The Japanese government is to launch the first '4K' broadcasts th is year – also known as 'Ultra HD', a new level of hi-def around four times sharper than current 'Full HD' sets. Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka's chairman of selectors
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Former Sri Lanka cricketer turned politic ian Sanath Jayasuriya was appointed chairman of selectors in a new-look five-member committee named by sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage on Monday. Jayasuriya, 43, is joined by 1996 World Cup winning team mate Pramodya Wickramasinghe. Former Sri Lanka players Hemantha Wickramaratne, Eric Upashantha and Chaminda Mendis were the other selectors appointed. Wickramaratne is the only surviving member of the previous committee headed by Ashantha de Mel whose extended term ends on January 31. … Motor racing-Susie Wolff will be first to drive new Williams
LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Williams handed development driver Susie Wolff an expanded role on Monday and said the wife of shareholder and former executive director Toto would be first to try out the Formula One team’s new car next month. The Scottish-born 30-year-old, who raced in the German touring car championship (DTM) for seven seasons but scored only four points in total, will have an increased programme in the simulator this year along with more in-car testing, Williams said in a statement. …
Castrol® Launches Castrol® U.S. Soccer Index
WAYNE, N.J., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Today, Castrol®, proud sponsor of the U.S. Men’s National Team and 2014 FIFA World Cup(TM), announced its plan to expand the Castrol® Index to the U.S. Soccer Federation …
UPDATE 1-Time Warner Cable to carry new LA Dodgers baseball channel
Jan 28 (Reuters) – Time Warner Cable Inc said on Monday it will carry the new Los Angeles Dodgers television channel, outbidding Fox Sports, which held the rights to show Dodgers games for more than a decade. The Dodgers ownership group will control the channel, becoming the latest sports franchise to own all or part of its own regional sports network, ensuring ongoing television profits in addition to the lucrative revenue from cable operators. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. …
Inter president Moratti confirms interest in Corinthians midfielder Paulinho
The Nerazzurri chief has confirmed that he has sent representatives to Sao Paulo to hold talks with the Club World Cup champions over their sought-after 24-year-old Ravens and 49ers get Super Bowl week under way
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – The Baltimore Ravens will fly into New Orleans on Monday to join Super Bowl ri vals the San Francisco 49ers as the week-long build-up to America's biggest and most celebrated game gets fully under way. The Harbaugh brothers, 49ers coach Jim and Ravens boss John, have five straight days of media conferences ahead of them, including a joint session on Friday as the NFL and an insatiable sports media takes full advantage of the fascination with the pair. … Winner Hirscher of Austria hits the protection fence as he finishes the second run of men's Slalom event of the Alpine Skiing World Cup downhill ski race in Kitzbuehel
Winner Marcel Hirscher of Austria hits the protection fence as he finishes the second run of men's Slalom event of the Alpine Skiing World Cup downhill ski race in Kitzbuehel January 27, 2013. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger (AUSTRIA – Tags: SPORT SKIING TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) – RTR3D1A7 Japan Planning To Broadcast 4K TV As Soon As 2014
4K TV, the 3840 x 2160 pixel technology that blew everyone away at CES this year, is still a glimmer in most of the world’s collective eye. Japan, however, could get 4K broadcasts via satellite as soon as 2014, thereby pushing the state-of-the-art forward at a speed nearly unprecedented in the TV industry.
Centroamericana Cup heavy on MLS talent, light on goals
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – It was an MLS-accented evening in Central America on Sunday, as Costa Rica topped Honduras in a game heavily influenced by players based in North America. 
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