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Obama not sure he'd allow a son to play football
FILE- In this April 23, 2012 file photo, President Obama strikes the Heisman pose after he awarded the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the Air Force Academy football team at the White House in Washington. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Football's first fan isn't sure he'd let his son play the game, in light of the impact it takes on its players.


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Toàn th?ng 5 tr?n, Quang Liêm gi? ngôi ??u(TNO) R?ng sáng 27.1 (gi? VN) t?i Anh, tin vui l?i ??n v?i làng c? vua Vi?t Nam khi k? th? s? 1 Lê Quang Liêm ?ã giành chi?n th?ng th? 5 liên ti?p t?i Festival c? vua Tradewise Gibraltar.


Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Sunday Jan 27
Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Sunday: TENNIS Australian Open Murray stands in way of Djokovic hat-trick MELBOURNE – Novak Djokovic will bid for a hat-trick of Australian Open titles in the final against Andy Murray, who will aim to end Britain’s 79-year drought for a men’s champion at Melbourne Park (TENNIS-OPEN (PIX), play starts at 0830 GMT Sunday/3:30 PM ET, by Nick Mulvenney, Greg Stutchbury and Simon Cambers) – - – - GOLF PGA Tour: Farmers Insurance Open, San Diego Fog holds up Woods Torrey Pines victory bid SAN DIEGO – Tiger Woods’ bid for a 75th PGA Tour victory was put on hold …


Japan to start 4K TV broadcast in July 2014-report
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) – The Japanese government is set tolaunch the world’s first 4K TV broadcast in July 2014, roughlytwo years ahead of schedule, to help stir demand for ultrahigh-definition televisions, …


NBA standings
Jan 27 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NBA on Saturday EASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Knicks 26 15 .634 – 2. Brooklyn 26 18 .591 1 1/2 3. Boston 20 23 .465 7 4. Philadelphia 18 25 .419 9 5. Toronto 16 28 .364 11 1/2 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Chicago 26 17 .605 – 2. Indiana 26 18 .591 0 1/2 3. Milwaukee 23 19 .548 2 1/2 4. Detroit 16 27 .372 10 5. Cleveland 13 32 .289 14 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Miami 28 12 .700 – 2. Atlanta 25 18 .581 4 1/2 3. Orlando 14 28 .333 15 4. Washington 11 31 .262 18 5. Charlotte 11 32 . …


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Today in History
Today is Sunday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2013. There are 338 days left in the year.


UFC: Rampage Jackson falls to Glover Teixeira
Demetrious Johnson, top, celebrates with his crew member after he finished the fifth round of UFC World Flyweight Championship on FOX 6 against John Dodson at the United Center in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Demetrious Johnson won. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO (AP) -- In possibly Rampage Jackson's last UFC fight, the former champion was visibly exhausted.


Despite falls, Wagner edges Gold for 2nd US title
Ashley Wagner falls to the ice during the senior ladies free skate program at the U.S. figure skating championships, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Flawed, but st ill first.


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Johnson defends title at UFC Chicago
Demetrious Johnson, top, celebrates with his crew member after he finished the fifth round of UFC World Flyweight Championship on FOX 6 against John Dodson at the United Center in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. Demetrious Johnson won. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO (AP) -- Demetrious Johnson successfully defended his flyweight title at UFC Chicago, unanimously outpointing John Dodson in front of a capacity crowd Saturday night at the United Center.


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K? th? s? 1 Vi?t Nam Lê Quang Liêm ti?p t?c thi ??u ?n t??ng t?i Festival c? vua Tradewise Gibraltar (Anh), khi có thêm chi?n th?ng ? ván th? 4 tr??c k? th? Tây Ban Nha Ivan Salgado Lopez (elo 2.606) sau 42 n??c ?? leo lên ngôi ??u b?ng x?p h?ng. ??i th? c?a Quang Liêm ? ván ??u th? 5 là Eduardo Iturrizaga (Venezuela, elo 2.650).


Okafor sparks big win for Wizards over Bulls
(Reuters) – Washington’s Emeka Okafor dominated inside as the improving Wizards stunned the Chicago Bulls 86-73 to record their fifth straight home win on Saturday. At 11-31 Washington have the second worst record in the NBA, ahead of only Charlotte (11-32), but turned the tables on joint Central Division leaders Chicago (26-17) behind Okafor’s 15 points and 16 rebounds. It was the seventh win in 10 games for the Wizards, who started the season 0-12 and lost 28 of their first 32 games. Nene added 16 points and John Wall 15 for Washington. …


NBA-Okafor sparks big win for Wizards over Bulls
Jan 26 (Reuters) – Washington’s Emeka Okafor dominated inside as the improving Wizards stunned the Chicago Bulls 86-73 to record their fifth straight home win on Saturday. At 11-31 Washington have the second worst record in the NBA, ahead of only Charlotte (11-32), but turned the tables on joint Central Division leaders Chicago (26-17) behind Okafor’s 15 points and 16 rebounds. It was the seventh win in 10 games for the Wizards, who started the season 0-12 and lost 28 of their first 32 games. Nene added 16 points and John Wall 15 for Washington. …


Bainbridge's McDonald competing at cyclocross worlds
Bainbridge's McDonald competing at cyclocross worldsZach McDonald feels like he's flown close to 50,000 miles during this cyclocross season.


Blackhawks tie franchise-best start with 3-2 win
Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews, right, checks Columbus Blue Jackets' Ryan Johansen in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Jonathan Toews scored the game-winner early in the third period and Corey Crawford had 24 saves to help Chicago match the best start in franchise history with a 3-2 victory Saturday night over the Columbus Blue Jackets, running the Blackhawks' record to 5-0-0.


Outdoors notebook
More than 300 sailors from 35 countries -- many of them launching campaigns for the 2016 Olympic Games -- are in Miami for Monday's opening of the ISAF Sailing World Cup on Biscayne Bay. The World Cup, formerly known as the Miami Olympic Classes Regatta, is for sailboats chosen for Olympic and Paralympic competition in Rio de Janeiro. The 10 Olympic classes for 2016 are: Laser (men); Laser Radial (women); Finn (men); Men's RS:X; Women's RS:X; 49er (men); Men's 470; Women's 470; and two new classes, Nacra 17 -- a mixed catamaran class; and 49er FX, a women's double-handed skiff. The Paralympic classes for disabled sailors are: 2.4mR (open); SKUD (mixed); and Sonar (mixed). The regatta, which runs through Saturday, is the second of four stops on the ISAF World Cup circuit.


UPDATE 1-NBA results
Jan 27 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Saturday (home team in CAPS) Cleveland 99 TORONTO 98 PHILADELPHIA 97 NY Knicks 80 WASHINGTON 86 Chicago 73


Bremerton's Owen's is Gunning for a world cyclocross title
Bremerton's Owen's is Gunning for a world cyclocross titleBREMERTON -- It was a race to remember for Bremerton's Logan Owen.


Waiting game for Snedeker in Torrey Pines fog
U.S. golfer Brandt Snedeker watches his drive off the 10th tee of the south course at Torrey Pines during first round play at the Farmers Insurance Open in San DiegoSAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Defending champion Brandt Snedeker had to e ndure a marathon day of putting practice and waiting around at the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday before play was finally abandoned because of thick fog. The fast-talking American, who trails tournament leader Tiger Woods by seven shots, arrived at the course at 5:30 a.m. local for a scheduled tee time at 7:40 a.m., and left at around 4 p.m. without hitting a single competitive stroke after only five minutes of third-round action was possible. …


INTERVIEW-Golf-Waiting game for Snedeker in Torrey Pines fog
SAN DIEGO, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Defending champion Brandt Snedeker had to endure a marathon day of putting practice and waiting around at the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday before play was finally abandoned because of thick fog. The fast-talking American, who trails tournament leader Tiger Woods by seven shots, arrived at the course at 5:30 a.m. local (1330 GMT) for a scheduled tee time at 7:40 a.m., and left at around 4 p.m. without hitting a single competitive stroke after only five minutes of third-round action was possible. …


Canada's big loss to Denmark a 'learning experience'
Canada's big loss to Denmark a 'learning experience'Despite getting overwhelmed 4-0 by a much sharper Denmark side on Saturday, Canada's staff and players say they are better for the experience.


Golf-U.S. PGA Tour San Diego Open scores
Jan 27 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour San Diego Open at the par-72 course on Saturday in La Jolla, California holesplayed rounds -11 Tiger Woods (U.S.) 0 68 65 -9 Billy Horschel (U.S.) 0 66 69 -8 Casey Wittenberg (U.S.) 0 69 67 Brad Fritsch (Canada) 0 69 67 Erik Compton (U.S.) 0 71 65 Steve Marino (U.S.) 0 68 68 Jimmy Walker (U.S.) 0 67 69 Josh Teater (U.S.) 0 66 70 -7 Nick Watney (U.S.) 0 69 68 Luke Guthrie (U.S.) 0 68 69 John Senden (Australia) 0 69 68 Tag Ridings (U.S.) 0 67 70 Charlie Wi (South Korea) 0 71 66 Ross Fisher (Britain) 0 66 71 Justin Hicks (U.S. …


Humphries wins bobsled worlds; Meyers 2nd for US
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Elana Meyers got a silver medal around her neck, then a ring on her finger.


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Olympic gold medallist Nesbitt wins 1,000 in world sprint championships
KEARNS, Utah – Reigning Olympic gold medallist Christine Nesbitt of London, Ont., won the first 1,000-meter women’s event at the World Sprint Championships on Saturday.


Fog delay forces Monday finish at Torrey Pines
Golf fans arrives as fog delays the start of third round play at the Farmers Insurance Open in San DiegoSAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Tiger Woods' bid for a 75th PGA Tour victory was put on hold for 24 hours when thick fog allowed only five minutes of play in the Farmers Insurance Open thir d round on Saturday, forcing the event into a Monday finish. Initial tee times were pushed back three hours before play eventually started at Torrey Pines but the action was halted just five minutes later as visibility swiftly deteriorated. …


UPDATE 1-Golf-Fog delay forces Monday finish at Torrey Pines
* Only five minutes of play possible due to fog * Woods holds two stroke lead after two rounds (Updates after play is abandoned for the day) SAN DIEGO, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Tiger Woods’ bid for a 75th PGA Tour victory was put on hold for 24 hours when thick fog allowed only five minutes of play in the Farmers Insurance Open third round on Saturday, forcing the event into a Monday finish. Initial tee times were pushed back three hours before play eventually started at Torrey Pines but the action was halted just five minutes later as visibility swiftly deteriorated. …


E.J. Manuel leads South to Senior Bowl win, 21-16
Senior Bowl South Squad quarterback EJ Manuel of Florida State (3) looks for a receiver as North Squad defensive back TJ McDonald of USC (7) guards South Squad tight end Mychal Rivera of Tennessee (81) in the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- Florida State's E.J. Manuel passed for a touchdown and rushed for another on the South's first two drives in a 21-16 victory over the North in the Senior Bowl on Saturday.


Manchester United to reward Carrick with new contract at end of the season
Manchester United to reward Carrick with new contract at end of the seasonThe midfielder continues to be a mainstay of Sir Alex Ferguson's team and the Old Trafford club is keen to tie him down to an extension, with his current deal expiring in 2014.


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Marleau leads Sharks past Avalanche 4-0
San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) celebrates with teammates Joe Pavelski (8) and Joe Thornton (19) after scoring past Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Wilson (44) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Patrick Marleau became the second player in NHL history to open a season with four straight multigoal games, striking twice on the power play in the first period in the San Jose Sharks' 4-0 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.


Davis-White match US record with 5th dance title
Meryl Davis, top, and Charlie White compete during the senior pairs free dance program at the U.S. figure skating championships on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)OMAHA, Ne b. (AP) -- Add another title to Meryl Davis and Charlie White's impressive collection.


Michelle Kaufman: Sun Life Stadium has given elite soccer a local stage
Certainly, the Marlins have taken some heat for their new stadium and business decisions. But South Florida soccer fans continue to benefit from the baseball team's departure from Sun Life Stadium.


First-placed Kingsbury of Canada stands with second-placed Smyshlyaev of Russia and third-placed Endo of Japan during the men's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary
First-placed Kingsbury of Canada stands w   ith second-placed Smyshlyaev of Russia and third-placed Endo of Japan during the men's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in CalgaryFirst-placed Mikael Kingsbury (C) of Canada stands with second-placed Alexandr Smyshlyaev of Russia (R) and third-placed Sho Endo of Japan during the men's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Justine Dufour-LaPointe of Canada celebrates her first place finish with her sister Chloe who finished second and Outtrim of the U.S. who finished third during the Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls ladies event in Calgary
Justine Dufour-LaPointe of Canada celebrates her first place finish with her sister Chloe who finished second and Outtrim of the U.S. who finished third during the Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls ladies event in CalgaryJustine Dufour-LaPointe (C) of Canada celebrates her first place finish with her sister Chloe (R) who finished second and Eliza Outtrim of the U.S. who finished third during the Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls ladies event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Seo Jung-Hwa of Korea crashes while skiing in the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary
Seo Jung-Hwa of Korea crashes while skiing in the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in CalgarySeo Jung-Hwa of Korea crashes while skiing in the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Justine Dufour-LaPointe of Canada sports a black eye after a crash yesterday but went on to win the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary
Justine Dufour-LaPointe of Canada sports a black eye after a crash yesterday but went on to win the wo   men's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in CalgaryJustine Dufour-LaPointe of Canada sports a black eye after a crash yesterday but went on to win the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Kingsbury of Canada celebrates his first place finish during the Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls men's event in Calgary
Kingsbury of Canada celebrates his first place finish during the Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls men's event in CalgaryMikael Kingsbury of Canada celebrates his first place finish during the Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls men's event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Alex Bilodeau of Canada reacts after his fourth place finish during the men's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary
Alex Bilodeau of Canada reacts after his fourth place finish during the men's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in CalgaryAlex Bilodeau of Canada reacts after his fourth place finish during the men's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Justine Dufour-LaPointe of Canada celebrates her first place finish during the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary
Justine Dufour-LaPointe of Canada celebrates her first place finish during the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in CalgaryJustine Dufour-LaPointe of Canada celebrates her first place finish during the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Canada's Kingsbury, Dufour-Lapointe win moguls
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Canada’s Mikael Kingsbury and Justine Dufour-Lapointe won World Cup moguls events Saturday at Canada Olympic Park.


Kingsbury of Canada skis to a first place finish during the Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls men's event in Calgary
Kingsbury of Canada skis to a first place finish during the Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls men's event in CalgaryMikael Kingsbury of Canada skis to a first place finish during the Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls men's event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Smyshlyaev of Russia grabs his skis during a jump during the men's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary
Smyshlyaev of Russia grabs his skis during a jump during the men's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in CalgaryAlexandr Smyshlyaev of Russia grabs his skis during a jump during the men's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Endo of Japan skis to a third place finish during the men's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary
Endo of Japan skis to a third place finish during the men's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in CalgarySho Endo of Japan skis to a third place finish during the men's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Manchester United to reward Carrick with new contract at end of the season
Manchester United to reward Carrick with new contract at end of the seasonThe midfielder continues to be a mainstay of Sir Alex Ferguson's team and the Old Trafford club are keen to tie him down to an extension, with his current deal expiring in 2014


China's Yu wins 500 at world sprint championships
KEARNS, Utah (AP) — China’s Jing Yu won the first 500-meter event at the World Sprint Championships on Saturday.


Outtrim of the U.S. skis to a third place finish during the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary
Outtrim of the U.S. skis to a third place finish during the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in CalgaryEliza Outtrim of the U.S. skis to a third place finish during the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Chloe Dufour-LaPointe of Canada skis to a second place finish during the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary
Chloe Dufour-LaPointe of Canada skis to a second place finish during the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in CalgaryChloe Dufour-LaPointe of Canada skis to a second place finish during the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Justine Dufour-LaPointe of Canada skis to a first place finish during the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary
Justine Dufour-LaPointe of Canada skis to a first place finish during the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in CalgaryJustine Dufour-LaPointe of Canada skis to a first place finish during the women's Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


Kingsbury of Canada celebrates his first place finish during the Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls men's event in Calgary
Kingsbury of Canada celebrates his first place finish during the Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls men's event in CalgaryMikael Kingsbury of Canada celebrates his first place finish during the Freestyle Ski World Cup Moguls men's event in Calgary, Alberta, January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Todd Korol (CANADA – Tags: SPORT SKIING)


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No. 1 Baylor women beat No. 20 Oklahoma 82-65
Baylor's Brittney Griner (42) blocks the shot of Oklahoma's Joanna McFarland (53) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in Waco Texas. It was Griners' 665th career blocked shot, surpassing the NCAA women's record set by Louella Tomlinson for St. Mary's in California from 2007-11. Baylor won 82-65. (AP Photo/LM Otero)WACO, Texas (AP) -- Brittney Griner now has the record she has always wanted.


UAE's Rami Abdulla AlMassabi fights for the ball with Australia's George Souris during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer third place match on Katara beach in Doha
UAE's Rami Abdulla AlMassabi fights for the ball with Australia's    George Souris during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer third place match on Katara beach in DohaUAE's Rami Abdulla AlMassabi (L) fights for the ball with Australia's George Souris during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer third place match on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


UAE's goalkeeper Houmed Jamal falls on the ground during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer third place match against Australia on Katara beach in Doha
UAE's goalkeeper Houmed Jamal falls on the ground during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer third place mat   ch against Australia on Katara beach in DohaUAE's goalkeeper Houmed Jamal falls on the ground during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer third place match against Australia on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Japan's captain Takeshi Kawaharazuka reacts after their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match against Iran on Katara beach in Doha
Japan's captain Takeshi Kawaharazuka reacts after their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match against Iran on K   atara beach in DohaREFILE – CORRECTING TYPO Japan's captain Takeshi Kawaharazuka reacts after during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match against Iran on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Japan's Masahito Toma celebrates after scoring a goal against Iran during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match on Katara beach in Doha
Japan's Masahito Toma celebrates after scoring a goal against Iran dur   ing their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match on Katara beach in DohaJapan's Masahito Toma celebrates after scoring a goal against Iran during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Iran's Moslem Mesigar fights for the ball with Japan's Masahito Toma during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match on Katara beach in Doha
Iran's Moslem Mesigar fights for the ball with Japan's Masahito Toma during their    World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match on Katara beach in DohaIran's Moslem Mesigar (R) fights for the ball with Japan's Masahito Toma during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Iran's Moslem Mesigar fights with Japan's Masahito Toma during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match on Katara beach in Doha
Iran's Moslem Mesigar fights with Japan's Masahito Toma during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qua   lifying final match on Katara beach in DohaIran's Moslem Mesigar (L) fights with Japan's Masahito Toma during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Thomas: No sympathy for steroids-tainted stars
CHICAGO (AP) -- Retired Chicago White Sox slugger Frank Thomas says he feels even better about his career after watching steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Roger Clemens fail to gain entry to the Hall of Fame.


Iran's Moslem Mesigar fights for the ball with Japan's Masahito Toma during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match on Katara beach in Doha
Iran's Moslem Mesigar fights for the ball with Japan's Masa   hito Toma during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match on Katara beach in DohaIran's Moslem Mesigar(L) fights for the ball with Japan's Masahito Toma during their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Japan's players react after their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match against Iran on Katara beach in Doha
Japan's players react after their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match against Iran on Katara beach in DohaJapan's players react after their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match against Iran on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Iran's players celebrate after their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match against Japan on Katara beach in Doha
Iran's players celebrate after their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match against Japan on Katara beach in DohaIran's players celebrate after their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match against Japan on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Japan's captain Takeshi Kawaharazuka reacts after their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match against Iran on Katara beach in Doha
Japan's captain Takeshi Kawaharazuka reacts after their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final ma   tch against Iran on Katara beach in DohaJapan's captain Takeshi Kawaharazuka reacts after their World Cup 2013 Beach Soccer qualifying final match against Iran on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Iranian players celebrate after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match in Doha
Iranian players celebrate after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match in DohaIranian players celebrate with their trophy after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Iran's captain Hosseinabadi holds up the trophy after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match in Doha
Iran's captain Hosseinabadi holds up the trophy after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final m   atch in DohaIran's captain Ali Naderi Hosseinabadi (C) holds up the trophy after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Iranian players celebrate after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match in Doha
Iranian players celebrate after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match in DohaIranian players celebrate after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Iranian players celebrate after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match in Doha
Iranian players celebrate after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match in DohaIranian players celebrate with their trophy after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Iranian players celebrate after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match in Doha
Iranian players celebrate after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match in DohaIranian players celebrate with their trophy after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Stan Musial remembered during funeral Mass
Pallbearers carry the casket containing the body of former St. Louis Cardinals baseball player Stan Musial out of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis following his funeral Mass, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, in St. Louis. Musial, one of baseball's greatest hitters and a Hall of Famer with the Cardinals for more than two decades, died Saturday, Jan. 19. He was 92. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Stan Musial was remembered as a Hall of Famer on and off the field during a 2-hour funeral Mass.


Iranian players celebrate after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match in Doha
Iranian players celebrate after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match in DohaIranian players celebrate with their trophy after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Iranian players celebrate after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match in Doha
Iranian players celebrate after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match in DohaIranian players celebrate with their trophy after winning against Japan during their 2013 World Cup Beach Soccer final match on Katara beach in Doha January 26, 2013. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)