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| Thorpe angered by constant questions over sexuality Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 08:42 PM PDT  SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe has hit out at the innuendo surrounding his sexuality that has followed him for much of his career, and said the most frustrating thing was the implication that he would lie about it. "The thing I find hurtful about it is people are questioning my integrity and what I say... that this is something that I would be embarrassed about, or I would hide," he said in an interview with ABC TV. "I don't want to offend anyone, whether they're friends that are gay or whatever else, by getting angry about it, frustrated about it. ... Full Story | Top |
| Cricket-Donald rates South Africa pace attack as best ever Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 08:38 PM PDT SYDNEY, Oct 30 (Reuters) - South African bowling great AllanDonald believes the pace attack of Dale Steyn, Vernon Philanderand Morne Morkel which will take on Australia in a three-testseries next month is the best the country has ever produced. Steyn and Philander are the top two bowlers in the world atthe moment according to the ICC rankings, while Morkel has alsoearned a place in the top 10 at number nine. Donald was one of the most feared fast bowlers of the modernera and took 330 wickets in 72 tests after South Africa returnedto the international cricket fold in the early 1990s. ... Full Story | Top |
| Swimming-Thorpe angered by constant questions over sexuality Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 08:36 PM PDT SYDNEY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe has hit out at the innuendo surrounding his sexuality that has followed him for much of his career, and said the most frustrating thing was the implication that he would lie about it. "The thing I find hurtful about it is people are questioning my integrity and what I say... that this is something that I would be embarrassed about, or I would hide," he said in an interview with ABC TV. "I don't want to offend anyone, whether they're friends that are gay or whatever else, by getting angry about it, frustrated about it. ... Full Story | Top |
| NCAA sets tougher sanctions in wake of Penn State scandal Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 08:27 PM PDT CHICAGO (Reuters) - The governing body for U.S. college sports warned on Tuesday it will require coaches to take more responsibility for following rules, and punish violators more swiftly, under reforms unveiled in the aftermath of Penn State University's sex abuse scandal. In July, the National Collegiate Athletic Association skirted its own enforcement policies to impose harsh penalties on Penn State, including a $60 million fine and a four-year ban on football post-season play. ... Full Story | Top |
| Heat ring in new season with win over Celtics Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 08:11 PM PDT  MIAMI (Reuters) - With shiny new rings on their fingers, the Miami Heat began their NBA title defense in confident fashion with a 120-107 win over Eastern Conference rivals the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Miami were presented with championship rings before the game to mark their second NBA title and the first since the creation of the 'Big Three' with the arrival of Lebron James and Chris Bosh to team up with Dwyane Wade. ... Full Story | Top |
| NBA-Heat ring in new season with win over Celtics Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 08:03 PM PDT MIAMI, Oct 30 (Reuters) - With shiny new rings on their fingers, the Miami Heat began their NBA title defence in confident fashion with a 120-107 win over Eastern Conference rivals the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Miami were presented with championship rings before the game to mark their second NBA title and the first since the creation of the 'Big Three' with the arrival of Lebron James and Chris Bosh to team up with Dwyane Wade. ... Full Story | Top |
| World sports diary October 31 - November 27 Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 08:00 PM PDT Oct 31 (Reuters) - World sports diary from Oct. 31 - Nov.27. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 SOCCER English League Cup last 16, German Cup, French League Cuplast 16, Dutch League Cup (to Nov 1), Serie A TENNIS ATP: Paris Masters (to Nov. 4) WTA: Tournament of Champions, Sofia, Bulgaria (to Nov. ... Full Story | Top |
| UPDATE 1-NBA results Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 07:49 PM PDT Oct 31 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the NBA games on Tuesday (home team in CAPS) CLEVELAND 94 Washington 84 MIAMI 120 Boston 107 Full Story | Top |
| Bryant to play in Lakers' season opener Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 06:26 PM PDT  LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant gave his Los Angeles Lakers team mates a late boost when he pronounced himself fit enough to play in the regular season opener against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. The All-Star guard, who had been sidelined for eight days by a strained right foot, had said earlier on Tuesday he was "85 percent" certain to take the court but would make a final decision before game time. "Feeling good enough to play tonight! I'll use my strong midsoles for added cushion on the foot for more protection. ... Full Story | Top |
| UPDATE 1-NBA-Bryant to play in Lakers' season opener Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 06:19 PM PDT * Bryant decides to play against the Mavericks * Says strong midsoles will cushion problem foot (Updates with Bryant's decision to play) LOS ANGELES, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant gave his Los Angeles Lakers team mates a late boost when he pronounced himself fit enough to play in the regular season opener against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. The All-Star guard, who had been sidelined for eight days by a strained right foot, had said earlier on Tuesday he was "85 percent" certain to take the court but would make a final decision before game time. ... Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Wigan's Di Santo picked by Argentina for Saudi friendly Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 06:08 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Wigan Athletic striker Franco Di Santo was called up by Argentina for the first time on Tuesday for the friendly away to Saudi Arabia in two weeks time. The 23-year-old former Chelsea and Blackburn Rovers forward, who has played for his country at under-20 level, has been in fine form this season scoring three Premier League goals. Di Santo and recalled Newcastle United defender Fabricio Coloccini, a veteran of the 2006 World Cup, were included in a 23-man squad named by coach Alejandro Sabella for the Nov. 14 match in Riyadh. ... Full Story | Top |
| Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Wednesday Oct 31 Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 05:01 PM PDT Reuters sports schedule at 0001 on Wednesday (times GMT): - - - - Organisers of sports events scheduled to take place in theNew York area this week were looking at contingency plans onTuesday, as the eastern United States began to assess thedevastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. ... Full Story | Top |
| McIlroy and Woods criticized for Champions no-show Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 04:57 PM PDT  SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) - The sponsors of this week's WGC-Champions event have criticised world number one Rory McIlroy and 14-times major winner Tiger Woods for turning down the chance to play in the tournament. The pair played in a lucrative head-to-head exhibition match on Monday at Jinsha Lake in China. McIlroy is now in Bulgaria watching his tennis-playing girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki competing while second-ranked Woods moved on to Singapore to fulfil corporate engagements. "On the one hand we have by far and away the strongest field in Asia this year, 13 of the top 20 are here. ... Full Story | Top |
| Golf-McIlroy and Woods criticised for Champions no-show Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 04:50 PM PDT SHENZHEN, China, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The sponsors of this week's WGC-Champions event have criticised world number one Rory McIlroy and 14-times major winner Tiger Woods for turning down the chance to play in the tournament. The pair played in a lucrative head-to-head exhibition match on Monday at Jinsha Lake in China. McIlroy is now in Bulgaria watching his tennis-playing girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki competing while second-ranked Woods moved on to Singapore to fulfil corporate engagements. "On the one hand we have by far and away the strongest field in Asia this year, 13 of the top 20 are ... Full Story | Top |
| UPDATE 1-Soccer-Comeback kings Arsenal in remarkable 7-5 cup win Tuesday, Oct 30, 2012 04:37 PM PDT * Arsenal fight back from 4-0 down * Reading beaten in 12-goal thriller (Adds details, quotes, byline) LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Arsenal battled back from 4-0 down to beat top-flight rivals Reading 7-5 on Tuesday, powering their way into the League Cup quarter-finals after one of the most extraordinary matches in the competition's 52-year history. Manager Arsene Wenger said last week that the League Cup was at the bottom of his priority list and it looked it as his second-string Arsenal team conceded four goals in the opening 37 minutes at the Madejski Stadium. ... Full Story | Top |
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