Thursday, January 31, 2013

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World sports diary February 2 - February 9
Feb 1 (Reuters) – World sports diary from Feb. 2 – Feb. 9(all times GMT): – - – - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 SOCCER Premier League (1500 unless stated) Queens Park Rangers v Norwich City (1245) Arsenal v Stoke City Everton v Aston Villa Newcastle United v Chelsea Reading v Sunderland West Ham United v Swansea City Wigan Athletic v Southampton Fulham v Manchester United La Liga Osasuna v Celta Vigo (1500) Getafe v Deportivo Coruna (1700) Granada v Real Madrid (2100) Espanyol v Levante (1900) Serie A Torino v Sampdoria (1700) Napoli v Catania (1945) Ligue 1 (1900 unless stated) FC Lorient v Stade …


Golf-Snedeker and Co have low-scoring fun watching Phil
Jan 31 (Reuters) – While Phil Mickelson grabbed the spotlight in stunning style at the Phoenix Open on Thursday, FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker and his two playing partners relished a low-scoring day in the Arizona sunshine during the opening round. Snedeker took advantage of the ideal conditions to fire a sparkling seven-under-par 64 at the TPC Scottsdale, finishing four shots behind the pacesetting Mickelson who lipped out with a birdie attempt for a 59 at the last. …


Mickelson's bid for 59 falls agonizingly short
(Reuters) – Phil Mickelson came up agonizingly short in a spectacular bid to become the sixth player to dip under 60 on the PGA Tour when his birdie putt for a magical 59 horseshoed out at the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona on Thursday. Having lined up a 25-footer at the par-four ninth, his final hole in the opening round at the TPC Scottsdale, Mickelson watched in anguish as his ball caught the right edge of the cup before rolling around the back of hole and spinning out. …


A look at the winners and losers of the January transfer window
A look at the winners and losers of the January transfer windowTake a look at the biggest winners and unfortunate losers of the January transfer window.


UPDATE 2-Golf-Mickelson's bid for 59 falls agonisingly short
* Mickelson sets red-hot pace with opening 60 * Takes early four-shot lead at Phoenix Open * Play suspended with 33 players yet to finish (Updates at end of day) Jan 31 (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson came up agonisingly short in a spectacular bid to become the sixth player to dip under 60 on the PGA Tour when his birdie putt for a magical 59 horseshoed out at the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona on Thursday. …


Talented 49ers roster finally comes of age
San Francisco 49ers tackle Joe Staley, guard Joe Looney, and guard Al Netter work on blocking drills during a NFL Super Bowl XLVII football practice in New OrleansNEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Barely three years since being derided as a sorry parody of the franchise which once dominated the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers have a chance to claim a record-equaling sixth Super Bowl win on Sunday. It has been 18 years since the 49ers last appeared in a Super Bowl – their fifth victory coming against San Diego Chargers in Miami in 1994 – and in that time the franchise endured some poor seasons. …


NFL-Talented 49ers roster finally comes of age
NEW ORLEANS, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Barely three years since being derided as a sorry parody of the franchise which once dominated the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers have a chance to claim a record-equalling sixth Super Bowl win on Sunday. It has been 18 years since the 49ers last appeared in a Super Bowl – their fifth victory coming against San Diego Chargers in Miami in 1994 – and in that time the franchise endured some poor seasons. …


SUPER BOWL WATCH: Beyonce, avocados, practice
FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2012, file photo, Green Bay Packers' Donald Driver tries to fire up the crowd before the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers all-time leading receiver announced his retirement Thursday morning, Jan. 31, 2013, with a public ceremony planned for Feb. 6 at the Lambeau Field Atrium. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Around Super Bowl XLVII and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the game:


Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Annalisa Drew skis during qualification for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


Gay-rights backers wait for their Jackie Robinson
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver answers questions Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in New Orleans, regarding anti-gay remarks he made during Super Bowl media day Tuesday. Culliver apologized for the comments he made to a comedian, saying NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Brendon Ayanbadejo has heard from many players who applaud his support of gay marriage -- some of them teammates, others from the opposing side of the line.


Mikael Kingsbury of Canada flips during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Mikael Kingsbury of Canada flips during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition    in Park City, UtahMikael Kingsbury of Canada flips during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Mikael Kingsbury of Canada skis during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Mikael Kingsbury of Canada skis during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in P   ark City, UtahMikael Kingsbury of Canada skis during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Jussi Penttala of Finland jumps during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Jussi Penttala of Finland jumps during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle s   kiing competition in Park City, UtahJussi Penttala of Finland jumps during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Motoki Shikata of Japan jumps during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Motoki Shikata of Japan jumps during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City,    UtahMotoki Shikata of Japan jumps during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Colin Lang of Poland crashes during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Colin Lang of Poland crashes during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Uta   hColin Lang of Poland crashes during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Harbaugh overcomes hurdles to finish season at Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Football was in his blood, and coaching was a natural career path for John Harbaugh, who paid his dues and learned his craft rung by rung on his way to taking the Baltimore Ravens to the Super Bowl. The son of a coach and brother of the man who will direct the San Francisco 49ers on Super Sunday, Harbaugh was not blessed with the athletic skills of younger brother Jim, an NFL quarterback for 14 seasons. He was, however, blessed with an inside take on life as a football coach, a family lesson that informs his approach to the job to this day. …


Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Angeli Vanlaanen skis during qualification for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)


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