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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.
  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...
  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 ...
  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...
  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. ...
  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...
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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 ...
  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...
  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...
  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.
  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.
  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...
  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...
  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...
  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.
  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...
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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...
  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.
  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...
  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.
  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...
  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.
  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...
  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.
  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...
  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...
  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.
  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.
  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...
  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...
  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...
  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.
  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.
  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...
  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.
  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...
  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.
  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...
  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...
  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...
  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.
  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.
  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...
  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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