Sweden's forward Mathias Ranegie (R) and midfielder Samuel Holmen take part in a training session of the Swedish national football team at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 4, 2013 two days before the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images Soccer-Klinsmann turns to MLS pair to strengthen defence
Feb 4 (Reuters) – United States coach Juergen Klinsmann has freshened up his central defensive options by calling up Matt Besler and Omar Gonzalez for Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against Honduras.
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Sweden's forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (L) and midfielder Kim Kallstrom (R) take part in a training session of the Swedish national football team at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 4, 2013 two days before the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-FRIENDLY
Sweden's head coach Erik Hamren takes part in a training session of the Swedish national football team at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 4, 2013 two days before the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-FRIENDLY
Sweden's head coach Erik Hamren takes part in a training session of the Swedish national football team at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 4, 2013 two days before the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-FRIENDLY
Sweden's forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (C) takes part in a training session of the Swedish national football team at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 4, 2013 two days before the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-FRIENDLY
Sweden's forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (R) takes part in a training session of the Swedish national football team at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 4, 2013 two days before the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-FRIENDLY
Sweden's Defender Jonas Olsson takes part in a training session of the Swedish national football team at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 4, 2013 two days before the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-FRIENDLY
Sweden's Defender Mikael Lustig (C) takes part in a training session of the Swedish national football team at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 4, 2013 two days before the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images France ready to test new-found confidence against Germany
CLAIREFONTAINE, France (Reuters) – Didier Deschamps is convinced he has helped France to overcome their on-pitch woes and play with a new sense of confidence when they face major teams such as Germany. Les Bleus have failed to shine on the big stage since reaching the 2006 World Cup final, enduring some troubling episodes at the 2008 and 2012 European championships and at the 2010 World Cup. … Cosatu seeks probe of 'collusion' in building of Cape Town bus routes
Cosatu cites allegations of corruption and price fixing in call for probe into construction of Integrated Rapid Transit bus routes Motor racing-Life is wunderbar for happy Hamilton
JEREZ, Spain, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton has a new best friend, a new private jet and a new sense of purpose as he prepares for a fresh start with Mercedes. The 2008 Formula One world champion is, as he made abundantly clear at the launch of his team’s new car in Spain on Monday, happy with the way things are shaping up so far after his move from McLaren. “I’m just happier,” declared the 28-year-old after his first drive in the silver F1 W04 car on a private filming day at the sunny Jerez circuit. …
Flacco confident of new deal after Super Bowl triumph
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Joe Flacco heads into new contract negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens in the strongest position of all – as a Super Bowl winner. Flacco has just completed the last of his five-year rookie deal with the Ravens but, after leading his team to victory over the San Francisco 49ers, says he expects a new deal to be reached. "I'm pretty optimistic but who knows? There are all kinds of crazy things that can happen with these contracts that we have all seen before but this is a great organization," he told a news conference on Monday. … Indiana moves back into No. 1 in AP poll
For the fifth straight week there is a new No. 1 in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll. This time it’s Indiana.
Monday Postgame: Hex could be toughest ever for USMNT
Buckle up, US fans, it's going to be a bumpy ride. Setting it up for the future
New Delhi, Feb. 4 — When Hindustan Times invited five former stalwarts to form the selection committee, the request was for them to give shape to the Test and ODI squads of the future, containing players who will dispel all uncertainties and be the agents of change.Their credentials are such that the entire process was peppered with forceful debates, strong logic and had the stamp of each individual. …
Women's WC: Onus on India to grab a Super Six berth
Mumbai, Feb. 4 — India will approach their clash against Sri Lanka in the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday as a must-win match. The team, however, will hold a chance to go ahead on the basis of net run-rate even if they lose, and if West Indies beat England. But skipper Mithali Raj and her girls will look to decide their own fate rather than leave it to the numbers.”The next game is a do-or-die game and we are not going to take Sri Lanka lightly. On such a wicket especially, it could be anybody’s game and they have done well against England. …
FIFA panel to consider changing offside rule
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA’s rules-making panel will consider changing how offside is interpreted at its annual meeting next month.
Cause of Super Bowl power outage remains unclear
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- As the Superdome's energy provider and stadium management try to determine what caused a 34-minute power outage at Sunday's Super Bowl, local officials are hoping the incident won't leave a black eye on the city or prevent the league's big game from coming back to town. Soccer-France ready to test new-found confidence against Germany
CLAIREFONTAINE, France, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Didier Deschamps is convinced he has helped France to overcome their on-pitch woes and play with a new sense of confidence when they face major teams such as Germany. Les Bleus have failed to shine on the big stage since reaching the 2006 World Cup final, enduring some troubling episodes at the 2008 and 2012 European championships and at the 2010 World Cup. …
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