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Calcio: Fifa, dopo Mondiale per club scelta su tecnologia gol fantasma
Rio de Janeiro, 27 nov. (Adnkronos/Xin) – La Fifa ha rivelato che arrivera’ una decisione sull’uso della tecnologia per il fantasma, dopo la Mondiale per Club del prossimo mese in Giappone. La Fifa ha sottolineato come i due sistemi da testare durante il torneo, l’Hawk Eye e GoalRef, sono stati scelti da un elenco di 11 prototipi. …

Motor racing-FIA dismisses Ferrari concerns over Vettel's title
LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel committed no infringement during the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, Formula One’s governing body the FIA said on Friday, meaning the German keeps his world title. The 25-year-old clinched his third straight championship on Sunday after finishing sixth in Brazil to leave him three points clear of Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso. Ferrari, however, wrote to the FIA in the aftermath of the race to seek official clarification of whether Vettel had illegally overtaken Toro Rosso’s Jean-Eric Vergne. …

Broach Sports Tours Announces 2013 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Tours
It’s the perfect year to go as this year’s Westminster Dog Show expands to include more breeds and more dogs than ever.Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) November 30, 2012 Broach Sports Tours is pleased to announce travel packages to the 2013 Westminster Kennel Club dog show.The two-day event, considered the Super Bowl of dog shows, is scheduled for Feb. 11-12, 2013 in New York City.This year's Westminster Dog Show has expanded to be the biggest show ever, with more breed judging and more dogs. …

Jacobs competes in FIS NOR AM races
Glens Falls' Jake Jacobs had two top-40 finishes at recent FIS NOR AM ski races in Colorado.

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Hiddink puts farewell message into perspective
The Hague, Nov 29 (IANS) Earlier this week, Guus Hiddink declared he was enjoying “in principle” his last season as a football coach, but Thursday he downplayed that statement again.

UCI names 3-member panel to probe Armstrong links
The International Cycling Union says British judge Philip Otton, Paralympic great Tanni-Grey Thompson and Australian lawyer Malcolm Holmes will investigate the governing body’s links to the Lance Armstrong doping case.

Column: Sport loses one of its toughest in Ponting
The cricket ball that hit Ricky Ponting in the mouth surely regretted it. It probably wanted to curl up into a ball and cry. Because Ponting was tougher than leather.

Chelsea mang ??i hình m?nh nh?t ??n FIFA Club World Cup 2012
(TNO) Hu?n luy?n viên (HLV) Rafael Benitez ?ã cho th?y ông không nói suông khi tuyên b? mu?n cùng Chelsea giành nh?ng ch?c vô ??ch. M?i ?ây, nhà c?m quân ng??i Tây Ban Nha quy?t ??nh mang ??i hình m?nh nh?t ??n gi?i ??u FIFA Club World Cup 2012 s? di?n ra t? ngày 6 ??n 16.12 t?i Nh?t B?n.

Chelsea mang ??i hình m?nh nh?t ??n FIFA Club World Cup 2012
Chelsea mang ??i hình m?nh nh?t ??n FIFA Club World Cup 2012

Solidarity crucial for Asian football community: AFC chief
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 30 (IANS) Solidarity is crucial for further development of football in Asia, said Zhang Jilong, acting president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), who took over after its former boss Mohamed Bin Hammam was banned for bribery and corruption.

Pakistan confident to win Kabaddi World Cup
Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) Considering their current form, Asian champions Pakistan showed optimism and confidence to win the upcoming 2012 Kabaddi World Cup to be held in India from Dec 1.

BCCI names probables list for women's World Cup
Mumbai, Nov 30 (IANS) The Indian cricket board’s National Women’s Selection Committee picked a list of probables for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2013 to be played in India Jan 31-Feb 17.

AFC chief hails performance of Asian football
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 30 (IANS) Acting president of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Zhang Jilong praised the outstanding performance of Asian football teams in 2012 here, saying they have become real contenders in the global football arena.

WORLD: Qatar's support for Islamists muddles reputation as neutral broker in Mideast
UNITED NATIONS – For years, the tiny oil sheikdom of Qatar has been a reliable U.S. partner in the Middle East – as a host to the largest American military base in the region and as a diplomatic bulwark against Iran. It has backed the fall of autocratic rulers in Libya and Syria.

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Turn off lights, turn on water, NFL games go on
You can turn off the lights, turn on the water, or fire up the snow plow. No matter what, the NFL show goes on.

Vieira demands points deductions and Euro bans for racism
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira has said clubs should be docked points or kicked out of European competitions if their fans or players are found guilty of racism. The World Cup winning former France international called on FIFA, UEFA and the English FA to take a strong lead after a spate of incidents brought the issue back into sharp focus. …

FBL-ESP-GER-MESSI-MUELLER-FILES
TO GO WITH AFP STORY by RYLAND JAMES (FILES) A combination of files pictures made on May 3, 2012 shows West German forward Gerd Müller (up) kicking the ball during the World Cup first round match between East Germany and West Germany on June 22, 1974 in Hamburg and FC Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi jumping past Real Madrid's defen der Sergio Ramos (L) and Lassana Diarra (R) during the "El clasico" Spanish League football match Real Madrid against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on December 10, 2011. Lionel Messi could break Gerd Mueller's 40-year-old record this weekend for the most goals scored in a single year, but the lifestyles of 'Der Bomber' and the magical Argentine could not be more different. AFP PHOTO STAFF / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOUSTAFF,PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP/Getty Images

Bradley motivated by the putting ban
Keegan Bradley has earned nearly $8 million in his two years on the PGA Tour, enough to buy his own hamburger joint.

Soccer-Vieira demands points deductions and Euro bans for racism
LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira has said clubs should be docked points or kicked out of European competitions if their fans or players are found guilty of racism. The World Cup winning former France international called on FIFA, UEFA and the English FA to take a strong lead after a spate of incidents brought the issue back into sharp focus. …

Preview: Wales v Australia
Wales will be keen to avoid looking the same colour of their jerseys for a seventh straight time when they host Australia on Saturday.

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Banged-up Bridgewater leads Louisville to BCS
Teddy Bridgewater had a brace on his arm and a protective boot on his foot after the game. H e said that while he was playing, the sore ankle hurt more than the broken wrist.

Short-handed Spurs fall to Heat, 105-100
When Gregg Popovich gives his best players a night off to rest, it's not uncommon for the San Antonio Spurs coach to get letters from upset fans.

Canada's Olivier and Simon of U.S. compete in the men's 500 meter preliminaries during the ISU Short Track World Cup speed skating competition in Nagoya
Canada's Jean Olivier (L) and Jeff Simon of U.S. compete in the men's 500 meter preliminaries during the ISU Short Track World Cup speed skating competition in Nagoya, central Japan, November 30, 2012. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)

Canada's Olivier and Simon of U.S. compete in the men's 500 meter preliminaries during ISU Short Track World Cup speed skating competition in Nagoya, central Japan
Canada's Jean Olivier (L) and Jeff Simon of U.S. compete in the men's 500 meter preliminaries during the ISU Short Track World Cup speed skating competition in Nagoya, central Japan, November 30, 2012. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)

Derrick of the U.S. compete in the women's 1,500 meter heat during ISU Short Track World Cup speed skating competition in Nagoya
Kimberly Derrick (C) of the U.S. compete in the women's 1,500 meter heat during the ISU Short Track World Cup speed skating competition in Nagoya, central Japan, November 30, 2012. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)

Brazil obligated to win World Cup: Scolari
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 30 (IANS) Luiz Felipe Scolari marked his return to the Brazil coaching job by declaring the country will accept nothing less than victory at the 2014 football World Cup on home soil.

Japan's Ito and China's Li compete in the women's 1,500 meter heat during the ISU Short Track World Cup speed skater competition in Nagoya
Japan's Ayuko Ito (33) and China's Jianrou Li (13) compete in the women's 1,500 meter heat during the ISU Short Track World Cup speed skater competition in Nagoya, central Japan, November 30, 2012. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)

Yesil, Morgan to travel to Singapore as Liverpool name strong NexLions Cup squad
The two strikers are the biggest names of a Under-19 Reds contingent that will travel to the tournament, with other notable players including Jerome Sinclair and Jordon Ibe.

Report: Wright, Mets agree to $138M, 8-year deal
WFAN radio is reporting that David Wright and the New York Mets have agreed to a $138 million, eight-year contract that would be the richest in franchise history.

Russia's An competes in the men's 1,500 meter heat during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition speed skating in Nagoya
Russia's Victor An (front) competes in the men's 1,500 meter heat during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition speed skating in Nagoya, central Japan, November 30, 2012. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)

Russia's An competes with Canada's Gilday in the men's 1,500 meter heat during the ISU Short Track World Cup speed skating competition in Nagoya
Russia's Victor An competes with Canada's Michael Gilday in the men's 1,500 meter heat during the ISU Short Track World Cup speed skating competition in Nagoya, central Japan, November 30, 2012. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)

Gregg Williams set to appear at bounties hearing
Right from the start, the NFL said Gregg Williams was in charge of a pay-for-pain bounty system with the New Orleans Saints.

Celski of the U.S. competes with France's Chataignier in the men's 1,500 meter heat during the ISU Short Track World Cup speed skating competition in Nagoya
J.R. Celski (front) of the U.S. competes with France's Maxime Chataignier in the men's 1,500 meter heat during the ISU Short Track World Cup speed skating competition in Nagoya, central Japan, November 30, 2012. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)

South Korea's Jin-kyu leads a pack in men's 1,500 meter heat during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Nagoya
South Korea's Noh Jin-kyu leads a pack in the men's 1,500 meter heat during the ISU Short Track World Cup competition in Nagoya, central Japan, November 30, 2012. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN – Tags: SPORT SPEED SKATING)

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Baseball-South Korean trailblazer Park Chan-ho retires
SEOUL, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Former Major League Baseball All Star Park Chan-ho, who holds the record for the most wins by an Asian-born pitcher in the majors, announced his retirement on Friday and said it was time to give something back to the sport in South Korea. The 39-year-old, who finished up his playing days with South Korea’s Hanwha Eagles, won 124 MLB games in a career that included stints with the LA Dodgers, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies. …

South Korean trailblazer Park Chan-ho retires
SEOUL (Reuters) – Former Major League Baseball All Star Park Chan-ho, who holds the record for the most wins by an Asian-born pitcher in the majors, announced his retirement on Friday and said it was time to give something back to the sport in South Korea. The 39-year-old, who finished up his playing days with South Korea’s Hanwha Eagles, won 124 MLB games in a career that included stints with the LA Dodgers, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies. …

Stanford women's soccer facing fabled North Carolina
To reach the women’s soccer NCAA championship game, the Cardinal must do something it has never done before: beat North Carolina

Crystal Dunn drives UNC women to soccer Final Four
More Ty Lawson than Kendall Marshall, Crystal Dunn's offense has carried UNC women's soccer team to the Final Four. "They can put great players on her, but they can't stop her," coach Anson Dorrance said.

Warriors take down Nuggets in wild finish
(Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors had to survive a video review after the final buzzer on Thursday but prevailed 106-105 in a thriller against the Denver Nuggets in Oakland. Denver forward Andre Iguodala’s three-point shot at the end hit nothing but net, but upon review the ball failed to leave his hand before the buzzer and the basket was waved off, leaving the Warriors with the win. The Warriors improved to 9-6 on the year, moving back into a tie for the Pacific division lead, thanks mainly to David Lee’s game high 31 points and nine rebounds. …

NBA-Warriors take down Nuggets in wild finish
Nov 29 (Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors had to survive a video review after the final buzzer on Thursday but prevailed 106-105 in a thriller against the Denver Nuggets in Oakland. Denver forward Andre Iguodala’s three-point shot at the end hit nothing but net, but upon review the ball failed to leave his hand before the buzzer and the basket was waved off, leaving the Warriors with the win. The Warriors improved to 9-6 on the year, moving back into a tie for the Pacific division lead, thanks mainly to David Lee’s game high 31 points and nine rebounds. …

Japan's ancient sport threatened in 'age of convenience'
TOKYO (Reuters) – Aspiring sumo wrestler Mainoumi once convinced doctors to inject silicone into his scalp to meet height requirements for the ancient Japanese sport. Such sacrifice is a rarity now in a sport beset by scandals and with popularity at an all-time low. With a history spanning centuries, su mo once graced the Imperial courts of Japan and wrestlers were held in the highest regard. Sponsors lavished gifts on the hulking giants and to join the ranks of the sumo was considered a worthy occupation. Those days are long gone, however. …