England won their first match against Brazil since 1990 running out 2-1 victors in Wednesday night's friendly at Wembley Stadium. FBL-ASIA-WC2014-KSA-CHINA
Saudi Arabia's players celebrate after scoring against China during the 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match between Saudi Arabia and China in Dammam on February 7, 2013. AFP PHOTO/STRSTR/AFP/Getty Images FBL-ASIA-WC2014-KSA-CHINA
Saudi Arabia's player Yusef Al Salem (L) attempts to score a goal against Chinese goalkeeper Zeng Cheng (R) during the 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match between Saudi Arabia and China in Dammam on February 7, 2013. AFP PHOTO/STRSTR/AFP/Getty Images UPDATE 2-Soccer-Scolari suffers as Lampard seals England win
(Adds detail, quotes) LONDON, Feb 6 (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 World Cup hosts after a slide down the FIFA rankings but was left with much to ponder. …
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Saudi Arabia's player Nassir Al Shamrani (C) fights for the ball with Chinese player Xo Bo (R) and his teammate Zhao Xuri during the 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match between Saudi Arabia and China in Dammam on February 7, 2013. AFP PHOTO/STRSTR/AFP/Getty Images Ronaldinho misses penalty, taken off in ponderous return
LONDON (Reuters) – Ronaldinho's Brazil return after a one-year absence ended ignominiously when he missed a penalty and was substituted at halftime following a dismal performance in the 2-1 friendly defeat by England on Wednesday. Even taking into account that the Brazilian season has only just started and he is not fully match fit, the 32-year-old's performance was so ponderous that it raised questions about the wisdom of coach Luiz Felipe Scolari's decision to recall him. … FBL-ASIA-WC2014-KSA-CHINA
Saudi Arabia's player Nayef Hazazi (C) fights for the ball with a Chinese player during the 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match between Saudi Arabia and China in Dammam on February 7, 2013. AFP PHOTO/STRSTR/AFP/Getty Images FBL-ASIA-WC2014-KSA-CHINA
Saudi Arabia's player Nayef Hazazi (C) fights to score a goal against Chinese goalkeeper Zeng Cheng (2-L) during the 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match between Saudi Arabia and China in Dammam on February 7, 2013. AFP PHOTO/STRSTR/AFP/Getty Images Former NBA star Elgin Baylor's championship ring up for auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Hall of Fame basketball player Elgin Baylor’s championship ring, warm-up suit and other personal items will be auctioned in May in Beverly Hills, Julien’s Auctions said on Wednesday. Baylor, 78, who was named as one of the NBA’s 50 greatest players, will auction off the 1971-72 NBA Championship ring he earned as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers as well as items from his high school and college days. The championship ring is expected to fetch between $40,000 and $60,000 while a worn Lakers warm-up suit is estimated at $10,000 – $15,000 at the May 31 auction. …
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Saudi Arabia's player Nayef Hazazi (L) and his teammates celebrate after a goal was scored against China during the 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match between Saudi Arabia and China in Dammam on February 7, 2013. AFP PHOTO/STRSTR/AFP/Getty Images FBL-ASIA-WC2014-KSA-CHINA
Saudi Arabia's player Salman Al Faraj (R) competes with Chinese player Yu Hanchao during the 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match between Saudi Arabia and China in Dammam on February 7, 2013. AFP PHOTO/STRSTR/AFP/Getty Images Soccer-Ronaldinho misses penalty, taken off in ponderous return
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) – Ronaldinho’s Brazil return after a one-year absence ended ignominiously when he missed a penalty and was substituted at halftime following a dismal performance in the 2-1 friendly defeat by England on Wednesday. Even taking into account that the Brazilian season has only just started and he is not fully match fit, the 32-year-old’s performance was so ponderous that it raised questions about the wisdom of coach Luiz Felipe Scolari’s decision to recall him. …
Messi shackled but Argentina dominate Sweden in 3-2 win
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Argentina's Lionel Messi failed to score but his team outplayed Sweden to seal a 3-2 win in an entertaining friendly on Wednesday. Argentina took the lead in the third minute when Mikael Lustig steered Gonzalo Higuain's shot into his own net and the Swedes found it hard to get a grip on the game as their opponents retained possession with ease. Sweden equalised when Jonas Olsson headed home Kim Kallstrom's corner after 17 minutes, but Sergio Aguero restored Argentina's lead almost immediately with a deft chip. … Notre Dame signs 23, waiting for word on 1 more
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly wasn’t about to quibble with recruiting experts who called the recruiting class he signed Wednesday his best.
Giants cut running back Bradshaw, defensive tackle Canty
(Reuters) – The New York Giants, facing salary cap issues one year removed from winning the Super Bowl, released the team's leading rusher in Ahmad Bradshaw and defensive tackle Chris Canty on Wednesday. The moves followed Tuesday's cutting of veteran linebacker Michael Boley. The hard-running Bradshaw, who turns 27 next month, led the Giants last season with 1,015 yards rushing, despite missing games at Carolina with a neck injury and Atlanta with a sprained knee. … Barbados Congratulates Ramon Harewood & the Baltimore Ravens on Championship Win
The Barbados Tourism Authority Supports the Island’s Native Professional AthletesTORONTO , Feb. 6, 2013 /CNW/ – The Barbados Tourism Authority (BTA) is pleased to extend warm Barbadian congratulations …
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Sweden's striker Tobias Hysen (R) vies with Argentina's defender Hugo Campagnaro during the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on February 6, 2013. Argentina won 3-2.AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images FBL-WC2014-SWE-ARG-FRIENDLY
Sweden's midfielder Sebastian Larsson (L) vies with Argentina's midfielder Javier Mascherano during the FIFA World Cup 2014 friendly match Sweden vs Argentina at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on February 6, 2013. Argentina won 3-2.AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRANDJONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images FBL-WC2014-QUALIFIERS-HON-USA
US Clinton Dempsey (L) and Edward Johnson celebrate after scoring against Honduras during their Brazil-2014 FIFA World Cup CONCACAF football qualifier at Olimpico Metropolitano stadium in San Pedro Sula, 240 km north of Tegucigalpa, on February 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO/Orlando SIERRA.ORLANDO SIERRA/AFP/Getty Images NFL-Giants cut running back Bradshaw, defensive tackle Canty
Feb 6 (Reuters) – The New York Giants, facing salary cap issues one year removed from winning the Super Bowl, released the team’s leading rusher in Ahmad Bradshaw and defensive tackle Chris Canty on Wednesday. The moves followed Tuesday’s cutting of veteran linebacker Michael Boley. The hard-running Bradshaw, who turns 27 next month, led the Giants last season with 1,015 yards rushing, despite missing games at Carolina with a neck injury and Atlanta with a sprained knee. …
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