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Doctors: don't push young ballplayers too much
Tue,28 Feb 2012 05:10 PM PST
Reuters - (Reuters) - Baseball and softball are some of the safest sports for children to play, but parents and coaches should make sure young players are properly trained and keep from pushing them too hard, according to new guidelines from U.S. pediatricians. The American Academy of Pediatrics, or AAP, said in the journal Pediatrics that one of the biggest risks is that kids are stressing their arms too often and learning new skills before their bodies are ready for them. "Moderation is key here. ... Full Story | Top |
Olympics-Mexican golfer Ochoa keen for part at 2016 Rio Games
Tue,28 Feb 2012 04:59 PM PST
Reuters - MEXICO CITY, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Former world numberone Lorena Ochoa, who retired from the LPGA tour two years ago,wants to play a part for Mexico when golf returns to the OlympicGames after a 112-year absence at Rio de Janeiro in 2016. "I'd like to be involved in some way because I believe itwill be a unique experience," she told Reuters. "I can't see myself playing but I would like to be involved,either with the (Mexican Golf) Federation or as a coach, travelwith the Mexican team," she said in an interview. ... Full Story | Top |
New season to open early to avoid Presidential clash
Tue,28 Feb 2012 04:29 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - The National Football League (NFL) will kick off the 2012 season a day earlier than usual, on Wednesday September 5, to avoid a clash with President Barack Obama's planned speech to the Democratic National convention the following night.
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Federer cruises in Dubai as Murray labors
Tue,28 Feb 2012 03:43 PM PST
Reuters - (Reuters) - Roger Federer ranged from imperious to effective as he beat Michael Llodra 6-0 7-6 in the Dubai Championships on Tuesday but Britain's Andy Murray was made to fight for his spot in the second round. Full Story | Top |
New season to open early to avoid Presidential clash
Tue,28 Feb 2012 03:39 PM PST
Reuters - (Reuters) - The National Football League (NFL) will kick off the 2012 season a day earlier than usual, on Wednesday September 5, to avoid a clash with President Barack Obama's planned speech to the Democratic National convention the following night.
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U.S. charges Canadian over online gambling business
Tue,28 Feb 2012 12:38 PM PST
Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. grand jury has indicted Canadian online gambling entrepreneur Calvin Ayre, his company and three others on charges they operated an illegal Internet gambling business in the United States, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday. Ayre, who graced the Forbes magazine list of billionaires in 2006, his company Bodog Entertainment Group SA and three others were charged with running an online gambling business involving sports betting in the United States from mid-2005 until January 2012. The charge carries a maximum sentence of up to five years in prison. ... Full Story | Top |
Cisse one of four Senegal withdrawals
Tue,28 Feb 2012 10:14 AM PST
Reuters -  DURBAN (Reuters) - Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse is among four players who have pulled out of Senegal's squad on the eve of their friendly with South Africa in Durban, his club said on Tuesday. Forward Mame Biram Diouf, who moved from Manchester United to Hanover 96 last month, Stade Rennes defender Kader Mangane and Toulouse defender Cheikh Mbengue will also miss Wednesday's game. Cisse withdrew after suffering a slight groin strain in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League, Newcastle said on their website (www.nufc.co.uk). ...
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Mariga boycotts Kenya qualifier over unpaid refund
Tue,28 Feb 2012 09:51 AM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Kenya midfielder MacDonald Mariga is refusing to play in Wednesday's African Nations Cup qualifier against Togo because he has not been refunded for paying for his own air tickets to fulfill recent call-ups. Kenyan football officials confirmed the impasse with the Italy-based midfielder but refused any further comment. "Our attention has been drawn to the fact that Mr. MacDonald Mariga has decided not to play because he has not been refunded the money he used in purchasing four air tickets," a statement said on Tuesday. ...
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Federer cruises in Dubai as Murray labours
Tue,28 Feb 2012 09:48 AM PST
Reuters - (Reuters) - Roger Federer ranged from imperious to effective as he beat Michael Llodra 6-0 7-6 in the Dubai Championships on Tuesday but Britain's Andy Murray was made to fight for his spot in the second round. Federer raced through the first set in only 17 minutes, breaking his opponent three times in a ruthlessly dominant display of court craft. The Swiss number two seed did not drop a game until the eighth of the match, but the Frenchman dug in to force a tie break in the second set. The breaker was closely-fought but Federer eventually won it 8-6 with a backhand on the run. ... Full Story | Top |
Hassan poised to earn record 179th international cap
Tue,28 Feb 2012 09:47 AM PST
Reuters -  CAIRO (Reuters) - Midfielder Ahmed Hassan is poised to become the most capped international in world football on Wednesday when he makes his 179th appearance for Egypt against Niger in a friendly in Doha, Qatar. The 36-year-old, who made his national team debut aged 20 at the end of 1995, drew level with Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohamed Al Deayea in November when he came on as a second half substitute against Brazil, also in Doha. Hassan might have claimed the record on Monday when Egypt were scheduled to meet Kenya in a friendly in Doha. ...
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Tevez makes low-key return to City colours
Tue,28 Feb 2012 08:19 AM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Carlos Tevez made a low-key return to action for Manchester City when he completed 45 minutes of a reserve match against Preston North End at the Premier League club's Carrington training ground on Tuesday. The Argentine striker had not played for City since falling out with the club following his refusal to warm up during the Champions League defeat at Bayern Munich in September. He returned to Argentina without permission and spent three months in his homeland before coming back to England two weeks ago and apologising for his behaviour. ...
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Kana-Biyik to miss Cameroon debut
Tue,28 Feb 2012 08:02 AM PST
Reuters - (Reuters) - New call-up Jean Armel Kana-Biyik has pulled out of Cameroon's African Nations Cup qualifier in Guinea Bissau on Wednesday with a knee injury, the Cameroon Football Federation said on Tuesday. The 22-year-old central defender, who has previously played for France at Under-21 level, had been expected to debut in the first round, first leg qualifier in Bissau. Kana-Biyik's first game has been eagerly awaited after his decision to commit his international future to Cameroon. ... Full Story | Top |
Trump buys Miami's Doral golf resort for $150 mln
Tue,28 Feb 2012 07:52 AM PST
Reuters - * Trump snaps up South Florida's most famous golf course * Real estate mogul adds Blue Monster to holdings MIAMI, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Real estate mogul DonaldTrump is adding the so-called Blue Monster, South Florida's mostfamous golf course, to his global stable of hotels and golfresorts. Trump announced the deal on Monday, saying he was paying$150 million for the 50-year-old Doral Hotel and Country Club, a700-room resort on the northwest outskirts of Miami with fourchampionship golf courses, including the Blue Monster. ... Full Story | Top |
Clubs delighted by major breakthrough with UEFA
Tue,28 Feb 2012 07:43 AM PST
Reuters -  WARSAW (Reuters) - Europe's leading soccer clubs welcomed a "major breakthrough" with UEFA on Tuesday after agreeing a new accord with European soccer's governing body over the international calendar, insurance for injured players and power-sharing. European Clubs Association (ECA) chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, in an address to its general assembly in the Polish capital, announced the ECA and UEFA had agreed that the unpopular pre-season August friendly date should be scrapped. UEFA insurance is also due to cover players injured on international duty. ...
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