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UPDATE 2-Baseball-San Francisco Giants capture World Series
* Scutaro drives in winning run * Posey slams two-run homer (Adds quotes, detail) DETROIT, Oct 28 (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants capped a wild post-season ride by beating the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in 10 innings on Sunday to complete a four-game sweep and be crowned World Series champions for the second time in three years. Marco Scutaro, the most valuable player in the National League Championship Series, was again the hero for the Giants, cracking a sharply hit single into shallow center to bring in Ryan Theriot with the winning run. …


Giants take lead in 10th, go for WS sweep
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[Press Release] 101st Presidential radio address (Oct 29, 2012)
Good morning, fellow Koreans,Despite some difficulties, this past week was filled with many historic events for the nation. …


Giants complete sweep, World Series champions
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo reacts after Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Sergio Romo clos es it out by throwing a called third strike past Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera.


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Baseball: Leyland stays humble after Giants tame toothless Tigers
DETROIT (Reuters) – Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland offered no excuses for his club’s meek four-game surrender to the San Francisco Giants in the World Series. “We got beat,” he told reporters after the Giants completed the series sweep by beating the Tigers 4-3 in 10 innings at Comerica Park on Sunday. “You can’t sit up here and try to find some reason or excuse. They beat us. They earned it. We didn’t hit enough. Obviously we had five hits again tonight,” he added. “So you just turn the page and move on. Congratulations to the Giants. They did a fantastic job. …


Djabour named new Congo coach
(Reuters) – French coach Kamel Djabour has been appointed the new national coach of Congo, replacing his Auxerre colleague Jean-Guy Wallemme who resigned last week, the Congo Football Federation said on Sunday. The 52-year-old Djabour served as assistant to Wallemme at both the Ligue 2 club and with the Congo side, who lead their World Cup qualifying group after the first two matches in June. Wallemme resigned last week saying he could no longer combine the two jobs and the Congolese have moved swiftly to promote his assistant. …


UPDATE 1-NFL-Manning humbles Brees as Broncos smash Saints
(Adds, quotes, details) * Broncos take solo lead in AFC West * Saints held to season-low scoring Oct 28 (Reuters) – Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns and 305 yards as the ever-improving Denver Broncos smashed the visiting New Orleans Saints 34-14 on Sunday. A red-hot Manning outclassed Drew Brees in a rematch of Super Bowl XLIV, where New Orleans beat Manning’s former team Indianapolis. It was no contest between the quarterbacks this time as Brees was limited to a season-low 213 yards and two scores while the Broncos amassed 530 yards of offence. …


Serena Williams wins WTA Championships
Serena Williams wins WTA ChampionshipsHer year filled with titles and trophies over, Serena Williams can at last admit it: This was a title she had her eye on.


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CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Baseball-San Francisco Giants capture World Series
(Corrects Giants reliever name in sixth par from Sergio to Santiago) * Scutaro drives in winning run * Posey slams two-run homer DETROIT, Oct 28 (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants capped a wild post-season ride by beating the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in 10 innings On Sunday to complete a four-game sweep and be crowned World Series champions for the second time in three years. Marco Scutaro, the most valuable player in the National League Championship Series, was again the hero for the Giants, cracking a sharply hit single into shallow center to bring in Ryan Theriot with the winning run. …


Baseball: San Francisco's Sandoval named World Series MVP
DETROIT (Reuters) – Big-hitting San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for Major League Baseball’s World Series on Sunday. The Venezuelan batted .500 with four runs batted in, including a three-homer game in the series opener, as the Giants swept the best-of-seven series 4-0 to capture their second title in the past three seasons. Sandoval’s Game One heroics set the tone for the Giants’ stunning and perhaps unexpected victory. …


One valuable Panda: Sandoval is World Series MVP
San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval hits a single during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Pablo Sandoval not only has ba seball's neatest nickname, Kung Fu Panda has a World Series MVP award to go along with it.


UPDATE 1-Baseball-San Francisco's Sandoval named World Series MVP
(Adds details) DETROIT, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Big-hitting San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for Major League Baseball’s World Series on Sunday. The Venezuelan batted .500 with four runs batted in, including a three-homer game in the series opener, as the Giants swept the best-of-seven series 4-0 to capture their second title in the past three seasons. Sandoval’s Game One heroics set the tone for the Giants’ stunning and perhaps unexpected victory. …


Baseball play-offs world series result
Oct 29 (Infostrada Sports) – Result from the MLB Play-offs World Series match between Detroit and San Francisco on Sunday (home team in CAPS) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 R San Francisco 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 4 DETROIT 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 (San Francisco win the best-of-seven series by 4-0)


NFL: Manning humbles Brees as Broncos smash Saints
Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee takes a handoff from Denver quarterback Peyton Manning against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter of their NFL football game in Denver (Reuters) – Peyton Manning threw for three touchdowns and 305 yards as the ever-improving Denver Broncos smashed the visiting New Orleans Saints 34-14 on Sunday. A red-hot Manning outclassed Drew Brees in a rematch of Super Bowl XLIV where New Orleans beat Manning's former team Indianapolis. It was no contest between the quarterbacks this time as Brees was limited to a season-low 213 yards and two scores while the Broncos amassed 530 yards of offence. …


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Baseball: List of World Series MVP winners
(Reuters) – List of Most Valuable Player winners from Major League Baseball’s World Series. 2012 – Pablo Sandoval (San Francisco Giants) 2011 – David Freese (St. Louis Cardinals) 2010 – Edgar Renteria (San Francisco Giants) 2009 – Hideki Matsui (New York Yankees) 2008 – Cole Hamels (Philadelphia Phillies) 2007 – Mike Lowell (Boston Red Sox) 2006 – David Eckstein (St. …


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URGENT-Baseball-San Francisco's Sandoval named World Series MVP
DETROIT, Oct 28 (Reuters) – San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval was named the Most Valuable Player for Major League Baseball’s World Series on Sunday. Sandoval had eight hits and four runs batted in, including a three-homer game in the series opener, as the Giants won the best-of-seven series 4-0 to capture their second title in the past three seasons. (Reporting by Steve Ginsburg; Editing by Julian Linden)


Factbox: World Series champions San Francisco Giants
(Reuters) – Factbox on the San Francisco Giants, who beat the Detroit Tigers on Sunday to win Major League Baseball’s World Series. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Manager: Bruce Bochy World Series titles: 6 (1905, 1921, 1922, 1933, 1954, 2010, 2012) 2012 regular season record: 94-68 Most home runs in 2012: Buster Posey (24) Most wins by a pitcher in 2012: Matt Cain & Madison Bumgarner (16) How they won the World Series: Clinched National League West division; Beat Cincinnati Reds 3-2 in best-of-five division series; Beat St. …


Baseball: List of World Series winners
(Reuters) – List of winners in Major League Baseball’s World Series: 2012 – San Francisco Giants 4, Detroit Tigers 0 2011 – St. Louis Cardinals 4, Texas Rangers 3 2010 – San Francisco Giants 4, Texas Rangers 1 2009 – New York Yankees 4, Philadelphia Phillies 2 2008 – Philadelphia Phillies 4, Tampa Bay Rays 1 2007 – Boston Red Sox 4, Colorado Rockies 0 2006 – St. Louis Cardinals 4, Detroit Tigers 1 2005 – Chicago White Sox 4, Houston Astros 0 2004 – Boston Red Sox 4, St. …


Baseball: 2012 World Series collated results
DETROIT (Reuters) – Collated results from the 2012 World Series: Oct 24 – San Francisco 8 Detroit 3 (in San Francisco) Oct 25 – San Francisco 2 Detroit 0 (in San Francisco) Oct 27 – San Francisco 2 Detroit 0 (in Detroit) Oct 28 – San Francisco 4 Detroit 3 (in Detroit) (San Francisco wins best-of-seven series 4-0) (Compiled by Julian Linden)


Baseball: Inning by inning of World Series Game Four
DETROIT (Reuters) – Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants hold a 3-0 lead in the World Series and if they can win on Sunday in chilly Detroit they will become the 21st team to claim the championship with a sweep. The Giants took the first two games in San Francisco, 8-3 and 2-0, before coming to sold-out Comerica Park and winning Game Three 2-0. This is what the rival managers told reporters just before the game. Jim Leyland (Tigers): “I can paint a rosy picture, but the picture is not rosy right now. Our pitching is set up terrific, but you’ve got to win a game. …


Giants beat Tigers 4-3 in 10 innings for sweep
San Francisco Giants' Ryan Theriot reacts after scoring from second on a hit by Marco Scutaro during the 10th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Marco Scutaro singled home the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Sunday night to complete a four-game sweep and win their second World Series title in three years.


Baseball-San Francisco Giants capture World Series
* Scutaro drives in winning run * Posey slams two-run homer (Adds detail) DETROIT, Oct 28 (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants capped a wild post-season ride by beating the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in 10 innings On Sunday to complete a four-game sweep and be crowned World Series champions for the second time in three years. Marco Scutaro, the most valuable player in the National League Championship Series, was again the hero for the Giants, cracking a sharply hit single into shallow center to bring in Ryan Theriot with the winning run. …


NFL standings
Oct 29 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NFL on Sunday AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCEAFC EAST W L T OTL PF PA PCT 1. New England 5 3 0 0 262 170 .625 2. Miami 4 3 0 2 150 126 .571 3. Buffalo 3 4 0 0 171 227 .429 4. NY Jets 3 5 0 1 168 200 .375 AFC NORTH W L T OTL PF PA PCT 1. Baltimore 5 2 0 0 174 161 .714 2. Pittsburgh 4 3 0 0 167 144 .571 3. Cincinnati 3 4 0 0 166 187 .429 4. Cleveland 2 6 0 0 154 186 .250 AFC SOUTH W L T OTL PF PA PCT 1. Houston 6 1 0 0 216 128 .857 2. Indianapolis 4 3 0 0 136 171 .571 3. Tennessee 3 5 0 1 162 257 .375 4. Jacksonville 1 6 0 2 103 188 . …


FACTBOX-Baseball-World Series champions San Francisco Giants
Oct 28 (Reuters) – Factbox on the San Francisco Giants, who beat the Detroit Tigers on Sunday to win Major League Baseball’s World Series. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Manager: Bruce Bochy World Series titles: 6 (1905, 1921, 1922, 1933, 1954, 2010, 2012) 2012 regular season record: 94-68 Most home runs in 2012: Buster Posey (24) Most wins by a pitcher in 2012: Matt Cain & Madison Bumgarner (16) How they won the World Series: Clinched National League West division; Beat Cincinnati Reds 3-2 in best-of-five division series; Beat St. …


Baseball: San Francisco Giants capture World Series
San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro hits an RBI single against the Detroit Tigers in the tenth inning during Game 4 of the MLB World Series baseball championship in DetroitDETROI T (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants clinched Major League Baseball's World Series on Sunday. The Giants won Sunday's Game Four 4-3 in 10 innings to take the best-of-seven series 4-0 and claim their second title in the past three seasons. (Reporting by Steve Keating; Editing by Julian Linden)


NFL results
Oct 29 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NFL games on Sunday (home team in CAPS) GREEN BAY 24 Jacksonville 15 Miami 30 NY JETS 9 CLEVELAND 7 San Diego 6 Indianapolis 19 TENNESSEE 13 (OT) New England 45 ST. LOUIS 7 Atlanta 30 PHILADELPHIA 17 CHICAGO 23 Carolina 22 DETROIT 28 Seattle 24 PITTSBURGH 27 Washington 12 Oakland 26 KANSAS CITY 16 NY Giants 29 DALLAS 24 DENVER 34 New Orleans 14


News Summary: IMF says Portugal needs debt effort
IMF TAKE: Portugal’s financial recovery program is entering a risky phase as it struggles to cut its heavy debt load amid a continuing recession, growing unemployment and mounting opposition to austerity measures.


Giants-Tigers tied at 3 after 8 in Game 4 of WS
Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young runs after hitting a solo home run against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Tigers lefty Phil Coke strikes out the side and we head to the bottom of the ninth tied at 3. Andy Dirks due up for Detroit.


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Broncos lead Saints 31-7 in 4th quarter
Peyton Manning shook off a bleeding right thumb after banging it on an opponent’s helmet to throw his second and third touchdown passes and the Denver Broncos took a 31-7 lead over Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints early in the fourth quarter Sunday night.


Asia stocks post modest gains ahead of BOJ meeting
Asian stock markets posted modest advances Monday, with traders widely expecting the Bank of Japan to announce new measures to help the country break out of its deflationary slump.


Penn State panel urges openness about sex abuse
Survivors of child sexual abuse say the problem cannot be combated unless people are willing to discuss it openly.


HRs by Cabrera, Young leave Series Game 4 tied 3-3
Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young hits a home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)Delmon Young homered off Matt Cain in the sixth inning, pulling Detroit into a 3-3 tie with the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night in World Series Game 4 as the Tigers tried to avoid getting swept.


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Giants-Tigers tied at 3 after 6 in Game 4 of WS
Detroit Tigers' Delmon Young runs after hitting a solo home run against San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain during the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)FOX just showed Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the stands, wearing a ski cap and bundled up just like everyone else.


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Broncos lead Saints 17-7 at halftime
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) makes a leaping catch against New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)Peyton Manning banged his right thumb on an opponent's helmet just before halftime Sunday night, and the Denver Broncos took a 17-7 halftime lead over Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints.


Tigers up 2-1 after 5, trying to avoid WS sweep
Brandon Crawford just made another terrific play at shortstop, barehanding a grounder that deflected off Giants starter Matt Cain and making an accurate, off-balance throw to get speedy rookie Quintin Berry at first.


Cabrera home run gives Tigers 2-1 lead over Giants
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, left, reacts with Austin Jackson after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Miguel Cabrera hit a wild-blown, two-run homer off Matt Cain in the third inning, and the Detroit Tigers took their first lead of the World Series when they moved ahead of the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Sunday in Game 4 as they tried to avoid elimination.


Tigers go up 2-1 after 3, trying to avoid WS sweep
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a two-run home run during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)perhaps their first break of the entire Series.


Broncos and Saints tied at 7 early in 2nd quarter
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) makes a leaping catch against New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)Peyton Manning directed a 98-yard touchdown drive for Denver, and New Orleans' Drew Brees responded with a 29-yard scoring strike to Darren Sproles on the first play of the second quarter, tying the game 7-7 on Sunday night.


Bama, Oregon, K-State, ND rise to top of AP poll
Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein (7) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Tramaine Thompson (86) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)Breaking down the AP college football poll after Week 9 of the regular season.


Team USA Leaves Montreal with 2 Medals
US Speedskating leaves Montreal with two medals, a silver for J.R. Celski in the men’s 1500m and the men’s team bronze.(PRWEB) October 28, 2012 As racing in Montreal came to a close today, the men’s relay team capped off the weekend with a bang, winning the bronze medal with a time of 6:48.577. At the Samsung ISU Short Track World Cup, J.R. Celski, Travis Jayner, John-Henry Krueger and Chris Creveling took to the ice in the last race of the competition to bring home a medal for Team USA. In all, Team USA leaves Montreal with two medals, a silver for J.R. …


Back in action: crowd-pleasers in the latest Bok squad
Back in action: crowd-pleasers in the latest Bok squadHeyneke Meyer may not be one to bow to fans' opinions, but he's nonetheless made some popular choices for the latest squad. He himself explains that he's chosen players for their experience, and if they're successful, it will hopefully make up for some of the losses suffered to injury this year. By KEN BORLAND.


UPDATE 1-Soccer-Last-gasp equaliser saves Boca from River defeat
* Boca recover from two goals down for 2-2 draw at Monumental * Fighting among fans, attack on stewards leave 25 hurt (Adds crowd violence) BUENOS AIRES, Oct 28 (Reuters) – A goal in added time from Walter Erviti stole a 2-2 draw for Boca Juniors against arch-rivals River Plate in a heated Argentine “Superclasico” that ended with 25 people hurt in crowd violence on Sunday. The match started in party atmosphere at a packed Monumental with the traditional ticker tape welcome when the players took to the field, but degenerated into sporadic incidents of violence after the final whistle. …


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Chelsea says ref used 'inappropriate language'
Chelsea says ref used 'inappropriate language'LONDON (AP) — Chelsea accused referee Mark Clattenburg of directing ''inappropriate language'' at two players Sunday in its 3-2 Premier League loss to Manchester United, and lodged an official complaint.


Giants up 1-0 after 2, going for Series sweep
San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt hits an RBI triple during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)San Francisco has taken the lead in the second inning for the second consecutive night.


UPDATE 1-Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Four
(Adds second inning) DETROIT, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants hold a 3-0 lead in the World Series and if they can win on Sunday in chilly Detroit they will become the 21st team to claim the championship with a sweep. The Giants took the first two games in San Francisco, 8-3 and 2-0, before coming to sold-out Comerica Park and winning Game Three 2-0. This is what the rival managers told reporters just before the game. Jim Leyland (Tigers): “I can paint a rosy picture, but the picture is not rosy right now. Our pitching is set up terrific, but you’ve got to win a game. …


Notre Dame latest to pass Oregon in BCS standings
Notre Dame celebrates after defeating Oklahoma 30-13 in an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)Now Notre Dame is an ahead of Oregon in the BCS standings.


Falcons celebrate magnificent seven with win over Eagles
(Reuters) – The Atlanta Falcons extended their unbeaten start to the National Football League season to seven games with victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Showing no signs of complacency or rustiness after having a week off, the Falcons coasted to a comfortable 30-17 win with quarterback Matt Ryan passing for 262 yards and three touchdowns. “Coming off our bye week, our goal was to come out and play fast in all three phases of the game,” Falcons coach Mike Smith told reporters. …


UPDATE 1-NFL-Falcons celebrate magnificent seven with win over Eagles
* Atlanta remains NFL’s only unbeaten team * Giants avenge early-season loss to Cowboys * Bears nip Panthers for fifth win in row (Updates with Giants beating Cowboys) Oct 28 (Reuters) – The Atlanta Falcons extended their unbeaten start to the National Football League season to seven games with victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Showing no signs of complacency or rustiness after having a week off, the Falcons coasted to a comfortable 30-17 win with quarterback Matt Ryan passing for 262 yards and three touchdowns. …


Baseball-Inning by inning of World Series Game Four
DETROIT, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Pre-game: The San Francisco Giants hold a 3-0 lead in the World Series and if they can win on Sunday in chilly Detroit they will become the 21st team to claim the championship with a sweep. The Giants took the first two games in San Francisco, 8-3 and 2-0, before coming to sold-out Comerica Park and winning Game Three 2-0. This is what the rival managers told reporters just before the game. Jim Leyland (Tigers): “I can paint a rosy picture, but the picture is not rosy right now. Our pitching is set up terrific, but you’ve got to win a game. …


Giants blow 23-point lead, but win 29-24 at Dallas
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) is tackled by New York Giants outside linebacker Michael Boley (59) and Keith Rivers (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)The New York Giants are still undefeated at Cowboys Stadium after another comeback victory under Eli Manning.


NBC Sports Acquires U.S. Rights to Premier League Soccer
NBCUniversal, via the NBC Sports Group, has acquired the exclusive U.S. media rights to the Premier League — the world’s top soccer league — through a multi-year agreement that begins with the 2013-14 season, both parties announced Sunday.


Lions get win over Seahawks to set stage for Tigers
DETROIT (Reuters) – Matthew Stafford tossed his third touchdown of the game with 20 seconds to play to lift the Detroit Lions to a 28-24 win over Seattle on Sunday and get the party started on a big sporting day in the Motor City. With the Detroit Tigers preparing to take on the San Francisco Giants in a do-or-die Game Four of the World Series, the Lions came out looking to give their neighbors a boost and help their own playoff chances, improving their record to 3-4. …


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Giants go for World Series sweep of Tigers
This image taken with a fisheye lens shows a Detroit Tigers fan watching batting practice before Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)Believe it or not, the World Series could end tonight.


UPDATE 1-NFL-Lions get win over Seahawks to set stage for Tigers
* Titus Young makes two touchdown grabs * Lions try to inspire Tigers with victory (Adds quotes, detail) DETROIT, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Matthew Stafford tossed his third touchdown of the game with 20 seconds to play to lift the Detroit Lions to a 28-24 win over Seattle on Sunday and get the party started on a big sporting day in the Motor City. With the Detroit Tigers preparing to take on the San Francisco Giants in a do-or-die Game Four of the World Series, the Lions came out looking to give their neighbors a boost and help their own playoff chances, improving their record to 3-4. …


Canadians dominate in World Cup short-track event
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadians Jessica Gregg, Guillaume Bastille and Valerie Maltais won races Sunday in the World Cup short-track speedskating event on their home ice at Maurice Richard Arena.


Bowyer, Gordon renew Martinsville familiarity
Clint Bowyer makes a pit stop during NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)


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J.R. Celski Wins Silver in Men's 1500m at Short Track World Cup in Montreal
US Speedskating is excited to announce that for the second straight weekend in a row, J.R. Celski won a World Cup medal, this time a silver in the men’s 1500m, at the Samsung ISU Short Track World Cup in Montreal, Canada.(PRWEB) October 28, 2012 For the second straight weekend in a row, J.R. Celski won a World Cup medal, this time a silver in the men’s 1500m, at the Samsung ISU Short Track World Cup in Montreal, Canada. The silver today brings his season World Cup medal haul to three, having won a bronze and gold (along with setting a stunning World Record) in Calgary last weekend. …


Falcons celebrate magnificent seven with win over Eagles
(Reuters) – The Atlanta Falcons extended their unbeaten start to the National Football League season to seven games with victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Showing no signs of complacency despite being the only undefeated team as the regular season approaches the halfway mark, the Falcons coasted to a comfortable 30-17 win with quarterback Matt Ryan passing for 262 yards and three touchdowns. The Chicago Bears, who have lost just one of their seven games this season, registered their fifth consecutive win with a hard-fought 23-22 victory over the visiting Carolina Panthers. …


NFL-Falcons celebrate magnificent seven with win over Eagles
Oct 28 (Reuters) – The Atlanta Falcons extended their unbeaten start to the National Football League season to seven games with victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Showing no signs of complacency despite being the only undefeated team as the regular season approaches the halfway mark, the Falcons coasted to a comfortable 30-17 win with quarterback Matt Ryan passing for 262 yards and three touchdowns. The Chicago Bears, who have lost just one of their seven games this season, registered their fifth consecutive win with a hard-fought 23-22 victory over the visiting Carolina Panthers. …


Tigers' Verlander not throwing in the towel
DETROIT (Reuters) – The odds are stacked against them but Justin Verlander believes the Detroit Tigers have the talent, temperament and personality to become the first team to overcome a 3-0 deficit and win the World Series. “Obviously it’s not another day at the office, but it’s not desperation, either,” Verlander said before Sunday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants. “Not going to be easy, but we definitely have the team to do it. Our pitching could line up well, and just play the game we’ve played all year and see what happens. …


Baseball-Tigers' Verlander not throwing in the towel
DETROIT, Oct 28 (Reuters) – The odds are stacked against them but Justin Verlander believes the Detroit Tigers have the talent, temperament and personality to become the first team to overcome a 3-0 deficit and win the World Series. “Obviously it’s not another day at the office, but it’s not desperation, either,” Verlander said before Sunday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants. “Not going to be easy, but we definitely have the team to do it. Our pitching could line up well, and just play the game we’ve played all year and see what happens. …


Lattimore dislocated knee and has ligament damage
South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore grabs his right knee after getting hit by Tennessee's Eric Gordon during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)Marcus Lattimore had his right knee dislocated and sustained ligament damage against Tennessee, yet South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier believes the junior could eventually return to football.


Johnson wins at Martinsville, takes points lead
NASCAR Sprint Car Owner Jack Roush (L) signs an autograph and talks with fan Jeff Zook at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, October 28, 2012 in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Sheppard)


Canada's Hamelin leads in men's 1000m quarter-final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Canada's Hamelin leads in men's 1000m quarter-final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealCanada's Charles Hamelin leads in the men's 1000 meter quarter-final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


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Christie of Britain skates in front of Canada's Hewitt in women's 1000 meter quarter-final during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Christie of Britain skates in front of Canada's Hewitt in women's 1000 meter quarter-final during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montr   ealElise Christie of Britain skates in front of Canada's Jessica Hewitt in the women's 1000 meter quarter-final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Randy Bernard steps down as IndyCar CEO
Randy Bernard has stepped down as CEO of IndyCar.


Canada's Maltais skates to win followed by Christie of Britain in women's 1000m semi-final during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Canada's Maltais skates to win followed by Christie of Britain in women's 1000m semi-final during ISU Sh   ort Track World Cup competition in MontrealCanada's Valerie Maltais (L) skates to a win followed by second-placed Elise Christie of Britain in the women's 1000 meter semi-final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Hamelin of Canada skated to second place finish in men's 1000m final during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Hamelin of Canada skated to second place finish in men's 1000m final during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealCharles Hamelin of Canada skated to a second place finish in the men's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Canada's Hamelin acknowledges crowd following second place finish in men's 1000m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Canada's Hamelin acknowledges crowd following second place finish in men's 1000m during ISU Short Track World C   up competition in MontrealCanada's Charles Hamelin acknowledges the crowd following his second place finish in the men's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Giants, Tigers pitched their way to the top
San Francisco Giants' Sergio Romo reacts after striking out Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante to end Game 3 of baseball's World Series Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants defeated the Tigers 2-0. The Giants lead the series 3-0. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)When the San Francisco Giants scored twice off Detroit's Anibal Sanchez in the second inning of Game 3 of the World Series, Tigers fans at Comerica Park immediately grew edgy.


Gold medallist Kwak of South Korea, silver medallist Hamelin of Canada and bronze medallist Noh of South Korea pose following men's 1000m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Gold medallist Kwak of South Korea, silver medallist Hamelin of Canada and bronze medallist Noh of South Korea pose following men's 1000m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealGold medallist Kwak Yoon-gy (C) of South Korea, silver medallist Charles Hamelin (L) of Canada and bronze medallist Noh Jink-yu of South Korea pose following the men's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Johnson wins at Martinsville, takes points lead
NASCAR Sprint Car Owner Jack Roush (L) signs an autograph and talks with fan Jeff Zook at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, October 28, 2012 in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Sheppard)


Johnson wins at Martinsville, takes points lead
Drivers pit during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)Jimmie Johnson raced to his seventh career Martinsville Speedway victory to take the s eason points lead with three event left, holding off Kyle Busch on a restart with five laps to go Sunday.


Kwak of South Korea skates to win followed by Hamelin of Canada, Noh of South Korea and Celski of U.S. in men's 1000m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Kwak of South Korea skates to wi   n followed by Hamelin of Canada, Noh of South Korea and Celski of U.S. in men's 1000m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealKwak Yoon-gy (L) of South Korea skates to a win followed by second-placed Charles Hamelin of Canada (2nd R), third-placed Noh Jink-yu of South Korea (2nd L) and fourth-placed J.R. Celski (R) of the U.S. in the men's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Kwak of South Korea skates to win followed by Hamelin of Canada, Noh of South Korea and Celski of U.S. in men's 1000m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Kwak of South Korea skates to win    followed by Hamelin of Canada, Noh of South Korea and Celski of U.S. in men's 1000m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealKwak Yoon-gy (L) of South Korea skates to a win followed by second-placed Charles Hamelin of Canada (front C), third-placed Noh Jink-yu of South Korea (back C) and fourth-placed J.R. Celski of the U.S. in the men's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Canada's Maltais passes field to win in women's 1000m final during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Canada's Maltais passes field to win in women's 1000m final during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealCanada's Valerie Maltais (L) passes the field to win in the women's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Canada's Maltais passes Christie of Britain and Sakai of Japan in women's 1000m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Canada's Maltais passes Christie of Britain and Sakai of Japan in women's 1000m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealCanada's Valerie Maltais (L) passes second-placed Elise Christie (C) of Britain and fourth-placed Yui Sakai of Japan in the women's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Canada's Maltais celebrates win in women's 1000m final during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec
Canada's Maltais celebrates win in women's 1000m final during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, QuebecCanada's Valerie Maltais celebrates her win in the women's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Maltais of Canada, Christie of Great Britain and Cho of South Korea pose following women's 1000m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Maltais of Canada, Christie of Great Britain and Cho of South Korea pose following women's    1000m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealGold medallist Valerie Maltais of Canada (C), silver medallist Elise Christie of Great Britain (L) and bronze medallist Cho Ha-ri of South Korea pose following the women's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Kwak Yoon-gy of South Korea celebrates his win in the men's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Kwak Yoon-gy of South Korea celebrates his win in the men's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup    competition in MontrealKwak Yoon-gy of South Korea celebrates his win in the men's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Kwak Yoon-gy of South Korea celebrates his win in the men's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Kwak Yoon-gy of South Korea celebrates his win in the men's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealKwak Yoon-gy of South Korea celebrates his win in the men's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Short Track Speed Skating
Short Track Speed SkatingByeong-Jun Kim follows behind Canadians Liam Mcfarlane, left, Michael Gilday, center, and Guillaume Bastille, right, as they skate during the men's 500-meter final "A" in Montreal Quebec during the ISU World Cup Short track competition Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Peter McCabe)


UPDATE 1-NFL-Patriots rout Rams in Wembley meeting
* Brady throws four touchdown passes * Patriots dominate after Rams score first * Capacity crowd sees NFL game in London (Adds quotes) LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Quarterback Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes as the New England Patriots ensured they remained on top of the AFC East with a 45-7 rout of the St. Louis Rams at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The Rams briefly led in the first quarter when quarterback Sam Bradford threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Chris Givens but from then on it was all New England. …


Canada's Maltais skates to win followed by Christie of Great Britain and Cho of South Korea in women's 1000m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Canada's Maltais skates to win followed by Christie of G   reat Britain and Cho of South Korea in women's 1000m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealCanada's Valerie Maltais skates to a win followed by second-placed Elise Christie of Great Britain and third-placed Cho Ha-ri of South Korea in the women's 1000 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


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SPD Short Track 20121028Charles Hamelin, left, of Canada with the silver, Yoon-Gy Kwak, center, of Korea with the gold and Jinkyu Noh, right, of Korea with the bronze after the mens 1000-metre final "A" in Montreal, Quebec during the ISU World Cup Short track competition, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Peter McCabe)


Kim of South Korea tries to pass Canada's Bastille and Gilday in men's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Kim of South Korea tries to pass Canada's Bastille and Gilday in men's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealKim Byeong-jun of South Korea (R) tries to pass Canada's Guillaume Bastille (L) and second placed Michael Gilday (2nd L, hidden) followed by third placed Liam McFarlane (2nd R, hidden) in the men's 500 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. Kim was disqualified for pushing Gilday. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Patriots rout Rams in Wembley meeting
Patriots Lloyd celebrates his touchdown against the St. Louis Rams with teammate Nate Solder during the third quarter of their NFL football game at Wembley Stadium in LondonLONDON (Reuters) – Quarterback Tom Brady threw four touchdo wn passes as the New England Patriots ensured they remained on top of the AFC East with a 45-7 rout of the St. Louis Rams at London's Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The Rams briefly led in the first quarter when quarterback Sam Bradford threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Chris Givens but from then on it was all New England. …


Canada's Bastille skates to win followed by Gilday and McFarlane in men's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Canada's Bastille skates to win followed by Gilday and McFarlane in men's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealCanada's Guillaume Bastille (front R) skates to a win followed by second-placed Michael Gilday (L) and third-placed Liam McFarlane (R, back) as South Korea's Kim Byeong-jun was disqualified in the men's 500 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Brady, Patriots rout Rams 45-7 at Wembley
New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley, right, with St. Louis Rams free safety Quintin Mikell, left, in action during the second half of a NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)Tom Brady and the Patriots certainly seemed right at home on their second trip to London.


Lions get win over Seahawks to set stage for Tigers
DETROIT (Reuters) – Matthew Stafford tossed his third touchdown of the game with 20 seconds to play to lift the Detroit Lions to a 28-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday and get the party started on a big sporting day in the Motor City. With the Detroit Tigers preparing to take on the San Francisco Giants in a do-or-die Game Four of the World Series, the Lions came out looking to give their neighbors a boost and help their own playoff chances, improving their record to 3-4. …


NFL-Patriots rout Rams in Wembley meeting
LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Quarterback Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes as the New England Patriots ensured they remained on top of the AFC East with a 45-7 rout of the St. Louis Rams at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The Rams briefly led in the first quarter when quarterback Sam Bradford threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Chris Givens but from then on it was all New England. …


NFL-Lions get win over Seahawks to set stage for Tigers
DETROIT, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Matthew Stafford tossed his third touchdown of the game with 20 seconds to play to lift the Detroit Lions to a 28-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday and get the party started on a big sporting day in the Motor City. With the Detroit Tigers preparing to take on the San Francisco Giants in a do-or-die Game Four of the World Series, the Lions came out looking to give their neighbours a boost and help their own playoff chances, improving their record to 3-4. …


I deserve top ranking, says number three Serena
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Even though she won four big titles during the year, Serena Williams will still end 2012 ranked number three behind Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova. After backing up her victories at Wimbledon, the Olympics and the U.S. Open with the WTA Championships title on Sunday, Williams concurred with Sharapova and world number eight Li Na that she is in fact the world’s top female tennis player. …


Canada's winner Gregg, silver medalist St-Gelais and bronze medalist Truchon pose following women's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Canada's winner Gregg, silver medalist St-Gelais and bronze medalist    Truchon pose following women's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealGold medalist Jessica Gregg (C), silver medalist Marianne St-Gelais (L) and bronze medalist Caroline Truchon all from Canada pose following the women's 500 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Canada's Gregg skates to win followed by second-placed St-Gelais and third-placed Truchon in women's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Canada's Gregg skates to win followed by second-placed St-Gelais    and third-placed Truchon in women's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealCanada's Jessica Gregg (R) skates to a win followed by second-placed Marianne St-Gelais (C) and third-placed Caroline Truchon in the women's 500 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi(CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


NFL results
Oct 28 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NFL games on Sunday (home team in CAPS) GREEN BAY 24 Jacksonville 15 Miami 30 NY JETS 9 CLEVELAND 7 San Diego 6 Indianapolis 19 TENNESSEE 13 (OT) New England 45 ST. LOUIS 7 Atlanta 30 PHILADELPHIA 17 CHICAGO 23 Carolina 22 DETROIT 28 Seattle 24 PITTSBURGH 27 Washington 12


Rodgers throws 2 TDs as Packers beat Jaguars 24-15
Aaron Rodgers went back to an old favorite, connecting with Donald Driver on a 4-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal Green Bay’s 24-15 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.


Canada's Gregg skates to win followed by second-placed St-Gelais and third-placed Truchon in women's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Canada's Gregg skates to win followed by second-placed St-Gelais    and third-placed Truchon in women's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealCanada's Jessica Gregg (L) skates to a win followed by second-placed Marianne St-Gelais (C) and third-placed Caroline Truchon in the women's 500 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Tennis-I deserve top ranking, says number three Serena
ISTANBUL, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Even though she won four big titles during the year, Serena Williams will still end 2012 ranked number three behind Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova. After backing up her victories at Wimbledon, the Olympics and the U.S. Open with the WTA Championships title on Sunday, Williams concurred with Sharapova and world number eight Li Na that she is in fact the world’s top female tennis player. …


Steelers shut down Griffin III, Redskins 27-12
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Leonard Pope (45) celebrates a touchdown catch as Washington Redskins linebacker Keenan Robinson (52) walks by in the first quarter during an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)The Pittsburgh Steelers turned Robert Griffin III into just another rookie quarterback.


Motor racing-Team by team analysis of Indian Grand Prix
GREATER NOIDA, India, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Team by team analysis of Sunday’s Indian Formula One Grand Prix (listed in championship order): – RED BULL (Sebastian Vettel 1, Mark Webber 3) Vettel’s fourth successive win, fifth of the season and 26th of his career. He led from pole to flag and has now led every lap for more than three races. He is also the only driver to have led a lap in India, having won from pole last year. Webber had problems with KERS from lap 20 and could not hold off Alonso after starting on the front row. Both did one stop. …


Canada's Gregg celebrates win with second-placed St-Gelais and third-placed Truchon in women's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal
Canada's Gregg celebrates win with second-placed St-Gelais and third-placed Truch   on in women's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in MontrealCanada's Jessica Gregg (R) celebrates her win with second-placed Marianne St-Gelais (C) and third-placed Caroline Truchon in the women's 500 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


Canada's Gregg celebrates win with second-placed St-Gelais and third-placed Truchon in women's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal,
Canada's Gregg celebrates win with second-placed St-Gelais and third-placed Truch   on in women's 500m during ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal,Canada's Jessica Gregg (R) celebrates her win with second-placed Marianne St-Gelais (C) and third-placed Caroline Truchon in the women's 500 meter final during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Montreal, Quebec October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Christinne Muschi (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)


UPDATE 1-Tennis-Serena's bid for sanity stings Sharapova in Istanbul
(adds details, quotes) ISTANBUL, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Serena Williams’ motivating factor in her WTA Championships triumph on Sunday was to save her own sanity, the American said after beating Maria Sharapova in the final of the season-ending tournament. Williams capped off a memorable 2012 on the circuit with a 6-4 6-3 victory as she claimed her seventh WTA title of year. In a near faultless performance by the 15-times grand slam tournament champion, Williams never faced a break point during the final and was able to produce winners every time she was put under pressure by her Russian opponent. …