Monday, October 29, 2012

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Indiana hoping to match hype of being No. 1
Jordan Hulls walks into Assembly Hall wearing a T-shirt that reads “How Sweet It Is,” a phrase intended to celebrate Indiana’s return to the NCAA tournament regional semifinals last spring.


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Champion Giants shine despite many opportunities for disaster
San Francisco Giants players celebrate after defeating the Detroit Tigers to win the MLB World Series baseball championship in DetroitDETROIT (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants overcame injuries and potentially devastat ing roster changes to claim their second World Series crown in three years because they are an unselfish club with a common goal, pitcher Matt Cain says. "A lot of guys are loose and relaxed, and it just seemed like all the pieces fit together," Cain said after the Giants completed their four-game blowout of the Detroit Tigers. The Giants lost closer Brian Wilson during the first week of the season and then endured the 50-game, drug-related suspension of All-Star game MVP Melky Cabrera in August. …


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Baseball-Champion Giants shine despite many opportunities for disaster
DETROIT, Oct 29 (Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants overcame injuries and potentially devastating roster changes to claim their second World Series crown in three years because they are an unselfish club with a common goal, pitcher Matt Cain says. “A lot of guys are loose and relaxed, and it just seemed like all the pieces fit together,” Cain said after the Giants completed their four-game blowout of the Detroit Tigers. The Giants lost closer Brian Wilson during the first week of the season and then endured the 50-game, drug-related suspension of All-Star game MVP Melky Cabrera in August. …


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Head2Head: Should there be a system separating the Chasers?
Postseason sports are as American as apple pie and a right of passage for every fans’ season just as sure as leaves drop in the fall. But NASCAR’s “playoffs” are an odd little bird. The change toward an affected postseason system isn’t as seamless and obvious with the Sprint Cup Series as say in football or baseball. …


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Menzer: Chase battle has turned into a two-man bout
And then there were two. Or should we say then there were the 48 and the 2?


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Detroit dealing with World Series hangover after sweep
DETROIT (Reuters) – Detroit’s mood was as dreary as the foul autumn weather as the city awoke to a World Series hangover on Monday from the pounding the Tigers took at the hands of the San Francisco Giants. What was supposed to be a three-day party in the Motor City turned into a two-day wake, Tigers fans left drowning their sorrows following a 4-3 Game Four loss on Sunday that completed a stunning 4-0 Giants sweep of the Fall Classic. …


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Liechtenstein part company with Zaugg after six years
Liechtenstein's head coach Zaugg reacts during their Euro 2008 Group F qualifying match against Iceland in VaduzBERNE (Reuters) – Liechtenstein will part company with national team coach Hans-Peter Zaugg at the end of the year, the country's football federati on (LFV) said on Monday. The Swiss, who has led the part-timers since 2006 and is their longest-serving coach, has been in charge for 45 matches, winning five, drawing six and losing 34 with 21 goals for and 112 against. The wins were against Latvia, Iceland, San Marino, Lithuania and Andorra. Zaugg will be replaced by Austrian Rene Pauritsch who becomes their seventh coach since they started playing international football regularly in 1993. …


Soccer-Liechtenstein part company with Zaugg after six years
BERNE, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Liechtenstein will part company with national team coach Hans-Peter Zaugg at the end of the year, the country’s football federation (LFV) said on Monday. The Swiss, who has led the part-timers since 2006 and is their longest-serving coach, has been in charge for 45 matches, winning five, drawing six and losing 34 with 21 goals for and 112 against. The wins were against Latvia, Iceland, San Marino, Lithuania and Andorra. Zaugg will be replaced by Austrian Rene Pauritsch who becomes their seventh coach since they started playing international football regularly in 1993. …


Baseball-Detroit dealing with World Series hangover after sweep
DETROIT, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Detroit’s mood was as dreary as the foul autumn weather as the city awoke to a World Series hangover on Monday from the pounding the Tigers took at the hands of the San Francisco Giants. What was supposed to be a three-day party in the Motor City turned into a two-day wake, Tigers fans left drowning their sorrows following a 4-3 Game Four loss on Sunday that completed a stunning 4-0 Giants sweep of the Fall Classic. …


English FA probe Chelsea ref complaint
English FA probe Chelsea ref complaintFootball Association to investigate claims made by Chelsea that referee directed 'inappropriate language' at players.


Las chicas más hot del deporte extremo
Las chicas más hot del deporte extremoTELLURIDE, CO – DECEMBER 15: Kimiko Zakreski of Canada looks on after finishing in third place in the Women's Snowboard FIS World Cup Parallel Giant Slalom on December 15, 2009 in Telluride, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


Bills' DE Williams upbeat after wrist surgery
The surgery Mario Williams had to fix his sprained left wrist appears to have also done plenty in repairing the Buffalo Bills’ high-priced defensive end’s self-confidence.


City sweeps up after rowdy Series celebration
Police made dozens of arrest during a rowdy World Series celebration in the hours after the San Francisco Giants clinched the World Series.


Blind tennis players keep their ears on the ball
In this photo taken Oct. 16, 2012, Austin Benavidez, who is blind, returns a volley using an oversized ball filled with ball bearings at the California School for the Blind in Fremont, Calif. Students at the school are learning to play tennis, and expanding the boundaries of what the blind can do while offering new insights into the human mind. They must turn their ears into eyes, listening for the ball's bounce    to figure out where to swing their rackets. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)Learning how to play tennis is hard enough. Now try it when you can't see.


"Tebow Time" still served mainly on the sidelines
New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow celebrates running for a first down against Houston Texans in their NFL game in East RutherfordMIAMI (Reuters) – It was one of the most engaging stories of last year's NFL season – 'Tebow Time', the thr illing fourth quarter comebacks led by the unorthodox Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. One year on from the start of that exciting and unlikely series of games Tebow finds himself on the sideline for the struggling New York Jets, used very occasionally as a receiver. …


NFL-'Tebow Time' still served mainly on the sidelines
MIAMI, Oct 29 (Reuters) – It was one of the most engaging stories of last year’s NFL season – ‘Tebow Time’, the thrilling fourth quarter comebacks led by the unorthodox Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. One year on from the start of that exciting and unlikely series of games Tebow finds himself on the sideline for the struggling New York Jets, used very occasionally as a receiver. It was the Oct. …


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Roberto Carlos: My future is on the touchline
Roberto Carlos: My future is on the touchlineThe Selecao legend has stated he is keen on becoming a boss and thanked Mano Menezes for passing on a wealth of knowledge during his spell at Corinthians


Novak Djokovic to finish year as No. 1
Novak Djokovic has clinched the year-end No. 1 ranking.


Brazilian icon Roberto Carlos eyes coaching future
Brazilian icon Roberto Carlos eyes coaching futureThe Selecao legend has stated he is keen on becoming a boss and thanked Mano Menezes for passing on a wealth of knowledge during his spell at Corinthians.


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NYC Marathon not expected to be affected by storm
One World Trade Center, right, peeks through a light rain as water from the Hudson River creeps up on Pier A Park with the expected arrival of Hurricane Sandy in Hoboken, N.J., Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. Hurricane Sandy continued on its path Monday, as the storm forced the shutdown of mass transit, schools and financial markets, sending coastal residents fleeing, and threatening a dangerous mix of high winds and soaking rain. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)New York City Marathon organizers expect Sunday's race to run with little effect from Hurricane Sandy.


Lionel Messi 8/13 favourite ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or crown
Lionel Messi 8/13 favourite ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or crownAs the 23-man shortlist for the award was announced, Bet365 have priced the Barcelona forward to get the better of his Real Madrid rival


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Zeller near unanimous preseason pick
The biggest man on The Associated Press’ preseason All-America team got the most votes.


Panini Group Extends NBA Partnership With New Multiyear Exclusive Agreement
Panini Group Extends NBA Partnership With New Multiyear Exclusive AgreementNEW YORK and IRVING, Texas, Oct. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The National Basketball Association ( www.nba. com ) and the Panini Group ( www.paninigroup.com ) - the world's largest sports and entertainment …


FA investigating Chelsea ref claim
LONDON (AP) — The English FA has opened an investigation into Chelsea’s claim that a referee used ”inappropriate language” toward its players during Sunday’s 3-2 loss to Manchester United.


Bills' Mario Williams has wrist surgery
FILE - This Oct. 14, 2012 file photo shows Buffalo Bills' Mario Williams during a timeout against the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. A person familiar with Williams says the Bills defensive end is visiting a specialist to determine whether to have surgery to repair a nagging left wrist injury. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, because the team had not released that infor   mation. (AP Photo/Paul Connors, File)Star defensive end Mario Williams had surgery on his left wrist and expects to play Sunday when the Buffalo Bills face the Houston Texans.


NBC gets exclusive rights to broadcast Premier League
NBC Sports will begin broadcasting up to 380 English Premier League games next season as part of a three-year deal worth an estimated $250 million, according to the New York Times.


Raikkonen staying at Lotus in 2013
Lotus F1 Formula One driver Raikkonen stands in his team garage during the second practice session of the Japanese F1 Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuitNEW DELHI (Reuters) – Finland's Kimi Raikkonen will stay at Lotus next year, the Formula One t eam said on Monday after making the announcement in a video posted on YouTube. "We're delighted Kimi is staying with us for 2013," the British-based team said on their official Twitter feed (@Lotus_F1Team) after posting a link to the film clip. Raikkonen, who won the 2007 title with Ferrari, made his Formula One comeback this season after ending a switch to the world rally championship. …


Vettel needs three perfect weekends: Horner
Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel covers his ears as he watches the European F1 Grand Prix from the pit wall of the Valencia street circuitNEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Formula One season that began with seven different winners in the firs t seven races is in danger of ending with one man, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, chalking up seven wins in succession. The 25-year-old German has already won four in a row, the first time the double champion has done that in a single season, and is fancied to follow up Sunday's Indian success with another in Abu Dhabi next weekend. …


AP source: DE Mario Williams rejoins Bills
FILE - This Oct. 14, 2012 file photo shows Buffalo Bills' Mario Williams during a timeout against the Arizona Cardinals in an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. A person familiar with Williams says the Bills defensive end is visiting a specialist to determine whether to have surgery to repair a nagging left wrist injury. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, because the team had not released t   hat information. (AP Photo/Paul Connors, File)A person with direct knowledge of Mario Williams' plans says the defensive end has rejoined the Buffalo Bills and expects to play at Houston this weekend following a "procedure" on his sprained left wrist.


Rowdy fans take to streets after Giants' victory
San Francisco Giants fans celebrate outside PacBell Park on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in San Francisco after the Giants swept baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)Thous ands of baseball fans took to the streets of San Francisco to celebrate the Giants' World Series victory, with revelers gathering on corners, in parks and at watering holes -- and some turning rowdy.


Vettel on the home straight
Vettel on the home straightThree races remain in the battle for F1's world title with only 13 points separating Vettel and Alonso.


Golf-PGA Tour money list
Oct 29 (Reuters) – Leading money winners on the 2012 PGA Touron Monday (U.S. unless stated): 1. Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) $8,047,952 2. Tiger Woods $6,133,158 3. Brandt Snedeker $4,989,739 4. Jason Dufner $4,869,304 5. Bubba Watson $4,644,997 6. Zach Johnson $4,504,244 7. Justin Rose (England) $4,290,930 8. Phil Mickelson $4,203,821 9. Hunter Mahan $4,019,193 10. Keegan Bradley $3,910,658 11. Matt Kuchar $3,903,065 12. Jim Furyk $3,623,805 13. Carl Pettersson (Sweden) $3,538,656 14. Luke Donald (England) $3,512,024 15. Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa) $3,460,995 16. …


Golf-European Tour Race to Dubai money list
Oct 29 (Reuters) – Leading money winners on the 2012 European Tour Race to Dubai on Monday: 1. Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) 3,407,300 euros 2. Peter Hanson (Sweden) 2,594,728 3. Justin Rose (England) 2,518,527 4. Branden Grace (South Africa) 2,057,007 5. Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa) 1,887,506 6. Francesco Molinari (Italy) 1,816,113 7. Graeme McDowell (Northern Ireland) 1,789,025 8. Luke Donald (England) 1,780,906 9. Ernie Els (South Africa) 1,756,971 10. Paul Lawrie (Scotland) 1,737,301 11. Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium) 1,670,037 12. Lee Westwood (England) 1,496,203 13. …


Golf-World rankings
Oct 29 (Reuters) – World rankings on Monday (U.S. unless stated, last week’s positions in brackets): 1. (1) Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) 12.93 average points 2. (2) Tiger Woods 9.36 3. (3) Luke Donald (England) 8.85 4. (4) Lee Westwood (England) 6.72 5. (5) Justin Rose (England) 6.28 6. (6) Adam Scott (Australia) 5.97 7. (8) Webb Simpson 5.90 8. (7) Bubba Watson 5.84 9. (10) Brandt Snedeker 5.70 10. (9) Jason Dufner 5.69 11. (12) Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa) 5.55 12. (11) Steve Stricker 5.37 13. (13) Matt Kuchar 5.14 14. (14) Keegan Bradley 5.14 15. (15) Dustin Johnson 5.11 16. …


Doha Bank eyes London share sale to boost capital-sources
* Bank may issue GDRs in London – sources* Seeking capital increase of up to $1.6 bln – sources* J.P. Morgan expected to advise, other banks pitchingBy David French and Dinesh NairDUBAI, Oct 29 (Reuters) …


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Doha Bank eyes London share sale to boost capital-sources
* Bank may issue GDRs in London – sources * Seeking capital increase of up to $1.6 bln – sources * J.P. Morgan expected to advise, other banks pitching DUBAI, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Doha Bank, Qatar’sfifth-largest bank by market value, is considering sellingshares in London as part of a plan to boost capital by up to$1.6 billion in 2013, four banking sources said. …


Univision Deportes and CONCACAF Enter Unprecedented Partnership to Bring Gold Cup and Champions League Tournaments to Viewers
Univision Deportes and CONCACAF Enter Unprecedented Partnership to Bring Gold Cup and Champions League Tournaments to ViewersCONCACAF and Univision Deportes announced today the signing of a partnership agreement to broadcast its matches in the United States.


Vettel necesita tres carreras perfectas, dice su jefe
NUEVA DELHI, 29 oct (Reuters) – La temporada de Fórmula Uno, que comenzó con siete ganadores diferentes en las primeras siete carreras, está en peligro de terminar con un solo hombre, el piloto de Red Bull Sebastian Vettel, atribuyéndose siete victorias consecutivas. El alemán de 25 años ya ha ganado cuatro consecutivas, la primera vez que el bicampeón mundial lo consigue en una única temporada, y fantasea con repetir el éxito del GP de India del domingo con un triunfo en Abu Dabi el fin de semana que viene. …


Vettel needs three perfect weekends - Horner
Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel offers his cap to Ferrari's Alonso during a news conference following the Indian F1 Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater NoidaNEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Formula One season that began with seven different winners in the first seven races is in danger of ending with one man, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, chalking up seven wins in succession. The 25-year-old German has already won four in a row, the first time the double champion has done that in a single season, and is fancied to follow up Sunday's Indian success with another in Abu Dhabi next weekend. …


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UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Vettel needs three perfect weekends - Horner
(Adds standings para five) NEW DELHI, Oct 29 (Reuters) – The Formula One season that began with seven different winners in the first seven races is in danger of ending with one man, Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel, chalking up seven wins in succession. The 25-year-old German has already won four in a row, the first time the double champion has done that in a single season, and is fancied to follow up Sunday’s Indian success with another in Abu Dhabi next weekend. …


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Vettel needs three perfect weekends, says Horner
Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel talks to the media after the Indian F1 Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater NoidaNEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Formula One season that began with seven different winners in the first seven races is in danger of ending with one ma n, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, chalking up seven wins in succession. The 25-year-old German has already won four in a row, the first time the double champion has done that in a single season, and is fancied to follow up Sunday's Indian success with another in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner kept his focus on the figure three rather than allowing anyone to get carried away with talk of seven, however. …


Motor racing-Vettel needs three perfect weekends, says Horner
NEW DELHI, Oct 29 (Reuters) – The Formula One season that began with seven different winners in the first seven races is in danger of ending with one man, Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel, chalking up seven wins in succession. The 25-year-old German has already won four in a row, the first time the double champion has done that in a single season, and is fancied to follow up Sunday’s Indian success with another in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner kept his focus on the figure three rather than allowing anyone to get carried away with talk of seven, however. …


Motor racing-Vettel needs three perfect weekends, says Horner
NEW DELHI, Oct 29 (Reuters) – The Formula One season that began with seven different winners in the first seven races is in danger of ending with one man, Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel, chalking up seven wins in succession. The 25-year-old German has already won four in a row, the first time the double champion has done that in a single season, and is fancied to follow up Sunday’s Indian success with another in Abu Dhabi next weekend. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner kept his focus on the figure three rather than allowing anyone to get carried away with talk of seven, however. …


Garcia ready for end of season run after eye surgery
Team Europe golfer Garcia holds the Ryder Cup with captain Olazabal after the closing ceremony of the 39th Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club(Reuters) – Former world number two Sergio Garcia will make hi s comeback after eye surgery in the European Tour's season-ending Dubai World Championship next month. The 32-year-old Spaniard, who has not played since Europe's Ryder Cup victory over the United States in Chicago four weeks ago, had an operation this month to correct an astigmatism. "I had the surgery but everything went very well," Garcia said in a news release on Monday. "I will have three tournaments towards the end of the year. I hope I can play good, finish on a high note and get ready for next year. …


Vanuatu headed for a smooth election day
Vanuatu election nearsVanuatu's election officials are predicting a smooth election day as voters prepare to head to the polls.With a record 346 candidates from 32 parties standing in 52 seats, it is all but certain the new government will be another big coalition.The current government is a coalition of eight parties, two of which have split. This means MPs who were elected on the same ticket four years ago are now opposing each other. …


Golf-Garcia ready for end of season run after eye surgery
Oct 29 (Reuters) – Former world number two Sergio Garcia will make his comeback after eye surgery in the European Tour’s season-ending Dubai World Championship next month. The 32-year-old Spaniard, who has not played since Europe’s Ryder Cup victory over the United States in Chicago four weeks ago, had an operation this month to correct an astigmatism. “I had the surgery but everything went very well,” Garcia said in a news release on Monday. “I will have three tournaments towards the end of the year. I hope I can play good, finish on a high note and get ready for next year. …


Germany to host 2015 Solheim Cup
(Reuters) – The 2015 Solheim Cup, the women’s equivalent of the Ryder Cup, will be held at the St Leon-Rot Golf Club near Heidelberg, an hour’s drive from Frankfurt. “It will be a fantastic experience for our golf in Germany,” said Sandra Gal, a member of the victorious 2011 European team. “I am sure my home country will be a great host,” she added in a Ladies European Tour news release on Monday. Gal helped her side beat the United States 15-13 in the biennial event in Ireland last year. (Writing by Tony Jimenez; editing by Mark Meadows)


Fans fill SF streets to celebrate Giants' win
A San Francisco Giants fan jumps over a bonfire in San Francisco's Mission district Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, after the Giants swept the Detroit Tigers to win baseball's World Series. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)Thousands of baseball fans took to the streets of San Francisco to celebrate the Giants World Series victory, with revelers gathering on corners, in parks and at watering holes as car horns blared long into the night.


Golf-Germany to host 2015 Solheim Cup
Oct 29 (Reuters) – The 2015 Solheim Cup, the women’s equivalent of the Ryder Cup, will be held at the St Leon-Rot Golf Club near Heidelberg, an hour’s drive from Frankfurt. “It will be a fantastic experience for our golf in Germany,” said Sandra Gal, a member of the victorious 2011 European team. “I am sure my home country will be a great host,” she added in a Ladies European Tour news release on Monday. Gal helped her side beat the United States 15-13 in the biennial event in Ireland last year. (Writing by Tony Jimenez; editing by Mark Meadows)


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Burger King Worldwide, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results
Burger King Worldwide, Inc. today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2012.


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Dolphins do their talking on field, rout Jets 30-9
Miami Dolphins' Olivier Vernon (50) celebrates with teammate Jonathan Freeny (59) after returning a blocked punt for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)Joe Philbin reminded his Miami Dolphins to forget all the trash talk and shut the New York Jets up on the field.


Johnson wins at Martinsville, takes points lead
Fans cheer at the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)


Luck's TD lifts Colts past Titans 19-13 in OT
Indianapolis Colts running back Vick Ballard (33) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Tennessee Titans free safety Michael Griffin, right, defends during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. The Colts won 19-13. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)Andrew Luck calls the game-winning play coach Bruce Arians designed "really neat," and the Colts interim coach thinks the rookie quarterback was just fantastic.


Sky's the limit for Colsaerts after Ryder Cup exploits
(Reuters) – Nicolas Colsaerts, dubbed ‘The Dude’ by his team mates after making a stylish Ryder Cup debut last month, is still floating on a cloud four weeks after Europe’s stunning victory in Chicago. The beanpole Belgian reeled off eight birdies and an eagle as he and partner Lee Westwood beat Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker one up in the fourballs session on the opening day of the biennial team event. …


Golf-Sky's the limit for Colsaerts after Ryder Cup exploits
Oct 29 (Reuters) – Nicolas Colsaerts, dubbed ‘The Dude’ by his team mates after making a stylish Ryder Cup debut last month, is still floating on a cloud four weeks after Europe’s stunning victory in Chicago. The beanpole Belgian reeled off eight birdies and an eagle as he and partner Lee Westwood beat Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker one up in the fourballs session on the opening day of the biennial team event. …


Golf-Sky's the limit for Colsaerts after Ryder Cup exploits
Oct 29 (Reuters) – Nicolas Colsaerts, dubbed ‘The Dude’ by his team mates after making a stylish Ryder Cup debut last month, is still floating on a cloud four weeks after Europe’s stunning victory in Chicago. The beanpole Belgian reeled off eight birdies and an eagle as he and partner Lee Westwood beat Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker one up in the fourballs session on the opening day of the biennial team event. …


McIlroy edges Woods to claim China exhibition victory
McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds winner's trophy as he poses with Woods of U.S. and Changge after matchplay exhibition event at Jinsha Lake Golf Club in ZhengzhouZHENGZHOU, China (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy staked an early lead before holding on to win by a stroke in his "Duel at Jinsha Lake" 18-hole exhibition event against Tiger Woods on Monday. "It was a pretty exciting day and the match was pretty close all day," Northern Ireland's McIlroy told reporters just 24 hours after finishing second in the European Tour BMW Masters event in Shanghai. …


Giants remain perfect at Jerry's house
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) intercepts a pass intended to Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones (28) during the first half of their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won 29-24. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau)The New York Giants sure feel at home at Cowboys Stadium.


Golf-McIlroy edges Woods to claim China exhibition victory
ZHENGZHOU, China, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy staked an early lead before holding on to win by a stroke in his “Duel at Jinsha Lake” 18-hole exhibition event against Tiger Woods on Monday. “It was a pretty exciting day and the match was pretty close all day,” Northern Ireland’s McIlroy told reporters just 24 hours after finishing second in the European Tour BMW Masters event in Shanghai. …


Motor racing-Raikkonen staying at Lotus in 2013
NEW DELHI, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Finland’s Kimi Raikkonen will stay at Lotus next year, the Formula One team indicated on Monday in a video posted on YouTube. The British-based team posted a link on their official Twitter feed (@Lotus_F1Team) to a short clip that declared at the end: “Kimi Raikkonen and Lotus F1 team in 2013. The story continues”. A more formal statement was expected later. Raikkonen, who won the 2007 title with Ferrari, made his Formula One comeback this season after ending a switch to the world rally championship. …


Motor racing: Force India's Mallya keeps Sutil in mind
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Adrian Sutil could be in the frame for a return to Force India and Formula One if fellow-German Nico Hulkenberg moves to Sauber next season, according to team co-owner Vijay Mallya. The liquor baron told Reuters in an Indian Grand Prix interview that the driver line-up, and how best to invest the latest tranche of funds paid to the team by the Sahara Group, will be discussed at a board meeting this week. …


Motor racing: Indian GP organizers upbeat despite attendance dip
Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel leads on the first turn of the Indian F1 Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater NoidaNEW DELHI (Reuters) – A significant dip i n race-day attendances failed to stop Indian Grand Prix organizers basking in the glory of an otherwise successful second edition. The Buddh International Circuit on the outskirts of Delhi put behind the teething problems that plagued the inaugural race last year and put up a show without major glitch. The drivers gave a thumbs-up to the 5.14 kilometer track, teams hailed the clean paddock and the facilities sported a completed look that was not the case last year. …


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INTERVIEW-Motor racing-Force India's Mallya keeps Sutil in mind
NEW DELHI, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Adrian Sutil could be in the frame for a return to Force India and Formula One if fellow-German Nico Hulkenberg moves to Sauber next season, according to team co-owner Vijay Mallya. The liquor baron told Reuters in an Indian Grand Prix interview that the driver line-up, and how best to invest the latest tranche of funds paid to the team by the Sahara Group, will be discussed at a board meeting this week. …


Detroit stars were no match for Giants in sweep
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo reacts after Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera strikes out to end Game 4 of baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)They entered the World Series a collection of stars rivaling any team in baseball.


How sweep it is: Giants finish off Tigers
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo (54) and catcher Buster Posey and celebrate after striking out Detroit Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera (24) to win Game 4 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)Kung Fu Panda, The Freak, The Beard and all their seed-throwing buddies are on top of baseball -- again.


McIlroy beats Woods in China exhibition
Rory McIlroy shot a 5-under 67 to beat Tiger Woods by one stroke in a head-to-head, 18-hole exhibition match between the world’s two top-ranked golfers at the Jinsha Lake Golf Club in central China on Monday.


Most Valuable Panda: Sandoval is World Series MVP
San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval holds up his MVP trophy after Game 4 of baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Detroit. The Giants won 4-3 to win the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, Pool )The MVP -- Most Valuable Panda -- sat in the interview room and smiled.


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NetRange to broadcast European World Cup qualifiers on Smart TV / Exclusive global exploitation rights secured for Smart TV - 140 matches live, on-demand and highlights
Hamburg (ots) – Global Smart TV provider NetRange, in cooperation with sports rights agency Sportfive, has secured the exclusive global rights to broadcast qualifying matches for the 2014 football World Cup live on Smart TV. Effective immediately, over 140 meetings between the …


Motor racing-Indian GP organisers upbeat despite attendance dip
NEW DELHI, Oct 28 (Reuters) – A significant dip in race-day attendances failed to stop Indian Grand Prix organisers basking in the glory of an otherwise successful second edition. The Buddh International Circuit on the outskirts of Delhi put behind the teething problems that plagued the inaugural race last year and put up a show without major glitch. The drivers gave a thumbs-up to the 5.14 kilometre track, teams hailed the clean paddock and the facilities sported a completed look that was not the case last year. …


Column: Surprising Giants win 2nd title in 3 years
It ended exactly the way it should have, with the Triple Crown winner frozen at the plate.


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Manning outplays Brees in big win over Saints
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)Peyton Manning faced down his biggest fear and the frightfully bad New O rleans Saints defense with equal aplomb.


Giants control NFC East with 29-24 win at Dallas
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) intercepts a pass intended to Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones (28) during the first half of their NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Giants won 29-24. (AP Photo/The Waco Tribune-Herald, Jose Yau)Osi Umenyiora and the New York Giants were feeling awful, believing they had just suffered a monumental collapse.


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Golf: I thrive on being number one, says McIlroy
McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the eighth hole during BMW Masters 2012 golf tournament in Shanghai(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy believes becoming golf's world number one has lifted his game to new heights and that he will be hard to beat at next month's Singapore Open. The 23-year-old Northern Irishman heads a quality field at the $6 million tournament from November 8-11 that also includes American Phil Mickelson and three-times winner Adam Scott of Australia. World number 12 Louis Oosthuizen will also be among the contenders at the Sentosa Golf Club, but a confident McIlroy feels his A-game trumps that of his rivals. …


Baseball: Bochy enjoys Motown revival with triumphant Giants
DETROIT (Reuters) – Nearly three decades after leaving Detroit as a World Series loser, San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy exited the Motor City on Sunday as a champion after a 4-3 win over the Tigers capped a four-game Fall Classic sweep. As a reserve catcher for San Diego, Bochy made his only appearance in the World Series as player in 1984 and had one at-bat as the Padres fell in five games to the Tigers. …


Pezzano: New bowling book a winner
Book by longtime sportswriter Mark Miller is worth a look.


Sports ticker: Serena Williams wins WTA Championships
Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova, 6-4, 6-3, in Istanbul to win the WTA Championships for the third time and finish the year with another title, although not the top ranking.


Thousands gather at City Hall to celebrate Giants
San Francisco Giants fans celebrate outside PacBell Park on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, in San Francisco after the Giants swept baseball's World Series against the Detroit Tigers. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)T hey came from all corners of the region and screamed louder with each strike and every out in the bottom of the 10th inning as the San Francisco Giants closed in on a second championship in three years Sunday.