KOCH21. Sochi (Russian Federation), 01/02/2013.- Winner Petter Northug of Norway reacts after crossing the finish line during the Men's 1.8 Free Sprint Fin al at the FIS Cross Country World Cup at Laura Cross Country and Biathlon Center in Sochi Krasnodar region, Russia, 01 February 2013. EFE/EPA/YURI KOCHETKOV KOCH21. Sochi (Russian Federation), 01/02/2013.- Harald Wurm of Austria (Front) and Axel Teichmann of Germany in action during the Men's 1.8 Free Sprint Final at the FIS Cross Country World Cup at Laura Cross Country and Biathlon Center in Sochi Krasnodar region, Russia, 01 February 2013. EFE/EPA/YURI KOCHETKOV
KOCH21. Sochi (Russian Federation), 01/02/2013.- Harald Wurm of Austria (Front) and Axel Teichmann of Germany in action during the Men's 1.8 Free Sprint Final at the FIS Cross Country World Cup at Laura Cross Country and Biathlon Center in Sochi Krasnodar region, Russia, 01 February 2013. EFE/EPA/YURI KOCHETKOV Few surprises in Super Bowl ads
NEW YORK (AP) -- So much for surprises. All pressure on Ghana as Cape Verde have nothing to lose
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) – Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah is expecting to find Cape Verde a vastly tougher side to beat in the African Nations Cup quarter-final on Saturday than the one that lost 1-0 to his team in a friendly in November. “The two games have absolutely nothing in common,” Appiah told reporters at his pre-match media briefing at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Friday. “Only four or five players from that side are here – but the players who are here are tougher, stronger and far more confident. “I believe Cape Verde is a very strong team now. …
Cape Verde manager entertains media
There's plenty of laughter at Cape Verde press conference but it doesn't mean AFCON outsiders are ready to head home. Analysis of San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – How the National Football League’s (NFL) San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens match up for Sunday’s Super Bowl in New Orleans. – - – - Head Coaches It is the Super Bowl of sibling rivalry as Baltimore’s John Harbaugh faces younger brother Jim for the NFL title. Fifty-year-old John, an outstanding tactician, has reached the postseason in each of his five seasons in Baltimore and won at least one game once he has gotten there. He is 54-26 in the regular season and 8-4 in the playoffs, an outstanding accomplishment with some teams that clearly overachieved. …
Super Bowl facts and figures
(Reuters) – Facts and figures about Sunday’s Super Bowl in New Orleans: Date: February 3, 2013 Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET (2330 GMT) Teams: Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers Site: Superdome in New Orleans. This is the 10th Super Bowl to be played in New Orleans and the seventh at the Superdome. At stake: The winning team receives the National Football League’s (NFL) Vince Lombardi Trophy, named in memory of the winning coach of the first two Super Bowls. The trophy is made by high-end jeweler Tiffany & Co and stands almost 21 inches tall and weighs 107 ounces (3 kilograms). …
Factbox: Profile of Super Bowl-bound Baltimore Ravens
(Reuters) – Profile of the Baltimore Ravens, who qualified for the February 3 Super Bowl in New Orleans by winning the American Football Conference (AFC) championship two weeks ago. Founded: Originated in 1996 when then-owner of the Cleveland Browns, Art Modell, relocated his team to Baltimore. – - AFC titles (season): Two (2000, 2012) – - Super Bowl titles (season): One (2000) – - Head coach: John Harbaugh. …
Brothers go head-to-head in Super Bowl like no other
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – A National Football League (NFL) season where nothing seemed to follow the script has produced a classic Supe r Bowl encounter with a subplot fit for a Hollywood blockbuster. Sunday's game between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens will be the first time in the 47 years of the Super Bowl that two brothers will go head-to-head for the biggest prize in American Football, not on the field, but on the sidelines. John Harbaugh is Baltimore's head coach and his counterpart with San Francisco is younger brother Jim. … Previous games between the Ravens and the 49ers
(Reuters) – The Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers have played each other four times with the Ravens holding a 3-1 edge in the all-time series. – - 1996 – SAN FRANCISCO won 38-20 at home In their first meeting, which came in the Baltimore Ravens franchise’s inaugural season in the National Football League, the 49ers won a high-scoring game at Candlestick Park and went on to reach the divisional round of the postseason. The Ravens, who boasted rookie linebacker Ray Lewis, missed the postseason. …
Profiles of key Baltimore Ravens players
(Reuters) – Brief profiles of key Baltimore Ravens players for Sunday’s Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans: – - Joe Flacco (quarterback) – A first round draft pick in 2008, Flacco is the only quarterback to lead his team to playoff wins in his first five seasons in the NFL. Boasting one of the strongest arms of any quarterback in the game, he also holds the franchise records for passing yards (17,633) and passing touchdowns (102). – - Ray Rice (running back) – Has rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of the past four seasons and has 33 career touchdowns. …
Factbox: Profile of Super Bowl-bound San Francisco 49ers
(Reuters) – Profile of the San Francisco 49ers, who qualified for the February 3 Super Bowl in New Orleans by winning the National Football Conference (NFC) championship two weeks ago. Founded: Established in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and joined the National Football League in 1950 after the two leagues merged. – - NFC titles (season): 6 (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994, 2012) – - Super Bowl titles: 5 (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994) – - Head coach: Jim Harbaugh. …
Profiles of key San Francisco 49ers players
(Reuters) – Brief profiles of key San Francisco 49ers players for Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans: – - Colin Kaepernick (quarterback) – The second-year backup got his chance midway through the campaign when starter Alex Smith suffered a concussion. He played so well the coaches gave him the top job. A strong runner, he set an NFL record for most rushing yards (181) by a quarterback in his first playoff game. – - Frank Gore (running back) – A four-time All-Star who has rushed for over 1,000 yards in six of his eight NFL seasons. …
NFL-New Orleans and Superdome facts
Feb 1 (Reuters) – Facts and figures about the city of New Orleans and the Superdome, site of Sunday’s Super Bowl game between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers: NEW ORLEANS 51st largest U.S. city with a population of 360,740 Founded in 1718, the city was named for Philip II, Duke of Orleans Nicknamed “The Big Easy,” New Orleans is most famous for its French Quarter, jazz music and annual Mardi Gras It has hosted 10 Super Bowls, including this year’s, the most by any city. The first three were held at the Tulane Stadium which was demolished in 1979 and 1980. …
NFL-List of Super Bowl results
Feb 1 (Reuters) – List of previous National Football League Super Bowl results. Feb. 5, 2012 – New York Giants 21, New England 17 Feb. 6, 2011 – Green Bay 31, Pittsburgh 25 Feb. 7, 2010 – New Orleans 31, Indianapolis 17 Feb. 1, 2009 – Pittsburgh 27, Arizona 23 Feb. 3, 2008 – New York Giants 17, New England 14 Feb. 4, 2007 – Indianapolis 29, Chicago 17 Feb. 5, 2006 – Pittsburgh 21, Seattle 10 Feb. 6, 2005 – New England 24, Philadelphia 21 Feb. 1, 2004 – New England 32, Carolina 29 Jan. 26, 2003 – Tampa Bay 48, Oakland 21 Feb. 3, 2002 – New England 20, St. Louis 17 Jan. …
NFL-Analysis of San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens
NEW ORLEANS, Feb 1 (Reuters) – How the National Football League’s (NFL) San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens match up for Sunday’s Super Bowl in New Orleans. – - – - Head Coaches It is the Super Bowl of sibling rivalry as Baltimore’s John Harbaugh faces younger brother Jim for the NFL title. Fifty-year-old John, an outstanding tactician, has reached the postseason in each of his five seasons in Baltimore and won at least one game once he has gotten there. He is 54-26 in the regular season and 8-4 in the playoffs, an outstanding accomplishment with some teams that clearly overachieved. …
NFL-Super Bowl facts and figures
Feb 1 (Reuters) – Facts and figures about Sunday’s Super Bowl in New Orleans: Date: February 3, 2013 Kickoff: 6:30 p.m. ET (2330 GMT) Teams: Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers Site: Superdome in New Orleans. This is the 10th Super Bowl to be played in New Orleans and the seventh at the Superdome. At stake: The winning team receives the National Football League’s (NFL) Vince Lombardi Trophy, named in memory of the winning coach of the first two Super Bowls. …
NFL-Profiles of key San Francisco 49ers players
Feb 1 (Reuters) – Brief profiles of key San Francisco 49ers players for Sunday’s Super Bowl against the Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans: – - Colin Kaepernick (quarterback) – The second-year backup got his chance midway through the campaign when starter Alex Smith suffered a concussion. He played so well the coaches gave him the top job. A strong runner, he set an NFL record for most rushing yards (181) by a quarterback in his first playoff game. – - Frank Gore (running back) – A four-time All-Star who has rushed for over 1,000 yards in six of his eight NFL seasons. …
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