Tuesday, February 5, 2013

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Bi k?ch c?a bóng ?á Brazil: C?n ki?t ngôi sao trên hàng công
Bi k?ch c?a bóng ?á Brazil: C?n ki?t ngôi sao trên hàng côngNghe r?t phi lý, nh?ng ??y là s? th?t. Khi Ronaldo "ng??i ngoài hành tinh" lên ti?ng bày t? s? lo ng?i v? vi?c ??i tuy?n Vàng Xanh không còn m?t ngôi sao t?n công ? ??ng c?p th? gi?i nào, anh không nh?n ???c b?t k? s? ph?n ??i nào t? các c?u tuy?n th? c?ng nh? các phóng viên . Có l? ch?a bao gi? trong l?ch s?, x? s? samba l?i r?i vào c?n kh?ng ho?ng tài n?ng nh? hi?n nay.


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Blackhawks beat Sharks 5-3
Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw, right, celebrates with Viktor Stalberg, of Sweden, after Shaw's goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Patrick Kane scored two goals, including the tiebreaking goal after a fight midway through the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 5-3 on Tuesday night in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams.


SLIDESHOW: The 20 teams vying for qualification to the 2015 Asian Cup
SLIDESHOW: The 20 teams vying for qualification to the 2015 Asian CupThe stage is set on Wednesday as 20 Asian nations begin their quest to reach the 2015 edition of the tournament in Australia and unseat reigning champions Japan


Massive match-fixing disclosure wake-up call
The Hague, Feb 6 (IANS) The disclosure of massive match-fixing in European soccer caused a shock, but the outcome was no real surprise, said senior researcher Ben Van Rompuy of the T.M.C Asser Institute, a centre for international and European law in The Hague.


Sporting KC's Zusi could replace Donovan in U.S. lineup
Sporting KC's Zusi could replace Donovan in U.S. lineupWorld Cup veteran midfielder Landon Donovan will be missing when the United States plays Honduras in the final round of qualifying today, and that could benefit Sporting Kansas City's Graham Zusi.


Sports digest-Reutter retires from speedskating
Reutter retires from speedskating


Her knee shredded, Lindsey Vonn done for season
Her knee shredded, Lindsey Vonn done for seasonAll it took was a moment. Lindsey Vonn landed hard and tumbled face first with a piercing shriek.


On the air for Feb. 6
Sports TV and radio listings for Feb. 6


Hà Lan - Italia: "?? súng" ? Amsterdam
Hà Lan - Italia: D??i tri?u ??i Cesare Prandelli, ?T Italia ?ang trình di?n l?i ch?i t?n công khá hi?u qu?. L?i ch?i ?y l?i ???c b? sung nh?ng tài n?ng tr? ??y tri?n v?ng nh? Verratti hay El Shaarawy. ?êm nay, b?a ti?c t?n công c?a Azzurri s? ???c th?p lên t?i Amsterdam Arena, n?i mà h? t?ng ?ánh b?i Hà Lan trong l?n vi?ng th?m g?n nh?t.


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Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Wednesday Feb 6
Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Wednesday: – - – - SOCCER Singapore join probe into match-fixing scam LONDON – Singapore, which European investigators say is the source for hundreds of matches being fixed in a global betting scam, promised on Tuesday to aid the probe but some in the game said many of the revelations were nothing new. (SOCCER-MATCHFIXING/, (WRAPUP 1), moved, by Justin Palmer, 600 words) We have also moved several sidebars – - African Nations Cup, South Africa (to Feb. …


Sports events on TV today, Feb 5
7 p.m. Baylor at Oklahoma State. ESPN


Punch Shots: Blackout nothing to get super upset about
It may well take a few days for the Super Bowl power outage to fade from the headlines -- and that's perfectly understandable. For the Superdome management company and the utility company, especially, it might be beneficial to figure out what the heck went wrong.


Klinsmann's Mexico-based contingent could provide road experience
Klinsmann's Mexico-based contingent could provide road experienceThe Americans hope to lean on the experience of their Mexico-based contingent in San Pedro Sula's Olympic Stadium.


Gen-6 cars let loose during Goodyear test
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Martin Truex Jr. said he was asking himself how fast he could get around Darlington long before the Sprint Cup driver arrived at the legendary 1.366-mile track Feb. 5 for the Goodyear tire test. The answer? Pretty doggone fast. Truex Jr. …


Fierce Wallace hears Hall's call on first ballot
Fierce Wallace hears Hall’s call on first ballot


NASCAR drivers plan a different kind of race
NASCAR drivers plan a different kind of race


Road to Daytona features Gen-6 Car
Road to Daytona features Gen-6 Car


Get ready for NASCAR Acceleration Weekend
Get ready for NASCAR Acceleration Weekend


Gen-6 car's Road to Daytona begins in Detroit
Gen-6 car’s Road to Daytona begins in Detroit


Logano happily adapts to life at Penske
Logano happily adapts to life at Penske


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Lakers top Nets without Howard, World Peace
Los Angeles Lakers' Bryant drives past Brooklyn Nets' Williams during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game in Brooklyn, New York(Reuters) – The Los Angeles Lakers shrugged off the absence of Dwight Howard and Metta World Peace with a 92-83 road victory over Brooklyn on Tuesday . Howard sat out a second straight game with his ailing shoulder while World Peace served a one-game suspension for striking a Detroit player on Sunday, but the Lakers survived a tough battle for their third straight win and sixth in seven games. Kobe Bryant scored 21 points, and Steve Nash added 17 and eight assists to help Los Angeles (23-26) break clear of Brooklyn in the final stages. …


Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Armstrong will not be prosecuted for doping: official WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong’spublic admission that he took performance-enhancing drugs willnot change U.S. prosecutors’ decision to spare him of criminalcharges, an attorney who oversaw the federal investigation saidon Tuesday. The statement by André Birotte, the U.S. attorneybased in Los Angeles, follows Armstrong’s confession in atelevised interview last month. …


Hot-shooting Arkansas downs No. 2 Florida 80-69
Arkansas' Jacorey Williams, right, and Anthlon Bell celebrate with fans after their 80-69 win over No. 2 Florida in an NCAA college basketball game in Fayetteville, Ark., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Arkansas' Rickey Scott walked to the sideline, gasping for air before lying down in an attempt to catch his breath.


No. 3 Michigan beats No. 10 Ohio State 76-74 in OT
Michigan guard Trey Burke (3) saves the ball from going out of bounds as Ohio State's Aaron Craft (4) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Tim Hardaway Jr. brought Michigan back with a relentless streak of 3-point shooting, then blocked a shot by Aaron Craft in the final seconds of overtime to give the third-ranked Wolverines a 76-74 victory over No. 10 Ohio State on Tuesday night.


NBA standings
Feb 6 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NBA on Tuesday EASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Knicks 31 15 .674 – 2. Brooklyn 28 20 .583 4 3. Boston 24 23 .511 7 1/2 4. Philadelphia 21 26 .447 10 1/2 5. Toronto 17 31 .354 15 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Indiana 30 19 .612 – 2. Chicago 29 19 .604 0 1/2 3. Milwaukee 25 22 .532 4 4. Detroit 18 31 .367 12 5. Cleveland 14 34 .292 15 1/2 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Miami 31 14 .689 – 2. Atlanta 26 21 .553 6 3. Orlando 14 34 .292 18 1/2 4. Washington 12 35 .255 20 5. Charlotte 11 36 . …


Fan Speak Arsenal: Gunners just need to do enough to edge opponents from now on
Fan Speak Arsenal: Gunners just need to do enough to edge opponents from now onSupporter Aaron Ong says the side do not need to blow teams away every week as they just need to make sure the wins keep coming in order to challenge for a top-four finish


NBA-Lakers top Nets without Howard, World Peace
Feb 5 (Reuters) – The Los Angeles Lakers shrugged off the absence of Dwight Howard and Metta World Peace with a 92-83 road victory over Brooklyn on Tuesday. Howard sat out a second straight game with his ailing shoulder while World Peace served a one-game suspension for striking a Detroit player on Sunday, but the Lakers survived a tough battle for their third straight win and sixth in seven games. Kobe Bryant scored 21 points, and Steve Nash added 17 and eight assists to help Los Angeles (23-26) break clear of Brooklyn in the final stages. …


Power problems came up during Super Bowl rehearsals
The Superdome is darkened during a power outage in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game in New OrleansNEW YORK (Reuters) – Power fluctuations during rehearsals for the Super Bowl led organizers to use generators at Sunday's game, which was then interrupted for 35 minutes by a partial blackout, a National Football League official said. About half of the Superdome in New Orleans went dark early in the second half of the contest between the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers, creating a huge embarrassment for the NFL. …


Business needs to hear it straight from state
Government must prescribe the developmental policies necessary to drive the economy, writes Thami Mazwai


Louis Luyt -- rugby boss, propagandist, fertiliser man and 'scumbag'
Louis Luyt -- rugby boss, propagandist, fertiliser man and 'scumbag'Louis Luyt's political affiliations never changed from his enthusiastic support of, and enrichment by, the apartheid state, writes Chris Thurman


2h30 ngày 7/2, Anh vs Brazil: S? t? nh?y Samba
2h30 ngày 7/2, Anh vs Brazil: S? t? nh?y Samba(Bongdaplus.vn) – N?m trong ch??ng trình k? ni?m 150 n?m thành l?p L?B? Anh (FA), tr?n giao h?u ?T Anh – ?T Brazil không ch? là cu?c ??u c?a hai th? l?c t?ng t?o ra nh?ng giai ?o?n l?ch s? c?a bóng ?á th? gi?i, mà còn là cu?c tái ng? c?a nh?ng ng??i quen lâu ngày không g?p...


02h30 ngày 7/2, Th?y ?i?n vs Argentina: ?i?u Tango r?n ràng
02h30 ngày 7/2, Th?y ?i?n vs Argentina: ?i?u Tango r?n ràng(Bongdaplus.vn) – ?T Argentina cùng Th?y ?i?n ??u xem cu?c ch?m trán vào ?êm nay là màn t?ng duy?t cho vòng lo?i World Cup 2014 vào cu?i tháng 3 t?i. Và xem ra v?i l?c l??ng nh?nh h?n, Các v? công Tango s? không khó ?? ca khúc kh?i ho àn.


03h45 ngày 7/2, B? ?ào Nha vs Ecuador: Sân nhà là ?i?m t?a
03h45 ngày 7/2, B? ?ào Nha vs Ecuador: Sân nhà là ?i?m t?a(Bongdaplus.vn) – Trong h?n 3 n?m qua, ?T B? ?ào Nha ch? thua ?úng 1 tr?n trên sân nhà, 1-3 tr??c Th? Nh? K? vào ngày 3/6/2012.


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Rockets tie NBA record for 3s against Warriors
Houston Rockets' James Harden signals to the crowd after shooting a 3-point basket during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Rockets tied an NBA record and set a franchise mark with 23 3-pointers in a 140-109 win over Golden State on Tuesday night.


[$$] Singapore Aids European Soccer-Fixing Probe
Singapore Aids European Soccer-Fixing Probe


Sports Digest: Prairie State signs five baseball players
Five players signed letters of intent with Prairie State, the school announced Tuesday. Four pitchers signed, including Bishop Noll’s Julian Guerrero, Morgan Township’s Austin Porter, Chesterton’s Charles Pratt and Crete-Monee’s Craig Quick. Christian Halley, from Marian Catholic, is an outfielder who also inked a letter.


World sports diary February 6 - March 5
Feb 6 (Reuters) – World sports diary from Feb. 6 – Mar. 5. – - – - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 SOCCER World Cup qualifiers Asia Cup qualifiers International friendlies CRICKET Australia v West Indies, third ODI, Canberra RUGBY Six Nations (to March 16) TENNIS ATP: Santiago International, Chile (to 10) Zagreb Indoors, Croatia (to 10) Montpellier International, France (to 10) – - – - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 GOLF PGA Tour: Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Pebble Beach, California (to 10) European Tour: Joburg Open, Johannesburg (to 10) RALLYING Rally of Sweden (to 10) – - – - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 SOCCER La …


WCQ Preview: US open Hex with difficult Honduras trip
WCQ Preview: US open Hex with difficult Honduras tripThe US men's national team must face down heat, noise and a fearsome opponent as they kick off the Hexagonal round of World Cup qualifying with a testing match against Honduras at Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano in San Pedro Sula on Wednesday afternoon (4 pm ET on beINSport, live chat on MLSsocc er.com).


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Short-handed Lakers beat Nets 92-83
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, left, puts up a shot underneath the basket while Brooklyn Nets' Brook Lopez defends during the first half of the NBA basketball game at the Barclays Center Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)NEW YORK (AP) -- Kobe Bryant had 21 points and eight rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absences of Dwight Howard and Metta World Peace, and the loss of Pau Gasol to beat the Brooklyn Nets 92-83 on Tuesday night.


Braun says he used Fla clinic owner as consultant
FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2012, file photo, Milwaukee Brewers Ryan Braun reacts while holding his elbow after missing his swing during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington. Braun says he used the person who ran the Florida clinic now under investigation by Major League Baseball as a consultant on his drug suspension appeal last year and nothing more. Yahoo Sports reported Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2012, t   hat his name showed up three times in records of the Biogenesis of America LLC clinic. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, FIle)NEW YORK (AP) -- Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun said he used the person who ran the Florida clinic under investigation by Major League Baseball only as a consultant on his drug suspension appeal last year.


World sports diary February 6 - March 5
Feb 6 (Reuters) – World sports diary from Feb. 6 – Mar. 5. – - – - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 SOCCER World Cup qualifiers Asia Cup qualifiers International friendlies CRICKET Australia v West Indies, third ODI, Canberra RUGBY Six Nations (to March 16) TENNIS ATP: Santiago International, Chile (to 10) Zagreb Indoors, Croatia (to 10) Montpellier International, France (to 10) – - – - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 GOLF PGA Tour: Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Pebble Beach, California (to 10) European Tour: Joburg Open, Johannesburg (to 10) RALLYING Rally of Sweden (to 10) – - – - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 SOCCER La …


UPDATE 1-NBA results
Feb 6 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Tuesday (home team in CAPS) INDIANA 114 Atlanta 103 LA Lakers 92 BROOKLYN 83


Two teams, different directions
Guatemala has a new coach, while Colombia is looking forward to a bright future when younger players arrive.


Report: Braun's name in Florida clinic's records
Yahoo Sports is reporting that Milwaukee slugger Ryan Braun’s name is listed in the records of the Florida clinic under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly providing banned substances to athletes.


Socceroos take on Romania
Socceroos take on RomaniaThe Socceroos begin tuning up for the next round of World Cup qualifiers with a friendly against Romania in Spain.


Socceroos take on Romania
Socceroos take on RomaniaThe Socceroos begin tuning up for the next round of World Cup qualifiers with a friendly against Romania in Spain.


Socceroos take on Romania
Socceroos take on RomaniaThe Socceroos begin tuning up for the next round of World Cup qualifiers with a friendly against Romania in Spain.


World Cup qualifier: Difficult environment for U.S.
World Cup qualifier: Difficult environment for U.S.Opposing teams enter the pitch at Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, through a tunnel that is actually a metal cage, whose protective qualities come into doubt every time it shakes with the wrath of the home fans. The scene upon exiting the tunnel isn't any more…


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Phil Scolari talks about turning down England job, does jazz hands
Brazil will play a friendly against England at Wembley on Wednesday and while Neymar dismissed the Three Lions as a one-man team (that man being Wayne Rooney), Brazil manager Phil Scolari spoke of his pain over not taking the England ... Continue reading ->


U.S. national soccer team to face 'Hex' next
U.S. national soccer team to face 'Hex' nextThe U.S. team enters the final -- and most challenging -- round of World Cup qualifying Wednesday in a road match vs. Honduras.


Honduras US Wcup Soccer
Honduras US Wcup SoccerHonduras' coach Luis Fernando Suarez from Colombia attends a training session in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013. Honduras will face U.S. in a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in San Pedro Sula, Honduras on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)


Altidore of the U.S. sprints during a practice session in San Pedro Sula
Altidore of the U.S. sprints during a practice session in San Pedro SulaJozy Altidore of the U.S. sprints during a practice session in San Pedro Sula February 5, 2013. The U.S. national soccer team will play against Honduras in a CONCA CAF 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match on February 6. REUTERS/Jorge Cabrera (HONDURAS – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


U.S. head coach Klinsmann kicks the ball during a practice session in San Pedro Sula
U.S. head coach Klinsmann kicks the ball during a practice session in San Pedro SulaU.S. head coach Juergen Klinsmann kicks the ball during a practice session in San Pedro Sula February 5, 2013. The U.S. national soccer team will play against Honduras in a CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match on February 6. REUTERS/Stringer (HONDURAS – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Honduras US Wcup Soccer
Honduras US Wcup SoccerChildren play soccer near the Olimpico stadium in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013. Honduras will face United States in a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the Olimpico stadium in San Pedro Sula on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)


Honduras US Wcup Soccer
Honduras US Wcup SoccerHonduras' Roger Espinoza, front, trains during a practices session in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013. Honduras will face U.S. in a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in San Pedro Sula, Honduras on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)


Honduras US Wcup Soccer
Honduras US Wcup SoccerChildren play soccer near the Olimpico stadium in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013. Honduras will face United States in a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the Olimpico stadium in San Pedro Sula on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)


Honduras US Wcup Soccer
Honduras US Wcup SoccerHonduras' players gather before a training session in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013. Honduras will face United State in a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in San Pedro Sula, Honduras on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)


Olympic Medalist Katherine Reutter Announces Retirement
Two-time Olympic medalist Katherine Reutter has decided to retire from Short Track Speedskating, it was announced today.Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) February 05, 2013 Two-time Olympic medalist Katherine Reutter has decided to retire from Short Track Speedskating, it was announced today. Reutter has a long list of accolades, including winning a silver and bronze medal at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, skating to a World Championship in 2011 in the 1500m, World Cup Overall Champion also in 2011 and was a four-time U.S. National Short Track Champion. …


Jones of the U.S. stretches during a practice session in San Pedro Sula
Jones of the U.S. stretches during a practice session in San Pedro SulaJermaine Jones (L) of the U.S. stretches during a practice session in San Pedro Sula February 5, 2013. The U.S. national soccer team will play against Honduras in a CON CACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match on February 6. REUTERS/Jorge Cabrera (HONDURAS – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Press box: Vonn tears ACL, MCL on slopes; Armstrong doesn't plan to repay
Skier Lindsey Vonn tore the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in her right knee during a super-G run at the world championships Tuesday in Schladming, Austria, and she will miss the rest of the season.


Browns release DE Frostee Rucker
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Browns’ switch on defense started with Frostee Rucker being shifted out the door.


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Tam s? t? tin h? Selecao t?i Wembley
Tam s? t? tin h? Selecao t?i Wembley(TNO) Ph?n ch?n và t? tin chi?n th?ng là c?m giác chung c?a các tuy?n th? Anh tr??c tr?n ??u giao h?u v?i ??i ch? nhà c?a World Cup 2014 Brazil (2 gi? 30, 7.2 – gi? Vi?t Nam).


HLV Cesare Prandelli h?a ?? tóc ki?u "b?m ng?a"
HLV Cesare Prandelli h?a ?? tóc ki?u (TNO) Ki?u tóc b?m ng?a hi?n ?ang r?t ???c gi?i c?u th? ?a chu?ng. M?i ?ây, hu?n luy?n viên (HLV) Cesare Prandelli c?a tuy?n Ý tuyên b? s?n sàng ch?n ki?u tóc này n?u ?oàn quân áo thiên thanh chinh ph?c thành công ch?c vô ??ch World Cup 2014.


FBL-WC2014-QUALIFIERS-HON-TRAINING
FBL-WC2014-QUALIFIERS-HON-TRAININGHonduran national football team coach Luis Fernando Suarez walks during a training session, at the Olimpico Metropolitano stadium, in San Pedro Sula, 240 km north of Tegucigalpa, on February 5, 2013. Honduras will face the US on February 6 in a Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup Concacaf qualifier football match. AFP PHOTO/Orlando SIERR AORLANDO SIERRA/AFP/Getty Images


FBL-WC2014-QUALIFIERS-HON-TRAINING
FBL-WC2014-QUALIFIERS-HON-TRAININGHonduran national footballer Roger Espinoza speaks with journalists after a training session, at the Olimpico Metropolitano stadium, in San Pedro Sula, 240 km north of Tegucigalpa, on February 5, 2013. Honduras will face the US on February 6 in a Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup Concacaf qualifier football match. AFP PHOTO/Orlando SIERRAORLANDO SIERRA/AFP/Ge tty Images


"N? hoàng" tr??t tuy?t Lindsey Vonn g?p n?n
(TNO) "N? hoàng" tr??t tuy?t Lindsey Vonn ?ã kh?i ??u mùa gi?i khá t?i t? ? n?i dung tr??t d?c sau khi dính ch?n th??ng t? m?t tai n?n trong ngày khai m?c gi?i vô ??ch tr??t tuy?t th? gi?i (Alpine Skiing World Championships 2013), di?n ra t?i Áo hôm qua (5.2, gi? ??a ph??ng).


MLB asks Florida paper for records in drug probe
MIAMI (AP) -- Major League Baseball officials have asked the Miami New Times for records the alternative newspaper obtained for a story on alleged use of banned substances by several players.


Honduras US Wcup Soccer
Honduras US Wcup SoccerU.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann, left, talks to an assistant during a training session in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013. U.S. will face Honduras in a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in San Pedro Sula on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)


Bradley of the U.S. jogs during a practice session in San Pedro Sula
Bradley of the U.S. jogs during a practice session in San Pedro SulaMichael Bradley (C) of the U.S. jogs during a practice session in San Pedro Sula February 5, 2013. The U.S. national soccer team will play against Honduras in a CONCACAF 2014 World Cu p qualifying soccer match on February 6. REUTERS/Jorge Cabrera (HONDURAS – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Players from the U.S. national soccer team attend a practice session in San Pedro Sula
Players from the U.S. national soccer team attend a practice session in San Pedro SulaPlayers from the U.S. national soccer team attend a practice session in San Pedro Sula Februa ry 5, 2013. The U.S. national soccer team will play against Honduras in a CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match on February 6. REUTERS/Jorge Cabrera (HONDURAS – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


The buzz in golf not all good
Phil Mickelson gives a thumbs-up to the cheering crowd as he walks up the 18th fairway during the final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- These should be happy times for golf.


Honduras US Wcup Soccer
Honduras US Wcup SoccerU.S. Michael Bradley, front, attends a training session in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013. U.S. will face Honduras in a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in San Pedro Sula on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)


Honduras US Wcup Soccer
Honduras US Wcup SoccerU.S. soccer player Graham Zusi, third from left, shakes hands with a child in a wheelchair before participating in a training session in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Tuesday Feb. 5, 2013. U.S. will face Honduras in a 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in San Pedro Sula on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)


Could Astros be facing another 100-loss season?
FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2012, file photo, the Houston Astros' new manager Bo Porter answers questions during a baseball news conference in Houston. The Astros have a grand total of five players with more than two years of major league experience, a first-year manager and a move to the American League to deal with, too. So how come they are so optimistic they can avoid becoming the first team in a half-century to lose    106 games in three consecutive seasons? (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Astros have a grand total of five players with more than two years of major league experience on the 40-man roster, a first-year manager and a move to the American League to deal with, too.


Các tuy?n th? Anh mu?n giúp ?? Gascoigne
Các tuy?n th? Anh mu?n giúp ?? Gascoigne(Bongdaplus.vn) – Ti?n v? Steven Gerrard ?ã kh?ng ??nh anh và ??ng ??i t?i ?T Anh ??u mu?n ???c giúp ?? c?u ngôi sao Paul Gascoigne, ?ang trong tình tr?ng nguy k?ch.


Canadian Exports: Hutchinson looks to rack up silverware
Canadian Exports: Hutchinson looks to rack up silverwareIf this does turn out to be Atiba Hutchinson's final year with PSV Eindhoven, it's shaping up to be a memorable swansong.


Superdome power an issue before big game, AP finds
San Francisco 49ers cheerleaders perform during a power outage at the Superdome in the second half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game between the 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Concerned the Superdome might not be able to handle the energy needed for its first Super Bowl since Hurricane Katrina, officials spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on upgrades to decayed utility lines, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press.


Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Wednesday Feb 6
Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Wednesday: – - – - SOCCER Singapore join probe into match-fixing scam LONDON – Singapore, which European investigators say is the source for hundreds of matches being fixed in a global betting scam, promised on Tuesday to aid the probe but some in the game said many of the revelations were nothing new. (SOCCER-MATCHFIXING/, (WRAPUP 1), moved, by Justin Palmer, 600 words) We have also moved several sidebars – - African Nations Cup, South Africa (to Feb. …


SA women advance
South Africa 207/5 in 50 ovs (M .Kapp 102 not out). Pakistan 81 in 29.4 ovs (M. Kapp 3/18). South Africa won by 126 runs.


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Scolari's 2nd stint to begin vs 'customers'
“I can’t imagine any reason I shouldn’t be given a second chance,” Scolari said on Tuesday through a translator. “The atmosphere today is a lot lighter, a lot more fun with the players nowadays … Because 10 years ago there were a lot more expectations,” Scolari said.


Loss of face for the hosts
(Agencies)


Our bowlers were off-colour: Mithali
Report on Page 14


Big victory for England
West Indies 101 in 36.4 overs (K. Brunt 2/6, A. Shrubsole 4/21). England 103/4 in 35 overs (D. Wyatt 40). England won by six wickets.


Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Armstrong will not be prosecuted for doping: official WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong’spublic admission that he took performance-enhancing drugs willnot change U.S. prosecutors’ decision to spare him of criminalcharges, an attorney who oversaw the federal investigation saidon Tuesday. The statement by André Birotte, the U.S. attorneybased in Los Angeles, follows Armstrong’s confession in atelevised interview last month. …


49ers coach second-guesses his Super Bowl play calling
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh reacts on the sidelines in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game in New Orleans(Reuters) – San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Tuesday he wished he could change his play-calling at the end of Sunday's 34-31 Super Bowl loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Despite marching down the field, the 49ers failed to score on the final three plays before the Ravens punter took a safety with four seconds left. The clock ran out on the ensuing kick. "We came up five yards short. …


NFL-49ers coach second-guesses his Super Bowl play calling
Feb 5 (Reuters) – San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said on Tuesday he wished he could change his play-calling at the end of Sunday’s 34-31 Super Bowl loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Despite marching down the field, the 49ers failed to score on the final three plays before the Ravens punter took a safety with four seconds left. The clock ran out on the ensuing kick. “We came up five yards short. …


Michael Bradley says the U.S. doesn't need extra motivation beyond World Cup berth
Michael Bradley says the U.S. doesn’t need extra motivation beyond World Cup berth


Her knee shredded, Lindsey Vonn done for season
United States' Lindsey Vonn is airlifted after crashing during the women's super-G course, at the Alpine skiing world championships in Schladming, Austria, Tuesday, Feb.5, 2013. Lindsey Vonn has been helicoptered to hospital from the Alpine skiing world championships after crashing and apparently hurting her right knee in the super-G race. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)SCHLADMING, Austria (AP) -- All it took was a moment. Lindsey Vonn landed hard and tumbled face first with a piercing shriek.


Mexico's Dos Santos, Guardado, Nigris and Fabian take part in a practice session in Mexico City
Mexico's Dos Santos, Guardado, Nigris and Fabian take part in a practice session in Mexico City(Top row L-R) Mexico's Giovani Dos Sa ntos, Andres Guardado, Aldo de Nigris (in white) and Marco Fabian take part in a practice session in Mexico City February 5, 2013. Mexico's national soccer team will play against Jamaica in a CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match on February 6. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Mexico's Dos Santos puts his arm around his teammate Fabian during a practice session in Mexico City
Mexico's Dos Santos puts his arm around his teammate Fabian during a practice session in Mexico CityMexico's Giovani Dos Santos (L) puts his arm around his teammate Marco Fabian during a practice session in Mexico City February 5, 2013. Mexico's national soccer team will play against Jamaica in a CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match on February 6. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Singapore joins probe into match-fixing scam
LONDON (Reuters) – Singapore, which European investigators say is the source for hundreds of soccer matches being fixed in a global betting scam, promised on Tuesday to aid the probe but some in the game said many of the revelations were nothing new. About 680 suspicious matches including qualifying games for the World Cup and European Championships, and the Champions League for top European club sides, have been identified in an inquiry by European police forces, the European anti-crime agency Europol and national prosecutors. …


Messi, Ibra like video-game players, says Hamren
Barcelona's Messi celebrates after he scored a penalty against Valencia during their Spanish first division soccer match at the Mestalla stadium in ValenciaSTOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden coach Erik Hamren compared his captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Argentina's Lionel Messi to their video game counterparts as the teams prepare to meet in a friendly on Wednesday. "Both of them are like players you see in those video games," Hamren told a news conference at the Friends arena where Sweden meet Argentina on Wednesday in front of a sell-out crowd. "They do things you don't think it's possible to do. Two extremely talented and really, really good football players. …


Mexico's Herrera controls the ball during a practice session in Mexico City
Mexico's Herrera controls the ball during a practice session in Mexico CityMexico's Hector Herrera controls the ball during a practice session in Mexico City February 5, 2013. Mexico's national soccer team will play against Jamaica in a CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match on February 6. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido (MEXICO – Tags: SPORT SOCCER)


Cole looking over his shoulder on eve of 100th cap
Newcastle United's Cisse challenges Chelsea's Cole during their English Premier League soccer match in NewcastleLONDON (Reuters) – Ashley Cole is regarded as one of the best left backs in the world and will start his 100th match for England against Brazil on Wednesday but reputation will count for nothing in the meritocratic world of coach Roy Hodgson. The Chelsea player, one of the first names on the teamsheet for a succession of England coaches, has a fierce rival for the left back spot in the shape of Everton's Leighton Baines and Hodgson admits it gives him a welcome headache. …


Michael Bradley says the U.S. doesn't need extra motivation beyond World Cup berth
Michael Bradley says the U.S. doesn't need extra motivation beyond World Cup berthMichael Bradley says the U.S. doesn't need extra motivation beyond World Cup berth


Nadal makes winning return after 7 months out
VINA DEL MAR, Chile (AP) -- Rafael Nadal has won his first match after being away for more than seven months because of a knee injury.


World Peace suspended, Howard out for Lakers
NEW YORK (AP) -- Forward Metta World Peace has been suspended for one game because he hit Detroit’s Brandon Knight in the face, and the Los Angeles Lakers also will be without Dwight Howard again when they face the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.


Juninho wowing RBNY despite his slow march to fitness
Juninho wowing RBNY despite his slow march to fitnessBRADENTON, Fla. - Mention Juninho Pernambucano to any member of the New York Red Bulls and chances are they will crack a smile. Whether it's because they are picturing his impressive bending free kicks or selfishly thinking of how his passes might benefit them this upcoming sea son, Juninho is a welcome addition to the club.


REFILE-WRAPUP 1-Soccer-Singapore joins probe into match-fixing scam
(Refiles to fix grammar in headline) LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Singapore, which European investigators say is the source for hundreds of soccer matches being fixed in a global betting scam, promised on Tuesday to aid the probe but some in the game said many of the revelations were nothing new. About 680 suspicious matches including qualifying games for the World Cup and European Championships, and the Champions League for top European club sides, have been identified in an inquiry by European police forces, the European anti-crime agency Europol and national prosecutors. …