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World Cup On Wheels
SPEED continues its best of Lucas Oil look back at Season 5 with some World Cup on Wheels action in Rockford, Illinois.

NBA standings
Nov 14 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NBA on Tuesday EASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Knicks 5 0 1.000 – 2. Brooklyn 4 2 .667 1 1/2 3. Philadelphia 4 3 .571 2 4. Boston 4 3 .571 2 5. Toronto 2 6 .250 4 1/2 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Milwaukee 4 2 .667 – 2. Chicago 4 3 .571 0 1/2 3. Indiana 3 5 .375 2 4. Cleveland 2 6 .250 3 5. Detroit 0 8 0 5 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Miami 6 2 .750 – 2. Charlotte 3 3 .500 2 2. Atlanta 3 3 .500 2 4. Orlando 2 5 .286 3 1/2 5. Washington 0 6 0 5 WESTERN CONFERENCENORTHWEST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Oklahoma City 6 2 .750 – …

Lakers beaten by Spurs as they await new coach
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – San Antonio's Danny Green drained a three-pointer with nine seconds remaining and the Spurs' defense then denied Kobe Bryant the ball as the Western Conference-leading Spurs produced a dramatic 84-82 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Bryant, who rose above a defense-dominated contest with 28 points and eight assists, was unable to get his hands on the ball after Green's clutch shot, forcing Pau Gasol to attempt a long three-pointer that ended their chances. …

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NBA-Lakers beaten by Spurs as they await new coach
LOS ANGELES, Nov 13 (Reuters) – San Antonio’s Danny Green drained a three-pointer with nine seconds remaining and the Spurs’ defence then denied Kobe Bryant the ball as the Western Conference-leading Spurs produced a dramatic 84-82 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Bryant, who rose above a defense-dominated contest with 28 points and eight assists, was unable to get his hands on the ball after Green’s clutch shot, forcing Pau Gasol to attempt a long three-pointer that ended their chances. …

Green's 3-pointer pushes Spurs past Lakers 84-82
Danny Green hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 9.3 seconds left, Tony Parker scored 19 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat Los Angeles 84-82 Tuesday night in the Lakers' first loss since firing coach Mike Brown.

Curry scores 23, Duke holds off Kentucky 75-68
Seth Curry scored 23 points and No. 9 Duke held off a furious comeback by No. 3 Kentucky, beating the defending national champions 75-68 Tuesday night in the first matchup between the storied programs since 2001.

Giao h?u qu?c t?: Tan nát vì ch?n th??ng
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Tuy?n th? Estonia b? b?t vì buôn l?u ma túy
(TNO) Bóng ?á Estonia rung chuy?n ngay tr??c th?m tr?n giao h?u v?i UAE, khi hay tin m?t tuy?n th? qu?c gia b? b?t vì nh?ng cáo bu?c buôn l?u ma túy.

Sports briefs | Southeast selling tickets for football playoff game
Prep football: Southeast tickets on sale

Dravid wants Fletcher to watch domestic matches
Calcutta/New Delhi: Since the departure of Gary Kirsten and the advent of Duncan Fletcher, Team India have achieved very little. Pundits have their views, but Rahul Dravid has explained the probable reasons for the downslide in pretty simple terms.

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Marlins send batch of pricey players to Toronto-: reports
(Reuters) – A blockbuster baseball trade sending high-salaried players Jose Reyes and pitchers Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle from the Miami Marlins to the Toronto Blue Jays was close to completion, numerous local media outlets reported on Tuesday. Final details of the trade were not yet available as neither team was offering official comment, while the official Major League Baseball website mlb.com said baseball officials were still poring over terms of the deal. The trade, first reported by FOX Sports, would shed some $160 million from Miami’s payroll commitments. …

Baseball-Marlins send batch of pricey players to Toronto-reports
Nov 13 (Reuters) – A blockbuster baseball trade sending high-salaried players Jose Reyes and pitchers Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle from the Miami Marlins to the Toronto Blue Jays was close to completion, numerous local media outlets reported on Tuesday. Final details of the trade were not yet available as neither team was offering official comment, while the official Major League Baseball website mlb.com said baseball officials were still poring over terms of the deal. The trade, first reported by FOX Sports, would shed some $160 million from Miami’s payroll commitments. …

Golf-Scott seeks to cap frustrating year with win Down Under
MELBOURNE, Nov 14 (Reuters) – A winless season marked by one of the most spectacular major tournament meltdowns in the modern era has left Adam Scott desperate for success at this week’s Australian Masters, where home crowds have rueful memories of famous near-misses. Since turning professional 12 years ago, Scott has long been touted as Australia’s heir apparent to former world number one Greg Norman and appeared set to break the country’s British Open drought dating back to the ‘Great White Shark’s’ win in 1993. …

JAZZ: Jonas Gwangwa, Lucey and Paul Hanmer
Teacher, composer and trombonist Jonas Gwangwa has just received the Arts and Culture Trust Lifetime Achievement Award for Music 2012, writes Gwen Ansell

Retired Chicago cop, former champion bodybuilder dies
A retired Chicago police officer who was the only bodybuilder to beat Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Mr. Olympia comptetition died Monday, officials and a friend said.

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Knicks hold off Magic 99-89 to improve to 5-0
In their first four games, the New York Knicks surprised many by consistently performing above preseason expectations and jumping out to an unbeaten start.

Overtime
College Basketball Pacers dominate in season opener In Aiken, junior guard Kinley Branch came off the bench to score 19 points and lead USC Aiken to a season-opening 92-72 victory over Voorhees on Tuesday night.

Venezuela-Nigeria to meet in friendly at Marlins Park
Former Marlin Miguel Cabrera will make the honorary first kick at Marlins Park match Wednesday night.

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Melvin, Johnson picked as managers of the year
Young rosters, small budgets, limited expectations.

Knicks hold off Magic 99-89 to move to 5-0
Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points, and J.R. Smith and Raymond Felton each added 21 as the New York Knicks held off the Orlando Magic 99-89 Tuesday night to improve to 5-0.

DeRozan leads Raptors past Pacers, 74-72
DeMar DeRozan scored 15 points and Jose Calderon had 13 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Toronto Raptors over the Indiana Pacers 74-72 on Tuesday night.

Lakers choose D'Antoni's offense over Jackson's triangle
(Reuters) – The controversial decision by the Los Angeles Lakers to appoint Mike D'Anto ni as new head coach over 11-time NBA championship winner and fan favorite Phil Jackson ultimately hinged on playing style, the team said on Tuesday. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak told reporters that no agreement was reached with Jackson about his possible return to the franchise where he won five NBA titles and that D'Antoni's offense-minded approach was viewed as the best way forward. …

NBA-Lakers choose D'Antoni's offense over Jackson's triangle
Nov 13 (Reuters) – The controversial decision by the Los Angeles Lakers to appoint Mike D’Antoni as new head coach over 11-time NBA championship winner and fan favourite Phil Jackson ultimately hinged on playing style, the team said on Tuesday. Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak told reporters that no agreement was reached with Jackson about his possible return to the franchise where he won five NBA titles and that D’Antoni’s offense-minded approach was viewed as the best way forward. …

Gerrard nervous ahead of 100th England cap
The Liverpool skipper has spoke of his extra excitement and tension on the eve of his milestone appearance for The Three Lions in the friendly against Sweden in Stockholm

NBA results
Nov 14 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Tuesday (home team in CAPS) CHARLOTTE 92 Washington 76 NY Knicks 99 ORLANDO 89 Toronto 74 INDIANA 72

Stanford runner to pull off remarkable double
Stanford's Miles Unterreiner will pull off a remarkable double Saturday that would be logistically impossible without help from his school and a huge assist by the NCAA: He will first compete in the NCAA cross country meet in Louisville, then fly to Seattle to interview for a Rhodes Scholarship that afternoon.

Evra: It would be a failure if I won nothing with France
The Manchester United fullback believes a lack of success with Les Bleus would represent a very disappointing conclusion to his international career

American Youth Rugby Union Invites You to 'Try' Their Treasure Hunt
  In honor of the first-ever “Rugby Week,” the American Youth Rugby Union wants you to do a little running around. On Tuesday, Nov 13 residents of the cities of Mountain View, Los Altos, Cupertino and Sunnyvale can participate in a treasure hunt in Mountain View and potentially win $100. Members of the public need to solve a cryptic clue that will lead them to the secret hiding place of a gold painted rugby ball. The finder of the “golden ball” wins. The golden rugby ball also has another treat: it was autographed by Brian McClenahan, a Mountain View native and member of the recent USA Rugby squad who took part in the Rugby W orld Cup in New Zealand 2012. Are you ready to give it a “try?” (A try is a goal in rugby-speak!) There is no fee to enter. Here’s the clue: I am a rugby ball… I am a rugby ball with a golden hue, and I am hiding somewhere in Mountain ViewI am shaped like an egg but in fact I am a ball, some say,I created the greatest game of all. I was born in England in 1823, and have travelled the world by land and by sea. Conquering Europe wasn’t that hard,but now I’m focused on Uncle Sam’s back yard So come and find me and claim your crown solve my riddle, be the talk of the town. I don’t like heights so do not climb, that behavior could land you a fine. I am not buried beneath the ground so do not dig in our beautiful town My first is in TRY but not in RUCK My second is in HOOKER but not in MUCK My Third is in TACKLE but not in SCRUM Half Time My fourth is in GRUBBER but not in THUMBMy fifth is in FLANKER but not in WING My sixth is in ADVANTAGE but not in SPRINGMy Seventh is in YELLOW CARD, but not in PROPand my last is in NUMBER EIGHT but not in DROP Almost full time …If you solved the riddle to my location, survey the Bobcats to reach your final station. Once there, seek out the main man, he knows it all, including the secret of the golden rugby ball. Good luck!

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Appling leads Michigan St. past Kansas 67-64
Keith Appling scored 19 points, including a brilliant drive with 13.5 seconds left, and No. 21 Michigan State rebounded from a season-opening loss with a 67-64 upset of No. 7 Kansas on Tuesday night.

UPDATE 1-Baseball-A's Melvin, Nats' Johnson named managers of the year
* Managers join select few to win award in both leagues * Johnson demands “World Series or bust” (Adds details, quotes) NEW YORK, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Bob Melvin of the Oakland Athletics and Davey Johnson of the Washington Nationals were named managers of the year on Tuesday in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Melvin, who led Oakland to an unlikely American League West title, and Johnson, who steered Washington to the National League East crown, joined just four other men to win the manager awards with teams in both leagues. …

AP source: Marlins trade 3 stars to Blue Jays
A person familiar with the deal says the Miami Marlins have undergone another payroll purge by trading shortstop Jose Reyes, left-hander Mark Buehrle and right-hander Josh Johnson to the Toronto Blue Jays as part of a blockbuster deal.

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Nhà vô ??ch châu Á Nh?t B?n ?ang ??ng tr??c c? h?i r?t l?n ?? ??t m?t chân ??n Brazil trong chuy?n làm khách ? Oman, thu?c l??t tr?n th? 5 vòng lo?i cu?i cùng b?ng B khu v?c châu Á di?n ra hôm nay.

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No. 1 Baylor women runs past No. 6 Kentucky 85-51
Brittney Griner scored 27 points with eight rebounds and No. 1 Baylor overwhelmed sixth-ranked Kentucky 85-51 on Tuesday night.

A's Melvin, Nats' Johnson named managers of the year
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bob Melvin of the O akland Athletics and Davey Johnson of the Washington Nationals were named managers of the year on Tuesday in voting by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Melvin, who led Oakland to an unlikely American League West title, and Johnson, who steered Washington to the National League East crown, joined just four other men to win the manager awards with teams in both leagues. …

Evra: It would be a failure if I won nothing with France
The Manchester United full-back believes a lack of success with Les Bleus would represent a very disappointing conclusion to his international career

U.S. prospect Mobi Fehr signs with Major League Soccer
The former U-17 defender tells Goal.com he has reached an agreement to play in the North American league as he looks to return to the youth national team scene.

Baseball-List of MLB's manager of the year winners
American League 2012 – Bob Melvin, Oakland Athletics 2011 – Joe Maddon, Tampa Bay Rays 2010 – Ron Gardenhire, Minnesota Twins 2009 – Mike Scioscia, Los Angeles Angels 2008 – Joe Maddon, Tampa Bay Rays 2007 – Eric Wedge, Cleveland Indians 2006 – Jim Leyland, Detroit Tigers 2005 – Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox 2004 – Buck Showalter, Texas Rangers 2003 – Tony Pena, Kansas City Royals 2002 – Mike Scioscia, Anaheim Angels 2001 – Lou Piniella, Seattle Mariners 2000 – Jerry Manuel, Chicago White Sox 1999 – Jimy Williams, Boston Red Sox 1998 – Joe Torre, New York Yankees 1997 – Davey Johnson, …

Baseball-A's Melvin, Nats' Johnson named managers of the year
NEW YORK, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Bob Melvin of the Oakland Athletics and Davey Johnson of the Washington Nationals were named managers of the year on Tuesday in voting by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Melvin, who led Oakland to an unlikely American League West title, and Johnson, who steered Washington to the National League East crown, joined just four other men to win the manager awards with teams in both leagues. …

Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Wednesday Nov 14
Reuters sports schedule at 0001 on Wednesday (times GMT): – - – - BASKETBALL The Los Angeles Lakers, who pulled off a major surprise byhiring Mike D’Antoni as their new head coach ahead of PhilJackson, host the San Antonio Spurs at the Staples Center.(NBA-LAKERS/, expect by 0500, pix, by Jahmal Corner, 400 words) – - – BASEBALL Major League Baseball will announced the winners of theManager awards for the American League and National League, asdecided by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. …

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AP source: Marlins trade Josh Johnson to Blue Jays
A person familiar with the deal says the Miami Marlins have traded right-hander Josh Johnson to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Johnson, Melvin picked as managers of the year
Davey Johnson of the Washington Nationals and Bob Melvin of the Oakland Athletics have been chosen as managers of the year.

Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Wednesday Nov 14
Reuters sports schedule at 0001 on Wednesday (times GMT): – - – - BASKETBALL The Los Angeles Lakers, who pulled off a major surprise byhiring Mike D’Antoni as their new head coach ahead of PhilJackson, host the San Antonio Spurs at the Staples Center.(NBA-LAKERS/, expect by 0500, pix, by Jahmal Corner, 400 words) – - – BASEBALL Major League Baseball will announced the winners of theManager awards for the American League and National League, asdecided by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. …

Sports briefs for Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012
Steelers' Roethlisberger has sprained shoulder PITTSBURGH -- Ben Roethlisberger left Heinz Field on Monday night with his sprained right shoulder in a sling. When he walks back in ready to play is anybody's guess. Tomlin called Pittsburgh's franchise quarterback "questionable" but otherwise offered little detail Tuesday, less than 24 hours …

David Stern estimates NBA revenue up 20 pct to $5B
NBA Commissioner David Stern estimates revenue will be a record $5 billion in the current season, an increase of about 20 percent from the league’s last full season in 2010-11.

Chelsea target Falcao dreams of move abroad
The Atletico Madrid striker has revealed that he is targeting a switch to a different league, with the Champions League holders keen to strike a deal in the January transfer window

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Nationals' Johnson wins NL Manager of the Year
Davey Johnson has been chosen as the NL Manager of the Year after guiding the Washington Nationals to the best record in the major leagues.

NASCAR's Keselowski can't tweet in car anymore
Brad Keselowski became a social media darling after h opping on Twitter during a lengthy delay in the Daytona 500.

Op-Ed: Taking Back Rio's Favelas From a Siege of Narco Traffickers
Six weeks ago, in mid-September, in the favela community known informally as Jacarezinho, the narcotics and arms industry was in full-swing along the Rua Comandante de Sá, one of the pedestrian-only streets that run perpendicular to the community's main commercial thoroughfare.

Steward hailed by Queen of Soul and boxing royalty
Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward was celebra ted by boxing royalty and the Queen of Soul at a star-studded memorial service Tuesday in the Motor City.

Bryant says excited about new Lakers coach D'Antoni
(Reuters) – Stunned though he was that Phil Jackson has not returned as Los Angeles Lakers head coach, All-Star guard Kobe Bryant said o n Tuesday he was excited about the prospect of playing under new appointee Mike D'Antoni. The Lakers shocked the basketball world on Monday when they named former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks coach D'Antoni to replace the fired Mike Brown while overlooking the heavily favored Jackson, an 11-time NBA championship winner. "We were all thinking it was gonna be Phil," Bryant told reporters after taking part in a Lakers shoot-around. …

Aguero's gift for Messi's 2-week old!
In years to come, perhaps Thiago Messi and Benjamin Aguero will be battling it out to be the next heroic Argentina No 10… (agencies)

Germany wary of Holland
(agencies)

Dravid wants Fletcher to watch domestic matches
“After the loss, Duncan has put a lot of emphasis on the fitness and discipline of the players, and knowing and talking to maybe some of them... Over the last few months, there has been a little bit more focus on fitness and discipline and the basics in skill levels of some players... Hopefully, we’ll see some of that in this Test series.”

NASCAR's Keselowski can't tweet in car anymore
Brad Keselowski high-fives fans prior to a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Phoenix International Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

NBA-Bryant says excited about new Lakers coach D'Antoni
Nov 13 (Reuters) – Stunned though he was that Phil Jackson has not returned as Los Angeles Lakers head coach, All-Star guard Kobe Bryant said on Tuesday he was excited about the prospect of playing under new appointee Mike D’Antoni. The Lakers shocked the basketball world on Monday when they named former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks coach D’Antoni to replace the fired Mike Brown while overlooking the heavily favoured Jackson, an 11-time NBA championship winner. “We were all thinking it was gonna be Phil,” Bryant told reporters after taking part in a Lakers shoot-around. …

Bears re-sign veteran quarterback McCown
(Reuters) – Veteran quarterback Josh McCown has been re-signed by the Chicago Bears with Jay Cutler's status still uncertain due to a concussion, the National Football League team said on Tuesday. Cutler missed the second half of Sunday's 13-6 los s to the Houston Texans after being injured and was replaced by Jason Campbell, who is expected to start on Monday against the San Francisco Giants. However, the Bears sorely needed backup at quarterback and they have again turned to McCown, who began last season as a high school football coach in North Carolina and ended it playing for the Bears. …

Aguero: Colombia win was the turning point
The forward believes the victory over their South American rivals a year ago was the catalyst for their run of good form over the past 12 months

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Gerrard nervous ahead of 100th England cap
The Liverpool skipper has spoken of his added excitement and tension on the eve of his milestone appearance for The Three Lions in the friendly against Sweden in Stockholm

Timberwolves' Budinger out for 3-4 months after knee surgery
(Reuters) – The injury-hit Min nesota Timberwolves were dealt another blow on Tuesday with forward Chase Budinger expected to be sidelined for at least three months after having knee surgery. Budinger, who has flourished as a perimeter player this season, tore a lateral meniscus in his left knee during the final quarter of Saturday's 87-80 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The 24-year-old had surgery in Florida on Tuesday to repair the tear and is expected to be out of action for three to four months, the Timberwolves said in a statement. …

World Cup Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus of the U.S. is shown in second round of the World Cup competition at the Club de Golf Mexico, in Mexico City, Nov. 10, 1967. The defending champion carded a 71. (AP Photo/Jesus Diaz)

World Cup Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus of the U.S. team on putt shot during the final round of the World Golf Cup at the Club de Golf Mexico, Nov. 12, 1967. Nicklaus paired with individual leader Arnold Palmer to retain the erstwhile Canadian Cup trophy. (AP Photo/Jesus Diaz)

World Cup Nicklaus Palmer
U.S. World Golf Cup entries Arnold Palmer, center, foreground, and Jack Nicklaus walk at the Club de Golf Mexico in Mexico City, after second round competition, Nov. 10, 1967. The North American pair had scores of 70 and 71. (AP Photo/Jesus Diaz)

Soccer/golf fusion sport growing in Latin America
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – The innovative fusion sport of soccer-golf is helping Argentine courses stay afloat in testing economic times when golfing revenue alone is often not enough to cover costly maintenance fees. The game was played in Argentina for the first time two years ago and it is beginning to make waves right across Lat in America. Jose Luis Chilavert, who played in goal for Paraguay at the 1998 World Cup and was renowned for scoring penalties and free kicks, and former Boca Juniors forward Walter Pico are two high-profile footballers to have tried their hand at the fusion sport. …

Ski star Lindsey Vonn still hospitalized
Lindsey Vonn remained hospitalized in Colorado on Tuesday with "severe intestinal pain" that has been affecting her for the past two weeks.

O.C. pro surfers head to Hawaii
The surfers have arrived in Hawaii – now it's just up to the waves to show up. Most of the surf world heads to the warmer waters of Hawaii for the winter wave season, and this year will no doubt be filled with action as the 30th annual Vans Triple Crown of Surfing gets underway. All three…

Lindsey Vonn hospitalized in Colorado with intestinal pain; cause undisclosed
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn has been hospitalized in Vail, Colorado with what her spokesperson has termed “severe intestinal pain.”

Skier Lindsey Vonn hospitalized for 'severe intestinal pain'
Lindsey Vonn remained hospitalized in Colorado on Tuesday with ‘severe intestinal pain’ that has been affecting her for the past two weeks

Texans back on top of AP Pro32 NFL power rankings
Houston's win over Chicago coupled with Atlanta's first loss of the season sends the Texans back on top of the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings.

INTERVIEW-Soccer/golf fusion sport growing in Latin America
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 13 (Reuters) – The innovative fusion sport of soccer-golf is helping Argentine courses stay afloat in testing economic times when golfing revenue alone is often not enough to cover costly maintenance fees. The game was played in Argentina for the first time two years ago and it is beginning to make waves right across Latin America. …

INTERVIEW-Soccer/golf fusion sport growing in Latin America
BUENOS AIRES, Nov 13 (Reuters) – The innovative fusion sport of soccer-golf is helping Argentine courses stay afloat in testing economic times when golfing revenue alone is often not enough to cover costly maintenance fees. The game was played in Argentina for the first time two years ago and it is beginning to make waves right across Latin America. …

Pele recovering from surgery in Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian hospital says Pele is in good condition after surgery.

Skier Vonn hospitalized for intestinal pain
Skier Lindsey Vonn remained in a Colorado hospital Tuesday with “severe intestinal pain” that has bothered her for two weeks.

Chelsea target Falcao dreams of move abroad
The Atletico Madrid striker has revealed that he is targeting a switch to a different league, with the Champions League holders keen to strike a deal in the January transfer window

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NBA-Timberwolves' Budinger out for 3-4 months after knee surgery
Nov 13 (Reuters) – The injury-hit Minnesota Timberwolves were dealt another blow on Tuesday with forward Chase Budinger expected to be sidelined for at least three months after having knee surgery. Budinger, who has flourished as a perimeter player this season, tore a lateral meniscus in his left knee during the final quarter of Saturday’s 87-80 loss to the Chicago Bulls. The 24-year-old had surgery in Florida on Tuesday to repair the tear and is expected to be out of action for three to four months, the Timberwolves said in a statement. …

Lindsey Vonn hospitalized in Colorado with intestinal pain; cause undisclosed
Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn has been hospitalized in Vail, Colorado with what her spokesperson has termed “severe intestinal pain.” Vonn has not trained since Oct. 27 in Soelden, Austria. Her ski technician, Heinz Haemmerle, told the Associated Press that ... Continue reading ->

Ukraine midfield trio out of Bulgaria friendly
SOFIA (Reuters) – Ukraine midfielders Oleh Gusev, Andriy Yarmolenko and Yevhen Konoplyanka will miss Wednesday’s international friendly away to Bulgaria, interim coach Alexander Zavarov said. “Gusev and Yarmolenko had medical examinations and the doctors said that we should not risk (them),” Zavarov told reporters on Tuesday. “They’re leading players at their club (Dynamo Kiev) and it’s better for them to fully recover.” “Konoplyanka is suffering from a high temperature and will not play either. …

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View of an entrance to the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil where former Brazilian football player Pele was hospitalized on Novemeber 13, 2012. The 72-year-old legendary footballer and honorary ambassador for the 2014 World Cup being hosted by Brazil, underwent a successful hip operation in Sao Paulo, a spokesperson for the three-time World Cup winner told the Globo Esporte website. AFP PHOTO/Yasuyoshi CHIBAYASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Image s

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Austria's national football team player Marko Arnautovic (2nd L) jokes with head coach Marcel Koller (L) during a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 frienldy football match Austria vs Ivory Coast in Linz, Austria on November 13, 2012. AFP PHOTO ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images

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Austria's national football team players take part in a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 frienldy football match Austria vs Ivory Coast in Linz, Austria on November 13, 2012. AFP PHOTO ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images

Soccer-Ukraine midfield trio out of Bulgaria friendly
SOFIA, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Ukraine midfielders Oleh Gusev, Andriy Yarmolenko and Yevhen Konoplyanka will miss Wednesday’s international friendly away to Bulgaria, interim coach Alexander Zavarov said. “Gusev and Yarmolenko had medical examinations and the doctors said that we should not risk (them),” Zavarov told reporters on Tuesday. “They’re leading players at their club (Dynamo Kiev) and it’s better for them to fully recover.” “Konoplyanka is suffering from a high temperature and will not play either. …

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Austria's national football team player Emanuel Pogatetz (C) and his teammates take part in a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 frienldy football match Austria vs Ivory Coast in Linz, Austria on November 13, 2012. AFP PHOTO ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images

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Austria's national football team player Aleksandar Dragovic (C) and his teammates take part in a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 frienldy football match Austria vs Ivory Coast in Linz, Austria on November 13, 2012. AFP PHOTO ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images

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Austria's national football team players Veli Kavlak (L) and Julian Baumgartlinger take part in a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 frienldy football match Austria vs Ivory Coast in Linz, Austria on November 13, 2012. AFP PHOTO ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images

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Austria's national football team player Marc Janko (C) and his teammates take part in a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 frienldy football match Austria vs Ivory Coast in Linz, Austria on November 13, 2012. AFP PHOTO ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images

Vonn being tested for 'severe intestinal pain'
Lindsey Vonn remained hospitalized in Colorado on Tuesday with ”severe intestinal pain” that has been affecting her for the past two weeks.

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Austria's national football team head coach Marcel Koller (L) oversees a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 frienldy football match Austria vs Ivory Coast in Linz, Austria on November 13, 2012. AFP PHOTO ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images

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Austria's national football team head coach Marcel Koller oversees a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 frienldy football match Austria vs Ivory Coast in Linz, Austria on November 13, 2012. AFP PHOTO ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images

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Austria's national football team head coach Marcel Koller oversees a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 frienldy football match Austria vs Ivory Coast in Linz, Austria on November 13, 2012. AFP PHOTO ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images

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Austria's national football team head coach Marcel Koller oversees a training session on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 frienldy football match Austria vs Ivory Coast in Linz, Austria on November 13, 2012. AFP PHOTO ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images

FILE - This Nov. 26, 2011 file photo shows United States' Lindsey Vonn skiing during her first run at the Woman's World Cup Giant Slalom Ski competition in Aspen, Colo. The four-time overall World Cup champion recently had her request to compete in a men's World Cup downhill race denied by the International Ski Federation. (AP Photo/Ales sandro Trovati)
FILE – This Nov. 26, 2011 file photo shows United States' Lindsey Vonn skiing during her first run at the Woman's World Cup Giant Slalom Ski competition in Aspen, Colo. The four-time overall World Cup champion recently had her request to compete in a men's World Cup downhill race denied by the International Ski Federation. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)

NFL-Bears re-sign veteran quarterback McCown
Nov 13 (Reuters) – Veteran quarterback Josh McCown has been re-signed by the Chicago Bears with Jay Cutler’s status still uncertain due to a concussion, the National Football League team said on Tuesday. Cutler missed the second half of Sunday’s 13-6 loss to the Houston Texans after being injured and was replaced by Jason Campbell, who is expected to start on Monday against the San Francisco Giants. …

Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy have wacky-hair showdown at Italy training
Italy’s two young strikers Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy proved how ready they are for Wednesday’s friendly against France by having an extravagant faux-hawk showdown during a Tuesday training session. Though El Shaarawy has a significant advantage on Balotelli ... Continue reading ->

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England's goalkeeper Joe Hart attends a training session of the English national football team at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 13, 2012 on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match England vs Sweden. AFP PHOTO / JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images

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Manager of the England football team Roy Hodgson (L) and midfielder Steven Gerrard address a press conference of the English national football team at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on November 13, 2012 on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match England vs Sweden. AFP PHOTO / JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images

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American Youth Rugby Union Invites You to 'Try' Their Treasure Hunt
In honor of the first-ever “Rugby Week,” the American Youth Rugby Union wants you to do a little running around. On Tuesday, Nov. 13 residents of the cities of Cupertino, Mountain View, Los Altos and Sunnyvale can participate in a treasure hunt in Mountain View and potentially win $100. Members of the public need to solve a cryptic clue that will lead them to the secret hiding place of a gold painted rugby ball. The finder of the “golden ball” wins. The golden rugby ball also has another treat: it was autographed by Brian McClenahan, a Mountain View native and member of the recent USA Rugby squad who took part in the Rugby Worl d Cup in New Zealand 2012. Are you ready to give it a ‘try?’ (A try is a goal in rugby-speak!) There is no fee to enter. Here’s the clue: I am a rugby ball… I am a rugby ball with a golden hue, and I am hiding somewhere in Mountain ViewI am shaped like an egg but in fact I am a ball, some say,I created the greatest game of all. I was born in England in 1823, and have travelled the world by land and by sea. Conquering Europe wasn’t that hard,but now I’m focused on Uncle Sam’s back yard So come and find me and claim your crown solve my riddle, be the talk of the town. I don’t like heights so do not climb, that behavior could land you a fine. I am not buried beneath the ground so do not dig in our beautiful town My first is in TRY but not in RUCK My second is in HOOKER but not in MUCK My Third is in TACKLE but not in SCRUM Half Time My fourth is in GRUBBER but not in THUMBMy fifth is in FLANKER but not in WING My sixth is in ADVANTAGE but not in SPRINGMy Seventh is in YELLOW CARD, but not in PROPand my last is in NUMBER EIGHT but not in DROP Almost full time …If you solved the riddle to my location, survey the Bobcats to reach your final station. Once there, seek out the main man, he knows it all, including the secret of the golden rugby ball. Good luck!