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Sora Yoshikawa of Japan makes his run during the men's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Sora Yoshikawa of Japan makes his run during the men's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Yulia Galysheva of Kazakhstan makes her run during the women's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Yulia Galysheva of Kazakhstan makes her run during the women's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Heather McPhie of the United States makes her run during the women's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Heather McPhie of the United States makes her run during the women's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Sam Hall of Australia makes his run during the men's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Sam Hall of Australia makes his run during the men's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Chelsea Henitiuk of Canada makes her run during the women's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Chelsea Henitiuk of Canada makes her run during the women's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Maxine Dufour-LaPointe of Canada makes her run during the women's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Maxine Dufour-LaPointe of Canada makes her run during the women's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

A skier practices for the aerial competition at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
A skier practices for the aerial competition at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Anthony Benna of France makes his run during the men's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Anthony Benna of France makes his run during the men's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

NBA standings
Feb 1 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NBA on Thursday EASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Knicks 28 15 .651 – 2. Brooklyn 27 19 .587 2 1/2 3. Boston 22 23 .489 7 4. Philadelphia 19 26 .422 10 5. Toronto 16 30 .348 13 1/2 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Chicago 28 17 .622 – 2. Indiana 27 19 .587 1 1/2 3. Milwaukee 24 20 .545 3 1/2 4. Detroit 17 29 .370 11 1/2 5. Cleveland 13 33 .283 15 1/2 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Miami 29 13 .690 – 2. Atlanta 26 19 .578 4 1/2 3. Orlando 14 31 .311 16 1/2 4. Washington 11 33 .250 19 5. Charlotte 11 34 . …

Giacomo Matiz of Italy makes his run during the men's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Giacomo Matiz of Italy makes his run during the men's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Arttu Kiramo of Finland makes his run during the men's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Arttu Kiramo of Finland makes his run during the men's mogul qualification event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Marika Pertakhiya of Russia is helped up after crashing on her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Marika Pertakhiya of Russia is helped up after crashing on her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Brazil football chief admits World Cup safety concerns
Rio De Janeiro, Feb 1 (IANS) Brazil’s football confederation – CBF – has admitted the country must act to address safety concerns ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup.

Kearney leads US sweep at World Cup moguls
DEER VALLEY, Utah (AP) — Reigning Olympic champion Hannah Kearney felt a different kind of pressure Thursday night when she stood at the top of the moguls run.

Bascue set for bobsled Worlds
On Saturday morning, Codie Bascue will compete in the biggest event of his bobsledding career -- the four-man bobsled World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

Miki Ito of Japan reacts after her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Miki Ito of Japan reacts after her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Is Wynn Macau casino a victim of the latest Chinese corruption crackdown?
Macau, a former Portugese colony in southern China, is the only place in the country where gambling is legal, and it boasts the world's biggest gaming market. Its casinos' VIP rooms attract high-rolling …

Miki Ito of Japan makes her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Miki Ito of Japan makes her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Yulia Galysheva of Kazakhstan makes her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Yulia Galysheva of Kazakhstan makes her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Yulia Galysheva of Kazakhstan makes her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Yulia Galysheva of Kazakhstan makes her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

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Eliza Outtrim of the United States makes her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Eliza Outtrim of the United States makes her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Phoenix Open scores
Feb 1 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Phoenix Open at the par-71 course on Thursday in Scottsdale, Arizona holesplayed rounds -11 Phil Mickelson (U.S.) 18 60 -7 Ryan Palmer (U.S.) 18 64 Brandt Snedeker (U.S.) 18 64 Padraig Harrington (Ireland) 18 64 Ted Potter Jr. (U.S.) 18 64 Jeff Maggert (U.S.) 18 64 -6 Matt Every (U.S.) 18 65 Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium) 18 65 Bill Haas (U.S.) 18 65 Yang Yong-Eun (South Korea) 18 65 Brian Gay (U.S.) 18 65 Justin Leonard (U.S.) 18 65 Hank Kuehne (U.S.) 18 65 Martin Flores (U.S.) 18 65 Nick Watney (U.S.) 18 65 John Mallinger (U.S. …

Hannah Kearney of the United States makes her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Hannah Kearney of the United States makes her run during the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Patrick DeNeen of the United States makes his run during the men's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Patrick DeNeen of the United States makes his run during the men's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

David Beckham
11 Oct 1997: David Beckham of England is chased by Antonio Benarrivo of Italy during the World Cup Qualifier at the Olympic Stadium in Rome, Italy. The game ended 0-0 and England qualified for the World Cup finals. \ Mandatory Credit: Ben Radford /Allsport

David Beckham
9 Nov 1996: David Beckham of England (left) turns inside his opponent during the world cup qualifier between Georgia and England in Tbilisi, Georgia. Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill/Allsport

David Beckham
Midfielder David Beckham lines up to make his international debut in a World Cup qualifying match between England and Moldova, 1st September 1996. England won the game 3-0. (Photo by /Getty Images)

David Beckham
30 Jun 1998: David Beckham of England is sent off by referee Kim Nielsen after lashing out at Diego Simeone of Argentina during the World Cup second round match at the Stade Geoffroy Guichard in St Etienne, France. England lost 4-3 on penalties as the ended 2-2 after extra-time \ Mandatory Credit: Ross Kinnaird /Allsport

David Beckham
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 25: David Beckham of England celebrates scoring the opening goal with Ashley Cole and his team mates during the FIFA World Cup Germany 2006 Round of 16 match between England and Ecuador played at the Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium on June 25, 2006 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

David Beckham
SAPPORO – JUNE 7: David Beckham Captain of England celebrates scoring during the Group F against Argentina at the World Cup Group Stage played at the Sapporo Dome, Sapporo, Japan on June 7, 2002. England won the match 1-0. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

David Beckham
SHIZUOKA, JAPAN – JUNE 21: Ronaldo of Brazil and David Beckham of England greet each other after their World Cup quarterfinal match on June 21, 2002. Brazil won, 2-1. (Photo by Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images)

David Beckham
22 Jun 1998: David Beckham of England takes on Dorinel Munteanu of Romania during the World Cup group G game at the Stade Municipal in Toulouse, France. England lost 2-1. \ Mandatory Credit: Ross Kinnaird /Allsport

NTS Motorsports tabs veteran to lead Newberry
NTS Motorsports has hired a veteran crew chief to help ease 22-year-old driver Brennan Newberry’s transition into the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Baker's tough attitude perfect for early years
Editor’s note: This release is part of a series in advance of the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Charlotte, N.C. on Feb. 8, broadcast live at 7:30 p.m. ET on SPEED, Motor Racing Network Radio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Buck Baker, Cotton Owens, Herb Thomas, Rusty Wallace and Leonard Wood are the five 2013 inductees. Click here to download and listen to a special NASCAR Hall of Fame podcast on Herb Thomas with historian Buz McKim.

Johnson adds one Nationwide race to schedule
Five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will drive in one NASCAR Nationwide Series race for JR Motorsports in 2013.

Swindell on board for 15 Nationwide races
Kevin Swindell and Biagi-DenBeste Racing will return to the NASCAR Nationwide Series this season, but in a much bigger role.

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Beyonce says sang along to pre-recorded track at inauguration
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Singer Beyonce said she sang along to a pre-recorded track at the inauguration of Presi dent Barack Obama, but delivered a stirring a cappella version of the U.S. national anthem at a Super Bowl news conference on Thursday. She also said would be singing live at the half-time show of the National Football League championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens at the Superdome on Sunday. …

First place finisher Mikael Kingsbury of Canada takes the podium with second place finisher Bilodeau of Canada and third place finisher DeNeen of the U.S. after the men's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City
First place finisher Mikael Kingsbury of Canada, (C) takes the podium with second place finisher Alex Bilodeau of Canada, (L) and third place finisher Patrick DeNeen of the U.S (R) after the men's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/ Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Mikael Kingsbury of Canada takes the podium with second place finisher Bilodeau of Canada and third place finisher DeNeen of the U.S. after the men's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City
First place finisher Mikael Kingsbury of Canada, (C) takes the podium with second place finisher Alex Bilodeau of Canada, (L) and third place finisher Patrick DeNeen of the U.S (R) after the men's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, Janua ry 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Hannah Kearney of the U.S. takes the podium after the women's mogul final event at the FIS
First place finisher Hannah Kearney of the U.S. (C) takes the podium with fellow Americans and second place finisher Heather McPhie (L) and third place finisher Eliza Outtrim (R) after the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

First place finisher Hannah Kearney of the U.S. takes the podium after the women's mogul final event at the FIS
First place finisher Hannah Kearney of the U.S. (C) takes the podium with fellow Americans and second place finisher Heather McPhie (L) and third place finisher Eliza Outtrim (R) after the women's mogul final event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Whitwater wave machine cranks up as project proceeds
A signature piece of the Columbus whitewater course was unveiled Thursday as Uptown Columbus showed off its new $400,000 wave-shaper in the Georgia channel just below the old Eagle & Phenix powerhouse.

Chicago Fire sign Brendan King
The Chicago Fire added Naperville, Ill. native Brendan King on Thursday, following the midfielder's year in Europe.

Kearney leads US sweep at World Cup moguls
DEER VALLEY, Utah (AP) — Hannah Kearney, Heather McPhie and Eliza Outtrim completed an American sweep Thursday at a freestyle World Cup moguls event at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah.

Thunder maul new look Grizzlies in Oklahoma
(Reuters) – A day after controversially trading away top-scorer Rudy Gay, the Memphis Grizzlies were humbled 106-89 at Oklahoma City on Thursday as the Thunder stayed firmly in the hunt to be best in the west. In a battle of NBA title contenders from the Western Conference, the second-best Thunder improved to 35-11 with the rout, while questions about whether the fourth-placed Grizzlies can contend without Gay will remain as they fell to 29-16. …

David Beckham: T?i sao là PSG?
(Bongdaplus.vn) – David Beckham v?n t??i c??i r?ng r? nh? m?i khi vào lúc anh ra m?t truy?n thông t?i sân Parc des Princes t?i qua, nh?ng cu?c h?p báo v?i vàng v?n gây ra không ít câu h?i.

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World sports diary February 2 - February 9
Feb 1 (Reuters) – World sports diary from Feb. 2 – Feb. 9(all times GMT): – - – - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 SOCCER Premier League (1500 unless stated) Queens Park Rangers v Norwich City (1245) Arsenal v Stoke City Everton v Aston Villa Newcastle United v Chelsea Reading v Sunderland West Ham United v Swansea City Wigan Athletic v Southampton Fulham v Manchester United La Liga Osasuna v Celta Vigo (1500) Getafe v Deportivo Coruna (1700) Granada v Real Madrid (2100) Espanyol v Levante (1900) Serie A Torino v Sampdoria (1700) Napoli v Catania (1945) Ligue 1 (1900 unless stated) FC Lorient v Stade …

Golf-Snedeker and Co have low-scoring fun watching Phil
Jan 31 (Reuters) – While Phil Mickelson grabbed the spotlight in stunning style at the Phoenix Open on Thursday, FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker and his two playing partners relished a low-scoring day in the Arizona sunshine during the opening round. Snedeker took advantage of the ideal conditions to fire a sparkling seven-under-par 64 at the TPC Scottsdale, finishing four shots behind the pacesetting Mickelson who lipped out with a birdie attempt for a 59 at the last. …

Mickelson's bid for 59 falls agonizingly short
(Reuters) – Phil Mickelson came up agonizingly short in a spectacular bid to become the sixth player to dip under 60 on the PGA Tour when his birdie putt for a magical 59 horseshoed out at the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona on Thursday. Having lined up a 25-footer at the par-four ninth, his final hole in the opening round at the TPC Scottsdale, Mickelson watched in anguish as his ball caught the right edge of the cup before rolling around the back of hole and spinning out. …

A look at the winners and losers of the January transfer window
Take a look at the biggest winners and unfortunate losers of the January transfer window.

UPDATE 2-Golf-Mickelson's bid for 59 falls agonisingly short
* Mickelson sets red-hot pace with opening 60 * Takes early four-shot lead at Phoenix Open * Play suspended with 33 players yet to finish (Updates at end of day) Jan 31 (Reuters) – Phil Mickelson came up agonisingly short in a spectacular bid to become the sixth player to dip under 60 on the PGA Tour when his birdie putt for a magical 59 horseshoed out at the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona on Thursday. …

Talented 49ers roster finally comes of age
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Barely three years since being derided as a sorry parody of the franchise which once dominated the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers have a chance to claim a record-equaling sixth Super Bowl win on Sunday. It has been 18 years since the 49ers last appeared in a Super Bowl – their fifth victory coming against San Diego Chargers in Miami in 1994 – and in that time the franchise endured some poor seasons. …

NFL-Talented 49ers roster finally comes of age
NEW ORLEANS, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Barely three years since being derided as a sorry parody of the franchise which once dominated the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers have a chance to claim a record-equalling sixth Super Bowl win on Sunday. It has been 18 years since the 49ers last appeared in a Super Bowl – their fifth victory coming against San Diego Chargers in Miami in 1994 – and in that time the franchise endured some poor seasons. …

SUPER BOWL WATCH: Beyonce, avocados, practice
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Around Super Bowl XLVII and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the game:

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Annalisa Drew skis during qualification for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Gay-rights backers wait for their Jackie Robinson
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Brendon Ayanbadejo has heard from many players who applaud his support of gay marriage -- some of them teammates, others from the opposing side of the line.

Mikael Kingsbury of Canada flips during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Mikael Kingsbury of Canada flips during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Mikael Kingsbury of Canada skis during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Mikael Kingsbury of Canada skis during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Jussi Penttala of Finland jumps during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Jussi Penttala of Finland jumps during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Motoki Shikata of Japan jumps during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Motoki Shikata of Japan jumps during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Colin Lang of Poland crashes during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah
Colin Lang of Poland crashes during the men's mogul qualifications event at the FIS World Cup Freestyle skiing competition in Park City, Utah, January 31, 2013. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT SKIING)

Harbaugh overcomes hurdles to finish season at Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – Football was in his blood, and coaching was a natural career path for John Harbaugh, who paid his dues and learned his craft rung by rung on his way to taking the Baltimore Ravens to the Super Bowl. The son of a coach and brother of the man who will direct the San Francisco 49ers on Super Sunday, Harbaugh was not blessed with the athletic skills of younger brother Jim, an NFL quarterback for 14 seasons. He was, however, blessed with an inside take on life as a football coach, a family lesson that informs his approach to the job to this day. …

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Angeli Vanlaanen skis during qualification for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Walter Wood takes a practice run prior to qualifications for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sporting's Besler thrilled to make debut with U.S. national team
It was an ugly game.

Taylor back in Black Caps squad for England tour
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Former captain Ross Tay lor has returned to the New Zealand squads for this month's one day internationals and Twenty20s against England. Taylor did not tour South Africa after he was dumped as captain late last year by coach Mike Hesson following the tour of Sri Lanka, an incident which prompted a credibility crisis for New Zealand Cricket. The aggressive 28-year-old righthander has only recently returned to first class cricket for Central Districts. "Ross is a world class batsman who is a key part of this Black Caps side," Hesson said in a statement. …

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Simon Dumont looks on during qualification for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: (L-R) Matt Margetts of Canada and Peter Olenick of the USA hang out during qualification for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Mike Riddle of Canada skis during qualification for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Simon Dumont skis during qualification for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Mike Riddle of Canada skis during qualification for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Simon Dumont skis during qualification for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Simon Dumont skis during qualification for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Thomas Krief of France skis during qualifications for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Benoit Valentin of France skis during qualifications for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Matt Margetts of Canada skis during qualifications for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Matt Margetts of Canada looks on during qualifications for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Peter Olenick skis during qualifications for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Peter Olenick skis during qualifications for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Cricket-Taylor back in Black Caps squad for England tour
WELLINGTON, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Former captain Ross Taylor has returned to the New Zealand squads for this month’s one day internationals and Twenty20s against England. Taylor did not tour South Africa after he was dumped as captain late last year by coach Mike Hesson following the tour of Sri Lanka, an incident which prompted a credibility crisis for New Zealand Cricket. The aggressive 28-year-old righthander has only recently returned to first class cricket for Central Districts. “Ross is a world class batsman who is a key part of this Black Caps side,” Hesson said in a statement. …

Intense and competitive, Harbaugh closes on the big prize
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh once joked that if his skull was split open, it would reveal a football inside and it probably does not require a surgeon to prove his point. The son of a coach, the brother of a coach and a former NFL quarterback it was no surprise to anyone when Harbaugh landed a head coaching job with the 49ers two years ago. Nor, after his success with San Diego and Stanford in the college game, was it a particular shock when he quickly turned around the under-achieving 49ers into Super Bowl contenders. …

Beckham signs up for last tango in Paris
PARIS (Reuters) – David Beckham's distinguished career took a surprise late twist when the high-profile former England captain joined French club Paris St Germain on Thursda y. The 37-year-old ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder will get as much attention off the pitch as on it with the world's media trailing him as he settles into the Parisian lifestyle. "David refused a lot of clubs from around the world, so we're very happy to have him," PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi told a news conference at the Parc des Princes. …

Sprint U.S. Grand Prix - Day 2
PARK CITY, UT – JANUARY 31: Tucker Perkins looks on during qualification for the FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 31, 2013 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)