Tuesday, February 5, 2013

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NFL says it was ready with backup power system
NFL says it was ready with backup power systemNFL officials were sure they'd get the Super Bowl finished on Sunday night.And if they couldn't, the league championship still would not have ended where it temporarily stopped, with less than two minutes …


Soccer-Scolari says he deserves second chance with Brazil
LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Luiz Felipe Scolari is refusing to accept that he has lost his magic touch and believes he merits a second stint as Brazil coach, despite criticism of his recent coaching record. The man known as “Big Phil” led Brazil to their fifth world title in 2002 before guiding Portugal to the Euro 2004 final and World Cup semi-finals in 2006. However, things have not gone so well for him since then. …


Anglo could bring in partner for Minas Rio - CEO
Chief Executive Officer of Anglo American Cynthia Carroll attends the G20 CEO Summit in SeoulCAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Global mining group Anglo American could bring a partner into Minas Rio, a flagship iron ore asset in Brazil that has been battered by delays and cost overruns, outgoin g chief executive Cynthia Carroll said on Tuesday. The Minas Rio project was intended as a move to diversify Anglo from its South African base and boost its presence in iron ore. But it has turned into a bruising top-of-the-market deal that contributed to Carroll's fall from grace and imminent departure from the company. …


UPDATE 2-Anglo could bring in partner for Minas Rio-CEO
* Anglo could consider Brazil partner “if makes economicsense” * Says “confident” costs will remain within revisedestimates * Says will press ahead with platinum overhaul plan “as laidout” CAPE TOWN, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Global mining group AngloAmerican could bring a partner into Minas Rio, aflagship iron ore asset in Brazil that has been battered bydelays and cost overruns, outgoing chief executive CynthiaCarroll said on Tuesday. The Minas Rio project was intended as a move to diversifyAnglo from its South African base and boost its presence in ironore. …


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FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-PRESSERSweden's head coach Erik Hamren attends a press conference at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 5, 2013 on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images


Motor racing-Crazy that Kovalainen not in F1, says Hamilton
JEREZ, Spain, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Heikki Kovalainen deserved to stay in Formula One and Caterham were ‘crazy’ to discard him, according to the Finn’s former team mate Lewis Hamilton. The two friends were together at McLaren in 2008, when the Briton won his world championship, and in 2009 before Kovalainen moved to new entrants Lotus Racing (now Caterham) in 2010. “When I landed and was coming to the track I was thinking to myself it’s such a shame that Heikki’s not here,” Hamilton, now with Mercedes, told reporters before the start of pre-season testing at the Jerez circuit. …


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FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-PRESSERSweden's forward and team captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic attends a press conference at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 5, 2013 on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images


Lanning helps Australia secure win over New Zealand in ICC Women's World Cup
Cuttack (Odisha), Feb.5 (ANI): In Group B fixture, in front of lively crowd at DRIEMS Cricket Ground, old foes New Zealand took on Australia in a match that saw Jodie Fields’ side come out the victor after a smashing 112 from Meg Lanning who struck 17 boundaries in her performance.


Protean Kapp sends Pakistan crashing out of the ICC Women's World Cup
Cuttack (Odisha), Feb.5 (ANI): South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp sent Pakistan crashing out of the ICC Women’s World Cup India 2013 after the 23-year-old from Port Elizabeth struck her maiden ODI century at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack to secure her side a position in the Super Sixes section of the tournament.


England stutter but win against Windies in ICC Women's World Cup
Mumbai, Feb.5 (ANI): England seamers Katherine Brunt (2-10) and Anya Shrubsole (4-21) took full advantage of early morning conditions at the Bandra Kurla Complex Ground to dismiss West Indies Women for a paltry 101 in a Group A game of the ICC Women’s World Cup.


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FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-PRESSERSweden's forward and team captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic attends a press conference at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 5, 2013 on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images


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FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-PRESSERSweden's forward and team captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic attends a press conference at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 5, 2013 on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images


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FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-PRESSERSweden's forward and team captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic attends a press conference at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 5, 2013 on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images


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FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-PRESSERSweden's forward and team captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic attends a press conference at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 5, 2013 on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images


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FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-PRESSERSweden's forward and team captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic attends a press conference at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 5, 2013 on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images


France optimistic ahead of German challenge
France optimistic ahead of German challengeAfter a positive run of results, France manager Didier Deschamps believes his squad are moving in the right direction.


Canadian Athlete of the Weekend
Each Monday, CBC Sports profiles a Canadian athlete that excelled over the weekend. This week’s winner is…


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FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-TRAININGMidfielder Alexander Kacaniklic (R) and goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt take part in a training session of the Sweden national football team at the 'Friends Arena' in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 5, 2013 on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images


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