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| Cricket-Sri Lanka move ODIs from Colombo due to rain threat Friday, Nov 02, 2012 12:31 AM PDT Nov 2 (Reuters) - Persistent rain has forced Sri Lanka to move the next two contests of the five-match one-day international series against New Zealand away from Colombo, the country's cricket board (SLC) said on Thursday. The matches on Sunday and Tuesday would now be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, SLC said in a statement. "This decision was made considering the prevailing weather patterns and available ground conditions," the statement said. "SLC will be constantly monitoring weather conditions for further review. ... Full Story | Top |
| Cricket-Steyn takes three as South Africa open Australia tour Friday, Nov 02, 2012 12:17 AM PDT SYDNEY, Nov 2 (Reuters) - South Africa made a strong start to their tour of Australia on Friday, with Dale Steyn getting among the wickets early on, but their attack stalled later on the opening day against Australia A at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The tourists reduced the home side to 44-3 in the morning session on the first of the three-day match but a 122-run stand before tea, and another of 133 after the break, helped the Australians to 325-7 at the close of play. ... Full Story | Top |
| Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Friday Nov 2 Thursday, Nov 01, 2012 11:00 PM PDT Reuters sports schedule at 0600 on Friday (times GMT): - - - - NFL San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers led the Chargers to a 31-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, easing the pressure on beleaguered head coach Norv Turner. (NFL-CHARGERS/, moved, pix, 300 words) - - - - MOTOR RACING Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix ABU DHABI - Championship leader Sebastian Vettel is limbering up for a race that could bring him a fifth successive win on Sunday and seal the constructors' championship for Red Bull. ... Full Story | Top |
| Motor racing-Hamilton undeterred by Mercedes slump Thursday, Nov 01, 2012 10:39 PM PDT ABU DHABI, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Mercedes have failed to score a point in the three races since Lewis Hamilton made his decision to join them next season but the McLaren driver says their slump has only made him more determined. "It makes me even more driven to help them score points," the 2008 Formula One world champion told reporters ahead of Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. "I'm very happy with the decision I made. It doesn't impact on that. People do sometimes lose their way, even we have struggled in the past, and not scored points," added the 27-year-old Briton. ... Full Story | Top |
| Rivers on target as Chargers jolt Chiefs Thursday, Nov 01, 2012 10:36 PM PDT  (Reuters) - San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers led the Chargers to a 31-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, easing the pressure on beleaguered head coach Norv Turner. Rivers became just the sixth player to complete 90 percent of his passes in a single game, connecting on 18 of 20 attempts for 220 yards and a pair of touchdowns that helped the Chargers (4-4) snap a run of three straight defeats. Rivers hit tight end Antonio Gates in the first quarter and receiver Malcom Floyd in the fourth for his touchdowns. Rivers said he had his passing rhythm dialed in. ... Full Story | Top |
| Donovan penalty takes Galaxy past Whitecaps Thursday, Nov 01, 2012 10:33 PM PDT (Reuters) - A 73rd minute Landon Donovan penalty gave the L.A. Galaxy a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Playoffs on Thursday, earning them a place in the Western Conference semi-finals against the San Jose Earthquakes. The Galaxy, featuring former England midfielder David Beckham and Ireland striker Robbie Keane, had to come from behind though to beat the first Canadian team to feature in the MLS post-season. ... Full Story | Top |
| UPDATE 1-NFL-Rivers on target as Chargers jolt Chiefs Thursday, Nov 01, 2012 10:31 PM PDT * Rivers completes 90 percent of passes * Chargers defense adds pair of touchdowns (Adds quotes, detail) Nov 1 (Reuters) - San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers led the Chargers to a 31-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, easing the pressure on beleaguered head coach Norv Turner. Rivers became just the sixth player to complete 90 percent of his passes in a single game, connecting on 18 of 20 attempts for 220 yards and a pair of touchdowns that helped the Chargers (4-4) snap a run of three straight defeats. ... Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Donovan penalty takes Galaxy past Whitecaps Thursday, Nov 01, 2012 10:13 PM PDT Nov 2 (Reuters) - A 73rd minute Landon Donovan penalty gave the L.A. Galaxy a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Playoffs on Thursday, earning them a place in the Western Conference semi-finals against the San Jose Earthquakes. The Galaxy, featuring former England midfielder David Beckham and Ireland striker Robbie Keane, had to come from behind though to beat the first Canadian team to feature in the MLS post-season. ... Full Story | Top |
| Shirt sponsorship key to keeping All Blacks ahead: Umaga Thursday, Nov 01, 2012 10:02 PM PDT  SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Commercialising the iconic All Black jersey with a sponsors name is not popular with Tana Umaga but the former captain told Reuters it was necessary if the World Cup winners wanted to stay ahead of the game. The All Blacks had not had a sponsorship logo on the Adidas-branded jersey since 1999 but that ended last month when the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) signed a hefty, five-and-a-half year deal with the American International Group last month. ... Full Story | Top |
| France return to Eden Park as part of All Blacks series Thursday, Nov 01, 2012 10:00 PM PDT  WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The All Blacks will host France in three tests next June, the New Zealand Rugby Union confirmed on Friday, in a high profile series taking place at the same time as the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia. France were the last northern hemisphere side to beat the world champions on home soil when they won 27-22 at Carisbrook in 2009 but there will be no return to Dunedin next year with Auckland, Christchurch and New Plymouth hosting the tests. ... Full Story | Top |
| NBA standings Thursday, Nov 01, 2012 09:43 PM PDT Nov 2 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the NBA on Thursday EASTERN CONFERENCEATLANTIC DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Philadelphia 1 0 1.000 - 2. Toronto 0 1 0 1 2. Boston 0 1 0 1 4. Brooklyn 0 0 0 0 1/2 4. NY Knicks 0 0 0 0 1/2 CENTRAL DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Cleveland 1 0 1.000 - 1. Indiana 1 0 1.000 - 1. Chicago 1 0 1.000 - 4. Detroit 0 1 0 1 5. Milwaukee 0 0 0 0 1/2 SOUTHEAST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Miami 1 0 1.000 - 2. Washington 0 1 0 1 3. Orlando 0 0 0 0 1/2 3. Charlotte 0 0 0 0 1/2 3. Atlanta 0 0 0 0 1/2 WESTERN CONFERENCENORTHWEST DIVISION W L PCT GB 1. Utah 1 0 1.000 - 1. Portland 1 0 1. ... Full Story | Top |
| Rugby-France return to Eden Park as part of All Blacks series Thursday, Nov 01, 2012 09:10 PM PDT WELLINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The All Blacks will host France in three tests next June, the New Zealand Rugby Union confirmed on Friday, in a high profile series taking place at the same time as the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia. France were the last northern hemisphere side to beat the world champions on home soil when they won 27-22 at Carisbrook in 2009 but there will be no return to Dunedin next year with Auckland, Christchurch and New Plymouth hosting the tests. ... Full Story | Top |
| NBA results Thursday, Nov 01, 2012 09:05 PM PDT Nov 2 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the NBA games on Thursday (home team in CAPS) SAN ANTONIO 86 Oklahoma City 84 Full Story | Top |
| Rugby-Shirt sponsorship key to keeping All Blacks ahead - Umaga Thursday, Nov 01, 2012 09:04 PM PDT SINGAPORE, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Commercialising the iconic All Black jersey with a sponsors name is not popular with Tana Umaga but the former captain told Reuters it was necessary if the World Cup winners wanted to stay ahead of the game. The All Blacks had not had a sponsorship logo on the Adidas-branded jersey since 1999 but that ended last month when the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) signed a hefty, five-and-a-half year deal with the American International Group last month. ... Full Story | Top |
| Tiger blames fatigue for missing WGC event Thursday, Nov 01, 2012 09:02 PM PDT  SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Tiger Woods said fatigue was the reason he skipped this week's World Golf Championship event in China. As Australian Adam Scott and South African Louis Oosthuizen grabbed the first-round lead at the $7 million event in Shenzhen on Thursday, the 36-year-old Woods was holding a putting clinic for school children in Singapore. The main sponsor had been unhappy Woods and world number one McIlroy chose to miss the WGC event despite being in the country and playing in a lucrative exhibition event. ... Full Story | Top |
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