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Giants linebacker Pierce sidelined with neck injury (21 November 08:32) |
| NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce will be sidelined indefinitely with a bulging disc in his neck, the team said on Friday.
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Salt Lake hoping to feel at home against Galaxy (21 November 07:54) |
| SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham and the L.A Galaxy are hogging the attention for Sunday's MLS Cup final but opponents Real Salt Lake expect to benefit from a backlash from supporters in Se... |
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Former critic Donovan credits Beckham for LA turnaround (21 November 06:39) |
| SEATTLE (Reuters) - L.A Galaxy's turnaround from worst to best in Major League Soccer, which could be completed with a win in Sunday's MLS Cup final, has been largely due to David Beckham's ... |
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Hurt Beckham to take pain killers before final (21 November 05:09) |
| SEATTLE (Reuters) - L.A. Galaxy's David Beckham is to have pain-killing injections for a bruised ankle bone before Sunday's MLS Cup final but said he would be fit for the game against Real S... |
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Injured Beckham to take pain killers before MLS final (21 November 04:29) |
| SEATTLE (Reuters) - L.A. Galaxy's David Beckham will take pain-killing injections for a bruised ankle bone before Sunday's MLS Cup final but will be fit for the game against Real Salt Lake.
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US Cuba players find friendship in softball (21 November 04:22) |
| HAVANA (Reuters) - There were hugs and handshakes all around on Friday as teams of older U.S. and Cuban softball players ended a "friendship" tournament they hope will set an example for the... |
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Cubs sign Grabow to two-year deal (21 November 03:47) |
| CHICAGO (Reuters) - Reliever John Grabow signed a two-year $7.5 million deal with the Chicago Cubs on Friday, adding an experienced arm to a young bullpen.
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Stars forward Neal suspended for two games (21 November 02:43) |
| TORONTO (Reuters) - Dallas Stars forward James Neal has been suspended for two games for a dangerous hit against Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the NHL said Friday.
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Williams scores three times in Fins win (21 November 02:22) |
| CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Ricky Williams scored three touchdowns to lead the Miami Dolphins to a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.
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France rule out replay of controversial World Cup playoff (21 November 02:11) |
| PARIS (Reuters) - The French Football Federation (FFF) has ruled out a replay of their controversial World Cup playoff against Ireland, saying on Friday world governing body FIFA's decision ... |
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Asian champions Iraq suspended by FIFA (21 November 12:56) |
| BERNE (Reuters) - Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international soccer because of political interference in the country's Football Association, world governing body FIFA said o... |
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Federer eyes year-end top spot in London finale (21 November 12:52) |
| LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer held court in a swish hotel on the banks of the River Thames on Friday and left nobody in any doubt he was determined to become only the second male player t... |
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IAAF to stage hammer throw challenge next year (21 November 12:38) |
| MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - A hammer throw challenge event will be introduced next year to provide worldwide competition for athletes whose specialty is not part of the new Diamond League.
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Henry says World Cup playoff would be fair (21 November 12:15) |
| LONDON (Reuters) - France captain Thierry Henry has agreed a replay against Ireland would be the fairest solution to the controversy surrounding the teams' World Cup playoff.
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IAAF says no resolution yet to Semenya case (20 November 07:53) |
| MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is still seeking a resolution to South African runner Caster Semenya's gender case, spokesman Nick Davie... |
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Westwood two ahead after McIlroy putting mistakes (20 November 07:49) |
| DUBAI (Reuters) - Lee Westwood took advantage of a couple of putting errors by money-list rival Rory McIlroy to grab a two-shot lead after the second round of the season-ending Dubai World C... |
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No resolution yet to Semenya case IAAF (20 November 04:40) |
| MONTE CARLO (Reuters) - The IAAF is continuing to work with South African runner Caster Semenya's representatives and the South African government to resolve her gender case, but cannot conf... |
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FIFA rejects France v Ireland replay request (20 November 04:28) |
| LONDON (Reuters) - Soccer's world governing body FIFA has confirmed that the controversial France v Ireland World Cup playoff will not be replayed.
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McIlroy running hot in Race to Dubai contest (20 November 04:18) |
| DUBAI (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy turned up the heat in the battle to become European number one by snatching the early lead in the second round of the season-ending Dubai World Championship on... |
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FIFA should allow replays for cheating French minister (20 November 02:21) |
| PARIS (Reuters) - World soccer's governing body FIFA should order replays of matches where "cheating" affects the outcome, a senior French government minister said on Friday.
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Stojakovic leads Hornets to second straight win under Bower (20 November 12:40) |
| NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Peja Stojakovic had 25 points and 13 rebounds to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 110-103 upset win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.
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Stars Turco suffers rare loss to Blue Jackets (20 November 12:38) |
| DALLAS (Reuters) - Dallas netminder Marty Turco suffered a rare loss to Columbus on Thursday as the Blue Jackets beat the Stars 4-1.
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Pacquiao returns a hero in Manila gears for new fight (20 November 11:54) |
| MANILA (Reuters) - Seven-time world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao returned to a hero's welcome in the Philippines on Friday, with his next fight likely to be in the political ring as he pre... |
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Williams scores three touchdowns for Dolphins (20 November 11:42) |
| CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Ricky Williams scored three touchdowns to lead the Miami Dolphins to a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.
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Record-wary Mayweather may duck Pacquiao Arum (20 November 10:55) |
| NEW YORK (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao's desire to take on Floyd Mayweather may not be enough to persuade the American to climb into the ring for a dream fight against the Filipino, promoter Bo... |
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Williams scores three touchdowns in Dolphins victory (20 November 10:19) |
| CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Ricky Williams scored three touchdowns to lead the Miami Dolphins to a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.
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Beckham says he never considered quitting MLS (20 November 06:57) |
| SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham, one win away from claiming the MLS title with L.A Galaxy, said on Thursday that despite the troubles that have accompanied his time in the United States he... |
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LAs Donovan named MLS player of the year (20 November 06:35) |
| SEATTLE (Reuters) - United States and L.A Galaxy striker Landon Donovan has been named Most Valuable Player in Major League Soccer, the league said on Thursday.
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Mayweather may duck Pacquiao to preserve status Arum (20 November 05:18) |
| NEW YORK (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao has satisfied Floyd Mayweather's demands that he state his desire to fight the American, but that still may not be good enough to make the mega-fight, box... |
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Gay and Richards claim Jesse Owens honors (20 November 05:16) |
| NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tyson Gay and Sanya Richards claimed Jesse Owens awards for the second time on Thursday as the United States' top track and field athletes.
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Lincecum wins NL Cy Young second year in a row (20 November 04:01) |
| NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants claimed the National League Cy Young Award for the second successive year Thursday, winning in a close vote over Cardinals start... |
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Baseball still faces tough economy commissioner (20 November 01:41) |
| CHICAGO (Reuters) - Major League Baseball still faces an uncertain U.S. economy that led to lower attendance and financial losses at some clubs this year, the commissioner of the U.S. sports... |
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Giants Lincecum wins NL Cy Young second year in a row (20 November 01:21) |
| NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants won the National League Cy Young Award for the second successive year on Thursday.
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Westwood starts with 66 in Dubai cut and thrust (19 November 07:57) |
| DUBAI (Reuters) - Lee Westwood's six-under-par 66 at the season-ending Dubai World Championship gave him a first-round advantage over money-list rival Rory McIlroy on Thursday.
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IAAF agrees to Semenya keeping world title (19 November 04:54) |
| JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has agreed that South African runner Caster Semenya will keep her 800 meters world title, the country's... |
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Frances Henry gets hand slapped (19 November 04:20) |
| PARIS (Reuters) - Thierry Henry was compared to the great Diego Maradona, although not the way he may have wished, and coach Raymond Domenech faced further criticism after France controversi... |
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Chinas Liang shares early lead with Aiken in Dubai (19 November 03:26) |
| DUBAI (Reuters) - China's Liang Wenchong carded a four-under 68 to take a share of the clubhouse lead with South African Thomas Aiken at the first round of the Dubai World Championship on Th... |
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Federer faces choppy ride to secure top spot (19 November 01:14) |
| LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will step on board the riverboat to the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday with the world number one ranking in their sights.
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Flyers withstand late charge by Kings in 3-2 win (19 November 12:16) |
| LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Flyers survived an aggressive third period by the Los Angeles Kings to hold on for a 3-2 victory on Wednesday.
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Wizards end Clevelands winning streak (19 November 10:10) |
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Wizards overcame a 34-point performance by LeBron James to crush the Central Division-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 on Wednesday and snap a six-gam... |
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Gasol to return to action against Bulls (19 November 09:37) |
| LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol is set to make his long awaited return to the court Thursday when the defending NBA champions host the Chicago Bulls.
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Wizards end Clevelands winning streak at five (19 November 08:38) |
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Wizards overcame a 34-point performance by LeBron James to crush the Central Division-leading Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 on Wednesday and snap a six-gam... |
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World Cup lineup decided as last six spots taken (19 November 08:31) |
| LONDON (Reuters) - The final lineup of teams for next year's World Cup in South Africa was settled on Wednesday after six drama-charged playoffs on three different continents.
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Rookie Shin poised to seal LPGA player of the year honors (19 November 07:44) |
| HOUSTON (Reuters) - South Korean Shin Ji-yai, already voted Rookie of the Year, goes into this week's season-ending LPGA Tour Championship with the circuit's Player of the Year honors also w... |
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Ravens linebacker Suggs out replaced by rookie Kruger (19 November 06:14) |
| BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs, one of the NFL's best pass rushers, has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts because of a knee inju... |
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France lead five more qualifiers into World Cup (19 November 05:39) |
| LONDON (Reuters) - France, with a controversial extra-time goal from William Gallas, squeezed into the World Cup finals despite failing to beat Ireland in Paris while Slovenia upset Russia o... |
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Johnson joins the Nationals as advisor to GM (19 November 05:36) |
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former major league manager Davey Johnson has been named senior advisor to Washington Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo, the team said Wednesday in a statement.
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LPGA Tour announces 24-event season teeing off in Asia (19 November 02:22) |
| HOUSTON (Reuters) - The 2010 LPGA Tour will consist of 24 tournaments, four fewer than this year, in 10 countries.
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Federer to face Del Potro Murray in ATP round-robin (19 November 01:34) |
| LONDON (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer will face his U.S. Open conqueror Juan Martin del Potro in the round-robin stage of the ATP Tour finals after getting the rough end of Wedne... |
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Colorados Tracy LAs Scioscia managers of the year (19 November 01:15) |
| NEW YORK (Reuters) - Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy and Los Angeles Angels skipper Mike Scioscia were named managers of the year on Wednesday by the Baseball Writers' Association of Amer... |
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