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| UPDATE 1-Cricket-Australia set S.Africa target of 430 runs to win Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 07:53 PM PST * Clarke declares with Australia 267-8 * Record run-chase at Adelaide is 315 * Hussey scores half-century (updates after Australia declare) ADELAIDE, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Australia have set South Africa a mammoth 430-run target for victory in the second test after declaring at 267-8 after lunch on the fourth day on Sunday. The highest successful fourth innings run-chase at Adelaide Oval was 315 by the hosts in 1902 against England. Matt Wade and fast bowler James Pattinson resumed after lunch with Australia on 206-7, adding 14 runs before the wicketkeeper batsman edged a catch to AB de Villiers. ... Full Story | Top |
| NBA: Heat overcome battling Cavaliers to remain unbeaten at home Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 07:45 PM PST  (Reuters) - The NBA champion Miami Heat have staged a thrilling fightback to keep their unblemished home record alive, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-108 on Saturday. The Heat, down by 11 at halftime and by seven with just under two minutes remaining, stormed home thanks mainly to Ray Allen who scored the last seven points to push the Heat to 10-3 on the season and 6-0 in Miami. Allen coaxed in a lay up and drew a foul with 1:32 remaining for a three-point play and then gave the Heat the lead with 18 seconds left with a three-pointer. ... Full Story | Top |
| Cricket-Australia 267-8 dec (& 550) v South Africa 388 - innings Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 07:44 PM PST ADELAIDE, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Australia declared on 267-8 in their second innings after lunch on the fourth day of the second test against South Africa at Adelaide Oval on Sunday to set the tourists a target of 430 runs for victory. Score: Australia 267-8 dec. (M. Hussey 54, R. Kleinveldt 3-65, M. Morkel 3-50) & 550 (M. Clarke 230, D. Warner 119, M. Hussey 103; M. Morkel 5-146) v South Africa 388 (G. Smith 122, A. Petersen 54, J. Kallis 58, F. du Plessis 78) (Compiled by Ian Ransom; Editing by Patrick Johnston) Full Story | Top |
| Rugby-Taylor, Elliott called into All Blacks squad - reports Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 07:34 PM PST Nov 25 (Reuters) - Uncapped utility back Tom Taylor and hooker Hikawera Elliott have been called into the All Blacks squad as injury cover for the final match of their end-of-season tour against England, New Zealand media reported on Sunday. The 23-year-old Taylor, the son of 1987 World Cup winning centre Warwick, has been called in due to the Achilles' injury sustained by flyhalf Daniel Carter, who was a late withdrawal from the side that beat Six Nations champions Wales 33-10 in Cardiff on Saturday. ... Full Story | Top |
| UPDATE 1-NBA results Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 07:28 PM PST Nov 25 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the NBA games on Saturday (home team in CAPS) Oklahoma City 116 PHILADELPHIA 109 (OT) Charlotte 108 WASHINGTON 106 (OT) ATLANTA 104 LA Clippers 93 MIAMI 110 Cleveland 108 Full Story | Top |
| NBA: Philadelphia's Bynum out indefinitely - team Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 06:31 PM PST  (Reuters) - Center Andrew Bynum would be out indefinitely due to continued problems with his knees, the Philadelphia 76ers said on Saturday. Bynum has bone bruises in both knees and a "weakened cartilage state", according to doctors and is yet to play for Philadelphia after being part of a four team, 12-player trade that moved him from the Los Angeles Lakers in August. "Bottom line is Andrew is out indefinitely," 76ers general manager Tony DiLeo said. "There are no timelines. We just have to wait and see how he reacts." DiLeo said Bynum's knees have deteriorated since arriving in Philadelphia. ... Full Story | Top |
| UPDATE 1-Soccer-Argentine championship results and standings Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 06:24 PM PST Nov 25 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Argentine championship matches on Saturday Saturday, November 24 Argentinos Juniors 1 San Lorenzo 2 Independiente 2 River Plate 2 San Martin (San Juan) 1 Atletico Belgrano 1 Union (Santa Fe) 2 Newell's Old Boys 2 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Lanus 16 10 2 4 23 9 32 2 Velez Sarsfield 16 10 2 4 24 12 32 3 Newell's Old Boys 17 7 9 1 17 10 30 4 Racing Club 16 8 5 3 21 7 29 5 Atletico Belgrano 16 7 6 3 18 12 27 6 Boca Juniors 16 7 6 3 20 17 27 7 Estudiantes 16 7 3 6 17 15 24 8 River Plate 17 5 8 4 25 16 23 9 Colon (Santa Fe) 16 5 7 4 21 19 ... Full Story | Top |
| Cricket-Australia v South Africa - second test scoreboard Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 07:57 PM PST ADELAIDE, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Scoreboard after Australiadeclared at 267-8 after lunch on the fourth day of the secondtest against South Africa at Adelaide Oval on Sunday: Australia won the toss and chose to bat Australia first innings 550 South Africa first innings 388 Australia second innings (overnight 111-5) D. Warner c du Plessis b Kleinveldt 41 E. Cowan b Kleinveldt 29 R. Quiney c de Villiers b Kleinveldt 0 R. Ponting b Steyn 16 M. Clarke lbw Steyn 38 P. Siddle c de Villiers b Morkel 1 M. Hussey c Steyn b Morkel 54 M. Wade c De Villiers b Morkel 18 J. Pattinson not out 29 B. ... Full Story | Top |
| Cricket-Australia take chokehold of second test Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 06:20 PM PST ADELAIDE, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Mike Hussey scored a watchful half-century to push Australia's lead to a daunting 368 runs at lunch on the fourth day and leave South Africa needing to defy history to secure an unlikely victory in the second test in Adelaide. The highest successful fourth innings run-chase at Adelaide Oval was 315 by the hosts in 1902 against England. Hussey and Michael Clarke, who combined for a demoralising 272-partnership in the first innings, frustrated the tourists again as they added another 62 runs to the overnight total of 111-5. ... Full Story | Top |
| Cricket-Ponting says no guarantees to be selected for Perth test Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 05:20 PM PST ADELAIDE, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Ricky Ponting has said there are no guarantees he will be selected for the third and final test against South Africa in Perth, let alone play out the Australian summer after a run of three consecutive failures with the bat against the Proteas. Ponting has scored a duck, four and 16 in the current test series, and a solitary half-century in his past nine innings, sparking calls for the 37-year-old to give up his place to groom a younger successor. The former Australia captain had not had a conversation with selectors but said he expected one in the "near future". ... Full Story | Top |
| Hatton retires again after ninth round knockout Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 05:16 PM PST  (Reuters) - Britain's Ricky Hatton announced his retirement from boxing for a second time after his comeback ended in a ninth-round knockout defeat by Ukrainian welterweight Vyacheslav Senchenko in Manchester, England on Saturday. Britain's 34-year-old two-weight former world champion had lost 4-1/2 stone in preparation for his first fight in 3-1/2 years and 20,000 raucous fans turned up at the MEN Arena to see his return to the ring in his home city. ... Full Story | Top |
| UPDATE 1-Boxing-Hatton retires again after ninth round knockout Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 05:04 PM PST * Body shot by Senchenko ends Hatton's career * Hatton says he does not have "it" any more (Updates after Hatton announces retirement) Nov 24 (Reuters) - Britain's Ricky Hatton announced his retirement from boxing for a second time after his comeback ended in a ninth-round knockout defeat by Ukrainian welterweight Vyacheslav Senchenko in Manchester, England on Saturday. Britain's 34-year-old two-weight former world champion had lost 4-1/2 stone in preparation for his first fight in 3-1/2 years and 20,000 raucous fans turned up at the MEN Arena to see his return to the ring in his home city. ... Full Story | Top |
| UPDATE 2-Soccer-Betis deal Real's title chances a hefty blow Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 04:11 PM PST (Updates with quotes) * Real eight points behind leaders Barca who play on Sunday * Malaga rout Valencia 4-0 MADRID, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Real Madrid's defence of their title suffered a major setback when Real Betis surprised them 1-0 in Seville on Saturday to leave the champions eight points behind leaders Barcelona having played a game more. Spain midfielder Benat pounced on an error to score after 17 minutes and Jose Mourinho's team ran out of steam and ideas as they chased the game in the second half. ... Full Story | Top |
| Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Sunday Nov 25 Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 04:05 PM PST Reuters sports schedule at 0001 on Sunday (times GMT): - - - - MOTOR RACING Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix SAO PAULO - Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel or Ferrari's Fernando Alonso will become Formula One's youngest triple champion after what is set to be a wet season-ender. Vettel starts fourth, Alonso seventh with Lewis Hamilton on pole in his last race for McLaren. Seven times champion Michael Schumacher takes his final bow at 43. ... Full Story | Top |
| Boxing-Hatton knocked out in ninth round of comeback fight Saturday, Nov 24, 2012 04:00 PM PST Nov 24 (Reuters) - Ricky Hatton's comeback after a 3-1/2 year absence from the ring ended in a ninth-round knockout defeat by Ukrainian welterweight Vyacheslav Senchenko in Manchester, England on Saturday. Britain's 34-year-old two-weight former world champion had lost 4-1/2 stone in preparation for the fight and 20,000 fans turned up at the MEN Arena to see his return in his home city. He seemed to heading for a points win but began to tire in the later rounds and the 35-year-old Senchenko, himself a former world champion, unleashed a fierce left hook to the body. ... Full Story | Top |
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