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Sports shorts: UA volleyball team loses at Wash. St.
The Arizona Wildcats volleyball team hit just .146 in a 3-1 loss to Washington State at Bohler Gym in Pullman, Wash., late Wednesday night. Game scores were 25-18, 17-25, 25-20, 25-14.

Preview: England v South Africa
South Africa will be looking to add to their ten-game unbeaten streak against England when the pair collide at Twickenham on Saturday.

Philippines yêu c?u c?nh sát ch?n phóng viên VN
Quy?t tâm gi?u bài trong bu?i t?p chi?u qua (22/11) trên sân ph? Rajamangala, phía Philippines ?ã yêu c?u c?nh sát t?i ki?m soát các phóng viên Vi?t Nam, yêu c?u không ???c quay phim, còn ch?p hình thì tho?i mái.

Vettel pays tribute to boyhood hero Schumacher
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel hailed Michael Schumacher as his hero and insp iration on Thursday as the German great prepared for a final farewell to the sport at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Sitting alongside the seven times champion at a news conference, Vettel suggested the 43-year-old might like to cover his ears before singing the praises of a man he first met as a schoolboy karter. "He was a true inspiration back then, for me and for many other kids," said the 25-year-old, who could become the youngest triple world champion on Sunday. "He was our hero. …

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Chelsea challenge too great to turn down: Benitez
LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez said the challenge of trying to win five trophi es this season was too great an opportunity to turn down as he returned to the Premier League on Thursday. The 52-year-old Spaniard, who left Liverpool at the end of the 2009-10 season and has replaced Roberto Di Matteo at Stamford Bridge, told a packed news conference he was unconcerned about any notion of a short-team deal at the west London club. …

NFL: Patriots revel in festive mood after crushing hapless Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) – The Patriots were in a festive mood following a Thanksgiving Day battering of the New York Jets on Thursday with quarterback Tom Brady devouring a turkey drumstick during an interview after New England's emphatic victory. Brady could be forgiven for enjoying a rich post-game meal after he and his team mates had already helped themselves to an NFL feast, piling on seven touchdowns, including five in the second quarter, in a lop-sided 49-19 victory at Metlife Stadium. …

Rock concert hangs in balance
Caf will decide whether Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at FNB Stadium before African Nations Cup final, with plans afoot to lay a new, more durable surface

Jets' Tebow reveals he has 2 broken ribs
Tim Tebow says he broke two ribs in the New York Jets’ loss at Seattle two weeks ago.

Saviola is back in business with high-flying Malaga
Malaga's good run so far is in part due to the goal-scoring form of its Argentine forward Javier Saviola, says our Latin football expert Mustapha 'El Loco' Kamaruddin

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NFL standings
Nov 23 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NFL on Thursday AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCEAFC EAST W L T OTL PF PA PCT 1. New England 8 3 0 0 407 244 .727 2. Buffalo 4 6 0 0 230 299 .400 3. Miami 4 6 0 2 187 205 .400 4. NY Jets 4 7 0 1 221 290 .364 AFC NORTH W L T OTL PF PA PCT 1. Baltimore 8 2 0 0 267 206 .800 2. Pittsburgh 6 4 0 0 217 190 .600 3. Cincinnati 5 5 0 0 248 237 .500 4. Cleveland 2 8 0 1 189 234 .200 AFC SOUTH W L T OTL PF PA PCT 1. Houston 10 1 0 0 327 211 .909 2. Indianapolis 6 4 0 0 210 260 .600 3. Tennessee 4 6 0 1 219 311 .400 4. Jacksonville 1 9 0 3 164 289 . …

Jose Mourinho welcomes Rafa Benitez back to life in his shadow
Rafa, what are you doing? I mean this as serious question, Rafa. What are you doing? You are like a boy who goes to school, gets sick from eating glue that is clearly labeled “toxic — do not eat,” takes ... Continue reading ->

Defense sparks TCU over No. 18 Texas 20-13
TCU could get used to these Thanksg iving games. Given their first chance to play one since 1928, the Horned Frogs beat No. 18 Texas to get the biggest win of their first season in the Big 12.

Brady, high-scoring Patriots embarrass Jets 49-19
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots put this game -- and the New York Jets' ugly season -- away early.

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Patriots lead Jets 42-12 in 4th quarter
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots led the turnover-prone New York Jets 42-12 early in the fourth quarter Thursday night.

Patriots leads Jets 35-3 at halftime
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots turned four New York Jets turnovers into touchdowns to take a 35-3 lead at halftime Thursday night.

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NFL: Griffin III gives Cowboys a Thanksgiving Day clinic
(Reuters) – Robert Griffin III tossed four touchdowns for the second straight game to lead the surging Washington Redskins to a 38-31 win over the fading Dallas Cowboys on Thurs day. Griffin III, who had four touchdown passes in Washington's win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, put on a Thanksgiving Day clinic in Dallas, completing 20-of-28 passes for 311 yards and touchdowns to Aldrick Robinson, Santana Moss, Pierre Garcon and Niles Paul. …

No. 5 Duke beats Minnesota 89-71
It sounds as if Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is putting together a screenplay: "The Maturation of Mason Plumlee."

Patriots leads Jets 7-0 early in 2nd quarter
Tom Brady threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Wes Welker on the first play of the second quarter to give the New England Patriots a 7-0 lead over the New York Jets on Thursday night.

Rugby-Good news for Wallabies as Genia signs up until 2015
SYDNEY, Nov 23 (Reuters) – With the future of Australia flyhalf Quade Cooper still uncertain, there was some good news for the Wallabies on Friday when his halfback partner Will Genia signed a new three-year deal with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU). Nominated for World Player of the Year award in 2011, Genia is widely regarded as one of the best scrumhalves in rugby and securing his services through the 2015 World Cup was no great surprise but still a boost to the embattled ARU. …

Captain Warburton seeks reasons to be cheerful
LONDON (Reuters) – Embattled Wales captain Sam Warburton has attempted to find a gleam of hope amid the gloom before the European rugby champions try to reverse current form and recent history against New Zealand on Saturday. Since completing a third grand slam in seven years last March, Wales have lost five consecutive tests. The sequence includes upset losses to Argentina and Samoa in their first two fixtures of the November international season. …

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Rugby-Captain Warburton seeks reasons to be cheerful
LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Embattled Wales captain Sam Warburton has attempted to find a gleam of hope amid the gloom before the European rugby champions try to reverse current form and recent history against New Zealand on Saturday. Since completing a third grand slam in seven years last March, Wales have lost five consecutive tests. The sequence includes upset losses to Argentina and Samoa in their first two fixtures of the November international season. …

American killed in helicopter crash at Bahamas luxury resort
NASSAU (Reuters) – One American was killed and as many as four people were injured after a helicopter crashed near an exclusive resort in the Bahamas on Thursday afternoon, according to local police. The helicopter went down at Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club on Great Guana Cay in the Abacos island chain, according to Superintendent Noel Curry at the Marsh Harbour police station. …

City: We'll pay off Cowboys Stadium bonds early
DALLAS -- Arlington officials say the 30-year, $325 million bond package voters approved to lure the new Cowboys Stadium is on track to be paid off three years early. Arlington made $50.5 million in sales tax revenue during the 2011-12 fiscal year, The Dallas Morning News reported Thursday. That figure …

NFL-Griffin III gives Cowboys a Thanksgiving Day clinic
Nov 22 (Reuters) – Robert Griffin III tossed four touchdowns for the second straight game to lead the surging Washington Redskins to a 38-31 win over the fading Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. Griffin III, who had four touchdown passes in Washington’s win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, put on a Thanksgiving Day clinic in Dallas, completing 20-of-28 passes for 311 yards and touchdowns to Aldrick Robinson, Santana Moss, Pierre Garcon and Niles Paul. …

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Griffin shines, Redskins hold off Cowboys, 38-31
Robert Griffin III threw for 311 yards and four touchdowns, helping the Washington Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboys 38-31 on Thursday.

NFL results
Nov 23 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NFL games on Thursday (home team in CAPS) Houston 34 DETROIT 31 (OT) Washington 38 DALLAS 31

All Black Carter an injury doubt for Wales test
(Reuters) – All Black flyhalf Dan Carter pulled up in training on Thursday and might not be fit to take on Six Nations champions Wa les at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Carter looked to be in discomfort while kicking the ball and coach Steve Hansen confirmed a decision on his participation in the match would be made over the next 24 hours, the New Zealand Rugby Union's official website allblacks.com reported. …

Rugby-All Black Carter an injury doubt for Wales test
Nov 23 (Reuters) – All Black flyhalf Dan Carter pulled up in training on Thursday and might not be fit to take on Six Nations champions Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. Carter looked to be in discomfort while kicking the ball and coach Steve Hansen confirmed a decision on his participation in the match would be made over the next 24 hours, the New Zealand Rugby Union’s official website allblacks.com reported. …

Austin, Scandrick, Carter hurt for Cowboys
Cowboys receiver Miles Austin, cornerback Orlando Scandrick and linebacker Bruce Carter left Thursday’s game against Washington due to injuries.

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Graham field goal in OT lifts Texans over Lions
(Reuters) – Shayne Graham booted a 32-yard field goal in overtime as the Houston Texans tamed the Detroit Lions 34-31 with the help of a bizarre touchdown on Thursday for the Motor City's Thanksgiving Day misery to continue. Playing their second overtime game in five days, the Texans improved to a league best 10-1 when Graham redeemed himself by nailing the clutch kick with 2:21 to play in the extra session, just minutes after missing one from 53 yards. "We were tested physically big time," Texans coach Gary Kubiak told reporters. "We've played 10 quarters of football in five days. …

UPDATE 1-NFL-Graham field goal in OT lifts Texans over Lions
* Lions coach Schwartz makes costly error * Texans running back Foster scores two touchdowns (Adds quotes, detail) Nov 22 (Reuters) – Shayne Graham booted a 32-yard field goal in overtime as the Houston Texans tamed the Detroit Lions 34-31 with the help of a bizarre touchdown on Thursday for the Motor City’s Thanksgiving Day misery to continue. Playing their second overtime game in five days, the Texans improved to a league best 10-1 when Graham redeemed himself by nailing the clutch kick with 2:21 to play in the extra session, just minutes after missing one from 53 yards. …

Swiss skier Albrecht injured in downhill crash
LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (AP) — Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht seriously injured his left knee in a crashing in training for a World Cup downhill race.

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Slovenia's Andrej Jerman skis during the downhill practice for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada on November 22, 2012. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

Europa League Results: Groups A-F - Marseille crash out, as Napoli, Atletico and Bordeaux qualify
Elie Baup’s men suffered an early exit at the hands of Fenerbahce, as Edinson Cavani scored the last-ever goal at Rasunda. Elsewhere, Stuttgart demolished Steaua Bucharest

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Norway's Kjetil Jansrud skis during the downhill practice for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada on November 22, 2012. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

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France's Yannick Bertrand skis during the downhill practice for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada on November 22, 2012. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

Austin, Scandrick hurt for Cowboys vs. Redskins
Cowboys receiver Miles Austin has left the Thanksgiving Day game against Washington because of a right hip strain, and cornerback Orlando Scandrick injured his left forearm.

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Austria's Hannes Reichelt skis during the downhill practice for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada on November 22, 2012. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

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France's Johan Clary skis during the downhill practice for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada on November 22, 2012. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

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Canada's Manuel Osborne-Paradis skis during the downhill practice for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada on November 22, 2012. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

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Croatia's Ivica Kostelic skis during the downhill practice for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada on November 22, 2012. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

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Austria's Benjamin Raich skis during the downhill practice for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada on November 22, 2012. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

No. 5 Duke manhandles Minnesota, 89-71
Seth Curry scored 25 points and Mason Plumlee added 20 points and a career-high-matching 17 rebounds as No. 5 Duke's starters scored all but two of the Blue Devils' points in an 89-71 victory over Minnesota on Thursday in the first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis.

Graham overtime field goal lifts Texans over Lions
(Reuters) – Shayn e Graham booted a 32-yard field goal in overtime as the Houston Texans tamed the Detroit Lions 34-31 with the help of a bizarre touchdown on Thursday for the Motor City's Thanksgiving Day misery to continue. Playing their second overtime game in five days, the Texans improved to a league best 10-1 when Graham redeemed himself by nailing the clutch kick with 2:21 to play in the extra session, just minutes after missing one from 53 yards. …

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Thomas Biesemeyer of US skis during the downhill practice for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada on November 22, 2012. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

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Spain's Ferran Terra skis during the downhill practice for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada on November 22, 2012. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

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Referee cleared of racism allegations by Chelsea
LONDON (AP) — Referee Mark Clattenburg was cleared Thursday by the English Football Association of using racist language toward a Chelsea player during a Premier League match.

NFL-Graham overtime field goal lifts Texans over Lions
Nov 22 (Reuters) – Shayne Graham booted a 32-yard field goal in overtime as the Houston Texans tamed the Detroit Lions 34-31 with the help of a bizarre touchdown on Thursday for the Motor City’s Thanksgiving Day misery to continue. Playing their second overtime game in five days, the Texans improved to a league best 10-1 when Graham redeemed himself by nailing the clutch kick with 2:21 to play in the extra session, just minutes after missing one from 53 yards. …

Air NZ, Auckland Airport report fewer overseas passengers
Nov. 23 (BusinessDesk) – Air New Zealand and Auckland International Airport both reported fewer international passengers last month compared to the influx of visitors a year ago when the Rugby World Cup …

French skier Yannick Bertrand casts a shadow on the snow as he takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
French skier Yannick Bertrand casts a shadow on the snow as he takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

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Canada's Morgan Pridy skis during the downhill practice for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada on November 22, 2012. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

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Canada's Morgan Pridy skis during the downhill practice for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada on November 22, 2012. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

APTOPIX Canada World Cup Downhill Skiing
APTOPIX Canada World Cup Downhill Skiing

French skier Guillermo Fayed takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
French skier Guillermo Fayed takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Slovanian skier Andrej Sporn takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
Slovanian skier Andrej Sporn takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

NFL result
Nov 22 (Infostrada Sports) – Result from the NFL match between Detroit and Houston on Thursday (home team in CAPS) Houston 34 DETROIT 31 (OT)

APTOPIX Canada World Cup Downhill Skiing
Matthias Mayer of Austria, races down the hill during the second training run at the men's Wold Cup downhill ski race in Lake Louise, Alberta, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward)

APTOPIX Canada World Cup Downhill Skiing
APTOPIX Canada World Cup Downhill Skiing

Canadian skier Manuel Osborne-Paradis takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
Canadian skier Manuel Osborne-Paradis takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Oscar delighted with his adaptation to life at Chelsea
The Brazilian feels he made the right choice in moving to Stamford Bridge, and is pleased with the way he has taken to life in London despite having many offers in the summer

trn/irs cricket lgbid
A speed bump for Canterbury Cricket’s hopes of hosting 2015 cricket world cup matches at a revamped Hagley Oval Speed bump for Canterbury Cricket’s world cup hopes Canterbury, Cricket, Hagley Oval

Canadian skier John Kucera takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
Canadian skier John Kucera takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

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Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal skis during the downhill practice for the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada on November 22, 2012. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

Germany's Stechert leaves a long snow trail while coming into the finish during training for the Men's World Cup Downhill skiing in Lake Louise
Germany's Tobias Stechert leaves a long snow trail while coming into the finish during training for the Men's World Cup Downhill skiing in Lake Louise, Alberta November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Texans top Lions 34-31 in OT after coach's mistake
Shayne Graham's 32-yard field goal with 2:21 left overtime lifted the Houston Texans to a 34-31 win over Detroit on Thursday after the Lions' coach made a costly mistake in regulation.

No. 10 Arizona on a roll headed into break
Arizona has gotten better with each game this season, the margins of victory growing, its talented freshman becoming more confident and comfortable.

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Norway's Svindal takes off his race bib while talking to teammate Jansrud during training for the Men's World Cup Downhill skiing in Lake Louise
Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal (C) takes off his race bib while talking to teammate Kjetil Jansrud (R) during training for the Men's World Cup Downhill skiing in Lake Louise, Alberta November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Canadian skier Erik Guay takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
Canadian skier Erik Guay takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Kroell of Austria arrives at the finish during training for the Men's World Cup Downhill skiing in Lake Louise
Klaus Kroell of Austria arrives at the finish during training for the Men's World Cup Downhill skiing in Lake Louise, Alberta November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Puchner of Austria looks back at his time during training for the Men's World Cup Downhill skiing in Lake Louise
Joachim Puchner of Austria looks back at his time during training for the Men's World Cup Downhill skiing in Lake Louise, Alberta November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Italian skier Christof Innerhofer takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
Italian skier Christof Innerhofer takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Ski racer Andreas Romar of Finland takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
Ski racer Andreas Romar of Finland takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Guay of Canada arrives at the finish during training for the Men's World Cup Downhill skiing in Lake Louise
Erik Guay of Canada arrives at the finish during training for the Men's World Cup Downhill skiing in Lake Louise, Alberta November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

U.S. skier Marco Sullivan takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
U.S. skier Marco Sullivan takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Austrian skier Joachim Punchner takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
Austrian skier Joachim Punchner takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

French skier Adrien Theaux takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
French skier Adrien Theaux takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Motor racing-HRT face uncertain future, says De la Rosa
SAO PAULO, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Formula One tail-enders HRT face an uncertain future after Sunday’s season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix with employees in the dark about plans to sell the team, according to veteran Spanish driver Pedro de la Rosa. “It’s not easy for anyone, especially mechanics and engineers and people who from now on have to fight for their future. None of us know what will happen,” he told reporters in the Interlagos paddock on Thursday. “We just have to assume that the team will continue and that we still have to do the best possible job. …

Canadian skier Benjamin Thomsen takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
Canadian skier Benjamin Thomsen takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Norwegian skier Kjetil Jansrud takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
Norwegian skier Kjetil Jansrud takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Canadian skier Erik Guay is watched by speed coach John McBride during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta
Canadian skier Erik Guay is watched by speed coach John McBride during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Chelsea challenge too great to turn down-Benitez
(Adds detail) LONDON, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Chelsea’s interim manager Rafael Benitez said the challenge of trying to win five trophies this season was too great an opportunity to turn down as he returned to the Premier League on Thursday. The 52-year-old Spaniard, who left Liverpool at the end of the 2009-10 season and has replaced Roberto Di Matteo at Stamford Bridge, told a packed news conference he was unconcerned about any notion of a short-team deal at the west London club. …

Swiss skier Didier Defago takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
Swiss skier Didier Defago takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Hodgson puts his faith in England's youth
The Three Lions' flaccid possession play was shown up in their defeat to Italy at Euro 2012, and the boss thinks that the young generation hold the key to future improvement

Thanksgiving special for Roethlisberger with "Little Ben"
(Reuters) – Ailing two-time Super Bowl winner Ben Roethlisberger had a special reason to celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday after his wife Ashley gave birth to their first child the previous evening. Benjamin Jr. weighed 7 lbs. and 1 oz when he was born at 10:06 p.m. local on Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback said on his official website (http://bigben7.com). “Both mom and baby are doing well,” said Roethlisberger, who has been sidelined for the past 10 days by a sprained shoulder and rib injury. …

Ski coaches watch as Austrian skier Klaus Kroell takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
Ski coaches watch as Austrian skier Klaus Kroell takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A Canadian coach turns to watch as Austrian skier Klaus Kroell takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise
A Canadian coach turns to watch as Austrian skier Klaus Kroell takes air past a gate during alpine skiing training for the Men's World Cup downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta, November 22, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)