Wednesday, November 7, 2012

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Danica's 1 regret about bumping Cassill: execution
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Danica Patrick has only one regret about purposely bumping Landon Cassill in her last race – her execution.


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'It's hard to take' - Dawson dejected by Tottenham's Capital One Cup exit to Norwich
'It's hard to take' - Dawson dejected by Tottenham's Capital One Cup exit to NorwichThe captain has admitted the loss was particularly hard to take as he felt Spurs were in control throughout only to concede two goals and miss a penalty in the fin al 10 minutes


trn/irs rugby sevens
Discarded Blues wing Sherwin Stowers is keeping his options open despite not having a Super Rugby contract for 2013. Stowers keeping options open Super Rugby


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Track Smack: The five-time champ is at it again
If Jimmie Johnson leaves Texas with the Chase lead there’s a good chance he will keep it: In four of his five championship seasons, he has left the eighth Chase race with the points lead and never relinquished it. (Getty Images)


NFL and players' union donating $1 million
The NFL and the players’ union are combining to donate $1 million to the American Red Cross to help in the recovery efforts in the Northeast after Hurricane Sandy.


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Marlins hire Redmond as new manager
MIAMI (Reuters) – The Miami Marlins have hired 41-year-old Mike Redmond as their new manager, replacing Ozzie Guillen who was fired last week, the Major League Baseball team said on Thursday. Redmond, a catcher with the Marlins from 1998-2004, ended his playing career, which included spells with Minnesota and Cleveland, in 2010. He worked for two seasons as a minor league manager in the Toronto Blue Jays organization, but has not yet had any major league management or coaching experience. …


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Baseball-Marlins hire Redmond as new manager
MIAMI, Nov 1 (Reuters) – The Miami Marlins have hired 41-year-old Mike Redmond as their new manager, replacing Ozzie Guillen who was fired last week, the Major League Baseball team said on Thursday. Redmond, a catcher with the Marlins from 1998-2004, ended his playing career, which included spells with Minnesota and Cleveland, in 2010. He worked for two seasons as a minor league manager in the Toronto Blue Jays organization, but has not yet had any major league management or coaching experience. …


Dominican police say ex-Yankee Perez slain at home
FILE - In this May, 8, 1984, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Pascual Perez delivers a pitch on his way to earning a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies during a baseball game in Philadelphia. Police in the Dominican Republic say the former major league pitcher has been killed in his home during an apparent robbery. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)Former major league pitcher Pascual Perez, who had a troubled 11-season career that included two suspensions for drug use, was killed at his home in the Dominican Republic in an apparent robbery, police said Thursday.


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Cahill: Chelsea can't let off the field matters affect title push
Cahill: Chelsea can't let off the field matters affect title pushThe England international has insisted Roberto Di Matteo's side must concentrate on playing, despite the ongoing racism controversies surrounding the West London club.


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irn youth survey
When it comes to what matters, New Zealand’s young people are on the ball. Young Kiwis ‘on the ball’ with what matters youth, teeangers


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Poonam Pandey's debut film is titled Nasha
New Delhi, Nov. 2 — Poonam Pandey’s coming-of-age Bollywood debut is called Nasha. The starlet has also released the first poster of the film which is quite provocative.”There are different types of addiction. This film is also about one type of addiction and is certainly a movie that one will remember in the years to come,” says the 21-year-old Kingfisher model.The film is produced by Surender Suneja and Aditya Bhatia.”I had over a hundred offers till date to act in all kinds of movies. But I chose this film because I wanted to be the heart of the story and not just a part of the script. …


Rhode Island sues Schilling over failed 38 Studios deal
BOSTON (Reuters) – Rhode Island is suing former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling and the former head of the state’s economic development agency over a $75 million loan guarantee the agency made to the baseball player’s failed video game company 38 Studios. The suit was filed in Superior Court on Thursday and listed Schilling, who named the company after his former jersey number, Keith Stokes, the former head of the state’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC), several banks and law firms as defendants in the case. …


Dominican police say Pascual Perez slain at home
FILE - In this May, 8, 1984, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Pascual Perez delivers a pitch on his way to earning a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies during a baseball game in Philadelphia. Police in the Dominican Republic say the former major league pitcher has been killed in his home during an apparent robbery. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)Former major league pitcher Pascual Perez, who had a troubled 11-season career that included two suspensions for drug use, was killed at his home in the Dominican Republic in an apparent robbery, police said Thursday.


Mayor says NYC Marathon won't divert resources
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says Sunday’s marathon won’t divert resources from victims of Superstorm Sandy’s devastation.


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Danica's 1 regret about bumping Cassill: execution
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Danica Patrick has only one regret about purposely bumping Landon Cassill in her last race.


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Raikkonen thinks short-term to keep life simple
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Kimi Raikkonen says he prefers one-year Formula One contracts because it makes his life “less hassle”. The 2007 world champion’s Lotus team announced this week that the Finn was staying with them next year after a successful comeback season. With the regulations changing significantly for 2014, continuity is likely to be important for teams and Raikkonen was asked at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Thursday why he had not signed a longer deal. “I’m happy to do year by year and see what happens,” said the 33-year-old. …


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Motor racing-Raikkonen thinks short-term to keep life simple
ABU DHABI, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Kimi Raikkonen says he prefers one-year Formula One contracts because it makes his life “less hassle”. The 2007 world champion’s Lotus team announced this week that the Finn was staying with them next year after a successful comeback season. With the regulations changing significantly for 2014, continuity is likely to be important for teams and Raikkonen was asked at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Thursday why he had not signed a longer deal. “I’m happy to do year by year and see what happens,” said the 33-year-old. …


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RI sues Schilling over 38 Studios loan guarantee
The state of Rhode Island’s economic development agency on Thursday sued former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling and some of its own former officials in connection with a $75 million loan guarantee to his failed video game company.


Chelsea can't let off the field matters affect title push, says Cahill
Chelsea can't let off the field matters affect title push, says CahillThe England international has insisted Roberto Di Matteo's side must concentrate on football, despite the ongoing racism controversies surrounding the west London club


Sauber can expect no favors from Hulkenberg
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Germany’s Nico Hulkenberg has promised to do his best to help Force India beat Sauber in the Formula One constructors’ championship even if it costs his future team millions of dollars. Swiss-based Sauber announced on Wednesday, ahead of Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, that Hulkenberg would be racing for them next season. Force India, whose other driver is Britain’s Paul Di Resta, are seventh overall and 23 points behind sixth-placed Sauber with three races remaining. …


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Motor racing-Sauber can expect no favours from Hulkenberg
ABU DHABI, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Germany’s Nico Hulkenberg has promised to do his best to help Force India beat Sauber in the Formula One constructors’ championship even if it costs his future team millions of dollars. Swiss-based Sauber announced on Wednesday, ahead of Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, that Hulkenberg would be racing for them next season. Force India, whose other driver is Britain’s Paul Di Resta, are seventh overall and 23 points behind sixth-placed Sauber with three races remaining. …


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Scott, Oosthuizen share lead at HSBC Champions
Adam Scott from Australia tees off at the 12th hole during the first round of the WGC-HSBC Champions golf tournament in Dongguan, southern China's Guangdong province, Thursday Nov. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)The longer the holes at the Mission Hills golf course, the better Louis Oosthuizen and Adam Scott seemed to play.


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Spectre of 2010 holds no fear for Alonso
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – The spectre of 2010 holds no fear for Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso ahead of an Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that could again make or break the Spaniard’s hopes of a third Formula One title. Two years ago, Alonso arrived for what was then the season-ending race as the championship leader. He left empty-handed after Ferrari made a strategic error and he spent half the race stuck behind Vitaly Petrov’s Renault with his dreams disappearing. …


Motor racing-Spectre of 2010 holds no fear for Alonso
ABU DHABI, Nov 1 (Reuters) – The spectre of 2010 holds no fear for Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso ahead of an Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that could again make or break the Spaniard’s hopes of a third Formula One title. Two years ago, Alonso arrived for what was then the season-ending race as the championship leader. He left empty-handed after Ferrari made a strategic error and he spent half the race stuck behind Vitaly Petrov’s Renault with his dreams disappearing. …


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Mike Redmond hired as Marlins manager
Former major league catcher Mike Redmond has been hired as manager of the Miami Marlins to replace Ozzie Guillen, who was fired last week.


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UPDATE 1-Tennis-Murray wastes match point in Paris defeat
(Adds details) PARIS, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Andy Murray wasted a match point before being knocked out 5-7 7-6 6-2 by Polish qualifier Jerzy Janowicz in the third round of the Paris Masters on Thursday. Scot Murray lost focus as he served for the match in the second set and was then battered by the hard hitting Janowicz, who ended the contest with a forehand winner and collapsed in joy. World number three Murray’s defeat means that for the first time since the 2010 Paris Masters was won by Swede Robin Soderling, a Masters title will be claimed by player outside of the Big Four. …


The long, brutal haul from farm to port in Brazil
A truck drives past two others stuck on highway BR-364 in Alto GarcasRONDONOPOLIS, Brazil (Reuters) – When Marcondes Mendonça hauls corn from Brazil's farm belt to port in the distant south, the young trucker prays for protection from gaping potholes and dangerous drivers, and dreads the squal id toilets on the seven-day journey ahead. He also braces for other hassles: traffic bottlenecks, backlogs at port and stifling bureaucracy that increasingly slow goods and services across Latin America's largest country. …


FEATURE-The long, brutal haul from farm to port in Brazil
* Bad roads, drugged drivers, hellish traffic, jammed ports* Higher freight costs erode Brazil’s farming gains* Few rail, waterway options, so freight stays on roadBy Peter MurphyRONDONOPOLIS, Brazil, …


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Third title would be the greatest for Red Bull
Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel of Germany smiles after speaking with media ahead of Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina circuit in Abu DhabiABU DHABI (Reuters) – Red Bull can join Formula One's grandees by clinching a third successive Formula One constructors' ; title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, principal Christian Horner said on Thursday. The champions, who have Sebastian Vettel also heading for a third drivers' title in a row, are 91 points clear of Ferrari and 101 ahead of McLaren with two races and 86 points to be won after Yas Marina. …


AP source: Redmond hired as Marlins manager
A person familiar with the Miami Marlins’ managerial search says former major league catcher Mike Redmond has been hired to replace Ozzie Guillen, who was fired last week.


Japan's Inaba cerebrates with his teammate Osodo after scoring during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima
Japan's Inaba cerebrates with his teammate Osodo after scoring    during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon RatchasimaJapan's Kataro Inaba cerebrates with his teammate Nobuya Osodo (6) after scoring during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern Thailand, November 1, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND – Tags: SPORT)


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Motor racing-Third title would be the greatest for Red Bull
ABU DHABI, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Red Bull can join Formula One’s grandees by clinching a third successive Formula One constructors’ title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, principal Christian Horner said on Thursday. The champions, who have Sebastian Vettel also heading for a third drivers’ title in a row, are 91 points clear of Ferrari and 101 ahead of McLaren with two races and 86 points to be won after Yas Marina. …


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Police: Ex-Yankee Pascual Perez killed in home
Police in the Dominican Republic say former major league pitcher Pascual Perez has been killed in his home during an apparent robbery.


Ex-Penn St. president charged in Sandusky case
Former Penn State President Graham B. Spanier was charged Thursday with hushing up child molestation allegations against Jerry Sandusky, making him the third school official charged in the alleged cover-up.


Brazil's Falcao challenges Japan's Kensuke during their first round match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima
Brazil's Falcao challenges Japan's Kensuke during their first round match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon RatchasimaBrazil's Falcao (12) challenges Japan's Kensuke Takahashi during their first round match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern province of Thailand November 1, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Brazil's Simi challenges Japan's Hisamitsu during their first round match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 in Nakhon Ratchasima
Brazil's Simi challenges Japan's Hisamitsu during their first round match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 in Nakhon RatchasimaBrazil's Simi (8) challenges Japan's Hisamitsu Kawahara (1) during their first round match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern province of Thailand November 1, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Brazil's Rodrigo challenges Japan's Nobuya during their first round match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 in Nakhon Ratchasima
Brazil's Rodrigo challenges Japan's Nobuya during their first round match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 in Nakhon RatchasimaBrazil's Rodrigo (14) challenges Japan's Nobuya Osodo during their first round match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern province of Thailand November 1, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


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FBL-FUTSAL-WC2012-JPN-BRAKazu Miura of Japan (low) crashes with Rodrigo of Brazil (top) during the first round of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 in Nakhon Ratchasima province on November 1, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKULPORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images


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FBL-FUTSAL-WC2012-JPN-BRAVinicius of Brazil (R) battles for the ball with Kenichiro Kogure of Japan (L) during the first round of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 in Nakhon Ratchasima province on November 1, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ PORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKULPORNCHAI KITTIWONGSAKUL/AFP/Getty Images


Japan's coach Miguel Rodrigo from Spain speaks with his team during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima
Japan's coach Miguel Rodrigo from Spain speaks with his team during their first round match    against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon RatchasimaJapan's coach Miguel Rodrigo from Spain speaks with his team (not pictured) during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern province of Thailand November 1, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Japan's Kazu Miura lies on the ground as Brazil's Fernandinho run during their first round match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima
Japan's Kazu Miura lies on the ground as Brazil's Fernandinho run during their first round match at the FIFA Futsal W   orld Cup in Nakhon RatchasimaJapan's Kazu Miura lies on the ground as Brazil's Fernandinho runs during their first round match at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern province of Thailand November 1, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Against The Grain: Perfect Time To Buy Steel
Two years ago ArcelorMittal gave a lasting legacy to the London Olympics when it constructed the Orbit in the east borough of Stratford.  This 114 meter tubular steel structure shown below, which is 22 …


Japan's Kazu Miura waves to fans before his first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima
Japan's Kazu Miura waves to fans before his first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon RatchasimaJapan's Kazu Miura waves to fans before his first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern province of Thailand November 1, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


A Japanese fan cheers his team during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima
A Japanese fan cheers his team during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon RatchasimaA Japanese fan cheers his team during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern province of Thailand November 1, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


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Japan's coach Rodrigo from Spain speaks with his team during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima
Japan's coach Rodrigo from Spain speaks with his team during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon RatchasimaJapan's coach Miguel Rodrigo from Spain speaks with his team during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern province of Thailand November 1, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Japan's Kotaro celebrates with his team mate Nobuya after scoring during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima
Japan's Kotaro celebrates with his team mate Nobuya after scoring during the   ir first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon RatchasimaREFILE – DROPPING WORD "HIS" IN CAPTION Japan's Kotaro Inaba celebrates with his team mate Nobuya Osodo (6) after scoring during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern province of Thailand November 1, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Japan's Kotaro celebrates with his team mate Nobuya after scoring during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima
Japan's Kotaro celebrates with his team mate Nobuya after scoring during the   ir first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon RatchasimaJapan's Kotaro Inaba celebrates with his team mate Nobuya Osodo (6) after scoring during their first round match against Brazil at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern province of Thailand November 1, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Dominican former Yankees pitcher slain at home
Police in the Dominican Republic say former major league pitcher Pascual Perez has been killed during an apparent home invasion robbery.