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United praying Ronaldo does not emulate namesake
(Blank Headline Received)BERNE (Reuters) – The Champions League provides a crackerjack of a fixture on Wednesday when Real Madrid hot-shot Cristiano Ronaldo faces Manchester United, the club where he made his name, for the first time. United will hope the Portugal winger does not emulate Brazil forward Ronaldo who scored a memorable hat-trick for the Spaniards when th e teams last met 10 years ago. …


Hungry Super Eagles lift African Nations Cup
Hungry Super Eagles lift African Nations CupDeserving finalists Burkina Faso display fighting spirit in search of equaliser that proves elusive, going down 1-0 to young Nigerian side


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Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Monday Feb 11
Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Monday: – - – - SOCCER Premier League Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion (2000) Liverpool seek to close gap on neighbours Everton LONDON – Liverpool can go seventh and three points behind neighbours Everton with a victory over West Bromwich Albion, who are ninth. …


PREVIEW - Juventus prepare for lion's den in Glasgow
(Blank Headline Received)LONDON (Reuters) – Juventus will enter the "lion's den" on Tuesday when they take on a Celtic side flying the flag for Scottish soccer. The Champions League last-16 first-leg tie in Glasgow is the fifth meeting between the proud old clubs and the first since 2001 when Celtic pulled off a shock. Celtic, the lone Scottish rangers in the competition this season, beat Barcelona on a memorable night in Glasgow in the group phase and any disparity in the quality of the squads will be bridged by the roars of nearly 60,000 Glaswegians. …


Burkina Faso should be proud of squad - beaten coach Put
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Burkina Faso coach Paul Put saluted his squad for their performance in the competition after being beaten 1-0 by Nigeria in Sunday’s African Nations Cup final at Soccer City. “Perhaps we were tired in the final but I don’t want to make excuses,” Put told reporters. “I saw my team fighting to the last minute – I’m very proud and all Burkinabe can be proud of these players. “We played a great tournament. …


Fans show dedication at NASCAR Preview
Fans show dedication at NASCAR Preview


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NBA standings
Feb 11 (Infostrada Sports) – Standings from the NBA on Sunday EASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Knicks 32 17 .653 – 2. Brooklyn 29 22 .569 4 3. Boston 27 23 .540 5 1/2 4. Philadelphia 22 27 .449 10 5. Toronto 19 32 .373 14 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Indiana 31 20 .608 – 2. Chicago 30 20 .600 0 1/2 3. Milwaukee 25 24 .510 5 4. Detroit 20 32 .385 11 1/2 5. Cleveland 16 35 .314 15 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Miami 34 14 .708 – 2. Atlanta 27 22 .551 7 1/2 3. Orlando 15 36 .294 20 1/2 4. Washington 14 35 .286 20 1/2 5. Charlotte 11 39 . …


MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall ahead of earnings
Feb. 11 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares fell on a day when holidays in Asia kept markets quiet and as investors ponder whether earnings will match bullish expectations. SkyCity Entertainment Group …


Spike Lee shoots footage during Brazil carnival
Sao Paulo, Feb 11 (IANS/EFE) US filmmaker Spike Lee is shooting interviews and other footage for his upcoming documentary “Go, Brazil, Go!” during carnival in the northeastern Brazilian city of Salvador, where millions of people have gathered for the festivities, media reported.


A boy holds a drum during carnival parties at Formiga slum in Rio de Janeiro
A boy holds a drum during carnival parties at Formiga slum in Rio de JaneiroA boy holds a drum during carnival parties at Formiga slum in Rio de Janeiro, February 10, 2013. Formiga is one of Rio's favelas which have undergone a process known as pacification by the state police, in an attempt to quell the violence and push drug gangs out of the slums before the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games. REUTERS/Ana Carolina Fernandes (BRAZIL – Tags: SOCIETY SPORT SOCCER OLYMPICS CIVIL UNREST)


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A resident walks with a drum during carnival parties at Formiga slum in Rio de Janeiro
A resident walks with a drum during carnival parties at Formiga slum in Rio de JaneiroA resident walks with a drum during carnival parties at Formiga slum in Rio de Janeiro, February 10, 2013. Formiga is one of Rio& #039;s favelas which have undergone a process known as pacification by the state police, in an attempt to quell the violence and push drug gangs out of the slums before the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games. REUTERS/Ana Carolina Fernandes (BRAZIL – Tags: SOCIETY SPORT SOCCER OLYMPICS CIVIL UNREST)


A boy walks with a drum on top of his head during carnival parties at Formiga slum in Rio de Janeiro
A boy walks with a drum on top of his head during carnival parties at Formiga slum in Rio de JaneiroA boy walks with a dr um on top of his head during carnival parties at Formiga slum in Rio de Janeiro, February 10, 2013. Formiga is one of Rio's favelas, which have undergone a process known as pacification by the state police, in an attempt to quell the violence and push drug gangs out of the slums before the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games. REUTERS/Ana Carolina Fernandes (BRAZIL – Tags: SOCIETY SPORT CIVIL UNREST SOCCER OLYMPICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)


Devils top Penguins 3-1 for 5th straight win
New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk, center, is greeted by teammates on the bench after scoring in the second period of the NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ilya Kovalchuk and David Clarkson scored less than two minutes apart in the second period as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 on Sunday night for their season-high fifth straight win.


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Cal beats No. 7 Arizona 77-69 for big road win
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Allen Crabbe scored 19 of his 31 points in the second half, Justin Cobbs hit a big shot in the closing seconds and California held its composure down the stretch to knock off No. 7 Arizona 77-69 Sunday night.


Celtics outlast Nuggets in 3 OTs with 118-114 win
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, goes to the hoop against Denver Nuggets guard Wilson Chandler, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)BOSTON (AP) -- Paul Pierce had 27 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to seven games with a 118-114 triple overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday.


Juventus prepare for lion's den in Glasgow
LONDON (Reuters) – Juventus will enter the “lion’s den” on Tuesday when they take on a Celtic side flying the flag for Scottish football. The Champions League last-16 first-leg tie in Glasgow is the fifth meeting between the proud old clubs and the first since 2001 when Celtic pulled off a shock. Celtic, the lone Scottish rangers in the competition this season, beat Barcelona on a memorable night in Glasgow in the group phase and any disparity in the quality of the squads will be bridged by the roars of nearly 60,000 Glaswegians. …


United praying Ronaldo does not emulate namesake
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his second goal against Sevilla during their Spanish first division soccer match in MadridBERNE (Reuters) – The Champions League provides a crackerjack of a fixture on Wednesday when Real Madrid hot-shot Cristiano Ronaldo faces Manchester United, the club where he made his name, for the first time. United will hope the Portugal winger does not emulate Brazil forward Ronaldo who scored a memorable hat-trick for the Spaniards when the teams last met 10 years ago. …


Snedeker finally gets a win
Brandt Snedeker poses with his trophy on the 18th green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links after winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Pebble Beach, Calif. Snedeker won the tournament after shooting a 7-under-par 65 to finish at total 19-under-par. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- With one last birdie, Brandt Snedeker finally had a chance to catch his breath at one of the best places in golf.


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PREVIEW-Soccer-Juventus prepare for lion's den in Glasgow
LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) – Juventus will enter the “lion’s den” on Tuesday when they take on a Celtic side flying the flag for Scottish soccer. The Champions League last-16 first-leg tie in Glasgow is the fifth meeting between the proud old clubs and the first since 2001 when Celtic pulled off a shock. Celtic, the lone Scottish rangers in the competition this season, beat Barcelona on a memorable night in Glasgow in the group phase and any disparity in the quality of the squads will be bridged by the roars of nearly 60,000 Glaswegians. …


PREVIEW-Soccer-United praying Ronaldo does not emulate namesake
BERNE, Feb 11 (Reuters) – The Champions League provides a crackerjack of a fixture on Wednesday when Real Madrid hot-shot Cristiano Ronaldo faces Manchester United, the club where he made his name, for the first time. United will hope the Portugal winger does not emulate Brazil forward Ronaldo who scored a memorable hat-trick for the Spaniards when the teams last met 10 years ago. …


NBA results
Feb 11 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Sunday (home team in CAPS) LA Clippers 102 NY KNICKS 88 MIAMI 107 LA Lakers 97 TORONTO 102 New Orleans 89 ORLANDO 110 Portland 104 MEMPHIS 105 Minnesota 88


Vonn undergoes surgery on right knee
In this photo taken Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, U.S. ski racer Lindsey Vonn attends a press conference in Schladming, Austria. Vonn crashed during the super-G at the Alpine Skiing world championships Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 and has been taken by helicopter to a hospital from the world championships after apparently injuring her right knee. The American lost balance on her right leg while landing after a jump. Her ski came off immediately, and Vonn slid off course and hit a gate before    coming to a standstill. Vonn received medical treatment on the slope for 12 minutes before going to the hospital. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)Lindsey Vonn had surgery on her right knee on Sunday after she shredded two ligaments during a crash last week at the world championships.


No. 4 Duke holds on to beat Boston College 62-61
Duke's Mason Plumlee (5) dunks the ball against the Boston College defense during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)BOSTON (AP) -- Mason Plumlee had 19 points and 10 rebounds, hitting the game-winning free throw with 26 seconds left on Sunday to help No. 4 Duke rally from early and late deficits to beat Boston College 62-61.


JB Hi-Fi 1H NZ sales fall 6% after RWC boom; profit gains
Feb. 11 (BusinessDesk) – Australian discount consumer electronics chain JB Hi-Fi’s New Zealand sales fell 6 percent in the first half from a year-earlier result boosted by the 2011 Rugby World Cup, though …


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UPDATE 1-Tennis-Zeballos surprises Nadal to win Chilean Open
(Updates with details, quotes) * Tired Spaniard upset by world number 73 * Zeballos thrilled to win first title VINA DEL MAR, Chile, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Argentine Horacio Zeballos sprung a major surprise by beating Rafa Nadal 6-7 7-6 6-4 to win the Chilean Open on Sunday and clinch the first title of his career. World number 73 Zeballos held his nerve in the final set, breaking Nadal when he was serving to stay in the match to seal victory after almost three hours in the Pacific coast city of Vina del Mar. “I’m shocked. I’ve beaten one of the best players of tennis history. …


Hansen Takes Bronze in 1500m at Speedskating World Cup
In Inzell, Germany, the second and final day of the Essent ISU Long Track World Cup kicked off with Brian Hansen finding a spot on the podium, earning a bronze medal in the men's 1500m with a time of 1:46.14.Kearns, UT (PRWEB) February 10, 2013 Long TrackIn Inzell, Germany, the second and final day of the Essent ISU Long Track World Cup kicked off with Brian Hansen finding a spot on the podium, earning a bronze medal in the men's 1500m with a time of 1:46.14. "I’m happy and surprised with the results from today. No Dutch on the podium is always a strange thing. …


Paul scores 25 to lead Clippers past Knicks 102-88
NEW YORK (AP) -- Chris Paul preserved the big lead that Jamal Crawford helped build, then they both looked elsewhere for the key to this Clippers victory.


Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Pebble Beach National Pro-Am scores
Feb 11 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Sunday in Pebble Beach, California -19 Brandt Snedeker (U.S.) 66 68 68 65 -17 Chris Kirk (U.S.) 71 68 64 66 -14 Kevin Stadler (U.S.) 69 69 69 65 Jimmy Walker (U.S.) 68 71 67 66 James Hahn (U.S.) 71 65 66 70 -13 Jason Day (Australia) 68 68 70 67 -12 Fredrik Jacobson (Sweden) 71 66 70 67 Patrick Reed (U.S.) 68 69 67 70 -11 Patrick Cantlay (U.S.) 66 70 72 67 James Driscoll (U.S.) 72 67 67 69 Retief Goosen (South Africa) 71 68 67 69 -10 Justin Hicks (U.S. …


UPDATE 1-Golf-Sizzling Snedeker triumphs at Pebble Beach
* Snedeker clinches his fifth PGA Tour win * Signs off with a sparkling 65 at Pebble Beach * Mickelson finishes 18 shots off the pace (Adds quotes, detail) Feb 10 (Reuters) – FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker finally reaped just reward for his red-hot early form on the PGA Tour this year when he eased to victory by two shots at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Sunday. Runner-up behind Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in his two previous starts on the U.S. circuit, the American world number six closed with a seven-under-par 65 to post a tournament record low of 19-under 267. …


Sizzling Snedeker wins Pebble Beach title
U.S. golfer Brandt Snedeker hits a drives off the 11th tee of the south course at Torrey Pines during first round play at the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego(Reuters) – FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker finally reaped just reward for his red -hot early form on the PGA Tour this year when he eased to victory by two shots at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Sunday. Runner-up behind Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in his two previous starts on the U.S. circuit, the American world number six closed with a seven-under-par 65 to post a 19-under total of 267 in the pro-am celebrity event. …


Southerland returns as No. 9 Orange top St. John's
Syracuse's Michael Carter-Williams, left, and Jerami Grant team up to reject St. John's Chris Obekpa during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- It took only one half for James Southerland to knock off the rust.


Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Monday Feb 11
Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Monday: – - – - GOLF PGA Tour: Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Pebble Beach, California In-form Snedeker eyes his first PGA Tour win of the year FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker finally reaped just reward for his red-hot early form on the PGA Tour this year when he eased to victory by two shots at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Sunday. …


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Golf-Winners of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Feb 10 (Reuters) – Winners of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am since 1980, following the two-shot victory by American Brandt Snedeker on Sunday at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California (U.S. unless stated): 2013 Brandt Snedeker 2012 Phil Mickelson 2011 D.A. …


James scores 32 more, Heat top Lakers 107-97
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) drives against Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James scored 32 po ints on 12-for-18 shooting in a record-setting show, Dwyane Wade scored 30 and the Miami Heat beat the Los Angeles Lakers 107-97 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.


Snedeker finally gets a win
Brandt Snedeker, second from right, follows his shot from the fairway up to the fourth green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links as playing partner Toby S. Wilt, right, watches during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Brandt Snedeker didn't have to take a back seat to anyone at Pebble Beach.


Australia storm into the final
In Mumbai: Sri Lanka 131 in 45.2 overs (D. Rasangika 43; E. Orborne 3/9, L. Sthalekar 2/26); Australia 132/1 in 22.2 overs (M Lanning 37, R Haynes 71 not out) Australia won by nine wickets


Golf-Sizzling Snedeker wins Pebble Beach title
Feb 10 (Reuters) – FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker finally reaped just reward for his red-hot early form on the PGA Tour this year when he eased to victory by two shots at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Sunday. Runner-up behind Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in his two previous starts on the U.S. circuit, the American world number six closed with a seven-under-par 65 to post a 19-under total of 267 in the pro-am celebrity event. …


Healthy Clippers get back on track with win over Knicks
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Injuries had crippled the Los Angeles Clippers of late and when they finally got their full team back on the court, the NBA champion Miami Heat dealt them a 22-point beating on Friday. On Sunday, however, the Pacific Division leaders started looking more like themselves as the Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter in a 102-88 road victory over the Atlantic Division-leading New York Knicks to improve to 36-17. …


NBA-Healthy Clippers get back on track with win over Knicks
NEW YORK, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Injuries had crippled the Los Angeles Clippers of late and when they finally got their full team back on the court, the NBA champion Miami Heat dealt them a 22-point beating on Friday. On Sunday, however, the Pacific Division leaders started looking more like themselves as the Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter in a 102-88 road victory over the Atlantic Division-leading New York Knicks to improve to 36-17. …


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Pinstripe pedigree: Bronx Bowser joins Westminster
In this undated family handout, New York Yankees president Randy Levine poses with Labrador retrievers. The Westminster dog show begins its two-day run on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, and warming up in the dogpen is the Bronx Bowser, a Labrador retriever named Mitch (not shown) co-owned by Levine. (AP Photo/Mindy Levine)NEW YORK (AP) -- Ladies and gentlemen, now warming up in the Westminster dogpen, the Bronx Bowser.


Paternos challenge Freeh report on scandal at PSU
FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2011 file photo, former Penn State Coach Joe Paterno and his wife, Sue Paterno, stand on their porch to thank supporters gathered outside their home in State College, Pa. Breaking more than a year of silence, Sue Paterno is defending her late husband as a STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Joe Paterno's family released its response to Penn State's report on the Jerry Sandusky scandal Sunday, attacking Louis Fre eh's conclusion that the coach hid sex abuse allegations against his longtime assistant.0


Hoosiers' big 3 lead way to 81-68 win over OSU
Indiana's Victor Oladipo, left, shoots over Ohio State's Evan Ravenel during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. Indiana defeated Ohio State 81-68. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- After a stunning loss, the Indiana Hoosiers were on a mission to reaffirm just how good they were.


UPDATE 1-NBA-Clippers beat Knicks in clash of division leaders
* Clippers right ship with four players in double digits * Anthony scores 42 points in Knicks’ loss (Adds details, quotes) NEW YORK, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Reserves Jamal Crawford and Eric Bledsoe led a fourth-quarter surge that carried the visiting Los Angeles Clippers to a 102-88 victory over the New York Knicks in a battle of NBA division leaders on Sunday. The victory improved the Pacific-leading Clippers to 36-17, healthy again after losing eight of their last 11 games while dealing with a slew of injuries. …


AP source: Vonn's knee surgery goes well
In this photo taken Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, U.S. ski racer Lindsey Vonn attends a press conference in Schladming, Austria. Vonn crashed during the super-G at the Alpine Skiing world championships Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 and has been taken by helicopter to a hospital from the world championships after apparently injuring her right knee. The American lost balance on her right leg while landing after a jump. Her ski came off immediately, and Vonn slid off course and hit a g   ate before coming to a standstill. Vonn received medical treatment on the slope for 12 minutes before going to the hospital. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)Lindsey Vonn had surgery on her right knee that "went well" after she shredded two ligaments during a crash last week at the world championships, according to a person with knowledge of the situati on.


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Soccer-Burkina Faso should be proud of squad - beaten coach Put
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Burkina Faso coach Paul Put saluted his squad for their performance in the competition after being beaten 1-0 by Nigeria in Sunday’s African Nations Cup final at Soccer City. “Perhaps we were tired in the final but I don’t want to make excuses,” Put told reporters. “I saw my team fighting to the last minute – I’m very proud and all Burkinabe can be proud of these players. “We played a great tournament. …


UPDATE 1-Soccer-Stunning goal ends Nigerian wait for African crown
(Adds detail) JOHANNESBURG, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Nigeria ended a 19-year wait to regain the African Nations Cup when a stunning goal from forward Sunday Mba gave them a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso in a final the Super Eagles deserved to win at Soccer City on Sunday. The 24-year-old, who plays in the domestic league with Warri Wolves but looks destined for greater things, struck after 40 minutes when the ball bounced off a defender following a shot from the always-dangerous Victor Moses. …


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Clippers beat Knicks in battle of division leaders
New York Knicks Carmelo Anthony tries to pass against Los Angeles Clippers DeAndre Jorda in NBA game in New YorkNEW YORK (Reuters) – Reserves Jamal Crawford and Eric Bledsoe led a fourth-quarter surge that carried the visiting Los Angeles Clippers to a 102-88 victory over the New York Knicks in a battle of NBA division leaders on Sunday. Crawford and Bledsoe combined for 13 of the Clippers' first 15 points in the final quarter as Los Angeles extended their narrow 71-70 third-quarter lead to an 86-77 bulge midway through the fourth. …


AP source: Vonn has surgery on right knee
A person familiar with the situation says four-time overall World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn underwent surgery on her right knee Sunday in Vail, Colo.


AP source: Vonn has surgery on right knee
In this photo taken Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, U.S. ski racer Lindsey Vonn attends a press conference in Schladming, Austria. Vonn crashed during the super-G at the Alpine Skiing world championships Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 and has been taken by helicopter to a hospital from the world championships after apparently injuring her right knee. The American lost balance on her right leg while landing after a jump. Her ski came off immediately, and Vonn slid off course and hit    a gate before coming to a standstill. Vonn received medical treatment on the slope for 12 minutes before going to the hospital. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)A person familiar with the situation says four-time overall World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn underwent surgery on her right knee Sunday in Vail, Colo.


US loses to Italy in 1st round of Fed Cup
Italy's Sara Errani, left, and Roberta Vinci celebrate at the end of a Fed Cup World group first round tennis double match against United States' Varvara Lepchenko and Liezel Huber, at the 105 stadium in Rimini, Italy, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. Italy beat the USA to progress to the Fed Cup semifinals after Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci cruised to victory over Varvara Lepchenko and Liezel Huber in the decisive doubles rubber on Sunday. Errani and Vinci pro   ved again just why they are the top doubles pairing as they won 6-2, 6-2 in one hour and 11 minutes. (AP Photo/Felice Calabro')RIMINI, Italy (AP) -- The United States was eliminated in the first round of the Fed Cup, losing to Italy 3-2 Sunday when Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci defeated Varvara Lepchenko and Liezel Huber in the decisive doubles match.


NBA-Clippers beat Knicks in battle of division leaders
NEW YORK, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Reserves Jamal Crawford and Eric Bledsoe led a fourth-quarter surge that carried the visiting Los Angeles Clippers to a 102-88 victory over the New York Knicks in a battle of NBA division leaders on Sunday. Crawford and Bledsoe combined for 13 of the Clippers’ first 15 points in the final quarter as Los Angeles extended their narrow 71-70 third-quarter lead to an 86-77 bulge midway through the fourth. …


NBA results
Feb 10 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Sunday (home team in CAPS) LA Clippers 102 NY KNICKS 88


UPDATE 1-Basketball-Violence mars Panathinaikos' Greek Cup win
(updates after final whistle) ATHENS, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Panathinaikos beat arch rivals Olympiakos Piraeus 81-78 on Sunday in a tightly-contested Greek Cup final which was marred by a 55-minute delay after both sets of fans were ejected from the stadium following crowd violence. The Greens, who had six days earlier lost to their rivals in the domestic league, were not to be denied a 14th domestic cup success as Greece star Dimitris Diamantidis and Croatian shooting guard Roko Ukic produced impressive displays. …


Australia into final after nine-wicket thrashing of Sri Lanka.
Australia into final after nine-wicket thrashing of Sri Lanka.Australia's batting has caused them some worries in this World Cup. By contrast, their bowling has often been devastating.


Australia into final after nine-wicket thrashing of Sri Lanka.
Australia into final after nine-wicket thrashing of Sri Lanka.Australia's batting has caused them some worries in this World Cup. By contrast, their bowling has often been devastating.


Australia into final after nine-wicket thrashing of Sri Lanka.
Australia into final after nine-wicket thrashing of Sri Lanka.Australia's batting has caused them some worries in this World Cup. By contrast, their bowling has often been devastating.


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Paterno family report slams finding of child sex abuse cover-up
HARRISBURG, Penn. (Reuters) – Family members of the late Penn State University football coach Joe Paterno on Sunday released a report they commissioned that said that a former FBI director’s finding that Paterno helped cover up a child sex abuse scandal was flawed and unfair. …


English coaches in awe of young side's maturity
England's head coach Stuart Lancaster celebrates their win over Ireland in their Six Nations rugby match with James Haskell at the Aviva Stadium in DublinDUBLIN (Reuters) – England's renaissance under coach Stuart Lancaster continued apace on Sunday with a first Six Nations win in Ireland in a decade that left the coach and his staff almost in awe of their young side's maturity. It was a first trip to a damp Dublin for many of Lancaster's new-look side and they faced an Irish team not only with more than twice as many caps, but also momentum of their own following impressive back-to-back wins over Argentina and Wales. …


Rugby-English coaches in awe of young side's maturity
DUBLIN, Feb 10 (Reuters) – England’s renaissance under coach Stuart Lancaster continued apace on Sunday with a first Six Nations win in Ireland in a decade that left the coach and his staff almost in awe of their young side’s maturity. It was a first trip to a damp Dublin for many of Lancaster’s new-look side and they faced an Irish team not only with more than twice as many caps, but also momentum of their own following impressive back-to-back wins over Argentina and Wales. …


Berger reflects on World Cup win
Berger reflects on World Cup winTora Berger reflects on her victory in the 10km pursuit at the biathlon World Cup meeting at Anterselva in Italy.


Berger reflects on World Cup win
Berger reflects on World Cup winTora Berger reflects on her victory in the 10km pursuit at the biathlon World Cup meeting at Anterselva in Italy.


Berger reflects on World Cup win
Berger reflects on World Cup winTora Berger reflects on her victory in the 10km pursuit at the biathlon World Cup meeting at Anterselva in Italy.


Aggression pays off for Shikhar
New Delhi, Feb. 11 — Before their last Ranji league game in December, Delhi’s critics were clamouring for skipper Shikhar Dhawan’s head. His nicknames, like ‘Gabbar’, within the camp referred to a man who took uncalculated risks far too often.The Delhi chairman of selectors Chetan Chauhan had strong views on how he was squandering bright starts. Despite that, Chauhan once quipped, “He has the potential to turn the game on its head.”That game provided a hint of what Chauhan meant. …


Bass, Wallace introduce 10th annual NASCAR Day
Bass, Wallace introduce 10th annual NASCAR Day


Revived RWR learned lessons from shutdown
Revived RWR learned lessons from shutdown


Is African football missing the goal?
Is African football missing the goal?We look at the state of the game since South Africa brought the football World Cup to the continent in 2010.


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Gascoigne in hospital, no fears for his life
Gascoigne in hospital, no fears for his lifeLONDON (AP) — Paul Gascoigne is recovering in a hospital in the United States after reacting badly to a detox program in his battle to beat alcoholism, according to people close to the former England midfielder.


Svendsen wins men's biathlon pursuit at worlds
NOVE MESTO, Czech Republic (AP) — Norway swept the pursuit races biathlon world championships, sweeping the pursuit races on Sunday.


Dangerous winds force cancellation of FIS World Cup Team Tour event
Dangerous winds force cancellation of FIS World Cup Team Tour eventStrong winds forced the cancellation of Sunday's FIS World Cup ski jumping team competition in Willingen. Competitors were fo rced to find other ways to entertain themselves.


Dangerous winds force cancellation of FIS World Cup Team Tour event
Dangerous winds force cancellation of FIS World Cup Team Tour eventStrong winds forced the cancellation of Sunday's FIS World Cup ski jumping team competition in Willingen. Competitors were fo rced to find other ways to entertain themselves.


Dangerous winds force cancellation of FIS World Cup Team Tour event
Dangerous winds force cancellation of FIS World Cup Team Tour eventStrong winds forced the cancellation of Sunday's FIS World Cup ski jumping team competition in Willingen. Competitors were force d to find other ways to entertain themselves.


Basketball-Greek Cup final halted due to crowd violence
ATHENS, Feb 10 (Reuters) – The Greek Cup final between arch rivals Olympiakos Piraeus and Panathinaikos was stopped on Sunday after a player was hit with a flare and fans invaded the court as the showpiece descended into farce. Olympiakos’ American centre Kyle Hines was struck on the back with a flare in the warm-up at the neutral Elliniko Indoor Court venue with a restricted crowd of just 1,800 supporters. Hines was not seriously injured, however, and was able to start the match. …


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l&# 039;attrice francese Marion Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


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Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l'attrice francese Marion Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


England stay on course for Grand Slam
England stay on course for Grand SlamOwen Farrell kicked England to a 12-6 victory over Ireland in the Six Nations as the visitors finally win in Dublin.


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l&# 039;attrice francese Marion Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l'attrice francese Mari on Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l'attrice francese Mar ion Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l&# 039;attrice francese Marion Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l� 39;attrice francese Marion Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l 9;attrice francese Marion Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l� 39;attrice francese Marion Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l'attrice francese Mari on Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l 9;attrice francese Marion Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l 9;attrice francese Marion Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l'attrice francese Mari on Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l'attrice francese Mari on Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l� 39;attrice francese Marion Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca
Charlotte Casiraghi è un'amazzone principesca(KIKA) – BORDEAUX – Charlotte Casiraghi ha preso parte all'undicesima e penultima tappa della Rolex FEI World Cup, organizzata a Bordeaux. La secondogenita della principessa Carolina di Monaco e di Stefano Casiraghi ha fatto parte della squadra VIP composta da Guillaume Canet, fidanzato con l' attrice francese Marion Cotillard, e Marie Couperie Eiffel. Anche in sella al poderoso destriero la nipote di Grace Kelly e del principe Ranieri non ha perso l'innata eleganza esibendosi con destrezza nel salto degli ostacoli


Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage in Neumünster beginnt früher
Neumünster (ots) – Die VR Classics vom 14. bis 17. Februar in Neumünster sind Gastgeber der siebten Etappe im Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage. Der wird am Sonntag in der Grand Prix Kür – Preis der VR Bank Neumünster und der …


Aussies storm into eighth final
Mumbai, Feb. 10 — Favourites Australia maintained their unbeaten streak beating Sri Lanka by nine wickets in a Super Six game at the Brabourne Stadium on Sunday. In the process, the Jodie Fields-led side booked a berth in the final of the Women’s World Cup with a game against West Indies still in hand.Winning the toss and putting Sri Lanka into bat, Australia attacked from the start. The Sri Lankans, yet to win a game in the Super Six, were dismissed for 131 runs in 45.2 overs.The fall of wickets started when Megan Schutt cleaned up Yasoda Mendis in the fifth over. …