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Clippers claim Billups, keep Jordan
Mon,12 Dec 2011 11:23 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Clippers have claimed Chauncey Billups off waivers and re-signed restricted free agent DeAndre Jordan, the NBA team announced Monday. The Clippers' pursuit of a point guard had led to reports of them being interested in New Orleans' Chris Paul but the deal failed to materialize. Billups, a five-times All Star and former NBA Finals MVP, was released from the New York Knicks in a cost-cutting move last week. The 35-year-old had said he was only interesting in playing for a title contender. ...
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World Cup winner Wilkinson retires from test
Mon,12 Dec 2011 10:39 PM PST
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - England flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson, who dropped the extra-time goal which won the World Cup for his country against Australia in 2003, announced his retirement from international rugby on Monday. Wilkinson, 32, won 91 England caps and played in four World Cups. His aggregate of 1,246 international points is second only to New Zealand's Dan Carter. "I never ever believed that I would be able to give up on this dream which has driven to live, breathe, love and embrace the game of rugby from the earliest days that I can remember," Wilkinson said on his website www.jonnywilkinson. ...
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Totti penalty miss keeps Juve unbeaten
Mon,12 Dec 2011 10:37 PM PST
Reuters -  ROME (Reuters) - AS Roma forward Francesco Totti missed a second-half penalty as Juventus maintained their unbeaten Serie A record with a 1-1 draw on Monday. Totti, in his 19th season at Roma, had his 64th minute spot-kick saved by Gianluigi Buffon, three minutes after Giorgio Chiellini had equalised for Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico. Troubled Roma had taken an early lead through Daniele De Rossi. Juventus went level at the top with surprise packages Udinese who beat Chievo 2-1 on Sunday. Both teams have 30 points from 14 games, two ahead of champions AC Milan and Lazio. ...
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Lampard penalty ends Man City's unbeaten run
Mon,12 Dec 2011 10:36 PM PST
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - Frank Lampard came off the bench to convert a late penalty as Chelsea beat Manchester City 2-1 on Monday to inflict the Premier League leaders' first defeat of the season and lift themselves back into title contention. City, reduced to 10 men for the last half hour, had wasted no time getting off the mark when Mario Balotelli netted in the second minute after a delightful through-ball from Sergio Aguero. ...
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'Aussie cricket crisis' declared after New Zealand
Mon,12 Dec 2011 10:34 PM PST
Reuters -  SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia reacted with a wave of panic on Tuesday after falling to a first home test defeat to New Zealand in more than a quarter of a century with a series against India just two weeks away. "Aussie cricket crisis", "Black Monday", the "Lowest of the Low", "The Flat Empire" were the headlines adorning the back pages of the country's newspapers above pictures of celebrating New Zealand and forlorn Australian cricketers. "Once the kings of world cricket, Australia are no longer capable of putting away eighth-ranked New Zealand and ... ...
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Learn to adapt, pioneer warns Anelka
Mon,12 Dec 2011 10:33 PM PST
Reuters - (Reuters) - The number of stops and spats during his well-travelled career could well be a nod to his intransigence, but French striker Nicolas Anelka better learn to adapt -- and fast -- if he is to succeed in China, says one player who helped pave the road to the East. The 32-year-old hit-man leaves west London's Chelsea next month to begin a new chapter at Shanghai Shenhua after agreeing a two-year deal reported to be worth up to $300,000 per week. ... Full Story | Top |
Real's Mourinho upbeat despite 'Clasico' humbling
Mon,12 Dec 2011 10:21 PM PST
Reuters -  MADRID (Reuters) - All is well with Real Madrid despite Saturday's 3-1 defeat at home to arch-rivals Barcelona, manager Jose Mourinho said on Monday, adding that he would not swap places with any other team. "There is no feeling of inferiority," Mourinho told a news conference. "I wouldn't change our situation with anyone else's. "My motivation is as strong as ever," he added in response to a question. ...
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Lapasset re-elected as IRB chairman
Mon,12 Dec 2011 10:04 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Bernard Lapasset was re-elected on Monday as chairman of the International Rugby Board (IRB) after defeating former England captain Bill Beaumont in a vote for the top job. The Frenchman secured a second consecutive term in office after the 26 IRB Council members voted 14-12 in support of him at a reconvened interim meeting in Los Angeles. "I am honoured to accept the mandate of the Council to serve as Chairman of the International Rugby Board for another term," Lapasset said in a statement. "I am committed to building on the good progress to date. ...
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New Zealand beams with pride after Australia win
Mon,12 Dec 2011 10:00 PM PST
Reuters - WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand reacted with understated pride on Tuesday after their young cricket team completed their first test win over Australia in 18 years and first across the Tasman Sea in more than quarter of a century. The Auckland-based New Zealand Herald splashed the victory celebrations over its the front page with the focus on bowler Doug Bracewell's match-winning six for 40 in Australia's second innings. ... Full Story | Top |
Golf-Injured Appleby may pull out of Aussie Masters defence
Mon,12 Dec 2011 09:46 PM PST
Reuters - MELBOURNE, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Stuart Appleby may be forcedto pull out of his Australian Masters title defence because of along-term back injury, he said on Tuesday. A nine-times winner on the U.S. PGA Tour, Australian Applebyis preparing to go up against a field that includes world numberone Luke Donald at the Victoria Golf Club this week. But Appleby, ranked 161st in the world, said chronic pain inhis lower back had prevented him from practising his swing andput in doubt his participation in the A$1.5 million tournament. ... Full Story | Top |
Learn to adapt, pioneer warns Anelka
Mon,12 Dec 2011 07:40 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - The number of stops and spats during his well-travelled career could well be a nod to his intransigence, but French striker Nicolas Anelka better learn to adapt -- and fast -- if he is to succeed in China, says one player who helped pave the road to the East.
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Devils defeat Lightning despite late Stamkos strikes
Mon,12 Dec 2011 07:29 PM PST
Reuters - (Reuters) - Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos scored two late goals to put the heat on New Jersey in the final period but the Devils held on to claim a 5-4 win over the Lightning on Monday. New Jersey went 2-0 up in the first through Petr Sykora and Dainius Zubrus before Steve Downie and Blair Jones tied the game in the final few minutes of the period. The Devils dominated the second and extended their lead to 5-2 on goals from Zach Parise, Ilya Kovalchuk and Adam Henrique. ... Full Story | Top |
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