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Prize Hounds Stolen, Some Still Missing
Five teenagers have been busted for breaking into a Mississippi kennel and stealing world-class competition fox hounds, but the owner says six of those dogs are still missing.

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NBA standings
Nov 29 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NBA on Wednesday EASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Brooklyn 10 4 .714 – 2. NY Knicks 10 4 .714 – 3. Philadelphia 9 6 .600 1 1/2 4. Boston 8 7 .533 2 1/2 5. Toronto 3 13 .188 8 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Milwaukee 7 6 .538 – 2. Chicago 7 7 .500 0 1/2 3. Indiana 7 8 .467 1 4. Detroit 5 11 .313 3 1/2 5. Cleveland 3 12 .200 5 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Miami 10 3 .769 – 2. Atlanta 9 4 .692 1 3. Charlotte 7 7 .500 3 1/2 4. Orlando 5 9 .357 5 1/2 5. Washington 1 12 .077 9 WESTERN CONFERENCENORTHWEST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. …

Carter starts for New Zealand against England
(Reuters) – Flyhalf Dan Carter has recovered from a calf injury and will start for New Zealand in their final test of the year against En gland at Twickenham on Saturday. Carter, the standout flyhalf in world rugby, missed the 33-10 victory over Six Nations champions Wales in Cardiff on Saturday but returns for the World Cup winners, with deputy Aaron Cruden dropping to the bench. The change was one of three made by coach Steve Hansen on Thursday with Brodie Retallick and Keven Mealamu coming into the side. …

Rugby-Carter starts for New Zealand against England
Nov 29 (Reuters) – Flyhalf Dan Carter has recovered from a calf injury and will start for New Zealand in their final test of the year against England at Twickenham on Saturday. Carter, the standout flyhalf in world rugby, missed the 33-10 victory over Six Nations champions Wales in Cardiff on Saturday but returns for the World Cup winners, with deputy Aaron Cruden dropping to the bench. The change was one of three made by coach Steve Hansen on Thursday with Brodie Retallick and Keven Mealamu coming into the side. …

Column: The Big 3 deserve a big no in Hall vote
It could have been the greatest Hall of Fame class since Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb were installed in the very first vote back in 1936.

Ponting retires from Test cricket
Ricky Ponting will retire from Test cricket after the third Test against South Africa in Perth.The former Australian captain has played 167 Tests and scored 13,366 Test runs.After being made Australian captain in 2004, Ponting went on to become one of the country’s greatest batsmen.But pressure had mounted on him after scoring a combined total of just 20 runs in his past three innings against South Africa.Ponting said it was towards the end of the Adelaide Test that he discussed retirement with his wife Rianna. …

Morgan has hat trick, US beats Ireland 5-0
Alex Morgan scored thre e first-half goals and the Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. women's national team beat Ireland 5-0 on Wednesday night, the latest match in an exhibition tour for fans following the London Games.

R27bn spent on World Cup is a bitter pill to swallow
The Soccer World Cup cost the government R27bn, but how one judges this depends on one's point of departure, writes Piet Naudé

NBA-Rondo ejected as Brooklyn beat Boston
Nov 28 (Reuters) – - Brooklyn beat Boston 95-83 in an Eastern Conference clash that turned nasty in the second quarter when three players were ejected after a skirmish on Wednesday. Nets forward Kris Humphries sparked the melee when he gave Kevin Garnett a hard foul along the baseline. The Celtics’ Rajon Rondo retaliated by pushing Humphries, and the two tussled near the crowd as players from both sides converged on the scene. Humphries, Rondo and Brooklyn forward Gerald Wallace were all thrown out of the game. …

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Rondo ejected as Brooklyn beat Boston
(Reuters) – - Brooklyn beat Boston 95-83 in an Eastern Conference clash that turned nasty in the second quarter when three players were ejected after a skirmish on Wednesda y. Nets forward Kris Humphries sparked the melee when he gave Kevin Garnett a hard foul along the baseline. The Celtics' Rajon Rondo retaliated by pushing Humphries, and the two tussled near the crowd as players from both sides converged on the scene. Humphries, Rondo and Brooklyn forward Gerald Wallace were all thrown out of the game. …

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Caraviello: It's Keselowski's title, but it's still Tony's town
LAS VEGAS — His reign atop NASCAR’s premier series may have ended two weeks ago, but make no mistake about it — when it comes to NASCAR drivers, Tony Stewart remains the king of Las Vegas.

Sussex teen representing WI in equestrian competition in South Africa
SUSSEX -- 19-year-old Nick Maupin of Sussex is a student at the University of Wisconsin majoring in business marketing. In…

AP source: Upton, Braves reach $75M, 5-year deal
Free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a $75.25 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the deal said Wednesday night.

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NBA-Durant nets 37 as Thunder blast Rockets in Harden's return
Nov 28 (Reuters) – Kevin Durant greeted former team mate James Harden with 37 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder blasted Houston Rockets 120-98 on Wednesday to spoil the shooting guard’s return to the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Harden returned to Oklahoma City for the first time since being traded just before the season and it was a forgettable night for him and the Rockets. Powered by Durant’s hot shooting, the Thunder blew open a close game in the second quarter where they led by 18 before keeping the visiting Rockets at bay. …

Durant nets 37 as Thunder blast Rockets in Harden's return
(Reuters) – Kevin Durant greeted former team mate James Harden with 37 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder blasted Houston Rockets 120-98 on Wednesday to spoil the shooting guard's return to the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Harden returned to Oklahoma City for the first time since being traded just before the season and it was a forgettable night for him and the Rockets. Powered by Durant's hot shooting, the Thunder blew open a close game in the second quarter where they led by 18 before keeping the visiting Rockets at bay. …

Ro Béo khoe ?nh '??c'
'Ng??i ngoài hành tinh' c?ng ch?u khó c?p nh?t thông tin cá nhân trên các m?ng xã h?i, khoe ?nh ch?p v?i con hay v?i n? ca s? quái chiêu Lady Gaga.

Snedeker to end 'crazy year' with No. 1 hopes
THOUSAND OAKS, California (Reuters) – Brandt Snedeker will end what has been a "crazy year" of golfing success at this week's World Challenge with one eye a lready turned toward a 2013 campaign of even greater achievement. The fast-talking American triumphed twice on the 2012 PGA Tour en route to becoming the U.S. circuit's FedExCup champion and, having broken into the world's top 10, he has set his sights on becoming number one. "It's very doable," the ever-smiling Snedeker told reporters at Sherwood Country Club on Wednesday while preparing for Thursday's opening round. …

Hawrelak Park lake to be studied for triathlon bid
City engineers will study how much it will cost to improve the man-lake at Hawrelak Park so Edmonton can bid on hosting the International Triathlon Union Grand Final in 2014.

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After Rondo ejected, Nets beat Celtics 95-83
Joe Johnson scored 18 poin ts, Andray Blatche had 17 points and 13 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Boston Celtics 95-83 on Wednesday night after Rajon Rondo was ejected following a fight.

Golf-Snedeker to end 'crazy year' with No. 1 hopes
THOUSAND OAKS, California, Nov 28 (Reuters) – Brandt Snedeker will end what has been a “crazy year” of golfing success at this week’s World Challenge with one eye already turned toward a 2013 campaign of even greater achievement. The fast-talking American triumphed twice on the 2012 PGA Tour en route to becoming the U.S. circuit’s FedExCup champion and, having broken into the world’s top 10, he has set his sights on becoming number one. “It’s very doable,” the ever-smiling Snedeker told reporters at Sherwood Country Club on Wednesday while preparing for Thursday’s opening round. …

Wizards beat Blazers for 1st win after 12 losses
The Washington Wizards earned their first victory after starting the season with 12 straight losses, getting 19 points from Jordan Crawford in an 84-82 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

Anchoring ban proposal welcomed by most players at Sherwood
THOUSAND OAKS, California (Reuters) – Wednesday’s proposal by golf’s rulemakers for a ban on long putters being anchored to the body was mainly welcomed by players at this week’s World Challenge, though some expressed disappointment. In a bid to preserve the “skill and challenge” of putting, the Royal and Ancient (R&A) and United States Golf Association (USGA) said they wanted to outlaw the practice of anchoring by 2016. …

Golf-Anchoring ban proposal welcomed by most players at Sherwood
THOUSAND OAKS, California, Nov 28 (Reuters) – Wednesday’s proposal by golf’s rulemakers for a ban on long putters being anchored to the body was mainly welcomed by players at this week’s World Challenge, though some expressed disappointment. In a bid to preserve the “skill and challenge” of putting, the Royal and Ancient (R&A) and United States Golf Association (USGA) said they wanted to outlaw the practice of anchoring by 2016. …

UPDATE 1-NBA results
Nov 29 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Wednesday (home team in CAPS) WASHINGTON 84 Portland 82 San Antonio 110 ORLANDO 89

AP source: B.J. Upton, Braves agree to 5-year deal
A person familiar with the deal says free-agent outfielder B.J. Upton and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a five-year contract.

Scolari nh?n gh? HLV tr??ng ?T Brazil
Bongdaplus – (Tin t? các trang báo n?i ti?ng Nam M?, HLV Felipe Scolari v? c? b?n ?ã ???c ch?n ng?i gh? nóng ? ?T Brazil thay Mano Menezes v?a b? sa th?i. Hôm nay (29/11), nhà c?m quân 64 tu?i này s? hoàn t?t nh?ng th? t?c cu?i cùng.

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Former baseball star Doug DeCinces indicted for insider trading
(Reuters) – Former Baltimore Orioles third baseman Doug DeCinces has been indicted by a federal grand jury for insider trading, the Justice Department said on Wednesday. DeCinces was charged with 42 counts of criminal securities fraud and one count of money laundering over the 2008 purchase of stock in a medical device company based on insider information, according to an indictment filed in U.S. District Court. DeCinces, 60, bought $160,000 worth of stock in Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. …

Rondo, Humphries, Wallace ejected for fight
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was ejected in the second quarter of Wednesday night’s game against Brooklyn when he shoved Nets forward Kris Humphries to retaliate for a hard foul against Kevin Garnett.

APNewsBreak: DeCinces indicted for insider trading
Former Baltimore Orioles All-Star Doug DeCinces and three others were indicted Wednesday on insider trading charges involving the use of information prior to the takeover of a medical device company in California, authorities said.

HLV Scolari chính th?c d?n d?t tuy?n Brazil
(TNO) T?i 28.11 (gi? VN), Liên ?oàn Bóng ?á Brazil (CBF) ?ã chính th?c b? nhi?m HLV Felipe Scolari d?n d?t ??i tuy?n qu?c gia n??c này, thay cho ông Mano Menezes v?a b? sa th?i h?i cu?i tu?n tr??c.

Zico chia tay tuy?n Iraq
Huy?n tho?i bóng ?á Brazil Zico hôm qua b?t ng? b? gh? HLV tuy?n Iraq gi?a ch?ng v?i lý do L?B? n??c này (IFA) không th?c hi?n ?úng các ?i?u kho?n h?p ??ng.

Press Box: Tulane AD suspended for alleged ties to gambling
Ross Parmley was suspended by Tulane from his position as athletic director after his name appeared in an FBI affidavit investigating a gambling ring in Oklahoma City.

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Golf-McDowell aims to mine more 'gold' in California
THOUSAND OAKS, California, Nov 28 (Reuters) – California has been one of Graeme McDowell’s happiest hunting grounds and he is delighted to be back in the ‘Golden State’ for this week’s World Challenge. The Northern Irishman won his first major title in the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach in Northern California, then five months later he beat tournament host Tiger Woods in a playoff to clinch the World Challenge at Sherwood Country Club. …

McDowell aims to mine more "gold" in California
THOUSAND OAKS, California (Reuters) – California has been one of Graeme McDowell's happie st hunting grounds and he is delighted to be back in the 'Golden State' for this week's World Challenge. The Northern Irishman won his first major title in the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach in Northern California, then five months later he beat tournament host Tiger Woods in a playoff to clinch the World Challenge at Sherwood Country Club. "Obviously it's nice to be back in this part of the world," McDowell told reporters at Sherwood on Wednesday after competing in the tournament's pro-am competition. …

Villa passes 300 goals as Barca progress in Cup
MADRID (Reuters) – David Villa took his career goa ls tally to 301 when he netted twice as holders Barcelona eliminated third-tier Alaves 6-1 on aggregate to qualify for the last 16 of the King's Cup on Wednesday. The Spain striker clipped a sumptuous free kick into the top corner in the 56th minute at the Nou Camp and smashed home Cristian Tello's unselfish layoff three minutes later as Barca came from behind to win the second leg 3-1 and set up a clash with second division Cordoba. …

NHL, union get back to bargaining with mediators
With the help of federal mediators, the NHL and the players’ association got back to bargaining Wednesday after a week apart.

Upton reaches deal with Braves pending physical-report
(Reuters) – Outfielder B.J. Upton, one of the year's most prized free agents, has agreed to terms with the Atlanta Braves on a five-year, $75 million deal, the Atlanta Constitution reported on Wednesday. The deal with the former Tampa Bay Rays center fielder, which would be the largest free-agent contract ever given by the Braves franchise, was pending a physical, the newspaper said. Upton, 28, had spent his entire career with the Rays, who took him with the second overall pick of the 2002 amateur draft. The slick fielding, right-handed hitting outfielder had a . …

Baseball-Upton reaches deal with Braves pending physical-report
Nov 28 (Reuters) – Outfielder B.J. Upton, one of the year’s most prized free agents, has agreed to terms with the Atlanta Braves on a five-year, $75 million deal, the Atlanta Constitution reported on Wednesday. The deal with the former Tampa Bay Rays center fielder, which would be the largest free-agent contract ever given by the Braves franchise, was pending a physical, the newspaper said. Upton, 28, had spent his entire career with the Rays, who took him with the second overall pick of the 2002 amateur draft. The slick fielding, right-handed hitting outfielder had a . …

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N?u nói v? cu?c s?ng phóng túng bên ngoài sân c?, Ronaldo s? là m?t trong nh?ng c?u th? ??u tiên ???c ?? c?p ??n. Và chuy?n tình d?c c?a anh c?ng ch?ng d? ?? k? h?t. Chi?n tích c?a "Ng??i ngoài hành tinh" th?m chí có th? khi?n ??ng nghi?p ph?i l?c ??u.

Vaha Esikia talks rugby in Las Vegas
This year, he was appointed director of Las Vegas Rugby Associations.

Unraveling the secrets of the knuckleball
(ISNS) — A team of French researchers has examined what causes the knuckleball — in baseball and other sports — to move unpredictably late in flight. They conclude that the player who throws, kicks or otherwise releases the ball provides just one factor in the orb’s resulting motion.

Vans World Cup of Surfing underway on North Shore
The Vans World Cup of Surfing – the second jewel of the 30th anniversary Vans Triple Crown of Surfing -hit the waves at Sunset Beach on Tuesday in a new double-overhead swell.

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Niners QB Kaepernick's "hot hand" earns him another start
(Reuters) – Colin Kaepernick has earned his third consecutive start at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, leaving incumbent and former top draft pick Alex Smith on the sideline, the National Football League team said on Wednesday. Since replacing Smith, who is healthy enough to start after suffering a concussion in a November 11 game, Kaepernick has earned wins in his first two starts and will seek his third in Sunday's road game against the St. Louis Rams (4-6). "We have two quarterbacks we feel great about," 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters. "Both have earned it. …

NFL-Niners QB Kaepernick's 'hot hand' earns him another start
Nov 28 (Reuters) – Colin Kaepernick has earned his third consecutive start at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, leaving incumbent and former top draft pick Alex Smith on the sideline, the National Football League team said on Wednesday. Since replacing Smith, who is healthy enough to start after suffering a concussion in a Nov. 11 game, Kaepernick has earned wins in his first two starts and will seek his third in Sunday’s road game against the St. Louis Rams (4-6). “We have two quarterbacks we feel great about,” 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters. “Both have earned it. …

Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Thursday Nov 29
Reuters sports schedule at 0001 on Thursday: – - – - SOCCER Soccer-Scolari tipped to be named Brazil coach RIO DE JANEIRO – Luiz Felipe Scolari is due to be presented as the new coach of 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil, returning for a second stint in the hot seat after leading them to their fifth world title in 2002. …

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Travis Ganong competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Aksel Lund Svindal of Norway competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Hannes Reichelt of Austria competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Didier Defago of Switzerland competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Adrien Theaux of France competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Dominik Paris of Italy competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Johan Clarey of France competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Adrien Theaux of France competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Erik Guay of Canada competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Christof Innerhofer of Italy competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Kjetil Jansrud of Norway competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Sandro Viletta of Switzerland competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Douglas Crawford of the United Kingdom competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Andrew Weibrecht competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: (FRANCE OUT) Jan Hudec of Canada competes during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Men's Downhill training on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Francis Bompard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images)

Golf's guardians want long putters to go belly-up
Brace yourself -- just not your putter.

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Postcard from Europe: Quantifying Onyewu's dominance
AMSTERDAM - Usually, when we break out the ol' American Exports abacus for some statistical rankings, most of the attention goes to the attackers and the goalkeepers. This time, we're going to give the defenders their day.

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Manuel Osborne-Paradis of Canada descends the course during men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Andrej Jerman of Slovenia descends the course during men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

SKI-ALPINE-WORLD-MENS-DOWNHILL TRAINING
Travis Ganong of the US skis during the FIS Alpine World Cup Men's Downhill training November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Ganong had the best time in the training. AFP PHOTO / DON EMMERTDON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images

SKI-ALPINE-WORLD-MENS-DOWNHILL TRAINING
Travis Ganong of the US skis during the FIS Alpine World Cup Men's Downhill training November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Ganong had the best time in the training. AFP PHOTO / DON EMMERTDON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images

We will bank on pacers against India: Hafeez
Qasim indicated that for the Indian tour the selectors may stick to proven performers instead of relying on youngsters, which is a clear indication that all-rounders such as Shahid Afridi, Abdul Razzaq and Yasir Arafat are certain to tour India.

Pak to bank on pacers
Karachi: Pakistan captain Mohammed Hafeez on Wednesday said they would rely on their pace-attack to win the upcoming one-day series in India.Hafeez’s remarks come at a time when England crushed India by 10 wickets in the Mumbai Test with their spinners Monty Panesar and Graeme Swann sharing 19 wickets on a sharp turning track.”Historically our pacers have always troubled the Indian batsmen in India and this time also we will be banking on them to do the same thing again,” Hafeez said.Hafeez said they have quality spinners as well but they have not been very successful against Asian countries. …

Bhajji backs Dhoni
Asked about Sachin Tendulkar’s poor run with the bat, Harbhajan said: “Sachin’s contribution is priceless, not only to Indian cricket, but to the world cricket… If he fails in one or two matches, we should not criticise him.” (PTI)

Scolari back in Brazil fold
Carlos Alberto Parreira, who led Brazil to their fourth world title in 1994, would be named technical director, according to another source close to the federation. However, many feel that the 64-year-old, has lost his magic touch.

Ferrari mull protest over Vettel's title win
(Reuters) – Ferrari are considering whether to lodge a protest t hat could lead to the result of the Formula One world championship being overturned. British and Italian media reports said Ferrari were "evaluating footage" to see if it shows Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel making an illegal overtaking move in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix, where he finished sixth to clinch the title. The German beat Ferrari's Fernando Alonso by three points to rack up his third straight drivers' title. …

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BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Wiley Maple descends the course men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Hodgson happy to settle for World Cup playoffs
The England manager believes clinching one of the two top spots in Group H should be seen as a success, and will be satisfied with going through to Brazil 2014 as a runner-up

Motor racing-Ferrari mull protest over Vettel's title win
Nov 28 (Reuters) – Ferrari are considering whether to lodge a protest that could lead to the result of the Formula One world championship being overturned. British and Italian media reports said Ferrari were “evaluating footage” to see if it shows Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel making an illegal overtaking move in Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, where he finished sixth to clinch the title. The German beat Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso by three points to rack up his third straight drivers’ title. …

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Ryan Cochran-Siegle men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Ivica Kostelic of Croatia descends the course during men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Soccer-Villa passes 300 goals as Barca progress in Cup
MADRID, Nov 28 (Reuters) – David Villa took his career goal tally to 301 when he netted twice as holders Barcelona eliminated third-tier Alaves 6-1 on aggregate to qualify for the last 16 of the King’s Cup on Wednesday. The Spain striker clipped a sumptuous free kick into the top corner in the 56th minute at the Nou Camp and smashed home Cristian Tello’s unselfish layoff three minutes later as Barca came from behind to win the second leg clash 3-1 to set up a meeting with second-division Cordoba. …

NFL-Jaguars claim defensive end Babin off waivers
Nov 28 (Reuters) – The Jacksonville Jaguars took advantage of their poor record in a bid to improve their pass rush as they claimed former Eagles defensive end Jason Babin off waivers, the National Football League team said on Wednesday. Eight teams placed a claim on Babin, who was cut by Philadelphia on Tuesday, and the Jaguars were awarded the two-time Pro Bowl player by virtue of having the worst record (2-9). The Jaguars will be responsible for the remaining $1.69 million of Babin’s 2012 salary. They will also inherit the terms of the rest of his deal, which calls for $4. …

Jaguars claim defensive end Babin off waivers
(Reuters) – The Jacksonville Jaguars took advantage of their poor record in a bid to improve their pass rush as they claimed former Eagles defensive end Jason Babin off waivers, the National Football League team said on Wednesday. Eight teams placed a claim on Babin, who was cut by Philadelphia on Tuesday, and the Jaguars were awarded the two-time Pro Bowl player by virtue of having the worst record (2-9). The Jaguars will be responsible for the remaining $1.69 million of Babin’s 2012 salary. They will also inherit the terms of the rest of his deal, which calls for $4.225 million in 2013. …

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Andrej Sporn of Slovenia descends the course during men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Jan Hudec of Canada descends the course during men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Baseball-Yankees agree to one-year deal with Pettitte
Nov 28 (Reuters) – Andy Pettitte will be returning for another season with the New York Yankees after the 40-year-old left-hander signed a one-year deal, Major League Baseball’s American League East champions said on Wednesday. The deal is worth about $12 million, according to a report on the team’s website. Pettitte, a five-time World Series winner with the Yankees, went 5-4 with a 2.87 earned run average (ERA) in 2012 after ending a one-year retirement to rejoin the club. …

Yankees agree to one-year deal with Pettitte
(Reuters) – Andy Pettitte will be returning for another season with the New York Ya nkees after the 40-year-old left-hander signed a one-year deal, Major League Baseball's American League East champions said on Wednesday. The deal is worth about $12 million, according to a report on the team's website. Pettitte, a five-time World Series winner with the Yankees, went 5-4 with a 2.87 earned run average (ERA) in 2012 after ending a one-year retirement to rejoin the club. …

More NFL players testing positive for amphetamines
More NFL players have tested positive this season for amphetamines, which include the ADHD drug Adderall.

Falcons get even with archrival Saints
The Atlanta Falcons have had a few close calls, but only one blemish on their record. It came at New Orleans.

NFL-Lions' Suh fined $30,000 for kicking Texans QB Schaub
Nov 28 (Reuters) – Detroit Lions’ volatile defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was fined $30,000 for kicking Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub in the groin during their Thanksgiving Day game, the National Football League said on Wednesday. Suh denied on Wednesday that the kick was intentional, telling reporters he was just falling awkwardly when he flung his leg up behind him and caught Schaub in the sensitive area. The NFL had a difficult time determining intent in the incident, otherwise Suh might have been suspended because of his previous behavior. …

Lions' Suh fined $30,000 for kicking Texans QB Schaub
(Reuters) – Detroit Lions' volatile defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was fined $30,000 for kicking Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub i n the groin during their Thanksgiving Day game, the National Football League said on Wednesday. Suh denied on Wednesday that the kick was intentional, telling reporters he was just falling awkwardly when he flung his leg up behind him and caught Schaub in the sensitive area. The NFL had a difficult time determining intent in the incident, otherwise Suh might have been suspended because of his previous behavior. …

Svindal proves difficult to catch this season
BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Most of the skiers are closely watching Aksel Lund Svindal these days, just to see what path he takes down the hill.

Marchand-Arvier of France prepares to leave the start during alpine skiing training for the Women's World Cup Downhill in Lake Louise
Marie Marchand-Arvier of France prepares to leave the start during alpine skiing training for the Women's World Cup Downhill in Lake Louise, Alberta November 28, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Blake (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

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Lindsey Vonn of US finishes the women's downhill practice at the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Alberta on November 28, 2012. Lindsey Vonn clocked 9th fastest time. AFP PHOTO / JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

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Germany's Maria Hoefl-Riesch poses for pictures in the finish of the women's downhill practice at the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise,Alberta on November 28,2012.Hoefl-Riesch clocked the third fastest time.AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

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Lindsey Vonn of US finishes women's downhill practice at the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Alberta on November 28, 2012. Lindsey Vonn clocked 9th fastest time. AFP PHOTO / JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

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Lindsey Vonn of US in the finish of the women's downhill practice at the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Alberta on November 28, 2012.Lindsey Vonn clocked 9th fastest time. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

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Germany's Maria Hoefl-Riesch poses for pictures in the finish of the women's downhill practice at the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Lake Louise, Alberta on November 28, 2012. Hoefl-Riesch clocked the third fastest time. AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMARJOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images

UPDATE 3-Golf-Ban on anchoring putts proposed from 2016
* Three of past five major winners have used long putter * Players split over proposals (Adds further player reaction, detail) Nov 28 (Reuters) – Golf’s rulemakers proposed a ban on players anchoring long putters to their body on Wednesday, saying they wanted to outlaw the practice by 2016 in order to preserve the “skill and challenge” of putting. Broomhandle or belly putters, pioneered by 2002 European Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance among others in the late 1980s, are often tucked under the chin, against the chest or stomach. …

Audi FIS World Cup - Men's Downhill Training
BEAVER CREEK, CO – NOVEMBER 28: Marco Sullivan of the USA descends the course during men's downhill training at the Audi FIS World Cup on the Birds of Prey on November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

FIFA: Brazil still has 'plenty of work to do'
Brazil’s former soccer players and members of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup, Ronaldo, right, and Bebeto, second from left, Brazil’s Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo, left, and FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, ride a commuter train on their way to visit to the Corinthians’ stadium, which is under construction and will host the opening match of the World Cup in 2014, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Officials are revising the construction work being done at stadiums ahead of the Confederations Cup soccer tournament in 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

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Tobias Stechert of Germany skis during the FIS Alpine World Cup Men's Downhill training November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Stechert had the ninth best time in the training. AFP PHOTO / DON EMMERTDON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images

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Yannick Bertrand of France skis during the FIS Alpine World Cup Men's Downhill training November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. AFP PHOTO / DON EMMERTDON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images

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Guillermo Fayed of France skis during the FIS Alpine World Cup Men's Downhill training November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Fayed had the fourth best time in the training. AFP PHOTO / DON EMMERTDON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images

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Marc Gisin of Switzerland skis during the FIS Alpine World Cup Men's Downhill training November 28, 2012 in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Gisin had the 20th best time in the training. AFP PHOTO / DON EMMERTDON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images