Daily News Alert | Monday, August 27, 2012 12:12 AM PDT |
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Pedrosa's surge clinches Czech MotoGP win
Sun,26 Aug 2012 10:55 PM PDT
Reuters - PRAGUE (Reuters) - Spain's Dani Pedrosa surged past Jorge Lorenzo in the final turn at the Czech MotoGP on Sunday, winning a dramatic finish in Brno to narrow his compatriot's lead in the riders' championship. Pedrosa, fresh off victory last weekend at Indianapolis, overtook Lorenzo midway through the race but needed to pass the championship leader at the end after losing his lead in the middle of the last lap. The Honda rider finished in a time of 42:51.570, just 0.178 seconds ahead of Lorenzo on his Yamaha. ... Full Story | Top |
Double champion Farah eases to victory
Sun,26 Aug 2012 10:54 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - Sleep-deprived double Olympic champion Mo Farah was almost caught napping during the two-mile race at a Diamond League meeting in Birmingham, England on Sunday before easing to victory to the delight of a sellout crowd. There was relief for American sprinter Tyson Gay after he safely negotiated his first competitive 200 metres for two years and compatriot Carmelita Jeter beat Jamaica's Olympic 100 champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce for the second time in four days. ... Full Story | Top |
Milan want Kaka loan, Real holding out for sale: Galliani
Sun,26 Aug 2012 10:53 PM PDT
Reuters - MADRID (Reuters) - AC Milan are trying to persuade Real Madrid to give them Kaka back on loan before the transfer window closes on Friday but the La Liga club are holding out for a sale, Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said on Sunday. "The situation is clear: Real want to sell Kaka while we want him on loan," Galliani told Sky Sport. "If Real change their stance I'll rush over there but if on the other hand they insist on a loan there's nothing more to be done. ... Full Story | Top |
Watney surges to three stroke win at Barclays
Sun,26 Aug 2012 10:50 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - American Nick Watney won the Barclays Tournament in Farmingdale, New York by three shots on Sunday, shooting down Sergio Garcia's quest for consecutive victories and moving to top spot in the PGA Tour playoffs. Watney fired a two-under-par 69 on the final day to finish at 10-under 274 and claim his fifth PGA Tour victory, three clear of fellow American Brandt Snedeker (70) who was alone in second at 277 and four ahead of overnight leader Garcia (75) and defending champion Dustin Johnson (68) on 278. ... Full Story | Top |
Open-Federer in action on opening day of US Open
Sun,26 Aug 2012 10:49 PM PDT
Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer looks to cap an "incredible" season when he launches his bid for a sixth U.S. Open title against American Donald Young on Monday. Federer beat Briton Andy Murray to win the 2012 Wimbledon title, regained his world number one ranking and comes into the final grand slam of the year in ominous form. "I'm just happy how I'm playing," said Federer. "I already reached my goal for the year becoming world number one and getting Wimbledon again and getting a medal for Switzerland. "It's been incredible. ... Full Story | Top |
Wilson to start for Seahawks after QB Jackson joins Bills
Sun,26 Aug 2012 10:43 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks have handed rookie Russell Wilson the responsibility of starting the new campaign as their quarterback after announcing they had traded Tavaris Jackson to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Jackson started 14 games for the team last season as they finished 7-9 but the Seahawks made it clear they would adopt a new offensive strategy when they acquired free agent Matt Flynn in March and drafted Wilson during the off-season. The Bills will send Seattle an undisclosed draft pick as part of the deal. ... Full Story | Top |
Soccer-Ronaldinho's solo effort illuminates stormy derby in Brazil
Sun,26 Aug 2012 10:17 PM PDT
Reuters - RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Ronaldinho scored a breathtaking individual goal for Atletico Mineiro in a stormy derby against Cruzeiro that produced three red cards and was interrupted as fans hurled debris on to the pitch. The drama continued deep into injury time of Sunday's game as Cruzeiro snatched a last-gasp equaliser to force a 2-2 draw in the Brazilian championship clash of the Belo Horizonte rivals. ... Full Story | Top |
NFL-Wilson to start for Seahawks after QB Jackson joins Bills
Sun,26 Aug 2012 10:13 PM PDT
Reuters - Aug 26 (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks have handed rookie Russell Wilson the responsibility of starting the new campaign as their quarterback after announcing they had traded Tavaris Jackson to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Jackson started 14 games for the team last season as they finished 7-9 but the Seahawks made it clear they would adopt a new offensive strategy when they acquired free agent Matt Flynn in March and drafted Wilson during the off-season. The Bills will send Seattle an undisclosed draft pick as part of the deal. ... Full Story | Top |
Baseball standings
Sun,26 Aug 2012 09:36 PM PDT
Reuters - Aug 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the MLB on Sunday AMERICAN LEAGUEEASTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. NY Yankees 74 53 .583 - 2. Tampa Bay 70 57 .551 4 3. Baltimore 69 57 .548 4 1/2 4. Boston 61 67 .477 13 1/2 5. Toronto 56 70 .444 17 1/2 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Chicago White Sox 71 55 .563 - 2. Detroit 69 58 .543 2 1/2 3. Kansas City 56 70 .444 15 4. Cleveland 55 72 .433 16 1/2 5. Minnesota 52 75 .409 19 1/2 WESTERN DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Texas 75 52 .591 - 2. Oakland 69 57 .548 5 1/2 3. LA Angels 66 62 .516 9 1/2 4. Seattle 61 67 . ... Full Story | Top |
Benefits of circumcision outweigh risks, U.S. pediatrics group says
Sun,26 Aug 2012 09:06 PM PDT
Reuters - CHICAGO (Reuters) - The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new guidelines saying the health benefits of infant circumcision outweigh the risks of the surgery, but the influential physician's group has fallen short of a universal recommendation of the procedure for all infants, saying that parents should make the final call. ... Full Story | Top |
Hudson soars, Lincecum falls as Braves beat Giants
Sun,26 Aug 2012 08:39 PM PDT
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Tim Hudson continued his red-hot form while opposing pitcher Tim Lincecum remained mired in a challenging season as the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 7-1 on Sunday. Hudson (13-4) breezed through seven innings and allowed one run to win his seventh consecutive decision. The right-hander has not lost since July 1. The Braves' (73-55) win kept them at the top of the National League Wild Card race. They scored two runs in the first inning and led 5-0 by the sixth inning. ...
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Seahawks cut Owens, ending receiver's return to NFL
Sun,26 Aug 2012 08:31 PM PDT
Reuters - (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks cut wide receiver Terrell Owens on Sunday ending his comeback to the NFL before it officially began. The 38-year-old Owens had earned a one-year contract with the Seahawks after working out with the team earlier this month, setting up a return to the league for the first time since 2010, but he failed to impress during pre-season action. Owens made just two catches in two pre-season games. ... Full Story | Top |
Baseball-Hudson soars, Lincecum falls as Braves beat Giants
Sun,26 Aug 2012 08:25 PM PDT
Reuters - Aug 26 (Reuters) - Tim Hudson continued his red-hot form while opposing pitcher Tim Lincecum remained mired in a challenging season as the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 7-1 on Sunday. Hudson (13-4) breezed through seven innings and allowed one run to win his seventh consecutive decision. The right-hander has not lost since July 1. The Braves' (73-55) win kept them at the top of the National League Wild Card race. They scored two runs in the first inning and led 5-0 by the sixth inning. ... Full Story | Top |
Federer in action on opening day of U.S. Open
Sun,26 Aug 2012 08:23 PM PDT
Reuters -  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer looks to cap an "incredible" season when he launches his bid for a sixth U.S. Open title against American Donald Young on Monday. Federer beat Briton Andy Murray to win the 2012 Wimbledon title, regained his world number one ranking and comes into the final grand slam of the year in ominous form. "I'm just happy how I'm playing," said Federer. "I already reached my goal for the year becoming world number one and getting Wimbledon again and getting a medal for Switzerland. "It's been incredible. ...
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UPDATE 1-Baseball results
Sun,26 Aug 2012 08:11 PM PDT
Reuters - Aug 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the MLB games on Sunday (home team in CAPS) NY Yankees 4 CLEVELAND 2 DETROIT 5 LA Angels 2 NY METS 2 Houston 1 St. Louis 8 CINCINNATI 2 BOSTON 8 Kansas City 6 PHILADELPHIA 4 Washington 1 Milwaukee 7 PITTSBURGH 0 CHICAGO WHITE SOX 4 Seattle 3 CHICAGO CUBS 5 Colorado 0 Minnesota 6 TEXAS 5 San Diego 5 ARIZONA 4 Miami 6 LA DODGERS 2 Atlanta 7 SAN FRANCISCO 1 Full Story | Top |
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