Pitcher Jake Peavy and the Chicago White Sox agreed Tuesday to a $29 million, two-year contract.
Rose hoping China success will add up for European race
SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) – After climbing to a career high fifth in the world rankings and featuri ng in Europe's Ryder Cup victory, Justin Rose could be forgiven for resting on his laurels as the 2012 season draws to a close. Since he has been mining a rich vein of form in recent months, however, the Briton has his eye on yet more glory before putting away his clubs for the year. … 
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The heavily anticipated new era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball began with a whimper on Tuesday as their much vaunted team bristling with All-Stars were beaten 99-91 by an under-strength D allas Mavericks. Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant had given the Lakers a late boost when he pronounced himself fit enough to play in the regular season opener shortly before the game, having struggled with a foot injury for more than a week. … 
The Football Fever Podcast team are joined by Mark Bosnich who gives his insight on the potential no.1 role at Old Trafford and other news 
The Football Fever Podcast team are joined by Mark Bosnich who gives his insight on the potential no.1 role at Old Trafford and other news 
(Reuters) – Jake Peavy had two reasons to celebrate on Tuesday when the starting pitcher inked a new deal with the Chicago White Sox and picked up an American League Gold Glove award. Peavy received a two-year contract extension worth $29 million, keeping him with the franchise where he has spent parts of the last four seasons after arriving through a trade in 2009. The right-hander compiled an 11-12 record with a 3.37 ERA last season, his first full campaign with the White Sox after injuries had cut short his previous seasons. … 
England's Steven Finn takes a catch to try and dismiss Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews and goes over the boundary rope during their Twenty20 World Cup Super 8 cricket match in Pallekele October 1, 2012. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte 
Darren Collison scored 17 points, Brandan Wright added 14, and the Dallas Mavericks spoiled the Lakers debuts of Dwight Howard and Steve Nash with a 99-91 victory over Los Angeles on Tuesday night. 
Orange's World Cup champ Jason Belmonte has survived an absoltue cliffhanger to win the Australian Masters Tenpin bowling title. Things were shakey for awhile there, but Belmo came good, to win on home soil. 
Orange's World Cup champ Jason Belmonte has survived an absoltue cliffhanger to win the Australian Masters Tenpin bowling title. Things were shakey for awhile there, but Belmo came good, to win on home soil. 
MADRID (Reuters) – Andres Iniesta celebrated being named on the sh ortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award with a glorious goal for Barcelona as the holders won 3-0 at Alaves in a King's Cup last-32 first leg on Tuesday. The Spain playmaker, who struck the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final, had limited space on the edge of the area when he curled a delicate shot into the top corner to double Barca's lead after 50 minutes. … 
MIAMI (Reuters) – Making his Miami Heat debut against the team he left after five se asons, Ray Allen was determined to show his old Boston Celtics team mates that he was still friends, but the feeling was not exactly mutual. As he got ready to enter the opening game of the season between the two Eastern Conference rivals, Allen, who went on to score 19 points from the bench in Miami's 120-107 win, went over to the Celtics bench to greet the players and staff. … 
(Reuters) – The Denver Nuggets have re-signed speedy point guard Ty Lawson to a contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. The new deal is a four-year agreem ent worth $48 million, according to local reports, and ensures the Nuggets will hold on to their ever-improving floor leader. "We are thrilled to have reached an agreement on a contractual extension with Ty," Nuggets president Josh Kroenke told the team's website (nba.com/nuggets). "This new contract is a reflection of his hard work and dedication throughout the past three seasons with our organization. … 
Orange's World Cup champ Jason Belmonte has survived an absolute cliffhanger to win the Australian Masters Tenpin bowling title. Things were shaky for a while there, but Belmo came good, to win on home soil. 
Orange's World Cup champ Jason Belmonte has survived an absolute cliffhanger to win the Australian Masters Tenpin bowling title. Things were shaky for a while there, but Belmo came good, to win on home soil. 
While teams have never looked forward to playing in Mexico, El Tri's recent exploits have regional opponents losing before matches have even started. 
MIAMI (Reuters) – With shiny new rings on their fingers, the Miami Heat began their NBA title de fense in confident fashion with a 120-107 win over Eastern Conference rivals the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Miami were presented with championship rings before the game to mark their second NBA title and the first since the creation of the 'Big Three' with the arrival of Lebron James and Chris Bosh to team up with Dwyane Wade. … 
LeBron James got his ring, then got cramps. 
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant gave his Los Angeles Lakers team mates a late boost when he pronounced himself fit enough to play in the re gular season opener against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. The All-Star guard, who had been sidelined for eight days by a strained right foot, had said earlier on Tuesday he was "85 percent" certain to take the court but would make a final decision before game time. "Feeling good enough to play tonight! I'll use my strong midsoles for added cushion on the foot for more protection. … 
LeBron James held his index f inger aloft, then turned and took a walk nine years in the making. 
SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) – The sponsors of this week's WGC-Champions event have criticised world number one Rory McIlroy and 14-times major winner Tiger Woods for turning down the chance to play in the tournament. The pair played in a lucrative head-to-head exhibition match on Monday at Jinsha Lake in China. McIlroy is now in Bulgaria watching his tennis-playing girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki competing while second-ranked Woods moved on to Singapore to fulfil corporate engagements. "On the one hand we have by far and away the strongest field in Asia this year, 13 of the top 20 are here. … 
MADRID (Reuters) – Andres Iniesta celebrated being named on the shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award with a g lorious goal for Barcelona as the holders won 3-0 at Alaves in a King's Cup last-32 first leg on Tuesday. The Spain playmaker, who struck the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final, had limited space on the edge of the area when he curled a delicate shot into the top corner to double Barca's lead after 50 minutes. … 
On Tuesday, with much flair and festivity, StatsSA made public the first batch of statistical releases relating to the 2011 Census. Unfortunately serious concerns have been raised regarding the accuracy and validity of some of the data - and these concerns have been raised by the very consultants tasked by StatsSA to review the data. By PAUL BERKOWITZ. 
(Reuters) – Organizers of sports events scheduled to take place in the New York area this week were looking at contingency plans on Tuesday, as the eastern United States began to assess the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. Large parts of the region remained without power and transportation in the New York metropolitan area was at a standstill, putting several major sports events in jeopardy as official monitored the cleanup and whether events should continue or be postponed. … 
The Premier League players are two surprise inclusions in the Albiceleste's squad as the South American side prepares to face Saudi Arabia in a November friendly. 
With much of the Northeast immersed in the recovery from Superstorm Sandy's devastating blow, the NFL and NBA plan to carry on with their schedules. 
Tom Sermanni, new coach of the United States women's soccer team, poses for a photo outside the United States Soccer Federation Headquarters after an interview with The Associated Press, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, in Chicago. Sermanni was hired Tuesday to replace Pia Sundhage, who led the Americans to back-to-back Olympic gold medals and their first World Cup final in 12 years. Sermanni has spent the last eight years as Australia� 39;s coach, taking the Matildas to the quarterfinals of the last two Women's World Cups. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green) 
Check out this handball during a recent 2011 Women's World Cup between Australia and Equatorial Guinea. Worst part is that the ref didn't even call a penalty on the play! 
Canadian Goalkeeper Quillan Roberts scores a goal against England during the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2011. 
FILE – In this July 6, 2011, file photo, Australia head coach Tom Sermanni smiles prior to their group D match aga inst Norway at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Leverkusen, Germany. Sermanni was hired Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, to replace Pia Sundhage, who led the United States women's soccer team to back-to-back Olympic gold medals and their first World Cup final in 12 years. Sermanni has spent the last eight years as Australia's coach, taking the Matildas to the quarterfinals of the last two Women's World Cups. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File) 
FILE – In this July 6, 2011, file photo, Australia head coach Tom Sermanni smiles prior to their group D match against Norway at the Women's Soccer World Cup in Leverkusen, Germany. Sermanni was hired Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, to replace Pia Sundhage, who led the United States women's soccer team to back-to-back Olympic gold medals and their first World Cup final in 12 years. Sermanni has spent the last eight years as Australia's coach, taking the Matildas to the quarterfinals of the last two Women's World Cups. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File) 
The Premier League duo are two surprise inclusions in the Albiceleste squad as the South American side prepare to face Saudi Arabia in a November international friendly