Decision to investigate imposition of duties as safeguard against importing of frozen potato chips has been met with resistance Former New Zealand mentor Wright to coach IPL team Mumbai Indians
Wellington, Jan. 28 (ANI): Former New Zealand cricket coach John Wright is set to make a comeback in India as the head coach for the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Mumbai Indians for the sixth season of the IPL, starting from April.
Smith set to captain in record 100th Test match against Pakistan
Sydney, Jan. 28 (ANI): South African cricketer Graeme Smith is set for a new record when he becomes the first player to captain in 100 Test matches, in the first match of the Test series against Pakistan at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
Corinthians cautious about Pato debut
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 28 (IANS) Corinthians coach Tite admitted he doesn’t know when Brazil international striker Alexandre Pato will make his debut for the club.
FIFA scraps festivities after Brazil fire tragedy
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 28 (IANS) FIFA and government officials have cancelled celebrations marking 500 days until next year’s World Cup out of respect for victims of the nightclub tragedy in southern Brazil.
233 revelers killed in Brazilian nightclub fire
According to Reuters, a nightclub fire killed at least 233 people in southern Brazil on Sunday when a band's pyrotechnics show set the building ablaze and fleeing partygoers stampeded toward blocked exits in the ensuing panic.
Drug testing woefully inadequate, say leading figures
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic’s cheque for winning the Australian Open on Sunday was more than the entire annual budget for anti-doping in tennis, a program many feel is woefully inadequate. Djokovic and Andy Murray left Melbourne on Monday with a combined $3.8 million in their pockets for their efforts over the past fortnight. The total funding for the 2013 anti-doping program stands at $2 million, paid for by the four grand slams, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and ATP and WTA Tours. The cost includes $400,000 for the administration of the program, paid for by the ITF. …
Women's Cricket World Cup: Pak team arrives in India
Pakistan's women cricket team has arrived in Cuttack to take part in the upcoming Women's Cricket World Cup amid tight security, against a backdrop of protests for their participation in the tournament after the recent incident of ceasefire violation by Pakistan. Around 600 security personnel were deployed around the airport and a team of young girls were present at the airport to welcome the team. The team's manager Aayasa Ashaar expressed his gratitude to the people of India for according a warm welcome to the team. Women's Cricket World Cup: Pak team arrives in India
Pakistan's women cricket team has arrived in Cuttack to take part in the upcoming Women's Cricket World Cup amid tight security, against a backdrop of protests for their participation in the tournament a fter the recent incident of ceasefire violation by Pakistan. Around 600 security personnel were deployed around the airport and a team of young girls were present at the airport to welcome the team. The team's manager Aayasa Ashaar expressed his gratitude to the people of India for according a warm welcome to the team. Women's Cricket World Cup: Pak team arrives in India
Pakistan's women cricket team has arrived in Cuttack to take part in the upcoming Women's Cricket World Cup amid tight security, against a backdrop of protests for their participation in the tournament after the recent incident of ceasefire violation by Pakistan. 
Pakistan's women cricket team has arrived in Cuttack to take part in the upcoming Women's Cricket World Cup amid tight security, against a backdrop of protests for their participation in the tournament after the recent incident of ceasefire v iolation by Pakistan. Around 600 security personnel were deployed around the airport and a team of young girls were present at the airport to welcome the team. The team's manager Aayasa Ashaar expressed his gratitude to the people of India for according a warm welcome to the team. 
Pakistan's women cricket team has arrived in Cuttack to take part in the upcoming Women's Cricket World Cup amid tight security, against a backdrop of protests for their participation in the tournament aft er the recent incident of ceasefire violation by Pakistan. Around 600 security personnel were deployed around the airport and a team of young girls were present at the airport to welcome the team. The team's manager Aayasa Ashaar expressed his gratitude to the people of India for according a warm welcome to the team. 
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A massive year for El Tri will kick off with a friendly against Denmark. Though the game won't be the most important, there are several interesting aspects to the encounter. 
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Jim Harbaugh stepped to the podium, smirked a bit, and greeted his first news conference as a Super Bowl coach. 
NEW YORK (AP) -- Carmelo Anthony was so locked in, he didn't even realize how far he was shooting from. 
HONOLULU (AP) -- Sack-happy defensive end J.J. Watt went out for a pass as a wide receiver, retiring center Jeff Saturday snapped to two Mannings on opposite teams and the NFC blew past the AFC 62-35 in a Pro Bowl that could be the league's last. 
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron (C) eludes Ecuador's Joony Uchauri (R) and Christian Ona during their the South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 
CHICAGO (AP) -- Nick Le ddy scored 2:45 into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks improved to 6-0 -- the best start in franchise history -- with a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night. 
Paraguay's Angel Cardozo Lucena (top) tumbles over Ecuador's Michael Arboleda during their the South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 
Paraguay's defender Matias Perez vies for the ball with Ecuador's midfielder Andres Ona during their South American U-20 final round football match at Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on January 27, 2013. Four teams will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIADANIEL GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images 
Paraguay's forward Juan Villamayor celebrates with coach Victor Genes after scoring against Ecuador during their South American U-20 final round football match at Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on January 27, 2013. Four teams will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIADANIEL GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images 
Paraguay's forward Juan Villamayor celebrates after scoring against Ecuador during their South American U-20 final round football match at Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on January 27, 2013. Four teams will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIADANIEL GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images 
Paraguay's Angel Cardozo Lucena (L) clashes with Ecuador's Miguel Parrales during their the South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 
Paraguay's forward Juan Villamayor celebrates after scoring against Ecuador during their South American U-20 final round football match at Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on January 27, 2013. Four teams will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIADANIEL GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images 
Ecuador's Miguel Parrales (on the ground) watches his shot hit against the post past Paraguay's goalkeeper Diego Morel during their the South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 
Paraguay's defender Matias Perez (L) vies for the ball with Ecuador's midfielder Michael Arboleda (R) during their South American U-20 final round football match at Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on January 27, 2013. Four teams will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIADANIEL GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images 
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Tiger Woods closed in on his 75th PGA Tour victory by stretching his lead to a commanding six s hots with 11 holes remaining in the final round of the fog-delayed Farmers Insurance Open on Sunday. The former world number one, a six-times winner of the PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines, birdied three of his first seven holes to move to 17 under overall when play was suspended for the day in fading light. Fellow American Nick Watney, winner here in 2009, was tied for second, after eight holes, with defending champion Brandt Snedeker, who had completed 13. … 
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Trey Burke scored 19 points and No. 2 Michigan never trailed after the opening minutes of a 74-60 win Sunday over Illinois that could push the Wolverines to No. 1 in the nation for the first time since the 1992-93 season. 
SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – Tiger Woods closed in on his 75th PGA Tour victory by stretching his lead to a commandi ng six shots with 11 holes remaining in the final round of the fog-delayed Farmers Insurance Open on Sunday. The former world number one, a six-times winner of the PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines, birdied three of his first seven holes to move to 17 under overall when play was suspended for the day in fading light. Fellow American Nick Watney, winner here in 2009, was tied for second, after eight holes, with defending champion Brandt Snedeker, who had completed 13. … 
Colombia's players celebrate in front of fans at the end of a U-20 South American soccer championship against Peru in Mendoza, Argentina, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. After winning the match 1-0, Colombia qualified for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup to be held in Turkey. (AP Photo/Walter Moreno) 
Colombia's players celebrate at the end of a U-20 South American soccer championship against Peru in Mendoza, Argentina, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. After winning the match 1-0, Colombia qualified for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup to be held in Turkey. (AP Photo/Walter Moreno) 
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- With a team flag waving from an open window of their chartered plane, the San Francisco 49ers arrived at their first Super Bowl in 18 years on Sunday. 
Everything became perfectly clear Sunday at Torrey Pines. Tiger Woods was on his game and headed to yet another win. 
Colombia's players celebrate at the end of a U-20 South American soccer championship against Peru in Mendoza, Argentina, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. After winning the match 1-0, Colombia qualified for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup to be held in Turkey. (AP Photo/Walter Moreno) 
Colombia's players celebrate at the end of a U-20 South American soccer championship against Peru in Mendoza, Argentina, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. After winning the match 1-0, Colombia qualified for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup to be held in Turkey. (AP Photo/Walter Moreno) 
Morocco coach Rachid Taoussi believes his team have reason to be proud despite failing to reach the quarter-finals for the Africa Cup of Nations. 
Peru's midfielder Wilder Cartagena (R) conforts teammate defender Edwin Gomez at the end of their South American U-20 final round football match against Colombia at Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on January 27, 2013. Four South American teams will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013. Colombia won 1-0. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIADANIEL GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images 
Colombia's players celebrate at the end of the South American under-20 championship soccer match against Peru in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 
Colombia's players celebrate at the end of the South American under-20 championship soccer match against Peru in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 
(Reuters) – Kobe Br yant's new pass-friendly approach helped the Los Angeles Lakers overcome the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 105-96 on Sunday as they attempt to reverse a woeful start to the season. Bryant again flashed his all-around game with 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds, matching his season-high in assists for a second straight game, and the host Lakers earned a second consecutive victory. "You have to figure out a way to win ball games, and that's what I drew from," Bryant told reporters of his change in style. … 
BOSTON (AP) -- Boston Celtics star point guard Rajon Rondo will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. 
Peru's Miguel Araujo (L) reacts on the pitch after his team lost to Colombia during a South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 
Peru's Andy Polo reacts after he missed an opportunity to score against Colombia during a South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 
(Reuters) – Kobe Bryant' s new pass-friendly approach helped the Los Angeles Lakers overcome the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 105-96 on Sunday as they attempt to reverse their woeful start to the season. Bryant again flashed his all-around game with 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds, matching his season-high in assists for a second straight game, and the host Lakers earned a second consecutive victory. Los Angeles trailed 87-86 midway through the fourth but took control with a 9-2 run as Bryant engineered the triumph with a dazzling array shots and passes down the stretch. … 
Peru's Edwin Gomez (2nd L) kicks the ball past Colombia's Andres Correa Valencia (L) and goalkeeper Cristian Harson Bonilla during their South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 
Peru's forward Andy Polo vies for the ball with Colombia's defender Andres Correa during their South American U-20 final round football match at Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on January 27, 2013. Four South American teams will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIADANIEL GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images 
Peru's Marcos Ortiz heads the ball over Colombia's John Andres Cordoba (front) during their South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 
Peru's Cristian Benavente (front) goes for the ball as he's chased by Colombia's Cristian Palomeque and Juan Pablo Nieto Salazar (R) during their South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 
Peru's forward Jean Deza (C) vies for the ball with Colombia's defender Andres Correa (L), defender Delvy Balanta and midfielder Jose Leudo during their South American U-20 final round football match at Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza, Argentina, on January 27, 2013. Four South American teams will qualify for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL GARCIADANIEL GARCIA/AFP/Getty Images 
Colombia's Helibelton Palacios Zapata (C) and Jose David Leudo Romana (L) battle with Peru's Edison Flores during their South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant had 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds, Steve Nash added seven of his 17 points in the final 5½ minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 105-96 Sunday. 
Colombia's Juan Fernando Quintero (L) and teammates celebrate after he scored a goal against Peru during a South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 
Colombia's Juan Fernando Quintero scores a goal against Peru during a South American under-20 championship soccer match in Mendoza January 27, 2013. The top four teams qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup 2013 to be held in Turkey from June 21 to July 13. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) 
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The fog lifted Sunday and revealed a familiar sight: Tiger Woods in command at Torrey Pines.