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Scolari suffers as Lampard seals England win
LONDON (Reuters) – Luiz Felipe Scolari's second coming as Brazil manager ended in a defeat as goals from Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard earned a vibrant England side a 2-1 win at Wembley on Wednesday, their first over the south Americans for 23 years. The moustachioed mastermind of Brazil's fifth world crown in 2002 has been re-installed to guide next year's Worl d Cup hosts after a slide down the FIFA rankings but was left with much to ponder. …

Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. U.S. suffer World Cup blow with defeat in Honduras2013-02-06T231842Z_1_BRE9151D9_RTROPTC_0_US-SOCCER-WORLD-CONCACAF-US.XML () – Healing hands come up trumps on PGA Tour LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Twice Masters champion BernhardLanger has visited them on a regular basis, as have fellowformer world number ones Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh. Withouttheir help, players such as American journeyman Kris Blanks andAustralian left-hander Greg Chalmers would have been forced topull out of several tournaments in which they ended up faringwell. …

Three observations from the United States' 2-1 loss against Honduras
The United States' inconsistent play in World Cup qualifying continued as the team couldn't hold on to an early one-goal lead on the road.

Promotions company to sue Armstrong
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- A Dallas promotions company says it will sue Lance Armstrong on Thursday to recover more than $12 million it paid him in bonuses for winning the Tour de France seven times.

Soccer-Honduras 2 United States 1 - World Cup qualifying result
Feb 6 (Reuters) – Honduras 2 United States 1 – World Cup, CONCACAF qualifier result.

U.S. suffer World Cup blow with defeat in Honduras
Clint Dempsey (L) of the U.S. is challenged by Honduras’ Victor Bernardez (C) and Roger Espinoza during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match at Olimpico stadium in San Pedro Sula February 6, 2013. REUTERS/Jorge Cabrera

England defeat not disappointing, says Scolari
The Brazil boss believes the Three Lions deserve credit for beating them at Wembley on Wednesday night, but insisted that the loss did not bother him too much

Prandelli excited by Italy's 'interesting future'
The Azzurri coach believes that there is a lot more to come from his side after seeing them grab a last-gasp equaliser to draw with the Oranje

Pau Gasol has torn plantar fascia on right foot
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Pau Gasol has been diagnosed with a tear of the plantar fascia of his right foot a day after he said he felt a pop in the foot during the Lakers’ victory over the Nets.

Honduras rallies to beat US 2-1 in WCup qualifier
U.S. Clint Dempsey, left, celebrates after scoring against Honduras during a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer game in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Wednesday Feb. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

Stern sees HGH testing coming to NBA next year
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Commissioner David Stern says he thinks the NBA is on track to begin testing its players for human growth hormone, perhaps as early as next season.

Obama picks outdoor retail exec to lead Interior
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama's choice for interior secretary is a lifelong outdoors enthusiast who likes to bike, ski and climb mountains.

Signing Day: Ole Miss muscles in on power programs
Alabama. Ohio State. Michigan. Florida. Notre Dame. Mississippi?

Armchair Analyst: Pressure's on? Not in San Pedro Sula
The US, if they're going to qualify for the World Cup, will have to learn from this 2-1 loss. It's Jurgen Klinsmann's job to make sure that they do. That's always going to be the first and most important point here - especially since there are nine games left in the Hexagonal.

WCQ Recap: US wilt under pressure, fall 2-1 at Honduras
For all of four minutes on Thursday, the US national team basked in the San Pedro Sula heat and the best start to the Hexagonal round of CONACAF World Cup qualifying they could imagine.

Alexi Lalas & Jimmy Conrad, USMNT legends, analyze US World Cup qualifying loss to Honduras
Alexi Lalas & Jimmy Conrad, USMNT legends, analyze US World Cup qualifying loss to Honduras

Soccer-Caicedo fires winner as Ecuador beat Portugal in thriller
LISBON, Feb 6 (Reuters) – Striker Felipe Caicedo grabbed a stunning winner as Ecuador beat Portugal 3-2 on Wednesday in a thrilling international friendly that featured an embarrassing own goal and a Cristiano Ronaldo moment of magic. Wingers Ronaldo and Ecuador’s Antonio Valencia scored one each in the first half of a match that treated fans at the Estadio D. Afonso Henriques in Guimaraes to a feast of attacking play and chances. Ronaldo’s goal, which levelled the score in the 23rd minute, came after he chased a backheel pass from Fabio Coentrao and unleashed a delightful first-time volley. …

Honduras rallies to beat US 2-1 in WCup qualifier
Honduras' Juan Carlos Garcia, front, celebrates followed by teammates after scoring U.S. during a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer game in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Wednesday Feb. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Fernando Antonio)

Honduras rallies to beat US 2-1 in WCup qualifier
U.S. Clint Dempsey, left, celebrates after scoring against Honduras during a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer game in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Wednesday Feb. 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

Honduras rallies to beat US 2-1 in WCup qualifier
Jerry Bengston took advantage of a defensive mix-up to score the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute, and Honduras rallied to beat the United States 2-1 Wednesday in the opener of the final qualifying round for next year's World Cup.