Saturday, January 26, 2013

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SKI-WORLD-AUT-MEN-DOWNHILLFrance's David Poisson reacts after competing at the FIS World Cup men's downhill race on January 26, 2013 in Kitzbuehel, Austrian Alps. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images


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SKI-WORLD-AUT-MEN-DOWNHILLUS Travis Ganong reacts after competing at the FIS World Cup men's downhill race on January 26, 2013 in Kitzbuehel, Austrian Alps. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images


Slovenia's Tina Maze celebrates on podium after taking second place in an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom, in Maribor, Slovenia, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/PierMarco Tacca)
Slove   nia's Tina Maze celebrates on podium after taking second place in an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom, in Maribor, Slovenia, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/PierMarco Tacca)Slovenia's Tina Maze celebrates on podium after taking second place in an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom, in Maribor, Slovenia, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/PierMarco Tacca)


Rafa bemoans Blues squad
Rafa bemoans Blues squadRafael Benitez has admitted to having discussed his reservations over Chelsea's squad-depth for the season with owner Roman Abramovich.


Tennis-Chinese fans put on brave face for their "Golden Flower"
BEIJING, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Chinese fans were disappointed but still proud on Saturday after home-grown tennis heroine Li Na lost out once again on the Australian Open crown, saying she continued to be an inspiration for China. Li, affectionately known as “Big Sister Na” and “Golden Flower” in China, is seen by many Chinese as a role model, with her steely determination, broad smile and English language skills emblematic of a confident and rising country. …


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SKI-WORLD-AUT-MEN-DOWNHILLFrance's Johan Clarey gestures after falling while competing at the FIS World Cup men's downhill race on January 26, 2013 in Kitzbuehel, Austrian Alps. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images


Afghans take to beach soccer pitch
Afghans take to beach soccer pitchAfghanistan's beach football team fail to make the finals but are happy just to take part in Asian qualifiers in Doha.


WRAPUP 1-Tennis-Azarenka keeps her eye on the prize to retain title
MELBOURNE, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Victoria Azarenka kept her eye firmly on the prize despite a host of distractions to rally from a set down and retain her title with victory over Li Na in a dramatic Australian Open final on Saturday. The Belarussian had to block out an often blatantly hostile crowd, sit through two lengthy timeouts for Li’s injuries and bide her time as a firework display lit up Melbourne’s skyline before she finally extinguished her Chinese rival’s hopes with a 4-6 6-4 6-3 victory. …


In New Orleans, an unwelcome mat for Goodell
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- New Orleans Saints fans are celebrating the return of coach Sean Payton from his suspension following last year’s “bountygate” scandal.


Former Swiss skier Cuche skis down during the Kitz Charity trophy in Kitzbuehel
Former Swiss skier Cuche skis down during the Kitz Charity trophy in KitzbuehelFormer Swiss skier Didier Cuche skis down on one ski during the Kitz Charity trophy after the Alpine Skiing World Cup downhill ski race in Kitzbuehel January 26, 2013. REUTERS/ Leonhard Foeger (AUSTRIA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Former Swiss skier Cuche skis down during the Kitz Charity trophy in Kitzbuehel
Former Swiss skier Cuche skis down during the Kitz Charity trophy in KitzbuehelFormer Swiss skier Didier Cuche skis down on one ski during the Kitz Charity trophy after the Alpine Skiing World Cup downhill ski race in Kitzbuehel January 26, 2013. REUTERS/ Leonhard Foeger (AUSTRIA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


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SKI-WORLD-AUT-MEN-DOWNHILLNorway's Kjetil Jansrud reacts after competing at the FIS World Cup men's downhill race on January 26, 2013 in Kitzbuehel, Austrian Alps. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images


Former Swiss skier Cuche skies down during the Kitz Charity trophy in Kitzbuehel
Former Swiss skier Cuche skies down during the Kitz Charity trophy in KitzbuehelFormer Swiss skier Didier Cuche skies down on one ski during the Kitz Charity trophy after the Alpine Skiing World Cup do wnhill ski race in Kitzbuehel January 26, 2013. REUTERS/ Leonhard Foeger (AUSTRIA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


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SKI-WORLD-AUT-MEN-DOWNHILLNorway's Kjetil Jansrud reacts after competing at the FIS World Cup men's downhill race on January 26, 2013 in Kitzbuehel, Austrian Alps. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images


Fenninger of Austria reacts after placed third at the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor
Fenninger of Austria reacts after placed third at the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in MariborAnna Fenninge r of Austria reacts after placed third at the World Cup Women's Giant Slalom race in Maribor, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Srdjan Zivulovic (SLOVENIA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


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SKI-WORLD-AUT-MEN-DOWNHILLNorway's Kjetil Jansrud reacts after competing at the FIS World Cup men's downhill race on January 26, 2013 in Kitzbuehel, Austrian Alps. AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER KLEINALEXANDER KLEIN/AFP/Getty Images


Former Swiss skier Cuche skies down during the Kitz Charity trophy in Kitzbuehel
Former Swiss skier Cuche skies down during the Kitz Charity trophy in KitzbuehelFormer Swiss skier Didier Cuche skies down on one ski during the Kitz Charity trophy after the Alpine Skiing World Cup down hill ski race in Kitzbuehel January 26, 2013. REUTERS/ Leonhard Foeger (AUSTRIA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


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SKI-WORLD-WOMEN-SLALOMAnemone Marmottan of France competes during the first run of FIS World Cup women's giant slalom in Maribor, Slovenia on January 26, 2013. US Lindsey Vonn won ahead silver medalist Tina Maze of Slovenia and bronze medalist Anna Fenninger of Austria. AFP PHOTO / JURE MAKOVECJure Makovec/AFP/Getty Images


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SKI-WORLD-WOMEN-SLALOMTina Maze of Slovenia competes during the first run of FIS World Cup women's giant slalom in Maribor, Slovenia on January 26, 2013. US Lindsey Vonn won ahead silver medalist Tina Maze of Slovenia and bronze medalist Anna Fenninger of Austria. AFP PHOTO / JURE MAKOVECJure Makovec/AFP/Getty Images


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SKI-WORLD-WOMEN-SLALOMLindsey Vonn of USA competes during the first run of FIS World Cup women's giant slalom in Maribor, Slovenia on January 26, 2013. US Lindsey Vonn won ahead silver medalist Tina Maze of Slovenia and bronze medalist Anna Fenninger of Austria. AFP PHOTO / JURE MAKOVECJure Makovec/AFP/Getty Images


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