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Mariota leads No. 2 Oregon past California 59-17
Marcus Mariota overcame a brief in jury to throw for a career-high 377 yards and tie a school record with six touchdown passes as No. 2 Oregon made a case for the top ranking in the country by beating California 59-17 on Saturday night.

ICC terms World Cup 2011 semi final match-fixing claim 'groundless'
Lahore, Nov. 11 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has termed the news published in a British newspaper alleging that the semi-final match of World Cup 2011 between Pakistan and India was fixed as “groundless”.

NBA standings
Nov 11 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NBA on Saturday EASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Knicks 4 0 1.000 – 2. Philadelphia 4 2 .667 1 3. Brooklyn 2 2 .500 2 4. Boston 3 3 .500 2 5. Toronto 1 5 .167 4 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Chicago 4 2 .667 – 2. Milwaukee 3 2 .600 0 1/2 3. Indiana 3 4 .429 1 1/2 4. Cleveland 2 4 .333 2 5. Detroit 0 7 0 4 1/2 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Miami 5 1 .833 – 2. Atlanta 2 2 .500 2 3. Charlotte 2 3 .400 2 1/2 4. Orlando 2 3 .400 2 1/2 5. Washington 0 5 0 4 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCENORTHWEST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. …

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Ex-PCB chief Ijaz Butt calls for probe into India-Pak 2011 World Cup semi-final
Karachi, Nov. 11 (ANI): Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt has called for an investigation into Pakistan’s 2011 World Cup semi-final against India after a new book raised the possibility that the game was fixed.

Golf-European Tour Singapore Open scores
Nov 11 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the European Tour Singapore Open at the par-71 course on Sunday in Singapore 202 Matteo Manassero (Italy) 70 68 64 204 Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa) 70 69 65 205 Chris Wood (Britain) 70 65 70 206 Adam Scott (Australia) 71 66 69 207 Joost Luiten (Netherlands) 71 68 68 Anirban Lahiri (India) 71 68 68 Thomas Bjorn (Denmark) 66 67 74 208 Paul Casey (Britain) 68 73 67 Adilson Da Silva (Brazil) 72 70 66 Chan Yih-Shin (Taiwan) 71 69 68 Chapchai Nirat (Thailand) 65 73 70 Francesco Molinari (Italy) 69 67 72 209 Gaganjeet Bhullar (India) 71 69 69 Yang Yong-Eun …

Pierce fires Celtics to tight win over Bucks
(Reuters) – Ten-time all-star Paul Pierce stepped up late in the game to help the Boston Celtics grind out a hard fought 96-92 away victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Saturday. Having lost to the Bucks eight days earlier, the Celtics dished out a little payback with Pierce notching up nine rebounds and 25 points, including a clutch run of baskets late in the fourth quarter, to improve the side to 3-3. …

NBA-Pierce fires Celtics to tight win over Bucks
Nov 10 (Reuters) – Ten-time all-star Paul Pierce stepped up late in the game to help the Boston Celtics grind out a hard fought 96-92 away victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Saturday. Having lost to the Bucks eight days earlier, the Celtics dished out a little payback with Pierce notching up nine rebounds and 25 points, including a clutch run of baskets late in the fourth quarter, to improve the side to 3-3. …

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Manassero races clear as Singapore Open catches up
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Italian teenager Matteo Manassero made the most of perfect conditions at the Sentosa Golf Club to race two shots clear of the field at the Singapore Open after the completion of the delayed third round on Sunday. Making up for time lost to three lengthy rain delays on the opening two days, the entire field returned to the Serapong Course at the crack of dawn and the Italian climbed to the top of the leaderboard on 11-under for the $6 million tournament. …

Golson leads Notre Dame to 21-6 win over BC
Everett Golson ran for a touchdown and threw for two more on Saturday night to help No. 4 Notre Dame beat Boston College 21-6 and keep its national championship hopes intact.

Golf-Manassero races clear as Singapore Open catches up
SINGAPORE, Nov 11 (Reuters) – Italian teenager Matteo Manassero made the most of perfect conditions at the Sentosa Golf Club to race two shots clear of the field at the Singapore Open after the completion of the delayed third round on Sunday. Making up for time lost to three lengthy rain delays on the opening two days, the entire field returned to the Serapong Course at the crack of dawn and the Italian climbed to the top of the leaderboard on 11-under for the $6 million tournament. …

No. 18 Louisiana Tech rolls past Texas St 62-55
Kenneth Dixon scored five touchdowns to set a single-season NCAA freshman record and No. 19 Louisiana Tech scored on all but two possessions to beat Texas State 62-55 on Saturday night.

Sydney FC coach steps down, cites Del Piero 'pressure'
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Under-pressure Sydney FC coach Ian Crook resigned on Sunday after only six matches in charge, saying the extra attention brought by the arrival of Italian great Alessandro Del Piero had taken a toll on his health. Crook, a former Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City midfielder, stepped down with the club languishing in eighth place in the 10-team A-League with just two wins this season. The 49-year-old Englishman had been on shaky ground after his team were thrashed 7-2 at Central Coast Mariners last week. …

Soccer-Sydney FC coach steps down, cites Del Piero 'pressure'
MELBOURNE, Nov 11 (Reuters) – Under-pressure Sydney FC coach Ian Crook resigned on Sunday after only six matches in charge, saying the extra attention brought by the arrival of Italian great Alessandro Del Piero had taken a toll on his health. Crook, a former Tottenham Hotspur and Norwich City midfielder, stepped down with the club languishing in eighth place in the 10-team A-League with just two wins this season. The 49-year-old Englishman had been on shaky ground after his team were thrashed 7-2 at Central Coast Mariners last week. …

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Need to get off to a good start: Gayle
Having played a key role in the West Indies' triumph in the World T20 meet last month, the swashbuckling opener Chris Gayle is now concentrating on helping his side move to the top-five in the world rankings in Tests next year.

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No. 3 K-State bolsters title shot, 23-10 at TCU
Collin Klein and third-ranked Kansas State bolstered the ir chances in the national championship chase by doing what Alabama failed to do.

No. 9 LSU defeats No. 23 Mississippi St., 37-17
Zach Mettenberger passed for 273 yards and two touchdowns, and ninth-ranked LSU kept alive faint hope of a Southeastern Conference title with a 37-17 victory over No. 23 Mississippi State on Saturday night.

Daunting year awaits Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City met as a team and enjoyed a final meal together Friday at the club's Swope Park training facility, two days after being eliminated by Houston in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

NBA results
Nov 11 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Saturday (home team in CAPS) INDIANA 89 Washington 85

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AP Sources: Patrick won't run Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis 500 is fading into the background for Danica Patrick, who has decided not to attempt the race next season, after all.

WR Wilson accuses Washington State's Leach of abusing players
Washington State junior wide receiver Marquess Wilson said Saturday he left the school’s football program earlier this week because of alleged abuse by the coaching staff. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce my decision to forgo playing football for Washington State University,” Wilson said in a statement. “I realize the school is saying that I am suspended for violating team policies and may return next week, but this is a lie. This is an attempt by the athletic department to cover up what is really happening in that locker room. “… …

Reuters Sports Schedule at 0115 GMT on Sunday Nov 11
Reuters sports schedule at 0115 Sunday (times GMT): – - – - NBA The Boston Celtics, still trying to dig out from a slowstart to the season, visit the Milwaukee Bucks, the earlyCentral Division leaders, in an Eastern Conference matchup.(NBA-BUCKS/, expect by 0530, 350 words) – - – - BOXING World heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko was made to gothe distance against Polish challenger Mariusz Wach but earnedan unanimous points decision on Saturday to retain his fourtitle belts. …

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Lakers speak to Phil Jackson about return
The Los Angeles Lakers have spoken to 11-time NBA champion coach Phil Jackson about returning for a third stint on their bench.

McHale takes leave of absence from Rockets
Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale took a leave of absence on Saturday to deal with a family matter.

Rockets coach McHale takes leave of absence
(Reuters) – Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale is taking an immediate leave of absence to a ttend to a personal family matter, the National Basketball Association team said on Saturday. McHale was needed back home in Minnesota, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said in a statement. He did not elaborate and no return date has been set. Assistant Kelvin Sampson would handle coaching duties while McHale was away, the statement added. The Rockets (2-3) entered Saturday's game against Detroit in last place in the Southwest Division having lost three in a row. …

NBA-Rockets coach McHale takes leave of absence
Nov 10 (Reuters) – Houston Rockets coach Kevin McHale is taking an immediate leave of absence to attend to a personal family matter, the National Basketball Association team said on Saturday. McHale was needed back home in Minnesota, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said in a statement. He did not elaborate and no return date has been set. Assistant Kelvin Sampson would handle coaching duties while McHale was away, the statement added. The Rockets (2-3) entered Saturday’s game against Detroit in last place in the Southwest Division having lost three in a row. …

Beljan leaves hospital to keep Florida lead
(Reuters) – Charlie Beljan checked out of a Florida hospital a day after a major health scare and thanks in part to a couple of peanut butter sandwiches retained his Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic lead on Saturday. The 28-year-old rookie was taken to hospital on Friday after suffering an elevated heart-rate and shortness of breath, but returned to Lake Buena Vista to shoot a one-under 71 and hold a two-stroke lead going into the final round. “I honestly didn’t think I was going to get through it,” Beljan told reporters. “I just stayed strong. …

Logano wins as Sadler wrecks to hurt title chances
Pole setter Joey Logano pushes his car after qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.(AP Photo/Paul Connors)

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UPDATE 2-Golf-Beljan leaves hospital to keep Florida lead
* PGA rookie shoots one-under 71 for two-stroke edge * Peanut butter sandwiches help calm him down * American had slept in hospital with golf shoes on (Adds details, quotes) Nov 10 (Reuters) – Charlie Beljan checked out of a Florida hospital a day after a major health scare and thanks in part to a couple of peanut butter sandwiches retained his Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic lead on Saturday. …

Manziel, No. 15 Texas A&M stun No. 1 Bama, 29-24
Johnny Manziel and No. 15 Texas A&M shook-up the national championship race by beating No. 1 Alabama 29-24 on Saturday.

No. 16 Stanford knocks off Oregon State 27-23
Kevin Hogan threw for 254 yards and three touchdowns in his first collegiate start, and No. 16 Stanford overcame four turnovers to rally past No. 13 Oregon State 27-23 on Saturday and stay in control of its Pac-12 title hopes.

Keselowski matures on track to get into title race
Jimmie Johnson looks out of his car following qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race, Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

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B.C. paraplegic skier gets National Geographic nod
A paraplegic skier from Kimberley, B.C., has been shortlisted for National Geographic’s adventurer of the year.

Keselowski matures on track to get into title race
It would have been easy for Brad Keselowski to wreck Jimmie Johnson at the end of last week's race at Texas Motor Speedway.

Murray came of age after Wimbledon heartache: Federer
LONDON (Reuters) – Andy Murray's tearful defeat in his first Wimbledon final proved the catalyst for the Scot's golden summer, according to Roger Federer, the man who crushed Murray's hopes that day in July. Federer's ruthless display on Centre Court to win a seventh Wimbledon title was a massive blow for Murray for whom it was his fourth defeat in a grand slam final. Inevitable questions were raised about Murray's ability to get over the final hurdle yet the 25-year-old rebounded a few weeks later to beat Federer in the Olympic singles final and in September he won the U.S. …

Tennis-Murray came of age after Wimbledon heartache - Federer
LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Andy Murray’s tearful defeat in his first Wimbledon final proved the catalyst for the Scot’s golden summer, according to Roger Federer, the man who crushed Murray’s hopes that day in July. Federer’s ruthless display on Centre Court to win a seventh Wimbledon title was a massive blow for Murray for whom it was his fourth defeat in a grand slam final. Inevitable questions were raised about Murray’s ability to get over the final hurdle yet the 25-year-old rebounded a few weeks later to beat Federer in the Olympic singles final and in September he won the U.S. …

Syracuse, SDSU practice in breeze for carrier game
The strong wind whipped the American flag and dozens of signal flags on the island of the USS Midway, giving No. 9 Syracuse and No. 20 San Diego State an idea of what it will be like playing Sunday afternoon on the flight deck of the decommissioned aircraft carrier.

Need to get off to a good start: Gayle
Calcutta: Having played a key role in the West Indies’ triumph in the World T20 meet last month, the swashbuckling opener Chris Gayle is now concentrating on helping his side move to the top-five in the world rankings in Tests next year.On Saturday, Gayle said he is looking forward to the challenges of Test cricket. West Indies are slated to play two Test against Bangladesh, the first of which starts in Dhaka on Tuesday.West Indies also play five one-day and a Twenty20 international on the tour. “I am happy to be a part of the World T20 win, it feels good. …

Michalak inspires France to rout of Australia
PARIS (Reuters) – Frederic Michalak triumphed on his home return as he inspired Les Bleus to a 33-6 demolition of Australia to end a five-match losing streak against the Wallabies on Saturday. Michalak, who had not played on home soil in the French shirt since a Six Nations game against Ireland in 2010, was replaced in the closing stages to a standing ovation after kicking 15 points and brilliantly setting up Wesley Fofana for France’s second of three tries. …

UPDATE 1-Rugby-Michalak inspires France to rout of Australia
(Adds quotes, details) PARIS, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Frederic Michalak triumphed on his home return as he inspired Les Bleus to a 33-6 demolition of Australia to end a five-match losing streak against the Wallabies on Saturday. Michalak, who had not played on home soil in the French shirt since a Six Nations game against Ireland in 2010, was replaced in the closing stages to a standing ovation after kicking 15 points and brilliantly setting up Wesley Fofana for France’s second of three tries. …

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APTOPIX Bobsled World Cup
APTOPIX Bobsled World Cup

APTOPIX Bobsled World Cup
Great Britain 1 pilot John James Jackson with pushers Stuart Benson and Bruce Tasker and brakeman Joel Fearon compete in the men's bobsled World Cup competition on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Lake Placid, N.Y. They finished in 10th place. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Monterey man wins bronze at World Cup bobsled competition
Rookie USA-2 pilot Nick Cunningham of Monterey posted the fastest run of the second heat Saturday to win a bronze medal at Lake Placid, N.Y. in his third World Cup bobsled competition.

UPDATE 1-Golf-Beljan leaves hospital to keep Florida lead
(updates at end of round) Nov 10 (Reuters) – Charlie Beljan checked out of a Florida hospital after a major health scare and retained his Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic lead on Saturday. Beljan, hospitalized after suffering an elevated heart-rate and shortness of breath at the tournament in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, shot a one-under 71 for a 203 total and a two-stroke lead over fellow Americans Brian Gay and Josh Teater and South Korean Charlie Wi. Gay and Teater finished the third round at five-under 67 and Wi shot a 70. …

Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Lake Buena Vista Classic scores
Nov 10 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Lake Buena Vista Classic at the par-72 course on Saturday in Lake Buena Vista, Florida 203 Charlie Beljan (U.S.) 68 64 71 205 Brian Gay (U.S.) 69 69 67 Josh Teater (U.S.) 71 67 67 Charlie Wi (South Korea) 64 71 70 206 Vaughn Taylor (U.S.) 70 68 68 Robert Garrigus (U.S.) 68 68 70 Camilo Villegas (Colombia) 65 71 70 Matt Every (U.S.) 67 69 70 Tommy Gainey (U.S.) 65 71 70 Daniel Chopra (Sweden) 69 67 70 Henrik Stenson (Sweden) 68 67 71 207 Ryan Palmer (U.S.) 70 70 67 Cameron Beckman (U.S. …

Out of hospital, Beljan keeps lead at Disney
Charlie Beljan went against a doctor’s recommendation that he not play golf, and he’s glad he did.

Maine native completes grueling ultratriathlon equal to 10 Ironmans in one
TURNER, Maine -- By their nature, endurance marathons can be lonely events, with athletes competing in isolation running and cycling over miles of trails and roads. So it's understandable major world events escaped Turner native Kale Poland's notice as he competed in last month's grueling World Cup Ultratriathlon Challenge in …

Runners go to new heights on Saturday
Vince Frye said he was trying to come up with a fund-raising idea for Downtown Topeka Inc. when he looked out his office window. There, in front of him across the street, stood the 16-story Bank of America Tower, 534 S. Kansas Ave.

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No. 7 Florida scores twice late to beat ULL 27-20
Jelani Jenkins returned a blocked punt 36 yards for a touchdown with 2 seconds remaining and No. 7 Florida rallied in the closing minutes to beat Louisiana-Lafayette 27-20 on Saturday.

Syracuse beats No. 11 Louisville 45-26
Ryan Nassib threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns, Jerome Smith ran for 144 yards and Syracuse handed No. 11 Louisville its first loss of the season in a 45-26 victory on Saturday.

UPDATE 1-Baseball-Dodgers bid $25 million for Korean pitcher Ryu
* Dodgers hope to make Ryu a starter * Team has 30 days to sign left-hander * Bid third highest for Asian player (Confirms Dodgers’ bid, adds details) Nov 10 (Reuters) – South Korean pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin has landed a $25.7 million bid from the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have 30 days to negotiate a contract with the Hanwha Eagles player, the National League team said on Saturday. “We are thrilled to have this exciting opportunity,” Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti told Major League Baseball’s website. …

Michigan beats Northwestern 38-31 in OT
Devin Gardner ran for a 1-yard touchdown in overtime and Michigan's defense responded with a stop, giving the Wolverines a wild 38-31 win over Northwestern on Saturday.

No. 19 Texas honors Royal, whips Iowa State 33-7
David Ash passed for 364 yards and two touchdowns and No. 19 Texas honored former the memory of coach Darrell Royal by whipping Iowa State 33-7 on Saturday.

Boks fight back to down Irish
South Africa clawed their way back from nine points down to beat Ireland 16-12 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

NHL, union meet for small, informal lunch
Representatives on both sides of the NHL labor fight are meeting in an informal lunch setting, one day after negotiations hit a sour patch.

South Africa come from behind to edge out Ireland
DUBLIN (Reuters) – South Africa came from behind to beat Ireland 16-12 in a clash of two injury-hit sides at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday to get a month when the seedings for the 2015 World Cup will be decided off to a solid start. The Springboks, defending their top-four world ranking in the first of three November tests and without a string of first team regulars, trailed 12-3 at the break when Jonathan Sexton kicked the hosts into a commanding lead. …

UPDATE 1-Rugby-South Africa come from behind to edge out Ireland
(Adds details) DUBLIN, Nov 10 (Reuters) – South Africa came from behind to beat Ireland 16-12 in a clash of two injury-hit sides at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday to get a month when the seedings for the 2015 World Cup will be decided off to a solid start. The Springboks, defending their top-four world ranking in the first of three November tests and without a string of first team regulars, trailed 12-3 at the break when Jonathan Sexton kicked the hosts into a commanding lead. …

Rugby-South Africa come from behind to edge out Ireland
DUBLIN, Nov 10 (Reuters) – South Africa came from behind to beat Ireland 16-12 in a clash of two injury-hit sides at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday to get a month when the seedings for the 2015 World Cup will be decided off to a solid start. The Springboks, defending their top-four world ranking in the first of three November tests and without a string of first team regulars, came off second best in the opening forty minutes when Jonathan Sexton kicked the hosts into a 12-3 halftime lead. …

Nationals manager returning for another season
(Reuters) – Washington manager Davey Johnson has agreed to return for another season with the Nationals, the Major L eague Baseball team said on Saturday. The 69-year-old Johnson, the oldest manager in the Majors, steered the young Nationals to a Major-League best 98-64 record and the National League East title before falling in the first round of the playoffs to the St. Louis Cardinals. Johnson had been under contract to the Nationals for the 2013 and 2014 seasons as a consultant, but the new deal will bring him back to be the skipper for one more season. …

REFILE-Baseball-Nationals manager returning for another season
(Refiles to correct date. No change in copy) Nov 10 (Reuters) – Washington manager Davey Johnson has agreed to return for another season with the Nationals, the Major League Baseball team said on Saturday. The 69-year-old Johnson, the oldest manager in the Majors, steered the young Nationals to a Major-League best 98-64 record and the National League East title before falling in the first round of the playoffs to the St. Louis Cardinals. …

Lancaster dwells on positives despite missed chances
LONDON (Reuters) – As a preparation for games against the three best teams in the world, England's season-opener against Fiji ticked all the bo xes with three debuts, seven tries and some promising individual displays en route to a record victory. However, with several wasted opportunities and two tries conceded feet will be kept very firmly on the ground ahead of games to come against Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. …

Dodgers bid $25.7 million for South Korean lefty
The Los Angeles Dodgers have bid nearly $26 million for a chance to sign pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin.

Plenty of excitement surrounds MLS playoffs
No doubt, the most-talked-about win of the week in Europe was Celtic's 2-1 upset of Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday -- a win that left rock star and Celtic super fan Rod Stewart in tears.

Del Potro beats Federer to cloud London semis line-up
LONDON (Reuters ) – Towering Argentine Juan Martin del Potro ended Roger Federer's three-year unbeaten run at the ATP World Tour Finals on Saturday to earn a place in the semi-finals of the season-ending event. Del Potro, fresh from beating the Swiss in the Basel final a fortnight ago, claimed a 7-6 4-6 6-3 victory at the O2 Arena to guarantee himself one of the top two places in Group B with a 2-1 record, the same as defending champion Federer. …

Nationals bring back manager Johnson for 2013
The Washington Nationals are bringing back Davey Johnson for one more season as their manager.

If I get into rhythm, bowling at 150kph is possible
India, Nov. 11 — Umesh Yadav’s five-for in Ranji Trophy helped Vidarbha rout Haryana in their opening tie. The domestic side will miss the quickie’s services in upcoming matches, as the Nagpur lad is fired up for the English challenge. The pacer spoke to HT on his plans and preparations for the long season.Any plans of bowling quick against England?I generate pace from my rhythm and if I manage to get it, I can even touch 150kph.Do you have revenge on your mind as India were thrashed 0-4 in England?If we start thinking about revenge we’ll lose focus on the basics. …

Rugby-Lancaster dwells on positives despite missed chances
LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) – As a preparation for games against the three best teams in the world, England’s season-opener against Fiji ticked all the boxes with three debuts, seven tries and some promising individual displays en route to a record victory. However, with several wasted opportunities and two tries conceded feet will be kept very firmly on the ground ahead of games to come against Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. …

UPDATE 1-Tennis-Del Potro beats Federer to cloud London semis line-up
(Adds detail) LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Towering Argentine Juan Martin del Potro ended Roger Federer’s three-year unbeaten run at the ATP World Tour Finals on Saturday to earn a place in the semi-finals of the season-ending event. Del Potro, fresh from beating the Swiss in the Basel final a fortnight ago, claimed a 7-6 4-6 6-3 victory at the O2 Arena to guarantee himself one of the top two places in Group B with a 2-1 record, the same as defending champion Federer. …

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Golf-Leader Beljan leaves hospital, resumes play after scare
Nov 10 (Reuters) – Overnight leader Charlie Beljan checked out of a Florida hospital on Saturday and resumed play in the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic despite a major health scare the previous day. Beljan, hospitalized after suffering an elevated heart-rate and shortness of breath at the tournament in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, was in a three-way tie for first place at 11 under par after playing his first five holes at one over with a birdie, two pars and two bogeys. …

Del Potro beats Federer to reach semis in London
Juan Martin del Potro clinched the last spot in the semifinals of the ATP finals on Saturday, beating Roger Federer 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-3 in their final round-robin match.

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Russia's Zubkov wins WC 4-man; Holcomb of US 2nd
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — Alexander Zubkov of Russia has won the four-man gold medal at Lake Placid, beating the U.S. teams of Steven Holcomb and Nick Cunningham in the World Cup opener.

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Chelsea to face Ulsan Hyundai or Monterrey in Club World Cup semi-final
The Korean club beat Al-Ahli in the Asian Champions League final on Saturday to claim a quarter-final berth against the triumphant Concacaf side in the Japan-based tournament

Chelsea to face Ulsan Hyundai or Monterrey in Club World Cup semi-final
Chelsea to face Ulsan Hyundai or Monterrey in Club World Cup semi-final

Chelsea to face Ulsan Hyundai or Monterrey in Club World Cup semi-final
Chelsea to face Ulsan Hyundai or Monterrey in Club World Cup semi-final

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Texas pays tribute to ex-football coach Royal
The Texas Longhorns will pay tribute to former football coach Darrell Royal during their game against Iowa State.

Hoefl-Riesch wins WCup slalom; Shiffrin of US 3rd
LEVI, Finland (AP) — Olympic champion Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany overcame a nagging hip injury, putting down a blazing second run Saturday to overtake local favorite Tanja Poutiainen of Finland and win the first World Cup slalom of the season.

Ulsan manager Kim Ho-Gon: "This is the happiest day in my football life"
The one-time South Korea coach has brought his side to the Club World Cup following an unprecedented Asian Champions League campaign that ended without a single defeat

Hoefl-Riesch wins World Cup slalom in Finland
Olympic champion Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany overcame a nagging hip injury, putting down a blazing second run Saturday to overtake local favorite Tanja Poutiainen of Finland and win the first World Cup slalom of the season.

Iniesta: Winning World Cup 2014 would be extremely special
Iniesta: Winning World Cup 2014 would be extremely special

Beljan out of hospital and ready to play Disney
Charlie Beljan had only an hour of sleep in the hospital before returning to Disney to protect his three-shot lead.

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Marie-Michele Gagnon of Canada reacts after taking the 10th place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Marie-Michele Gagnon of Canada reacts after taking the 10th place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Wendy Holdener of Switzerland celebrates after taking the 11th place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Wendy Holdener of Switzerland celebrates after taking the 11th place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Marie-Michele Gagnon of Canada smiles after taking the 10th place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Marie-Michele Gagnon of Canada smiles after taking the 10th place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT

Iniesta: Winning World Cup 2014 would be extremely special
Iniesta: Winning World Cup 2014 would be extremely special

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Anna Swenn-Larsson of Sweden celebrates after taking the seventh place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Anna Swenn-Larsson of Sweden celebrates after taking the seventh place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Maria Pietilae-Holmner of Sweden reacts after taking the 8th place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Maria Pietilae-Holmner of Sweden reacts after taking the 8th place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Alexandra Daum of Austria reacts after taking the 9th place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Alexandra Daum of Austria reacts after taking the 9th place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Anna Swenn-Larsson of Sweden celebrates after taking the seventh place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Anna Swenn-Larsson of Sweden celebrates after taking the seventh place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Anna Swenn-Larsson of Sweden celebrates after taking the seventh place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Anna Swenn-Larsson of Sweden celebrates after taking the seventh place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Therese Borssen of Sweden reacts after taking the sixth place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Therese Borssen of Sweden reacts after taking the sixth place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT

UPDATE 1-Alpine skiing-Hoefl-Riesch gamble pays off in Levi win
(Adds quotes) LEVI, Finland, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Germany’s Maria Hoefl-Riesch overcame injury to secure her 24th World Cup victory in the Levi slalom on Saturday. The Olympic slalom champion had been warned by German team doctors not to compete at the Finnish resort because of a hip problem, but she ignored the advice to triumph in a combined time of one minute, 55.58 seconds. “The injury improved in the last few days and I hardly felt anything,” Hoefl-Riesch told reporters. “It’s a bit surprising because I didn’t do so well on the flat section and I really had to push it in the finish wall. …

UPDATE 2-Soccer-Ulsan Hyundai cruise to Champions League title
* Ulsan beat Al Ahli 3-0 to win first Champions League title * Koreans win ninth consecutive match in tournament * Long-ball tactics pay off (Adds quotes) Nov 10 (Reuters) – South Koreans Ulsan Hyundai cruised to their first Asian Champions League title as they outclassed Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia 3-0 in the final on Saturday to qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup. …

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Iniesta: Winning World Cup 2014 would be extremely special
The Spain international was part of the side that won three consecutive international trophies, but believes victory in the tournament hosted in Brazil would be spectacular

NHL talks hit snag on 4th straight day of meetings
A fourth straight day of NHL labor talks failed to bring the league and its locked-out players any closer to a deal that would put hockey back on the ice and save the season.

Reuters Sports Schedule at 1500 GMT on Saturday Nov 10
Reuters sports schedule at 1500 on Saturday (times GMT): – - – - SOCCER Premier League (1500 unless stated) Arsenal v Fulham Everton v Sunderland Reading v Norwich City Southampton v Swansea City Stoke City v Queens Park Rangers Wigan Athletic v West Bromwich Albion Aston Villa v Manchester United (1730) LONDON – Leaders Manchester United head to Aston Villahoping to steal a march on their Premier League title rivalswith Chelsea and Manchester City not playing until Sunday. …

Hoefl-Riesch wins WCup slalom; Shiffrin of US 3rd
Olympic champion Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany overcame a nagging hip injury, putting down a blazing second run Saturday to overtake local favorite Tanja Poutiainen of Finland and win the first World Cup slalom of the season.

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Tina Maze of Slovenia smiles after taking the fourth place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Tina Maze of Slovenia smiles after taking the fourth place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Tina Maze of Slovenia celebrates after taking the fourth place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Tina Maze of Slovenia celebrates after taking the fourth place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Mikaela Shiffrin of the USA celebrates after taking the third place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Mikaela Shiffrin of the USA celebrates after taking the third place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Veronika Velez Zuzulova of Slovakia reacts after taking the fifth place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Veronika Velez Zuzulova of Slovakia reacts after taking the fifth place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MAURI RATILAINEN FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Mikaela Shiffrin of the USA stands on the podium after taking the third place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Mikaela Shiffrin of the USA stands on the podium after taking the third place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Mikaela Shiffrin of the USA celebrates after taking the third place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Mikaela Shiffrin of the USA celebrates after taking the third place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT

Kim of South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai celebrates with his teammates after he scored a goal against Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli during their AFC Asian Champions League final soccer match in Ulsan
Kim Seung-yong (L) of South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai celebrates with his teammates after he scored a goal against Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli during their AFC Asian Champions League final soccer match in Ulsan, about 410 km (255 miles) southeast of Seoul November 10, 2012. Ulsan Hyundai cruised to their first Asian Champions League title as they outclassed Al Ahli 3-0 in the final on Saturday to qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji (SOUTH KOREA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Maria Hoefl-Riesch (C) of Germany celebrates on the podium after winning the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. Hoefl-Riesch won ahead of second placed Tanja Poutiainen (L) of Finland and third placed Mikaela Schiffrin (R) of the USA. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJAL A FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Maria Hoefl-Riesch (C) of Germany celebrates on the podium after winning the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. Hoefl-Riesch won ahead of second placed Tanja Poutiainen (L) of Finland and third placed Mikaela Schiffrin (R) of the USA. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Tanja Poutiainen of Finland celebrates after taking the second place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Tanja Poutiainen of Finland celebrates after taking the second place in the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany celebrates after winning the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany celebrates after winning the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany reacts after winning the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany reacts after winning the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Maria Hoefl-Riesch (C) of Germany celebrates after winning the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. Hoefl-Riesch won ahead of second placed Tanja Poutiainen (R) of Finland and third placed Mikaela Schiffrin (L) of the USA. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Fin land), 10/11/2012.- Maria Hoefl-Riesch (C) of Germany celebrates after winning the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. Hoefl-Riesch won ahead of second placed Tanja Poutiainen (R) of Finland and third placed Mikaela Schiffrin (L) of the USA. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT

HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany smiles on the podium after winning the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT
HEL. Levi (Finland), 10/11/2012.- Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany smiles on the podium after winning the women's Slalom race of the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Levi, Finland, 10 November 2012. EFE/EPA/MARKKU OJALA FINLAND OUT

Motorcycling-Pedrosa takes pole in Valencia with record lap time
MADRID, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Local favourite Dani Pedrosa broke the Valencia circuit record on his way to pole position for the season-ending MotoGP round on Saturday. The Honda rider scorched round in one minute 30.844 seconds in the final minutes of a dry qualifying session at the Cheste circuit. Fellow-Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo, who has already clinched his second world championship for Yamaha, was second fastest with Honda’s Australian Casey Stoner third ahead of his last race before retirement. …

Kim of South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai shoots the ball past Ibrahim of Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli during their AFC Asian Champions League final soccer match in Ulsan
Kim Seung-yong (rear) of South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai shoots the ball past Almuaiouf Abdullah Ibrahim A of Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli during their AFC Asian Champions League final soccer match in Ulsan, about 410 km (255 miles) southeast of Seoul, November 10, 2012. Ulsan Hyundai cruised to their first Asian Champions League title as they outclassed Al Ahli 3-0 in the final on Saturday to qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji (SOUTH KOREA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

Lap-by-Lap: Phoenix
9:45 a.m. ET– Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was fastest in the final practice session Friday. Qualifying is set for 12:30 p.m. ET.