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Warner says FIFA gifted him World Cup tv rights for $1
Thu,29 Dec 2011 10:17 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner said he was sold the World Cup television rights for Trinidad and Tobago for as little as $1 in return for supporting FIFA president Sepp Blatter in soccer elections. Warner, who resigned from all his soccer positions in June after he was suspended by FIFA following allegations in a cash-for-votes scandal, issued a statement on Thursday revealing the details of the television deals. A spokesman for FIFA said soccer's world governing body was "looking into" Warner's statement and would make no further statement in the meantime. ...
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Stosur determined to shine on home soil in 2012
Thu,29 Dec 2011 10:11 PM PST
Reuters -  SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Sam Stosur is determined to show on home soil in 2012 the form that won her a first grand slam singles title at the U.S. Open this year. The 27-year-old has struggled with the weight of expectation in Australia in the past but returning as a grand slam champion she feels she is better equipped to deal with the pressure. "I'd love to start the year well here in Australia," she told reporters Friday in Brisbane, where she will warm up for the Australian Open at next week's International tournament. ...
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Jagr sparks Flyers in Pittsburgh return
Thu,29 Dec 2011 10:02 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Jaromir Jagr scored on his return to Pittsburgh Thursday, sparking the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 victory and snapping the Penguins' four-game win streak.
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Herath praises team effort after famous win
Thu,29 Dec 2011 10:02 PM PST
Reuters - DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) - A delighted Rangana Herath praised the efforts of his team mates after bowling Sri Lanka to their first test win in South Africa at Kingsmead on Thursday. The left-arm spinner took five for 79 as South Africa capitulated in their second innings to lose the second test by 208 runs after winning the first at Centurion by an innings. "It was a whole team effort, that's why we won. We're very happy because we bowled them out for less than 170 and we played our brand of cricket. We didn't do anything different," Herath told a news conference. ... Full Story | Top |
Drogba on brink of 150 Chelsea goals
Thu,29 Dec 2011 09:58 PM PST
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, restricted to a brief substitute appearance in the 1-1 home draw with neighbours Fulham in the Premier League on December 26, is looking to chalk up his 150th goal for the London club on Saturday. The 33-year-old Ivory Coast international will join Stamford Bridge greats Peter Osgood and Roy Bentley on that mark if he is on target at home to Aston Villa. Only Frank Lampard (178), Kerry Dixon (193) and Bobby Tambling (202) have scored more goals for Chelsea. ...
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London and Britain aim to deliver in 2012
Thu,29 Dec 2011 06:33 PM PST
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - Londoners waking Sunday with blurred vision and throbbing heads will not have to wait long for their next party as the city enters its Olympic year and prepares to host the sporting show of a lifetime.
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London and Britain aim to deliver in 2012
Thu,29 Dec 2011 06:31 PM PST
Reuters -  LONDON (Reuters) - Londoners waking on Sunday with blurred vision and throbbing heads will not have to wait long for their next party as the city enters its Olympic year and prepares to host the sporting show of a lifetime. Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee, marking 60 years of her reign, will be celebrated in June followed by England's appearance at the European soccer championships before the Olympics open on July 27. ...
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Roethlisberger aims to play through pain against Browns
Thu,29 Dec 2011 05:32 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger expects to play in Sunday's regular season finale against the Cleveland Browns, as long as he can cope with the pain in his sprained left ankle. The former Pro-Bowl selection suffered the injury on December 8 in Pittsburgh's most recent game against the Browns and he missed Saturday's crushing 27-0 victory over the struggling St. Louis Rams. "As long as I can deal with pain, I'll be out there," Roethlisberger told reporters after a practice session on Thursday. ...
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Donald voted writers' male player of the year
Thu,29 Dec 2011 01:38 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - British world number one Luke Donald added another accolade to his rapidly growing resume when he was named male player of the year by the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA) on Thursday.
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Golf-Donald voted writers' male player of the year
Thu,29 Dec 2011 01:36 PM PST
Reuters - Dec 29 (Reuters) - British world number one LukeDonald added another accolade to his rapidly growing resume whenhe was named male player of the year by the Golf WritersAssociation of America (GWAA) on Thursday. Taiwan's world number one Yani Tseng, who triumphed 12 timesacross the globe in 2011, was the runaway GWAA female player ofthe year while American veteran Tom Lehman was named seniorplayer of the year. Donald, who won four times worldwide in 2011 and became thefirst player to clinch the money titles on both sides of theAtlantic, earned 88 percent of the GWAA votes. ... Full Story | Top |
White Sox sign Danks to $65 million deal
Thu,29 Dec 2011 01:17 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a five-year, $65 million contract extension with starting pitcher John Danks, the American League team said on Thursday. Danks, 26, will receive $8 million in 2012 and $14.25 million in each of the next four seasons up until 2016, the White Sox said in a news release. The left-hander posted an 8-12 record with a 4.33 earned run average and had 135 strikeouts in 27 starts for the White Sox last season. (Reporting By Gene Cherry in Salvo North Carolina; Editing by Julian Linden)
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Motorcycling-Hayden breaks ribs, shoulder blade in training
Thu,29 Dec 2011 12:51 PM PST
Reuters - Dec 29 (Reuters) - Former MotoGP world champion NickyHayden broke two ribs and a shoulder blade during a trainingaccident in Kentucky earlier this week, the American'smotorcycling team Ducati said on Thursday. Hayden suffered the injuries near his home in Owensboro andhas since had x-rays, a CAT scan and an MRI. Ducati said no surgery had been scheduled but that the30-year-old rider would have the fractures assessed by aspecialist in California next week. "Obviously, injuries are never good but it's part ofmotorcycle racing," Hayden said in a statement released byDucati. ... Full Story | Top |
Suns sign former All-Star guard Redd
Thu,29 Dec 2011 12:30 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - The struggling Phoenix Suns have signed former All-Star guard Michael Redd to boost their scoring depth, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said on Thursday. Redd, 32, has averaged 20 points in 11 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks since being drafted as the 43rd overall pick in 2000. "Michael Redd has a proven pedigree as a first-rate NBA scorer," Suns president of basketball operations Lon Babby said in a statement. "He will work with our renowned training staff to get into basketball shape. When he is ready to play, Michael will be a welcome addition to our team. ...
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Financier Edwards' RCR buys British Columbia ski resort
Thu,29 Dec 2011 11:46 AM PST
Reuters - CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - A ski resort company owned by Calgary financier Murray Edwards has bought Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Columbia from its Dutch developer, bringing to three the number of properties it owns in the Rocky Mountain region, which is known for deep powder skiing. Edwards' privately held Resorts of the Canadian Rockies bought the relatively new Golden, British Columbia, ski area from Ballast Nedam NV for an undisclosed sum. ... Full Story | Top |
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