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| Soccer-Argentine championship final results and standings Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 07:03 PM PST March 5 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Argentine championship Final matches on Wednesday Tuesday, March 4 All Boys 0 Argentinos Juniors 0 Colon (Santa Fe) 1 Godoy Cruz 1 Gimnasia-La Plata 1 Atletico Rafaela 1 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Colon (Santa Fe) 6 4 1 1 8 5 13 -------------------------2 Velez Sarsfield 5 3 1 1 9 4 10 3 Godoy Cruz 6 3 1 2 9 6 10 4 Estudiantes 5 3 1 1 4 2 10 5 Atletico Belgrano 5 2 3 0 10 8 9 6 San Lorenzo 5 3 0 2 4 3 9 7 Gimnasia-La Plata 6 2 2 2 9 7 8 8 Atletico Rafaela 6 2 2 2 8 8 8 9 Argentinos Juniors 6 2 2 2 4 4 8 10 Olimpo 5 2 1 2 4 3 7 11 ... Full Story | Top |
| Japan concerned about lack of clarity in China's defense policy Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 06:39 PM PST China's lack of clarity in defence spending is a source of concern for the world and for Japan, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Wednesday. Suga also told a news conference that the jump in China's 2014 military budget, which China said earlier in the day would rise by 12.2 percent, is something that Japan is keeping an eye on and that Tokyo will stay in close contact with other nations. Full Story | Top |
| Injured Woods may not be ready for Doral title defense Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 04:40 PM PST  By Steve Keating DORAL, Florida (Reuters) - Tiger Woods's status for this week's WGC-Cadillac Championship remained uncertain on Tuesday as the reigning champion continued to receive treatment for a sore back. Woods, who has been paired with Masters champion Adam Scott and FedExCup winner Henrik Stenson for the opening two rounds at Doral, withdrew from Sunday's final round of the Honda Classic after 13 holes due to back spasms. Woods, whose career tally of 14 majors is second to Jack Nicklaus, said in a statement after the Honda Classic that he would decide later if he could defend his WGC-Cadillac title. If Woods is unfit to play it would be a big setback ahead of the April 10-13 Masters at Augusta National, the year's first major It would also leave world number two Scott a chance to bump Woods from the top of the world rankings with a win at Doral. Full Story | Top |
| Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Wednesday, March 5 Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 04:01 PM PST Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Wednesday: - - - - NBA 76ers look to snap losing skid in Oklahoma City The struggling Philadelphia 76ers will try to snap a 14-game skid when they visit the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder in one of six games on the NBA schedule. ... Full Story | Top |
| Canucks trade Luongo to Panthers in four-player deal Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 03:59 PM PST  (Reuters) - The Vancouver Canucks traded goaltender Roberto Luongo to the Florida Panthers on Tuesday in a stunning move one day before the National Hockey League's trade deadline. Luongo, the subject of trade rumors for nearly two years, and winger Steven Anthony were traded to Florida for goalie Jacob Markstrom and forward Shawn Matthias, the teams said in separate statements. Full Story | Top |
| Messi does not need World Cup for greatness: Maradona Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 01:46 PM PST  Lionel Messi does not need a World Cup winners' medal to be considered among soccer's all-time greats, fellow Argentine Diego Maradona said on Tuesday. "Messi doesn't need to win the World Cup to be the best player in the world," Maradona, who inspired Argentina to the title in Mexico in 1986, told La Nacion. "(If he did) it would be great for Argentina, the fans and Lio, but (winning) a World Cup or not won't take away any of his achievements up to now to be among the greatest." Twice World Cup winners Argentina face Romania in a friendly in Bucharest on Wednesday as they begin to crank up their preparations for this year's finals in Brazil. Full Story | Top |
| U.N. sanctions experts investigate Rodman's North Korea trips Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 12:29 PM PST  By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A group of United Nations sanctions experts has been investigating former basketball star Dennis Rodman because of gifts he brought to North Korea during his visits to the reclusive state, according to an excerpt from the group's latest report. While the U.N. Panel of Experts, an independent body that monitors compliance with the United Nations' North Korea sanctions regime, did not explicitly accuse Rodman of violating the U.N. ban on luxury goods, it suggested his actions may have represented a breach of international restrictions on Pyongyang. "The panel also investigated allegations that Dennis Rodman and his party may have taken luxury items as gifts when he visited Pyongyang in September and December 2013 and January 2014," the experts' unpublished report says. On his January trip, Rodman was accompanied by a contingent of other former National Basketball Association players for an exhibition game in Pyongyang. Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Ecuador count on wingers for World Cup challenge Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 11:36 AM PST By Rex Gowar LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - Ecuador will put their wingers to the test in a World Cup warm-up against fellow finalists Australia in London on Wednesday as coach Reinaldo Rueda looks to exploit the country's natural flair on the flanks. "Ecuador have that gift, they have men who can tip the balance on the wings," Rueda told Reuters as he prepared his team for their first match of the year at Millwall's New Den stadium. "It's a culture the players pick up from when they are young and it's one of Ecuador's best options (in attack)," Rueda said in an interview at the team's hotel overlooking the River Thames. Jefferson Montero, now playing for Morelia in Mexico after a spell at Real Betis, is outstanding on the left with Manchester United's Antonio Valencia, a veteran of the 2006 finals, bringing greater experience to the side on the right. Full Story | Top |
| Orioles sign former Mets ace Santana to minor league deal Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 11:28 AM PST  (Reuters) - Two-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday as the oft-injured left-hander continues his quest to return as a Major League Baseball pitcher. The 34-year-old Santana, who missed the 2011 and 2013 seasons with shoulder injuries while with the New York Mets, is rehabbing from his second left shoulder surgery in Florida, where the Orioles have their spring training complex. The Venezuelan became a free agent when the Mets bought out his contract for $5.5 million to escape having to pay him $25 million for the 2014 season. Santana, who auditioned for several MLB teams, has compiled a career record of 139-78 and won the American League Cy Young Award as top pitcher in 2004 and 2006 for the Minnesota Twins. Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Robben faces fitness test ahead of France game Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 11:25 AM PST Netherlands winger Arjen Robben, who has been suffering with a thigh injury, faces a late fitness test ahead of Wednesday's friendly away to France, coach Louis van Gaal said on Tuesday. "We will see after training if he will play," Van Gaal told a news conference. Bayern Munich winger Robben earlier took part in training at the Stade de France but forward Robin van Persie sat out the session because he was ill, Van Gaal said. Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-England employ psychologist in bid to shine in Brazil Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 11:21 AM PST Sports psychologist Steve Peters has been called on to give England renewed hope at the soccer World Cup having worked wonders for Britain's cyclists at the Olympics and helped Liverpool's Premier League title challenge. "He has got a fantastic record," England manager Roy Hodgson said on Tuesday ahead of his side's friendly international against Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday. "We are happy we have got the man we wanted." England have performed dismally at the last two major tournaments having been outclassed by Germany in the round of 16 at the South Africa World Cup in 2010 and losing to Italy on penalties in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012. Penalty shootouts have been the Achilles heel of a succession of England teams, although Hodgson said Peters had not been signed up purely to remedy that problem. Full Story | Top |
| Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Tuesday, March 4 Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 11:02 AM PST March 4 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Tuesday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Panthers DE Hardy signs franchise tender Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy signs his one-year, $13.116 million tender one day after the franchise designation became official. Both sides vow to work toward a long-term agreement. ... Full Story | Top |
| Cricket-Smith fails as Australia close on big win Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 09:54 AM PST (Adds quotes) * Warner makes second century in match * Smith out for three in final test innings * Australia need six wickets for victory By Nick Said CAPE TOWN, March 4 (Reuters) - Graeme Smith made three in his final test innings as South Africa slid towards a heavy defeat at the close on the fourth day of the series-deciding third test against Australia on Tuesday. Chasing a victory target of 511, the hosts will resume on 71 for four on the final day despite a valiant effort from AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla who survived 31 overs before the latter was out 20 minutes before stumps. South Africa had lost openers Smith and Alviro Petersen (nine), as well as Dean Elgar (nought), as Australia were rampant before tea. Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-France not among World Cup favourites, says Deschamps Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 08:57 AM PST France, who have failed to shine at major tournaments since the 2006 World Cup, cannot pretend to be among this year's World Cup favourites, coach Didier Deschamps said on Tuesday. Les Bleus won the World Cup on home soil in 1998 and followed up with the Euro 2000 title before Zinedine Zidane's comeback inspired them to the 2006 World Cup final. They have never recovered from the playmaker's retirement, however, being knocked out in the first round of Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup before reaching the quarter-finals of Euro 2012. "You can discuss the FIFA rankings (system) but it's there," he added, referring to France's 18th place in the list. Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Puyol to leave Barcelona at end of season Tuesday, Mar 04, 2014 08:54 AM PST (Adds details, quotes) BARCELONA, March 4 (Reuters) - Barcelona captain Carles Puyol will leave the club at the end of the season following a persistent battle with a knee injury, he said on Tuesday. Puyol, who made his Barca debut in 1999, has the second highest number of appearances for the club with 593, only bettered by Xavi Hernandez. "I will leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season," he told a news conference. Full Story | Top |
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