Race: Sun., 1:43 p.m. ET (ESPN) STAT OF THE WEEK Edsel, beware: A Ford has not won at Martinsville since 2002 (Kurt Busch). APRIL RACE Top 5 1. Ryan Newman 2. AJ Allmendinger 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 4. Matt Kenseth 5. Martin Truex Jr. …
Venue: Martinsville Speedway Race length: 263 miles No. of laps: 500 Qualifying: Fri., 3:30 p.m. ET Race: Sun., 1:43 p.m. ET (ESPN) STAT OF THE WEEK Edsel, beware: A Ford has not won at Martinsville since 2002 (Kurt Busch). APRIL RACE Top 5 1. Ryan Newman 2. AJ Allmendinger 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 4. Matt Kenseth 5. Martin Truex Jr. …
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Graduation rate is more bad news for UConn
The NCAA says that Connecticut’s basketball program -- already banned from the postseason for failing to meet other academic standards -- has a graduation rate of just 11 percent.
Indiana picked as Big Ten favorite in basketball
Tom Crean didn't really understand what he was getting into when he took the Indiana job four years ago.
Stern to retire as NBA Commissioner in 2014
NBA Commissioner David Stern will retire on Feb. 1, 2014, 30 years after he took charge of the league. He will be replaced by Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver.
AIBA suspends USA Boxing for 3 months
Amateur boxing’s international governing body has suspended USA Boxing for three months over its response to several controversial statements by its former president.
The NCAA says that Connecticut’s basketball program -- already banned from the postseason for failing to meet other academic standards -- has a graduation rate of just 11 percent.
Indiana picked as Big Ten favorite in basketball
Tom Crean didn't really understand what he was getting into when he took the Indiana job four years ago. Stern to retire as NBA Commissioner in 2014
NBA Commissioner David Stern will retire on Feb. 1, 2014, 30 years after he took charge of the league. He will be replaced by Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver. AIBA suspends USA Boxing for 3 months
Amateur boxing’s international governing body has suspended USA Boxing for three months over its response to several controversial statements by its former president.
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Mavericks guard West suspended for a second time
(Reuters) – Dallas Mavericks guard Delonte West has been suspended indefinitely for a second time in two weeks because of an unspecified conduct issue, the National Basketball Association team said on Thursday. West, an eight-year league veteran, was hit with his previous suspension nine days ago after the Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 123-104 in a preseason game. “We have suspended Delonte for conduct detrimental to the team,” Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said in a statement. “The suspension is effective immediately and no other statements will be issued. …
All quiet as deadline for full NHL season nears
With only hours remaining before an NHL-imposed deadline to make a deal with the players’ association and preserve a full hockey season, all was quiet between the sides.
NBA-Mavericks guard West suspended for a second time
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Dallas Mavericks guard Delonte West has been suspended indefinitely for a second time in two weeks because of an unspecified conduct issue, the National Basketball Association team said on Thursday. West, an eight-year league veteran, was hit with his previous suspension nine days ago after the Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 123-104 in a preseason game. “We have suspended Delonte for conduct detrimental to the team,” Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said in a statement. …
Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Commissioner Stern to retire in 2014 2012-10-25T184120Z_2_BRE89O1DI_RTROPTC_0_US-NBA-STERN.XML() – Nadal pulls out of Paris and London PARIS (Reuters) – World tennis number four Rafa Nadal haspulled out of the Paris Masters and the ATP World Tour finalsin London as he is still recovering from his left knee injury,the ATP said on Thursday. The 11-times grand-slam singleschampion has not played since he suffered a shock second-roundloss to Czech Lukas Rosol at Wimbledon in June. U.S. …
Baseball's best rarely finish on top in October
Best in baseball? The Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants spent much of the season just trying to catch mediocre teams like the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers just to win their divisions.
Lolo Jones makes U.S. bobsled team just weeks after first attempt
Well, here’s a bit of a surprise: Lolo Jones has made the U.S. bobsled team only a few weeks after trying the sport for the first time. Jones was invited to the bobsled team’s tryouts in Lake Placid, N.Y. both ... Continue reading ->
NCAA grad rates improving in football, basketball
The NCAA says football and men’s basketball players are becoming more productive in the classroom.
Williams beats No. 1 Azarenka at WTA Championships
Serena Williams extended her dominance over the top-ranked player in the world on Thursday, defeating Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-4 at the WTA Championships.
Mavs suspend G West for 2nd time in 10 days
The Dallas Mavericks suspended guard Delonte West on Thursday for unspecified conduct detrimental to the team, his second such ban in the past 10 days.
Track Smack: Smart saves, tight trucks and peeling back points
1. Did Chad Knaus and the No. 48 team save Jimmie Johnson’s season at Kansas?
Buffon urges Juventus to up its European game
The Juve captain knows his team is not playing well enough to advance to the knockout stages of Europe's elite competition and wants more from his teammates.
UPDATE 1-NBA-Commissioner Stern to retire in 2014
* Stern to stand down after 30 years at the helm * Will be replaced by deputy commissioner Silver (Adds detail, quote) Oct 25 (Reuters) – National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern will stand down from his role in February 2014, after 30 years at the helm, the league said on Thursday. Glen Taylor, chairman of the NBA’s board of governors, told a news conference the board had authorized negotiations with deputy commissioner Adam Silver to succeed Stern, who is the league’s longest-serving commissioner. …
Christine Sinclair and John Herdman nominated for FIFA awards
Christine Sinclair and the Canadian women’s soccer team were Canada’s biggest story coming out of the London Games. Sinclair captained the underdog Canadians, scoring six goals — including a hat-trick in the semi final against the United States — en ... Continue reading ->
Commissioner Stern to retire in 2014
MIAMI (Reuters) – National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern will stand down from his role in February 2014, after 30 years at the helm, the league said on Thursday. Glen Taylor, chairman of the NBA's board of governors, told a news conference that the board had authorized negotiations with deputy commissioner Adam Silver to succeed Stern. (Reporting by Simon Evans in Miami; Editing by Mark Lamport-Stokes)
Brazil ETF Still Raking in Cash as Job Market Stays Strong
The iShares MSCI Brazil (NYSEArca: EWZ) is one of the best-selling ETFs this month as hedge funds continue to bet on the emerging market country and its economic growth.In October, EWZ has gathered $679 …
NBA-Commissioner Stern to retire in 2014
MIAMI, Oct 25 (Reuters) – National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern will stand down from his role in February 2014, after 30 years at the helm, the league said on Thursday. Glen Taylor, chairman of the NBA’s board of governors, told a news conference that the board had authorized negotiations with deputy commissioner Adam Silver to succeed Stern. (Reporting by Simon Evans in Miami; Editing by Mark Lamport-Stokes)
(Reuters) – Dallas Mavericks guard Delonte West has been suspended indefinitely for a second time in two weeks because of an unspecified conduct issue, the National Basketball Association team said on Thursday. West, an eight-year league veteran, was hit with his previous suspension nine days ago after the Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 123-104 in a preseason game. “We have suspended Delonte for conduct detrimental to the team,” Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said in a statement. “The suspension is effective immediately and no other statements will be issued. …
All quiet as deadline for full NHL season nears
With only hours remaining before an NHL-imposed deadline to make a deal with the players’ association and preserve a full hockey season, all was quiet between the sides.
NBA-Mavericks guard West suspended for a second time
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Dallas Mavericks guard Delonte West has been suspended indefinitely for a second time in two weeks because of an unspecified conduct issue, the National Basketball Association team said on Thursday. West, an eight-year league veteran, was hit with his previous suspension nine days ago after the Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 123-104 in a preseason game. “We have suspended Delonte for conduct detrimental to the team,” Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said in a statement. …
Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Commissioner Stern to retire in 2014 2012-10-25T184120Z_2_BRE89O1DI_RTROPTC_0_US-NBA-STERN.XML() – Nadal pulls out of Paris and London PARIS (Reuters) – World tennis number four Rafa Nadal haspulled out of the Paris Masters and the ATP World Tour finalsin London as he is still recovering from his left knee injury,the ATP said on Thursday. The 11-times grand-slam singleschampion has not played since he suffered a shock second-roundloss to Czech Lukas Rosol at Wimbledon in June. U.S. …
Baseball's best rarely finish on top in October
Best in baseball? The Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants spent much of the season just trying to catch mediocre teams like the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers just to win their divisions. Lolo Jones makes U.S. bobsled team just weeks after first attempt
Well, here’s a bit of a surprise: Lolo Jones has made the U.S. bobsled team only a few weeks after trying the sport for the first time. Jones was invited to the bobsled team’s tryouts in Lake Placid, N.Y. both ... Continue reading ->
NCAA grad rates improving in football, basketball
The NCAA says football and men’s basketball players are becoming more productive in the classroom.
Williams beats No. 1 Azarenka at WTA Championships
Serena Williams extended her dominance over the top-ranked player in the world on Thursday, defeating Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-4 at the WTA Championships.
Mavs suspend G West for 2nd time in 10 days
The Dallas Mavericks suspended guard Delonte West on Thursday for unspecified conduct detrimental to the team, his second such ban in the past 10 days.
Track Smack: Smart saves, tight trucks and peeling back points
1. Did Chad Knaus and the No. 48 team save Jimmie Johnson’s season at Kansas?
Buffon urges Juventus to up its European game
The Juve captain knows his team is not playing well enough to advance to the knockout stages of Europe's elite competition and wants more from his teammates. UPDATE 1-NBA-Commissioner Stern to retire in 2014
* Stern to stand down after 30 years at the helm * Will be replaced by deputy commissioner Silver (Adds detail, quote) Oct 25 (Reuters) – National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern will stand down from his role in February 2014, after 30 years at the helm, the league said on Thursday. Glen Taylor, chairman of the NBA’s board of governors, told a news conference the board had authorized negotiations with deputy commissioner Adam Silver to succeed Stern, who is the league’s longest-serving commissioner. …
Christine Sinclair and John Herdman nominated for FIFA awards
Christine Sinclair and the Canadian women’s soccer team were Canada’s biggest story coming out of the London Games. Sinclair captained the underdog Canadians, scoring six goals — including a hat-trick in the semi final against the United States — en ... Continue reading ->
Commissioner Stern to retire in 2014
MIAMI (Reuters) – National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern will stand down from his role in February 2014, after 30 years at the helm, the league said on Thursday. Glen Taylor, chairman of the NBA's board of governors, told a news conference that the board had authorized negotiations with deputy commissioner Adam Silver to succeed Stern. (Reporting by Simon Evans in Miami; Editing by Mark Lamport-Stokes) Brazil ETF Still Raking in Cash as Job Market Stays Strong
The iShares MSCI Brazil (NYSEArca: EWZ) is one of the best-selling ETFs this month as hedge funds continue to bet on the emerging market country and its economic growth.In October, EWZ has gathered $679 …
NBA-Commissioner Stern to retire in 2014
MIAMI, Oct 25 (Reuters) – National Basketball Association (NBA) commissioner David Stern will stand down from his role in February 2014, after 30 years at the helm, the league said on Thursday. Glen Taylor, chairman of the NBA’s board of governors, told a news conference that the board had authorized negotiations with deputy commissioner Adam Silver to succeed Stern. (Reporting by Simon Evans in Miami; Editing by Mark Lamport-Stokes)
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Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones makes U.S. bobsled team
LOLO Jones showed up in Lake Placid three weeks ago, unsure where her first foray into bobsledding could lead.
Stern retiring in 2014, Adam Silver to replace him
NBA Commissioner David Stern will retire on Feb. 1, 2014, 30 years after he took charge of the league. He will be replaced by Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver.
Turin 2006 luge track closing due to high costs
The luge and bobsled track built for the 2006 Turin Olympics is being dismantled because of high operating costs.Cesana Torinese Mayor Lorenzo Colomb informed the Italian winter sports federation Thursday …
River-Boca showdown is icing on cake for Trezeguet
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Former France striker David Trezeguet is set to realise a boyhood dream when he lines up for River Plate against Boca Juniors in one of the world's great football derbies on Sunday. Playing the "Superclasico", Trezeguet takes another step in a remarkable denouement to a career that brought him World Cup and European Championship winners' medals. Six months after signing for River, he helped the team he supported growing up in Buenos Aires win the Primera B Nacional (second division) championship in June, ending the trauma of their relegation a year earlier. …
PREVIEW-Soccer-River-Boca showdown is icing on cake for Trezeguet
BUENOS AIRES, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Former France striker David Trezeguet is set to realise a boyhood dream when he lines up for River Plate against Boca Juniors in one of the world’s great soccer derbies on Sunday. Playing the “Superclasico”, Trezeguet takes another step in a remarkable denouement to a career that brought him World Cup and European Championship winners’ medals. Six months after signing for River, he helped the team he supported growing up in Buenos Aires win the Primera B Nacional (second division) championship in June, ending the trauma of their relegation a year earlier. …
League approves Grizzlies sale
(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) board of governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Memphis Grizzlies to an investor group led by Robert Pera, the league said on Thursday. Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley in Jun e reached an agreement to sell the franchise to Californian businessman Pera and his group. "We are delighted that the NBA's board of governors has approved Robert Pera's purchase of the Grizzlies," NBA Commissioner David Stern said in a statement. "Robert will no doubt bring great energy and passion to the franchise. …
'Barcelona create art' - Thuram lauds former club
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NBA-League approves Grizzlies sale
Oct 25 (Reuters) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) board of governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Memphis Grizzlies to an investor group led by Robert Pera, the league said on Thursday. Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley in June reached an agreement to sell the franchise to Californian businessman Pera and his group. “We are delighted that the NBA’s board of governors has approved Robert Pera’s purchase of the Grizzlies,” NBA Commissioner David Stern said in a statement. “Robert will no doubt bring great energy and passion to the franchise. …
Rugby-Guirado replaces suspended Tolofua in France squad
PARIS, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Hooker Guilhem Guirado has been called up by France for the November tests after Christopher Tolofua was banned for six weeks by European Rugby on Thursday, the French rugby federation said in a statement. Tolofua, 18, was sent off while playing for Toulouse in their Heineken Cup match against Italian side Treviso on Saturday for a dangerous tackle on Fabio Semenzato. Toulouse said they will appeal against the decision which rules the hooker out until Dec. 3. …
Chivas USA reportedly lining up former Mexico manager Efrain Flores as next coach
Reports from Mexico and the USA say Chivas USA is looking at the former El Tri boss, but the club has issued a denial.
LOLO Jones showed up in Lake Placid three weeks ago, unsure where her first foray into bobsledding could lead.
Stern retiring in 2014, Adam Silver to replace him
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Turin 2006 luge track closing due to high costs
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River-Boca showdown is icing on cake for Trezeguet
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Former France striker David Trezeguet is set to realise a boyhood dream when he lines up for River Plate against Boca Juniors in one of the world's great football derbies on Sunday. Playing the "Superclasico", Trezeguet takes another step in a remarkable denouement to a career that brought him World Cup and European Championship winners' medals. Six months after signing for River, he helped the team he supported growing up in Buenos Aires win the Primera B Nacional (second division) championship in June, ending the trauma of their relegation a year earlier. … PREVIEW-Soccer-River-Boca showdown is icing on cake for Trezeguet
BUENOS AIRES, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Former France striker David Trezeguet is set to realise a boyhood dream when he lines up for River Plate against Boca Juniors in one of the world’s great soccer derbies on Sunday. Playing the “Superclasico”, Trezeguet takes another step in a remarkable denouement to a career that brought him World Cup and European Championship winners’ medals. Six months after signing for River, he helped the team he supported growing up in Buenos Aires win the Primera B Nacional (second division) championship in June, ending the trauma of their relegation a year earlier. …
League approves Grizzlies sale
(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) board of governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Memphis Grizzlies to an investor group led by Robert Pera, the league said on Thursday. Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley in Jun e reached an agreement to sell the franchise to Californian businessman Pera and his group. "We are delighted that the NBA's board of governors has approved Robert Pera's purchase of the Grizzlies," NBA Commissioner David Stern said in a statement. "Robert will no doubt bring great energy and passion to the franchise. … 'Barcelona create art' - Thuram lauds former club
The World Cup winner favours the Catalan side for the wonderful football they encourage, stressing the importance of always being positive on the pitch NBA-League approves Grizzlies sale
Oct 25 (Reuters) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) board of governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Memphis Grizzlies to an investor group led by Robert Pera, the league said on Thursday. Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley in June reached an agreement to sell the franchise to Californian businessman Pera and his group. “We are delighted that the NBA’s board of governors has approved Robert Pera’s purchase of the Grizzlies,” NBA Commissioner David Stern said in a statement. “Robert will no doubt bring great energy and passion to the franchise. …
Rugby-Guirado replaces suspended Tolofua in France squad
PARIS, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Hooker Guilhem Guirado has been called up by France for the November tests after Christopher Tolofua was banned for six weeks by European Rugby on Thursday, the French rugby federation said in a statement. Tolofua, 18, was sent off while playing for Toulouse in their Heineken Cup match against Italian side Treviso on Saturday for a dangerous tackle on Fabio Semenzato. Toulouse said they will appeal against the decision which rules the hooker out until Dec. 3. …
Chivas USA reportedly lining up former Mexico manager Efrain Flores as next coach
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Olympic sprinters picked in U.S. bobsled team
NEW YORK (Reuters) – London Olympic gold medallist Tianna Madison and former hurdling world champion Lolo Jones have been selected in the United States bobsleigh team, raising the prospect the pair could compete at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games. The two sprinters were among a group of six women selected on Thursday as push athletes in the American bobsled squad for the 2012-13 World Cup circuit. Their selection is the first stepping stone in making the American Winter Olympics team but is no guarantee they will get to Sochi. …
Bobsleigh-Olympic sprinters picked in U.S. bobsled team
NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) – London Olympic gold medallist Tianna Madison and former hurdling world champion Lolo Jones have been selected in the United States bobsleigh team, raising the prospect the pair could compete at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games. The two sprinters were among a group of six women selected on Thursday as push athletes in the American bobsled squad for the 2012-13 World Cup circuit. Their selection is the first stepping stone in making the American Winter Olympics team but is no guarantee they will get to Sochi. …
World Cup Photos
Belgium's coach Franky Vercauteren reacts during their World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match against Armenia at Republican stadium in Yerevan September 9, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge
Nadal pulls out of Paris and London
PARIS (Reuters) – World tennis number four Rafa Nadal has pulled out of the Paris Masters and the ATP World Tour finals in London as he is still recovering from his left knee injury, the ATP said on Thursday. The 11-times grand-slam singles champion has not played since he suffered a shock second-round loss to Czech Lukas Rosol at Wimbledon in June. "It's disappointing for me to miss the last two tournaments of the season in Paris and London but it doesn't come as a surprise," the 26-year-old Spaniard was quoted as saying in a statement on the ATP website (www.atpworldtour.com). …
Bobsleigh-Olympic sprinters picked in U.S. bobsled team
NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) – London Olympic gold medallist Tianna Madison and former hurdling world champion Lolo Jones have been selected in the United States bobsleigh team, raising the prospect the pair could compete at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games. The two sprinters were among a group of six women selected on Thursday as push athletes in the American bobsled squad for the 2012-13 World Cup circuit. Their selection is the first stepping stone in making the American Winter Olympics team but is no guarantee they will get to Sochi. …
Julich leaves Team Sky because of doping past
Team Sky says American coach Bobby Julich has left the cycling team after admitting to doping when he was a rider.
Wanderful Media Adds Dave Thomsen as Executive Vice President of Product and Design to Growing Management Team
Wanderful Media(TM), a new digital local discovery shopping company based in Silicon Valley, today announced the appointment of Dave Thomsen to its management team as executive vice president of product and …
McLaren can challenge Red Bull: Button
GREATER NOIDA, India (Reuters) – McLaren can deny Red Bull's Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel a fourth straight win, Jenson Button said at the I ndian Grand Prix on Thursday. "I think they (Red Bull) have upgraded their car so they're doing a very good job and when the car works well, Sebastian gets the best out of it," the 2009 world champion told reporters. "But we don't come here thinking that it's going to be Red Bull all the way. We think that we can challenge them around here," added the Briton. …
Motor racing-Webber not ready to let Vettel win
GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Mark Webber ruled out gifting an Indian Grand Prix victory to championship-leading Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel on Thursday. Vettel, chasing his third Formula One title in a row, is only six points ahead of Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso with four races remaining while Australian Webber is 63 adrift of the German. Despite the gap, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has ruled out imposing so-called ‘team orders’ – which were once banned but are now legal – until Webber is mathematically out of the running. …
Motor racing-McLaren can challenge Red Bull - Button
GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 25 (Reuters) – McLaren can deny Red Bull’s Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel a fourth straight win, Jenson Button said at the Indian Grand Prix on Thursday. “I think they (Red Bull) have upgraded their car so they’re doing a very good job and when the car works well, Sebastian gets the best out of it,” the 2009 world champion told reporters. “But we don’t come here thinking that it’s going to be Red Bull all the way. We think that we can challenge them around here,” added the Briton. …
Tennis-Nadal pulls out of Paris and London
PARIS, Oct 25 (Reuters) – World tennis number four Rafa Nadal has pulled out of the Paris Masters and the ATP World Tour finals in London as he is still recovering from his left knee injury, the ATP said on Thursday. The 11-times grand-slam singles champion has not played since he suffered a shock second-round loss to Czech Lukas Rosol at Wimbledon in June. “It’s disappointing for me to miss the last two tournaments of the season in Paris and London but it doesn’t come as a surprise,” the 26-year-old Spaniard was quoted as saying in a statement on the ATP website (www.atpworldtour.com). …
Motor racing-Indian Grand Prix waits for Mallya's arrival
GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Vijay Mallya’s nameplate gleamed on the door of his office in the Force India hospitality at the Indian Grand Prix on Thursday while a team sponsor board outside carried the words ‘Fly Kingfisher’. The flamboyant Indian Formula One team owner and self-proclaimed ‘King of Good Times’ was nowhere to be seen however while his debt-ridden Kingfisher Airline is not flying anywhere just at the moment. …
Overall champion Hirscher voted skier of the year
SOELDEN, Austria (AP) — Defending overall World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher has been voted skier of the year by journalists.
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Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones makes U.S. bobsled team
Lolo Jones proved to be a quick study transitioning from the track to the bobsled run.
Lolo Jones selected to US bobsled team
Lolo Jones agreed to try bobsledding because she needed something to take her mind off the rigors of her Olympic track season.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – London Olympic gold medallist Tianna Madison and former hurdling world champion Lolo Jones have been selected in the United States bobsleigh team, raising the prospect the pair could compete at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games. The two sprinters were among a group of six women selected on Thursday as push athletes in the American bobsled squad for the 2012-13 World Cup circuit. Their selection is the first stepping stone in making the American Winter Olympics team but is no guarantee they will get to Sochi. … Bobsleigh-Olympic sprinters picked in U.S. bobsled team
NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) – London Olympic gold medallist Tianna Madison and former hurdling world champion Lolo Jones have been selected in the United States bobsleigh team, raising the prospect the pair could compete at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games. The two sprinters were among a group of six women selected on Thursday as push athletes in the American bobsled squad for the 2012-13 World Cup circuit. Their selection is the first stepping stone in making the American Winter Olympics team but is no guarantee they will get to Sochi. …
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Belgium's coach Franky Vercauteren reacts during their World Cup 2010 qualifying soccer match against Armenia at Republican stadium in Yerevan September 9, 2009. REUTERS/Thierry Roge Nadal pulls out of Paris and London
PARIS (Reuters) – World tennis number four Rafa Nadal has pulled out of the Paris Masters and the ATP World Tour finals in London as he is still recovering from his left knee injury, the ATP said on Thursday. The 11-times grand-slam singles champion has not played since he suffered a shock second-round loss to Czech Lukas Rosol at Wimbledon in June. "It's disappointing for me to miss the last two tournaments of the season in Paris and London but it doesn't come as a surprise," the 26-year-old Spaniard was quoted as saying in a statement on the ATP website (www.atpworldtour.com). … Bobsleigh-Olympic sprinters picked in U.S. bobsled team
NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) – London Olympic gold medallist Tianna Madison and former hurdling world champion Lolo Jones have been selected in the United States bobsleigh team, raising the prospect the pair could compete at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games. The two sprinters were among a group of six women selected on Thursday as push athletes in the American bobsled squad for the 2012-13 World Cup circuit. Their selection is the first stepping stone in making the American Winter Olympics team but is no guarantee they will get to Sochi. …
Julich leaves Team Sky because of doping past
Team Sky says American coach Bobby Julich has left the cycling team after admitting to doping when he was a rider.
Wanderful Media Adds Dave Thomsen as Executive Vice President of Product and Design to Growing Management Team
Wanderful Media(TM), a new digital local discovery shopping company based in Silicon Valley, today announced the appointment of Dave Thomsen to its management team as executive vice president of product and … McLaren can challenge Red Bull: Button
GREATER NOIDA, India (Reuters) – McLaren can deny Red Bull's Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel a fourth straight win, Jenson Button said at the I ndian Grand Prix on Thursday. "I think they (Red Bull) have upgraded their car so they're doing a very good job and when the car works well, Sebastian gets the best out of it," the 2009 world champion told reporters. "But we don't come here thinking that it's going to be Red Bull all the way. We think that we can challenge them around here," added the Briton. … Motor racing-Webber not ready to let Vettel win
GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Mark Webber ruled out gifting an Indian Grand Prix victory to championship-leading Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel on Thursday. Vettel, chasing his third Formula One title in a row, is only six points ahead of Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso with four races remaining while Australian Webber is 63 adrift of the German. Despite the gap, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has ruled out imposing so-called ‘team orders’ – which were once banned but are now legal – until Webber is mathematically out of the running. …
Motor racing-McLaren can challenge Red Bull - Button
GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 25 (Reuters) – McLaren can deny Red Bull’s Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel a fourth straight win, Jenson Button said at the Indian Grand Prix on Thursday. “I think they (Red Bull) have upgraded their car so they’re doing a very good job and when the car works well, Sebastian gets the best out of it,” the 2009 world champion told reporters. “But we don’t come here thinking that it’s going to be Red Bull all the way. We think that we can challenge them around here,” added the Briton. …
Tennis-Nadal pulls out of Paris and London
PARIS, Oct 25 (Reuters) – World tennis number four Rafa Nadal has pulled out of the Paris Masters and the ATP World Tour finals in London as he is still recovering from his left knee injury, the ATP said on Thursday. The 11-times grand-slam singles champion has not played since he suffered a shock second-round loss to Czech Lukas Rosol at Wimbledon in June. “It’s disappointing for me to miss the last two tournaments of the season in Paris and London but it doesn’t come as a surprise,” the 26-year-old Spaniard was quoted as saying in a statement on the ATP website (www.atpworldtour.com). …
Motor racing-Indian Grand Prix waits for Mallya's arrival
GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 25 (Reuters) – Vijay Mallya’s nameplate gleamed on the door of his office in the Force India hospitality at the Indian Grand Prix on Thursday while a team sponsor board outside carried the words ‘Fly Kingfisher’. The flamboyant Indian Formula One team owner and self-proclaimed ‘King of Good Times’ was nowhere to be seen however while his debt-ridden Kingfisher Airline is not flying anywhere just at the moment. …
Overall champion Hirscher voted skier of the year
SOELDEN, Austria (AP) — Defending overall World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher has been voted skier of the year by journalists.
Retro Racing: A way to keep score at Martinsville
There was a time, in the not-so-long-ago past, when racing fans didn’t know they needed luxury boxes, scanners, mobile-phone apps or massive video monitors to enjoy an afternoon at the race track.
Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones makes U.S. bobsled team
Lolo Jones proved to be a quick study transitioning from the track to the bobsled run.
Lolo Jones selected to US bobsled team
Lolo Jones agreed to try bobsledding because she needed something to take her mind off the rigors of her Olympic track season.
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Brief profiles of Western Conference teams
(Reuters) – Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Western Conference ahead of the 2012-13 season. NORTHWEST DIVISION DENVER NUGGETS Founded: 1967 NBA titles: None Head coach: George Karl 2011-12 record: 38-28; Finished second in division, lost to Los Angeles Lakers in first round of playoffs. The Nuggets are still missing a superstar but have enough athleticism to make the playoffs again. The acquisition of versatile swingman Andre Iguodala should be a big help. Playmaker Ty Lawson is the top returning scorer but the Nuggets need shooters. …
Five players to watch during 2012-13 NBA season
(Reuters) – Five players to watch for during the 2012-13 National Basketball Association (NBA) season that begins on October 30. – - – - STEVE NASH (LOS ANGELES LAKERS) The two-time NBA most valuable player’s offseason arrival in Los Angeles adds another star to an already glittering Lakers lineup that includes Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard. A gifted playmaker and magician with the ball, Nash ranks fifth on the NBA’s all-time assists list. …
Formula One boss rebuffs $400 mln BayernLB claim
MUNICH/GREATER NOIDA, INDIA Oct 25 (Reuters) – German Landesbank BayernLB is seeking $400 million in damages from Bernie Ecclestone, a move the Formula One motor racing chief said he would fight in court if need be. BayernLB said on Thursday it had approached Ecclestone’s lawyers about seeking damages over a deal in 2005 to sell its stake in Formula One. Information from the trial this summer of BayernLB’s former chief risk officer Gerhard Gribkowsky has subsequently led the Munich-based lender to conclude it had sold its Formula One stake on the cheap, a financial source said on Thursday. …
Woods 3 back, Matteson leads in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — It was hot, humid and his putts were lipping out. Tiger Woods felt like he'd been run over halfway through his first round in Malaysia since winning the 1999 World Cup on the same course.
Brief profiles of Eastern Conference teams
(Reuters) – Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Eastern Conference ahead of the 2012-13 season. ATLANTIC DIVISION BOSTON CELTICS Founded: 1946 NBA titles: 17 (2008, 1986, 1984, 1981, 1976, 1974, 1969, 1968, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1957) Head coach: Doc Rivers 2011-12 record: 39-27; Beat Atlanta in first round of playoffs and Philadelphia in second round before losing to Miami in Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics’ Big Three became the Big Two when key free agent Ray Allen left for rival Miami. …
Five teams to watch in the 2012-13 NBA season
(Reuters) – Five teams to watch for during the 2012-13 National Basketball Association (NBA) season that begins on October 30. – - – - LOS ANGELES LAKERS Offseason acquisitions of Dwight Howard, a six-time All-Star and three-time defensive player of the year, and former two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) Steve Nash make the Lakers an instant contender for a record-tying 17th NBA championship following two consecutive early playoff exits since winning the title in 2010. …
England World Cup winner John Connelly dies at 74
LONDON (AP) — John Connelly, whose last game for England came in the opener of the 1966 World Cup that his country went on to win, has died at 74.
LeBron's quest for second title among many juicy plotlines
(Reuters) – LeBron chasing the ghost of Michael, Superman taking his talents westward, and a soft-spoken teenager ready to revitali ze Big Easy basketball are just three of the provocative plotlines ready to play out in the upcoming NBA season. Throw in a new team in Brooklyn, Steve Nash wearing purple and gold, and a new setting for Linsanity, and you have the most anticipated NBA campaign in years. The eight-month grind to coronate a new champion begins on October 30 when LeBron James and the Miami Heat face the Boston Celtics in South Beach. …
Lakers target extraordinary season with Howard and Nash
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – With 16 NBA Championship banners hanging proudly from the rafters at their Staples Cent er home, Los Angeles Lakers players and their fans have become well accustomed to glittering success and lofty expectations. Going into their 2012-13 campaign, however, there is a much greater sense of excitement and anticipation than usual given the offseason acquisitions of six-time All-Star Dwight Howard and twice former Most Valuable Player Steve Nash. …
Champions Heat believe they are stronger than ever
MIAMI (Reuters) – When LeBron James was first introduced to Miami Heat fans, after his 2010 free agency move from Cleveland, he made a promise that was latc hed upon as being typical of the brash, bragging coming from South Florida. Talking about winning multiple championships, James famously said: "Not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven," while Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, his partners in the 'Big Three' smiled with approval. …
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Wambach, Morgan FIFA world player candidates
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PREVIEW-NBA-LeBron's quest for second title among many juicy plotlines
Oct 25 (Reuters) – LeBron chasing the ghost of Michael, Superman taking his talents westward, and a soft-spoken teenager ready to revitalize Big Easy basketball are just three of the provocative plotlines ready to play out in the upcoming NBA season. Throw in a new team in Brooklyn, Steve Nash wearing purple and gold, and a new setting for Linsanity, and you have the most anticipated NBA campaign in years. The eight-month grind to coronate a new champion begins on Oct. 30 when LeBron James and the Miami Heat face the Boston Celtics in South Beach. …
NBA-Lakers target extraordinary season with Howard and Nash
LOS ANGELES, Oct 25 (Reuters) – With 16 NBA Championship banners hanging proudly from the rafters at their Staples Center home, Los Angeles Lakers players and their fans have become well accustomed to glittering success and lofty expectations. Going into their 2012-13 campaign, however, there is a much greater sense of excitement and anticipation than usual given the offseason acquisitions of six-time All-Star Dwight Howard and twice former Most Valuable Player Steve Nash. …
NBA-Champions Heat believe they are stronger than ever
MIAMI, Oct 25 (Reuters) – When LeBron James was first introduced to Miami Heat fans, after his 2010 free agency move from Cleveland, he made a promise that was latched upon as being typical of the brash, bragging coming from South Florida. Talking about winning multiple championships, James famously said: “Not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven,” while Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, his partners in the ‘Big Three’ smiled with approval. …
NBA-Five players to watch during 2012-13 NBA season
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Five players to watch for during the 2012-13 National Basketball Association (NBA) season that begins on Oct. 30. – - – - STEVE NASH (LOS ANGELES LAKERS) The two-time NBA most valuable player’s offseason arrival in Los Angeles adds another star to an already glittering Lakers lineup that includes Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard. A gifted playmaker and magician with the ball, Nash ranks fifth on the NBA’s all-time assists list. …
NBA-Five teams to watch in the 2012-13 NBA season
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Five teams to watch for during the 2012-13 National Basketball Association (NBA) season that begins on Oct. 30. – - – - LOS ANGELES LAKERS Offseason acquisitions of Dwight Howard, a six-time All-Star and three-time defensive player of the year, and former two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) Steve Nash make the Lakers an instant contender for a record-tying 17th NBA championship following two consecutive early playoff exits since winning the title in 2010. …
NBA-Brief profiles of Western Conference teams
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Western Conference ahead of the 2012-13 season. NORTHWEST DIVISION DENVER NUGGETS Founded: 1967 NBA titles: None Head coach: George Karl 2011-12 record: 38-28; Finished second in division, lost to Los Angeles Lakers in first round of playoffs. The Nuggets are still missing a superstar but have enough athleticism to make the playoffs again. The acquisition of versatile swingman Andre Iguodala should be a big help. …
NBA-Brief profiles of Eastern Conference teams
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Eastern Conference ahead of the 2012-13 season. ATLANTIC DIVISION BOSTON CELTICS Founded: 1946 NBA titles: 17 (2008, 1986, 1984, 1981, 1976, 1974, 1969, 1968, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1957) Head coach: Doc Rivers 2011-12 record: 39-27; Beat Atlanta in first round of playoffs and Philadelphia in second round before losing to Miami in Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics’ Big Three became the Big Two when key free agent Ray Allen left for rival Miami. …
NBA-Key dates for the 2012-13 NBA season
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Key dates for the upcoming 2012-12 National Basketball Association (NBA) season. Oct. 30 – Season opens with three games, including the defending NBA champion Miami Heat versus Boston Celtics. Dec. 25 – Rematch of 2012 NBA Finals between the Heat and visiting Oklahoma City Thunder headlines five-game Christmas Day schedule. Jan. 10 – All contracts guaranteed for rest of season. Feb. 17 – All-Star Game played in Houston. Feb. 21 – NBA trade deadline. April 17 – Last day of regular season. April 20 – Playoffs begin. June 6 – Start of NBA finals (possible move-up to June 4). …
(Reuters) – Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Western Conference ahead of the 2012-13 season. NORTHWEST DIVISION DENVER NUGGETS Founded: 1967 NBA titles: None Head coach: George Karl 2011-12 record: 38-28; Finished second in division, lost to Los Angeles Lakers in first round of playoffs. The Nuggets are still missing a superstar but have enough athleticism to make the playoffs again. The acquisition of versatile swingman Andre Iguodala should be a big help. Playmaker Ty Lawson is the top returning scorer but the Nuggets need shooters. …
Five players to watch during 2012-13 NBA season
(Reuters) – Five players to watch for during the 2012-13 National Basketball Association (NBA) season that begins on October 30. – - – - STEVE NASH (LOS ANGELES LAKERS) The two-time NBA most valuable player’s offseason arrival in Los Angeles adds another star to an already glittering Lakers lineup that includes Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard. A gifted playmaker and magician with the ball, Nash ranks fifth on the NBA’s all-time assists list. …
Formula One boss rebuffs $400 mln BayernLB claim
MUNICH/GREATER NOIDA, INDIA Oct 25 (Reuters) – German Landesbank BayernLB is seeking $400 million in damages from Bernie Ecclestone, a move the Formula One motor racing chief said he would fight in court if need be. BayernLB said on Thursday it had approached Ecclestone’s lawyers about seeking damages over a deal in 2005 to sell its stake in Formula One. Information from the trial this summer of BayernLB’s former chief risk officer Gerhard Gribkowsky has subsequently led the Munich-based lender to conclude it had sold its Formula One stake on the cheap, a financial source said on Thursday. …
Woods 3 back, Matteson leads in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — It was hot, humid and his putts were lipping out. Tiger Woods felt like he'd been run over halfway through his first round in Malaysia since winning the 1999 World Cup on the same course. Brief profiles of Eastern Conference teams
(Reuters) – Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Eastern Conference ahead of the 2012-13 season. ATLANTIC DIVISION BOSTON CELTICS Founded: 1946 NBA titles: 17 (2008, 1986, 1984, 1981, 1976, 1974, 1969, 1968, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1957) Head coach: Doc Rivers 2011-12 record: 39-27; Beat Atlanta in first round of playoffs and Philadelphia in second round before losing to Miami in Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics’ Big Three became the Big Two when key free agent Ray Allen left for rival Miami. …
Five teams to watch in the 2012-13 NBA season
(Reuters) – Five teams to watch for during the 2012-13 National Basketball Association (NBA) season that begins on October 30. – - – - LOS ANGELES LAKERS Offseason acquisitions of Dwight Howard, a six-time All-Star and three-time defensive player of the year, and former two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) Steve Nash make the Lakers an instant contender for a record-tying 17th NBA championship following two consecutive early playoff exits since winning the title in 2010. …
England World Cup winner John Connelly dies at 74
LONDON (AP) — John Connelly, whose last game for England came in the opener of the 1966 World Cup that his country went on to win, has died at 74.
LeBron's quest for second title among many juicy plotlines
(Reuters) – LeBron chasing the ghost of Michael, Superman taking his talents westward, and a soft-spoken teenager ready to revitali ze Big Easy basketball are just three of the provocative plotlines ready to play out in the upcoming NBA season. Throw in a new team in Brooklyn, Steve Nash wearing purple and gold, and a new setting for Linsanity, and you have the most anticipated NBA campaign in years. The eight-month grind to coronate a new champion begins on October 30 when LeBron James and the Miami Heat face the Boston Celtics in South Beach. … Lakers target extraordinary season with Howard and Nash
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – With 16 NBA Championship banners hanging proudly from the rafters at their Staples Cent er home, Los Angeles Lakers players and their fans have become well accustomed to glittering success and lofty expectations. Going into their 2012-13 campaign, however, there is a much greater sense of excitement and anticipation than usual given the offseason acquisitions of six-time All-Star Dwight Howard and twice former Most Valuable Player Steve Nash. … Champions Heat believe they are stronger than ever
MIAMI (Reuters) – When LeBron James was first introduced to Miami Heat fans, after his 2010 free agency move from Cleveland, he made a promise that was latc hed upon as being typical of the brash, bragging coming from South Florida. Talking about winning multiple championships, James famously said: "Not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven," while Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, his partners in the 'Big Three' smiled with approval. … Real Madrid kh?ng ho?ng nhân s?
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Olympic gold medal winners Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan, Carli Lloyd and Megan Rapinoe of the United States are among 10 candidates selected for the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year.
PREVIEW-NBA-LeBron's quest for second title among many juicy plotlines
Oct 25 (Reuters) – LeBron chasing the ghost of Michael, Superman taking his talents westward, and a soft-spoken teenager ready to revitalize Big Easy basketball are just three of the provocative plotlines ready to play out in the upcoming NBA season. Throw in a new team in Brooklyn, Steve Nash wearing purple and gold, and a new setting for Linsanity, and you have the most anticipated NBA campaign in years. The eight-month grind to coronate a new champion begins on Oct. 30 when LeBron James and the Miami Heat face the Boston Celtics in South Beach. …
NBA-Lakers target extraordinary season with Howard and Nash
LOS ANGELES, Oct 25 (Reuters) – With 16 NBA Championship banners hanging proudly from the rafters at their Staples Center home, Los Angeles Lakers players and their fans have become well accustomed to glittering success and lofty expectations. Going into their 2012-13 campaign, however, there is a much greater sense of excitement and anticipation than usual given the offseason acquisitions of six-time All-Star Dwight Howard and twice former Most Valuable Player Steve Nash. …
NBA-Champions Heat believe they are stronger than ever
MIAMI, Oct 25 (Reuters) – When LeBron James was first introduced to Miami Heat fans, after his 2010 free agency move from Cleveland, he made a promise that was latched upon as being typical of the brash, bragging coming from South Florida. Talking about winning multiple championships, James famously said: “Not two, not three, not four, not five, not six, not seven,” while Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, his partners in the ‘Big Three’ smiled with approval. …
NBA-Five players to watch during 2012-13 NBA season
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Five players to watch for during the 2012-13 National Basketball Association (NBA) season that begins on Oct. 30. – - – - STEVE NASH (LOS ANGELES LAKERS) The two-time NBA most valuable player’s offseason arrival in Los Angeles adds another star to an already glittering Lakers lineup that includes Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard. A gifted playmaker and magician with the ball, Nash ranks fifth on the NBA’s all-time assists list. …
NBA-Five teams to watch in the 2012-13 NBA season
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Five teams to watch for during the 2012-13 National Basketball Association (NBA) season that begins on Oct. 30. – - – - LOS ANGELES LAKERS Offseason acquisitions of Dwight Howard, a six-time All-Star and three-time defensive player of the year, and former two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) Steve Nash make the Lakers an instant contender for a record-tying 17th NBA championship following two consecutive early playoff exits since winning the title in 2010. …
NBA-Brief profiles of Western Conference teams
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Western Conference ahead of the 2012-13 season. NORTHWEST DIVISION DENVER NUGGETS Founded: 1967 NBA titles: None Head coach: George Karl 2011-12 record: 38-28; Finished second in division, lost to Los Angeles Lakers in first round of playoffs. The Nuggets are still missing a superstar but have enough athleticism to make the playoffs again. The acquisition of versatile swingman Andre Iguodala should be a big help. …
NBA-Brief profiles of Eastern Conference teams
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Following are brief profiles of the 15 teams in the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Eastern Conference ahead of the 2012-13 season. ATLANTIC DIVISION BOSTON CELTICS Founded: 1946 NBA titles: 17 (2008, 1986, 1984, 1981, 1976, 1974, 1969, 1968, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1957) Head coach: Doc Rivers 2011-12 record: 39-27; Beat Atlanta in first round of playoffs and Philadelphia in second round before losing to Miami in Eastern Conference finals. The Celtics’ Big Three became the Big Two when key free agent Ray Allen left for rival Miami. …
NBA-Key dates for the 2012-13 NBA season
Oct 25 (Reuters) – Key dates for the upcoming 2012-12 National Basketball Association (NBA) season. Oct. 30 – Season opens with three games, including the defending NBA champion Miami Heat versus Boston Celtics. Dec. 25 – Rematch of 2012 NBA Finals between the Heat and visiting Oklahoma City Thunder headlines five-game Christmas Day schedule. Jan. 10 – All contracts guaranteed for rest of season. Feb. 17 – All-Star Game played in Houston. Feb. 21 – NBA trade deadline. April 17 – Last day of regular season. April 20 – Playoffs begin. June 6 – Start of NBA finals (possible move-up to June 4). …
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