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Baseball-Tigers crave home cookin' to turn World Series around
DETROIT, Oct 27 (Reuters) – After losing the first two games of the World Series in San Francisco, the Detroit Tigers are delighted to be hosting Game Three at Comerica Park on Saturday. The Tigers are undefeated in four post-season games at Comerica in 2012 and their 50 home wins in the regular season earned them a tie for the second-best record in the majors. “It’s a lot of fun playing here,” Tigers catcher Alex Avila told reporters before the team’s workout on Friday. “When we’re going well, when we have those big innings and the crowd gets into it and stuff like that, it’s a great feeling. …


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Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Saturday Oct 27
Reuters sports schedule at 0001 on Saturday (times GMT): – - – - BASEBALL World Series DETROIT – The World Series between the San Francisco Giantsand the Detroit Tigers shifts to the Motor City for the nextthree games, beginning Saturday at Comerica Park. We will recapthe opening two games of the best-of-seven series and analyzewhat is ahead in the Fall Classic. …


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Johnson earns pole in Martinsville
Johnson earns pole for Martinsville race


Notables missing from Breeders' Cup mile
This will be the first year since 2007 the Breeders’ Cup Mile will not contain the legendary GOLDIKOVA. The granddaughter of the brilliant Danzig won the race from 2008-10, but could only manage third last year.


Golf: American Dufner lands his first ace on PGA Tour
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – World number nine Jason Dufner hit first hole-in-one at a PGA Tour sanctioned event when he aced the 201-yard par three seventh hole during the third round of the CIMB Classic on Saturday. The American’s five-iron shot was the highlight of a seven-under-par round of 64 that catapulted him up the leaderboard on a nine-under 204 total at the $6.1 million event that is co-sanctioned with the Asian Tour and PGA of Malaysia. …


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World Cup17 March 1996: Australia captain Mark Taylor walks off dejected after losing his wicket during the Cricket World Cup Final between Australia and Sri Lanka played at the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Botterill/ALLSPORT


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World Cup14 Mar 1996: Mark Taylor and Shane Warne of Australia celebrate after winning the Semi Final match between Australia and West Indies played at Chandigarh. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Botterill/ALLSPORT


Pakistan v India - ICC World Twenty20 2012: Super Eights Group 2
Pakistan v India - ICC World Twenty20 2012: Super Eights Group 2COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – SEPTEMBER 30: Imran Nazir of Pakistan looks on as Irfan Pathan of India celebrates after taking his wicket during the ICC T20 World Cup, Super Eight group 2 cricket match between Pakistan and India at R. Premadasa Stadium on September 30, 2012 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Pal Pillai/Getty Images)


India v West Indies - ICC Twenty20 World Cup Super Eights
India v West Indies - ICC Twenty20 World Cup Super EightsLONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 12: Irfan Pathan of India celebrates the wicket of Andre Fletcher of West Indies during the ICC World Twenty20 Super Eights match between India and West Indies at Lord's on June 12, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images)


India Nets Session
India Nets SessionLONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 30: Irfan Pathan of India in action during a nets session prior to the T20 World Cup at Lords on May 30, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)


Pakistan v India - Twenty20 Championship Final
Pakistan v India - Twenty20 Championship FinalJOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 24: , Man of the Match Irfan Pathan with Ray Mali looking on during the final match of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup between Pakistan and India held at the Wanderers Cricket Stadium on September 24, 2007 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)


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No. 16 Louisville beats Cincinnati in OT, 34-31
John Wallace kicked a 30-yard field goal in overtime to lift No. 16 Louisville to a 34-31 victory over Cincinnati on Friday night after an attempt to ice the redshirt kicker went horribly wrong for the Bearcats.


UPDATE 1-Time Warner Cable signs two Lakers deals as clock ticks
Oct 26 (Reuters) – Time Warner Cable, under pressure to sign TV distributors to cover the costs of its deal to carry Los Angeles Lakers games, reached agreements with Charter Communications and Verizon four days before the basketball team’s first home game, the companies said on Friday. “Charter is the first provider of this brand new programming in our service areas, and we know that the addition of these networks especially pleases our customers in Southern California,” said Allan Singer, Charter’s senior vice president of programming. …


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Time Warner Cable signs two Lakers deals as clock runs down
Oct 26 (Reuters) – Time Warner Cable, under pressure to sign TV distributors to cover the costs of its deal to carry Los Angeles Lakers games, signed agreements with Charter Communications and Verizon four days before the basketball team’s first home game, the companies said on Friday. “Charter is the first provider of this brand new programming in our service areas, and we know that the addition of these networks especially pleases our customers in Southern California,” said Allan Singer, Charter’s senior vice president of programming. …


Inspirational Vogelsong aims to finish on winning note
San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong talks with the media during a news conference in Detroit, Michigan(Reuters) – A remarkable odyssey has taken Ryan Vogelsong to baseball's grandest stage with the chance to put a stranglehold on the World Series for the San Francisco Giants in Saturday's Game Three against the Tigers in Detroit. The 35-year-old Vogelsong has toiled in parts of 10 seasons in the minor leagues, pitched three years in Japan and got his final crack at making it in Major League Baseball after showcasing himself in Venezuela's winter league two years ago. An inspiring tale of perseverance has paid off for Vogelsong and the Giants. …


Baseball-Inspirational Vogelsong aims to finish on winning note
Oct 26 (Reuters) – A remarkable odyssey has taken Ryan Vogelsong to baseball’s grandest stage with the chance to put a stranglehold on the World Series for the San Francisco Giants in Saturday’s Game Three against the Tigers in Detroit. The 35-year-old Vogelsong has toiled in parts of 10 seasons in the minor leagues, pitched three years in Japan and got his final crack at making it in Major League Baseball after showcasing himself in Venezuela’s winter league two years ago. An inspiring tale of perseverance has paid off for Vogelsong and the Giants. …


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Time Warner Cable signs two Lakers deals as clock runs down
Lakers' Artest displays a Lakers logo haircut during their NBA basketball game against the Clippers in Los Angeles(Reuters) – Time Warner Cable, under pressure to sign TV distributors to cover the costs of its deal to carry Los Angeles Lakers game s, signed agreements with Charter Communications and Verizon four days before the basketball team's first home game, the companies said on Friday. "Charter is the first provider of this brand new programming in our service areas, and we know that the addition of these networks especially pleases our customers in Southern California," said Allan Singer, Charter's senior vice president of programming. …


Earnhardt talks of anxiety caused by concussions
Dale Earnhardt Jr. listens to a question during a news conference prior to his first practice since he recovered from concussions at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)


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Tigers face Giants' Vogelsong in critical Series game
DETROIT (Reuters) – Detroit’s perceived advantage in pitching evaporated during the first two games of the World Series and now the Tigers find themselves facing the San Francisco Giants’ hottest starter in Game Three on Saturday. The Tigers entered the Fall Classic well-rested and were able to throw their best pitchers at the Giants early in the series and allow for a second start if the series goes long. However, the Giants pounced on Tigers ace Justin Verlander in the opener and outlasted Doug Fister in Game Two and can take a nearly invincible 3-0 series lead with a win on Saturday. …


Baseball-Tigers face Giants' Vogelsong in critical Series game
DETROIT, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Detroit’s perceived advantage in pitching evaporated during the first two games of the World Series and now the Tigers find themselves facing the San Francisco Giants’ hottest starter in Game Three on Saturday. The Tigers entered the Fall Classic well-rested and were able to throw their best pitchers at the Giants early in the series and allow for a second start if the series goes long. However, the Giants pounced on Tigers ace Justin Verlander in the opener and outlasted Doug Fister in Game Two and can take a nearly invincible 3-0 series lead with a win on …


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Vikings cornerback Cook likely out until playoffs
(Reuters) – Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the regular season after breaking his right arm, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Friday. Cook suffered the injury in Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will require surgery, sidelining him for up to eight weeks. “I’ll know for sure once they go in, but they’re estimating about seven to eight weeks,” Vikings coach Leslie Frazier told reporters. “He’s distraught. It’s tough. He was doing well. “He had a good game yesterday in the time that he was out there. …


Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Saturday Oct 27
Reuters sports schedule at 0001 on Saturday (times GMT): – - – - BASEBALL World Series DETROIT – The World Series between the San Francisco Giantsand the Detroit Tigers shifts to the Motor City for the nextthree games, beginning Saturday at Comerica Park. We will recapthe opening two games of the best-of-seven series and analyzewhat is ahead in the Fall Classic. …


NFL-Vikings cornerback Cook likely out until playoffs
Oct 26 (Reuters) – Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the regular season after breaking his right arm, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Friday. Cook suffered the injury in Thursday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and will require surgery, sidelining him for up to eight weeks. “I’ll know for sure once they go in, but they’re estimating about seven to eight weeks,” Vikings coach Leslie Frazier told reporters. “He’s distraught. It’s tough. He was doing well. “He had a good game yesterday in the time that he was out there. …


Dallas promoter demands refund from Armstrong
A Dallas promotions company that paid Lance Armstrong $7 million for winning his sixth Tour de France is demanding he return the money.


Appendix removal ends run of 119 starts for Titans' Roos
(Reuters) – Michael Roos’s impressive run of 119 consecutive starts for the Tennessee Titans will end on Sunday after the offensive tackle was ruled out of the game against the Indianapolis Colts. A Pro Bowl selection in 2008, Roos had an emergency appendectomy on Monday and the team was wary of bringing him back too soon. “We’re not going to take any risks or chances with that even though he’s feeling pretty good,” Titans coach Mike Munchak told reporters on Friday. “He probably needs a good week to rest, and then he’ll be good next week. …


Tigers happy to be back home in chilly Detroit
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland talks with the media during a news conference at Comerica Park in Detroit,DETROIT (Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers arrived back on their home turf Friday to overcast skies, chilly temperatures and a lot of griping by the locals about the winter-like weather. Detroit manager Jim Leyland, however, could not be happier with the conditions. After losing the first two games of the World Series to the San Francisco Giants under sunny skies at AT&T Park, the Tigers hope a change in scenery will amount to a reversal of fortune. "This is the World Series," said Leyland. "It's cold for everybody. It's cold for the fans, the beer is cold, everything is cold. It's great, enjoy …


Azarenka seals year-end number one spot with win over Li
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Victoria Azarenka of Belarus will finish the year as world number one after a 7-6 6-3 win over China’s Li Na in her final round robin match at the WTA Championships on Friday. The Australian Open champion managed the two wins she needed in the round robin competition to end 2012 in top spot by beating Germany’s Angelique Kerber on Wednesday and then Li. …


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Tennis-Azarenka seals year-end number one spot with win over Li
* Belarussian will finish 2012 on top of the world * Azarenka faces world number two Sharapova in semi-finals * Serena Williams to meet Poland’s Radwanska in last four ISTANBUL, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Victoria Azarenka of Belarus will finish the year as world number one after a 7-6 6-3 win over China’s Li Na in her final round robin match at the WTA Championships on Friday. The Australian Open champion managed the two wins she needed in the round robin competition to end 2012 in top spot by beating Germany’s Angelique Kerber on Wednesday and then Li. …


Baseball-Tigers happy to be back home in chilly Detroit
DETROIT, Oct 26 (Reuters) – The Detroit Tigers arrived back on their home turf Friday to overcast skies, chilly temperatures and a lot of griping by the locals about the winter-like weather. Detroit manager Jim Leyland, however, could not be happier with the conditions. After losing the first two games of the World Series to the San Francisco Giants under sunny skies at AT&T Park, the Tigers hope a change in scenery will amount to a reversal of fortune. “This is the World Series,” said Leyland. “It’s cold for everybody. It’s cold for the fans, the beer is cold, everything is cold. …


NFL-Appendix removal ends run of 119 starts for Titans' Roos
Oct 26 (Reuters) – Michael Roos’s impressive run of 119 consecutive starts for the Tennessee Titans will end on Sunday after the offensive tackle was ruled out of the game against the Indianapolis Colts. A Pro Bowl selection in 2008, Roos had an emergency appendectomy on Monday and the team was wary of bringing him back too soon. “We’re not going to take any risks or chances with that even though he’s feeling pretty good,” Titans coach Mike Munchak told reporters on Friday. “He probably needs a good week to rest, and then he’ll be good next week. …


Sanchez set to take the mound for trailing Tigers
Justin Verlander already lost. Doug Fister pitched gamely, but his fine effort wasn’t good enough either.


Tigers hope bats warm up in World Series chill
Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera points to an area of the field as he talks to his teammates during the workout at Comerica Park in Detroit, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. The Tigers host the San Francisco Giants in Game 3 of baseball's World Series on Saturday. The Giants lead the best-of-seven games series 2-0. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya )The Detroit Tigers are hoping a change in scenery and the chance to face a right-handed pitcher will help them charge back into the World Series against the San Francisco Giants.


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Puyol should have won Prince of Asturias award, says Pique
Puyol should have won Prince of Asturias award, says PiqueThe 25-year old centre-back has demanded an explanation as to why his Blaugrana team-mate failed to collect the prize alongside Iker Casillas and Xavi


Philadelphia Union captain Carlos Valdes calls for signings after "difficult" season
Philadelphia Union captain Carlos Valdes calls for signings after The Colombia international spoke to Goal.com, and said the Union needs to add new players to its young core


Johnson wins pole; Keselowski to start 32nd
Jimmie Johnson, left, gets a handshake and hug from Brian Vickers, right, after qualifying for Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, VA., Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. Johnson won the pole and Vickers was second. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Jimmie Johnson's championship hopes got a boost Friday when he won the pole position for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway while points leader Brad Keselowski qualified 32nd.


Holders Olympiakos skating on thin ice
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Holders Olympiakos Piraeus are in danger of being eliminated in the preliminary group stage of the Euroleague after a 79-61 home defeat by Zalgiris Kaunas on Friday exposed a myriad of weaknesses. Eight-times champions Real Madrid produced a fine performance to record an 83-75 victory at Fenerbahce while Panathinaikos Athens, winners of six Euroleague titles, eased to an 85-67 triumph at Slovenians Olimpija Ljubljana. …


WRAPUP 1-Basketball-Holders Olympiakos skating on thin ice
BELGRADE, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Holders Olympiakos Piraeus are in danger of being eliminated in the preliminary group stage of the Euroleague after a 79-61 home defeat by Zalgiris Kaunas on Friday exposed a myriad of weaknesses. Eight-times champions Real Madrid produced a fine performance to record an 83-75 victory at Fenerbahce while Panathinaikos Athens, winners of six Euroleague titles, eased to an 85-67 triumph at Slovenians Olimpija Ljubljana. …


World Series Game 2 draws record-low rating
The Giants’ shutout of the Detroit Tigers drew a record-low television rating for Game 2 of the World Series.


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Pitch counts don't add up to more injuries, says study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – It is impossible to watch a Major League Baseball (MLB) game nowadays – such as those in the World Series now underway – without hearing about how many pitches a player has thrown. But a new study suggests that when it comes to preventing injuries, the obsession of many teams with those kinds of numbers may be misplaced. “I don’t necessarily think that pitch counts or innings pitched are the best way to measure the demands of pitching,” Thomas Karakolis, the lead author on the study, told Reuters Health. …


Baseball-Pitch counts don't add up to more injuries, says study
NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters Health) – It is impossible to watch a Major League Baseball (MLB) game nowadays – such as those in the World Series now underway – without hearing about how many pitches a player has thrown. But a new study suggests that when it comes to preventing injuries, the obsession of many teams with those kinds of numbers may be misplaced. “I don’t necessarily think that pitch counts or innings pitched are the best way to measure the demands of pitching,” Thomas Karakolis, the lead author on the study, told Reuters Health. …


After long break, Animal Kingdom all grown up for Breeders' Cup Mile
Animal Kingdom, winner of the 2011 Kentucky Derby, has made only two starts in the past 15 months after a couple of nagging injuries. His re-entry to racing will come at the highest-possible level, next weekend’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships


Martin-Vickers-Waltrip team up again in 2013
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Mark Martin, Brian Vickers and Michael Waltrip will team up again in 2013.


Earnhardt talks of anxiety caused by concussions
Dale Earnhardt Jr., speaks during a news conference prior to his first practice since recovering from concussions at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)Dale Earnhardt Jr. disliked the attention caused by his concussions and nearly three-week departure from NASCAR, but said Friday he returns to racing glad he took steps to make sure he is OK.


Ravens fined $20K for not listing Reed's injury
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is pulled down by Baltimore Ravens' Ed Reed (20) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)The NFL has fined the Baltimore Ravens $20,000 for not listing safety Ed Reed on the team's injury report with a torn labrum in his right shoulder, a violation of the league's procedures for reporting injury information.


World Series brings Tiger economy to Motown
DETROIT (Reuters) – Almost everyone loves a great comeback story and, for those who do, few are more compelling than the one unfolding in Detroit as the Motor City sheds its ‘loser-ville’ image. After decades of decay, the city that was at Ground Zero of the auto industry collapse then floored by a recession is getting back on its feet, a resilience reflected by its sports teams and highlighted by the Tigers’ return to the World Series. …


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FEATURE-Baseball-World Series brings Tiger economy to Motown
DETROIT, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Almost everyone loves a great comeback story and, for those who do, few are more compelling than the one unfolding in Detroit as the Motor City sheds its ‘loser-ville’ image. After decades of decay, the city that was at Ground Zero of the auto industry collapse then floored by a recession is getting back on its feet, a resilience reflected by its sports teams and highlighted by the Tigers’ return to the World Series. …



La esquiadora suiza Corinne Suter entrena este viernes en la víspera del gran slalom femenino de la FIS World Cup, en Soelden (Austria).   (AFP | Samuel Kubani)


Cracker war: Can Dhoni hit Sachin for a six?
Ranchi, Oct. 27 — Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni might have misfired in the T20 World Cup, but the Dhoni bomb has been doing well. But will it now go the Dhoni way? There are a couple of fresh challengers on the block – Sachin and Sehwag crackers. With the launch three years ago in Dhoni’s hometown Ranchi, Dhoni brand crackers became an instant hit. At R50 to R700 a packet, they come in different shapes, sizes and decibels.”They have been our best sellers,” said Kamal Singhania, proprietor of Trade Friends, Jharkhand’s biggest firecracker wholesaler. …


UPDATE 3-Brazil hit by new blackout, infrastructure in spotlight
* All of northeast left in the dark for up to four hours* Blackout is latest in recent string of power shortages* Business blames government for poor grid maintenance* Brazil investing heavily to increase …


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Bad weather puts season-opening WCup race in doubt
SOELDEN, Austria (AP) — Ski officials say cold weather and snow could threaten this weekend’s season-opening World Cup giant slaloms.


No. 5 Irish, No. 8 Sooners add to rich history
In this photo taken Oct. 27, 1956 and provided by the University of Oklahoma Athletics Communications, Oklahoma running back Clendon Thomas runs the ball as Notre Dame's Paul Hornung chases during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Oklahoma won 40-0. Notre Dame has had some great victories in its 125 years of playing college football, yet none was as improbable as the 7-0 victory at second-ranked Oklahoma in 1957. That victory ende   d the Sooners' NCAA-record winning streak at 47 games and came just a season after the Sooners beat the Irish 40-0 in South Bend, still the most lopsided home loss in Notre Dame history. (AP Photo/University of Oklahoma Athletics Communications)The w ords "Play Like a Champion Today" are plastered on the walls leading from the locker room to the field at both No. 5 Notre Dame and No. 8 Oklahoma, a rich piece of tradition the storied schools happen to share.


Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Almagro’s Tour Finals hopes dented by Ferrer2012-10-26T182405Z_2_BRE89P0X7_RTROPTC_0_US-TENNIS-MEN-VALENCIA.XML () – League cancels all games up to November 30 due to lockout 2012-10-26T182247Z_1_BRE89P104_RTROPTC_0_US-NHL-LABOR.XML() – “Hot sauce” spices up Dolphins-Jets rivalry MIAMI (Reuters) – The New York Jets-Miami Dolphins rivalrydoes not require much additional spice but the temperature hasrisen for Sunday’s AFC East divisional encounter after a weekof sharp insults and jibes. …


Iranian dissidents win Sakharov Prize
Iranian dissidents win Sakharov PrizeImprisoned lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh and filmmaker Jafar Panahi awarded EU prize for human rights and freedom of thought.


Ex-LSU players Mathieu, Jefferson out of jail
In this photo provided by The Daily Reveille, former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu is walked to a police car at Baton Rouge Police Department Second District Police Station bound for East Baton Rouge Parish prison after he and former LSU teammates Jordan Jefferson, Derrick Bryant and Karnell Hatcher were found in The Venue at Northgate, an apartment complex in Baton Rouge, with 18 grams of marijuana, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 (AP Photo/The Daily Reveill   e, Catherine Threlkeld)Former LSU football standouts Tyrann Mathieu and Jordan Jefferson have been released from a Baton Rouge jail after their arrests on marijuana charges.


Soccer-New leader Boniek must rescue Polish FA's tarnished image
WARSAW, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Former Juventus and AS Roma forward Zbigniew Boniek has been elected president of the Polish Football Association (PZPN) in succession to his ex-international team mate Grzegorz Lato. The PZPN’s image was tarnished under Lato who received severe criticism for his uncompromising style and the lacklustre performances of the national team. Sports Minister Joanna Mucha also notified prosecutors last November of a possible bribery case involving Lato. The former Poland striker denied the allegations and no charges were brought. …


Brazil hit by new blackout, infrastructure in spotlight
BRASILIA (Reuters) – A massive blackout left as many as 53 million Brazilians in the dark late Thursday and early Friday, the latest in a string of energy shortages that have raised questions about whether Brazil’s infrastructure is keeping pace with economic growth. Officials said a fire in a substation in the Amazon knocked out the whole northeastern electricity grid in the region’s worst blackout since 2001. The outage, which follows two other big blackouts in Brazil in as many months, lasted up to four hours in some places and brought major industries to a halt. …


UPDATE 3-Brazil hit by new blackout, infrastructure in spotlight
* All of northeast left in the dark for up to four hours* Blackout is latest in recent string of power shortages* Business blames government for poor grid maintenance* Brazil investing heavily to increase …


Soccer-New leader Boniek must rescue Polish FA's tarnished image
WARSAW, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Former Juventus and AS Roma forward Zbigniew Boniek has been elected president of the Polish Football Association (PZPN) in succession to his ex-international team mate Grzegorz Lato. The PZPN’s image was tarnished under Lato who received severe criticism for his uncompromising style and the lacklustre performances of the national team. Sports Minister Joanna Mucha also notified prosecutors last November of a possible bribery case involving Lato. The former Poland striker denied the allegations and no charges were brought. …


Earnhardt talks of fear concussions caused
Dale Earnhardt Jr. listens to a question during a news conference prior to his first practice since he recovered from concussions at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)


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Vogelsong took long journey to World Series start
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong throws during the first inning of Game 6 of baseball's National League championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)Ryan Vogelsong stood on the cut grass at AT&T Park in his crisp San Francisco Giants uniform, giving an interview for Japanese broadcaster NHK in English. No need for an interpreter.


NHL cancels games through November
National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a press conference, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 in New York, announcing that the Islanders hockey club will move from Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., and play at Brooklyn's Barclays Center starting in 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)The NHL has canceled all its games through the end of November because of the labor dispute between owners and players.


"Hot sauce" spices up Dolphins-Jets rivalry
MIAMI (Reuters) – The New York Jets-Miami Dolphins rivalry does not require much additional spice but the temperature has risen for Sunday’s AFC East divisional encounter after a week of sharp insults and jibes. In the build-up to their first meeting of the season last month, Jets head coach Rex Ryan said he wanted his defense to put some “hot sauce” on Dolphins running back Reggie Bush. That comment was noted by Miami at the time but the temperature heated up in the game, which Miami won 23-20 in overtime, when Bush was taken off injured. …


PREVIEW-NFL-'Hot sauce' spices up Dolphins-Jets rivalry
MIAMI, Oct 26 (Reuters) – The New York Jets-Miami Dolphins rivalry does not require much additional spice but the temperature has risen for Sunday’s AFC East divisional encounter after a week of sharp insults and jibes. In the build-up to their first meeting of the season last month, Jets head coach Rex Ryan said he wanted his defense to put some “hot sauce” on Dolphins running back Reggie Bush. That comment was noted by Miami at the time but the temperature heated up in the game, which Miami won 23-20 in overtime, when Bush was taken off injured. …


Motor racing-Raikkonen enjoys strong Indian debut
GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen tried out his second new Formula One circuit in the space of two weeks on Friday and declared the unfamiliar Indian track was to his liking. The Finn was fifth fastest in the day’s second session, after posting the 10th best time in the morning. “The circuit is nice. For me it was easier to learn than the Korean track; it’s not as technical but it’s good,” said the 2007 world champion, who made his F1 comeback this year after two seasons out. …


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Austrian skier Bjorn Sieber, 23, dies in car crash
SCHWARZENBERG, Austria (AP) — World Cup Alpine skier Bjorn Sieber of Austria died Friday after the van he was riding in swerved off a mountain road and rolled down a hill, police and the Austrian ski federation said.


Manager's toughest call: sitting a slumping star
San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum throws during the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)Pete Rose sat in the World Series. So did Reggie Jackson, Barry Zito and Paul O'Neill. Tim Lincecum lost his spot in the San Francisco Giants' rotation this October, and Jose Valverde forfeited his role as the Detroit Tigers' closer.


Motor racing-Indian ministry irked by Ferrari's flag gesture
GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 26 (Reuters) – India’s foreign ministry condemned Ferrari on Friday for putting the Italian navy flag on their cars at the Indian Grand Prix in what was seen as a political gesture of support for detained sailors. Ferrari said it was simply a tribute to “one of the outstanding entities of our country” although they also alluded in a statement to the two Italian navy sailors charged with killing Indian fishermen. The Formula One team’s hope that “the Indian and Italian authorities will soon find a solution to the situation” did not go down well with the ministry. …


Sharapova beats Stosur at WTA Championships
Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot to Sara Errani of Italy during their tennis match at the WTA championship in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. (AP Photo)Maria Sharapova swept past Sam Stosur 6-0, 6-3 at the WTA Championships on Friday t o retain a small chance of finishing the year as the No. 1-ranked player.


Aresco: Commissioners support adding marquee bowl
Louisville's DeVante Parker, left, outruns the grasp of South Florida's George Baker during action of their NCAA colege football game Saturday Oct. 20, 2012 in Louisville, Ky. Louisville defeated USF 27-25. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)Big East Commissioner Mike Aresco says support for adding a bowl game to college football's new postseason system has not waned.


Iranian lawyer and filmmaker win EU's Sakharov Prize
Iranian film director Jafar Panahi smiles, following his release on bail, at his home in TehranBRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union's prize for human rights and freedom of thought was awarded to two Iranians on Friday, a lawyer and a filmmaker who have both been cut off from the outside world for defying the country's leadership. Imprisoned human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, 49, and filmmaker Jafar Panahi, 52, were awarded the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize for their courage in defending their own and others' basic freedoms, the parliament said. …


Vonn of the U.S. Celebrates with her trophy after winning Alpine skiing women's overall World Cup in Schladming
Vonn of the U.S. Celebrates with her trophy after winning Alpine skiing women's overall World Cup in SchladmingLindsey Vonn of the U.S. Celebates with her trophy after winning the Alpine skiing women's overall World Cup at the Alpine skiing World Cup finals in Schladming March 18, 2012. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger


Alpine skiing-Plan to race men not seen as serious, Vonn says
SOELDEN, Austria, Oct 26 (Reuters) – World Cup and Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn complained on Friday she was not being taken seriously in her attempt to take part in a men’s downhill in Lake Louise. “It has definitely been frustrating,” Vonn told Reuters. “This is not something I had intended to spread in the media, at least not until it would be sure that I can race. …


Austrian skier Bjorn Sieber, 23, dies in car crash
SCHWARZENBERG, Austria (AP) — The Austrian ski federation says World Cup Alpine skier Bjorn Sieber died in a car crash on Friday.


UCI: Tour winner list stays blank in Armstrong era
The seven Tour de France titles stripped from Lance Armstrong will not be awarded to any riders, and the American cyclist and his teammates should return their prize money, the sport’s governing body ruled Friday.


AP basketball poll: Indiana is preseason No. 1
Indiana is No. 1 in The Associated Press’ preseason Top 25 for the third time and the first since the 1979-80 season.


Wanted in Brazil: more English speakers
Each day a group of seven comes to this small classroom in downtown Rio de Janeiro on lunch break. The energetic young teacher, Natália Correa, runs a drill of simple English sentences by snapping her fingers and clapping her hands to keep up a fast call-and-response beat.


Motorcycling-Melandri gets suspended sentence for tax evasion
ROME, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Former motorcycling world champion Marco Melandri has been given a 19-month suspended jail sentence for inventing a fictitious residence in England in order to avoid millions of euros of Italian tax between 2003 and 2005. Prosecutors said that while the BMW rider was supposedly resident near Donnington Park race track, the flow of money and his assets showed that his financial interests remained in his home town of Ravenna. The 2002 world MotoGP 250cc champion had already reached agreement with the Italian tax authorities over his debts. …


Brazil's economic recovery finally arrives
* Economy likely grew above 5 pct in Q3- government sources* Year of stimulus finally shoring up economy* Slow global growth main threat to full recovery* Rousseff to continue push to bolster consumptionBy …


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World Cup city events get slalom ranking points
SOELDEN, Austria (AP) — The International Ski Federation is upgrading its city events by awarding them World Cup points for the slalom ranking.


Weekend Preview: Martinsville could be bump in road for Keselowski
If history holds true to form at the most historic of NASCAR tracks, Martinsville Speedway could be Brad Keselowski’s Waterloo. Conversely, the 0.526-mile paper-clip circuit also could be the best opportunity for Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin to loosen Keselowski’s grasp on the Sprint Cup Series lead.


Chance of full NHL season lost as deadline passes
National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a press conference, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 in New York, announcing that the Islanders hockey club will move from Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y., and play at Brooklyn's Barclays Center starting in 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)Now that the opportunity to play a full hockey season has come and gone, the remaining question is can any of it be saved?


Motor racing-Kobayashi seeking sponsorship to stay in F1
GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Kamui Kobayashi’s future with the Sauber Formula One team will not depend on whatever new sponsorship money he might raise, team principal Monisha Kaltenborn said on Friday. Without saying whether the Japanese would be staying or leaving next season, Kaltenborn reminded reporters at the Indian Grand Prix that the Swiss team was fully aware he had no financial backers when they hired him in 2010. …


Government of Canada Supports ISU World Cup Short Track in Montréal
MONTREAL , Oct. 26, 2012 /CNW/ – On behalf of the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), the Honourable Christian Paradis , Minister of Industry, Member of Parliament (Mégantic-L’Érable) and …


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Garrigus leads halfway through CIMB; Woods in 5th
Tiger Woods of the United States watches the field on the 10th hole during round two of CIMB Classic golf tournament at the Mines Resort and Golf Club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)Five strokes off the lead after two rounds, Tiger Woods thinks the CIMB Classic course "can be had" and still expects a total of better than 20 under to win it.


Emanuel Steward, famed boxing trainer, dies at 68
FILE- This Sept. 9, 2004 file photo shows former WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko getting his hands taped by trainer Emanuel Steward before a workout at the La Brea Boxing Academy in Los Angeles. Steward, the owner of the legendary Kronk Gym and one of boxing's greatest trainers, has died. He was 68. Victoria Kirton, Steward's executive assistant, says Steward died Thursday Oct. 25, 2012 in a Chicago hospital. She did n   ot disclose the cause of death. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon,File)Emanuel Steward, earnest yet easygoing, proved rough and tough wasn't the only way to win in boxing.


Uncompromising Lukashenko blasts Belarus Games failure
MINSK (Reuters) – Outspoken President Alexander Lukashenko hit out at Belarus sports bosses on Friday for the country’s “complete failure” at the 2012 London Olympics. “Belarus people will no longer tolerate such a disastrous showing,” authoritarian Lukashenko, who also serves as president of the Belarus Olympic committee (BOC), told delegates at the annual BOC convention. “The performance of our Olympic team in Britain this summer was a complete failure,” he said, referring to a total of 12 medals, two of them gold. …


Pakistan's Gul celebrates with teammate Afridi during their Twenty20 World Cup cricket match against New Zealand in Pallekele
Pakistan's Gul celebrates with teammate Afridi during their Twenty20 World Cup cricket match against New Zealand in PallekelePakistan's Umar Gul (C) celebrates with teammate Shahid Afridi (R) after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Brendon McCullum (not seen) during their Twenty20 World Cup cricket match in Pallekele September 23, 2012. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte/Files


UPDATE 1-Soccer-Spain roundup-Barcelona depleted for Rayo trip
(Adds Vilanova quotes) MADRID, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Brief news from La Liga ahead of this weekend’s matches (all times GMT): * Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova will have to shuffle the leaders’ defence for Saturday’s trip to Rayo Vallecano, with centre back Javier Mascherano suspended for the game in Madrid (2000). Mascherano was sent off in last weekend’s 5-4 win at Deportivo Coruna and although the club appealed the Argentine’s second yellow card the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) decided against exonerating him. …


Olympics-Uncompromising Lukashenko blasts Belarus Games failure
MINSK, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Outspoken President Alexander Lukashenko hit out at Belarus sports bosses on Friday for the country’s “complete failure” at the 2012 London Olympics. “Belarus people will no longer tolerate such a disastrous showing,” authoritarian Lukashenko, who also serves as president of the Belarus Olympic committee (BOC), told delegates at the annual BOC convention. “The performance of our Olympic team in Britain this summer was a complete failure,” he said, referring to a total of 12 medals, two of them gold. …


ICC Cricket World Cup Final - Australia v Sri Lanka
ICC Cricket World Cup Final - Australia v Sri LankaBRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – APRIL 28: Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka leaves the field after being dismissed during the ICC Cricket World Cup Final between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Kensington Oval on April 28, 2007 in Bridgetown, Barbados. (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Images)


ICC Cricket World Cup Final - Australia v Sri Lanka
ICC Cricket World Cup Final - Australia v Sri LankaBRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – APRIL 28: Ricky Ponting of Australia shakes hands with Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka after Australia defeated Sri Lanka during the ICC Cricket World Cup Final between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Kensington Oval on April 28, 2007 in Bridgetown, Barbados. (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Image s)


ICC Cricket World Cup Super Eights - England v Sri Lanka
ICC Cricket World Cup Super Eights - England v Sri LankaST. JOHN'S, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA – APRIL 04: RIL 04: Ian Bell of England jumps over Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka during the ICC Cricket World Cup Super Eights match between England and Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on April 4, 2007 in St. John&# 039;s, Antigua and Barbuda. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images)


India v Sri Lanka - 2011 ICC World Cup Final
India v Sri Lanka - 2011 ICC World Cup FinalMUMBAI, INDIA – APRIL 02: Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka congratulates Sachin Tendulkar of India on his teams win during the 2011 ICC World Cup Final between India and Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium on April 2, 2011 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)


India Nets Session - 2011 ICC World Cup
India Nets Session - 2011 ICC World CupMUMBAI, INDIA – APRIL 01: MS Dhoni, captain of India (L) and Kumar Sangakkara, captain of Sr Lanka, pose with the world cup trophy at Wankhede Stadium ahead of tomorrow's final between India and Sri Lanka on April 1, 2011 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Graham Crouch/Getty Images)


Sri Lanka Nets Session - 2011 ICC World Cup
Sri Lanka Nets Session - 2011 ICC World CupMUMBAI, INDIA – APRIL 01: Kumar Sangakkara, Captain of Sri Lanka talks to the media ahead of the 2011 ICC World Cup Final at the Wankhede Stadium on April 1, 2011 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)


India Nets Session - 2011 ICC World Cup
India Nets Session - 2011 ICC World CupMUMBAI, INDIA – APRIL 01: Captains MS Dhoni of India and Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka pose with the ICC World Cup during the India nets session at the Wankhede Stadium on April 1, 2011 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images)


ICC Community Project Promotes The Think Wise Campaign - 2011 ICC World Cup
ICC Community Project Promotes The Think Wise Campaign - 2011 ICC World CupKANDY, SRI LANKA – MARCH 08: Kumar Sangakkara, captain of Sri Lanka returns to Trinity College his old school to promote 'Think Wise' a campaign with UNAIDS, UNICEF and the ICC on March 8, 2011 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)


New Zealand v Sri Lanka: Group A - 2011 ICC World Cup
New Zealand v Sri Lanka: Group A - 2011 ICC World CupMUMBAI, INDIA – MARCH 18: Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka with Lays competition winner Anapurna at the Group A ICC World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium on March 18, 2011 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Graham Crouch/Getty Images)


ICC Community Project Promotes The Think Wise Campaign - 2011 ICC World Cup
ICC Community Project Promotes The Think Wise Campaign - 2011 ICC World CupKANDY, SRI LANKA – MARCH 08: Kumar Sangakkara, captain of Sri Lanka (R) speaks to his former teacher during his return to Trinity College to promote 'Think Wise' a campaign with UNAIDS , UNICEF and the ICC on March 8, 2011 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)


Sri Lanka v Canada: Group A - 2011 ICC World Cup
Sri Lanka v Canada: Group A - 2011 ICC World CupHAMBANTOTA, SRI LANKA – FEBRUARY 20: Kumar Sangakkara (L) captain of Sri Lanka lines up with his team during the national anthems during the Sri Lanka v Canada 2011 ICC World Cup Group A match at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium on February 20, 2011 in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty I mages)


2011 ICC World Cup - Captain's Press Conference
2011 ICC World Cup - Captain's Press ConferenceDHAKA, BANGLADESH – FEBRUARY 17: (Bark Row, L-R) Captains Elton Chigumbura of Zimbabwe, Daniel Vettori of New Zealand, Shahid Afridi of Pakistan, Graeme Smith of South Africa, Andrew Strauss of England, Darren Sammy of the West Indies, (Front Row, L-R) Ashih Bagai of Canada, Peter Borren of the Netherlands, Kumar Sangakkar a of Sri Lanka, Ricky Ponting of Australia, Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh, Jimmy Kamande of Kenya and William Porterfield of Ireland pose for a picture during the 2011 ICC World Cup Captain's Press Conference at the Sheraton Hotel on February 17, 2011 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images)


Sri Lanka v Canada: Group A - 2011 ICC World Cup
Sri Lanka v Canada: Group A - 2011 ICC World CupHAMBANTOTA, SRI LANKA – FEBRUARY 20: Kumar Sangakkara captain of Sri Lanka during the Sri Lanka v Canada 2011 ICC World Cup Group A match at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium on February 20, 2011 in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)


2011 ICC World Cup Opening Ceremony
2011 ICC World Cup Opening CeremonyDHAKA, BANGLADESH – FEBRUARY 17: Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanks is presented to the crowd at the Bangabandhu National Stadium at the opening ceremony of the 2011 ICC World Cup on February 17, 2011 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. (Photo by Graham Crouch/Getty Images)


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Sri Lanka Captain's Twenty 20 Press Conference
Sri Lanka Captain's Twenty 20 Press ConferenceLONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 31: Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara talks to the media during a press conference for the Twenty 20 World Cup at Lords on May 31, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)


AUT-SKI-WORLD CUP-FIS-KASPER
AUT-SKI-WORLD CUP-FIS-KASPERGian Franco Kasper, President of the International Ski Federation (FIS) Gian Franco Kasper speaks at a press conference on October 26, 2012 prior to the Woman's Giant slalom competition during the FIS World Cup in Soelden, Austria.New rules on ski length and width, imposed by the International Ski Federation (FIS) this year, have been hotly debated among national teams and ski manufacturers, with many skiers complaining the changes will make it harder to handle turns and will be especially felt in the giant slalom. AFP PHOTO / SAMUEL KUBANISAMUEL KUBANI/AFP/Getty Images


Strnad shoots 1st major title in World Cup Final
BANGKOK (AP) — Martin Strnad of the Czech Republic won his first major title at the shooting World Cup Final when he won the rapid fire pistol on Friday.


Sreesanth seeks blessings from famed Guruvayoor
Kochi, Oct 26 (IANS) Temperamental Indian speedster Sreesanth sought the blessings from the famed Sree Krishna temple at Guruvayoor for making a return to the national team.


Hockey Champions Trophy: Pakistan drop Abbas, Butt from probables
Islamabad, Oct 26 (IANS) The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has dropped former captain Sohail Abbas and senior forward Rehan Butt from the 27-probables for the Champions Trophy to be held at Melbourne from Dec 1.


CONCACAF Champions League knockout pairings set as three MLS teams learn their fate
CONCACAF Champions League knockout pairings set as three MLS teams learn their fateThe Los Angeles Galaxy, Houston Dynamo, Seattle Sounders and Herculez Gomez' Santos Laguna are among those to reach the knockout stage of CONCACAF's annual club competition.


Focused McIlroy in touch with Shanghai leader Hanson
McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a shot on the second hole during the BMW Masters 2012 golf tournament at Lake Malaren Golf Club in ShanghaiSHANGHAI (Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy shut out noisy distr actions to move to within two shots of leader Peter Hanson on day two of the BMW Masters golf on Friday. Despite constant sounds of nearby building construction, sirens and even fireworks, along with the distraction of on-course mobile phones, McIlroy did not drop a shot in a round of seven-under-par 65 to move into second place on 12 under par. Sweden's Hanson, McIlroy's double-winning Ryder Cup team mate, posted an eight-under par 64 to lead the $7-million event by two strokes on 14 under par on the Lake Malaren course. …


Thursday's Sports in Brief
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — 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 to take a 2-0 World Series lead.