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San Francisco favored to host 50th Super Bowl

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:37:11 GMT

MIAMI (Reuters) - San Francisco is favored to be named the host city for the 50th Super Bowl when National Football League (NFL) owners vote Tuesday on the site of the 2016 championship game.

Brazil's stadiums ready for World Cup soccer warm-up in June

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:08:26 GMT

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff took a swipe at the naysayers on Monday as she officially inaugurated the last of six stadiums that Brazil will use next month to host a warm-up for the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament.

Anchors away for putting in likely Tuesday announcement

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:05:55 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Within the next 24 hours, professional and amateur golfers will likely know whether or not they will be permitted to use long putters anchored to any part of their body from 2016 onwards.

Zhang Jike wins world title to complete hat-trick

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:43:29 GMT

PARIS (Reuters) - Zhang Jike sealed a remarkable hat-trick of major titles when he beat fellow Chinese Wang Hao 4-2 in the men's final of the world championships at Bercy on Monday.

Seven more Al Zarooni horses test positive

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:19:52 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Seven further horses trained by banned Mahmood Al Zarooni, including 2012 St Leger winner Encke, have tested positive for anabolic steroid stanozolol, the British Horseracing Authority said in a statement on Monday.

Pistorius rules out track return this year - report

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:04:04 GMT

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, who is charged with murdering his girlfriend, will not compete in any events this year, local media reported on Monday.

Lowe reunited with Hamilton at Mercedes

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:50:44 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton will be reunited with Paddy Lowe sooner than expected after Mercedes announced on Monday that the former McLaren technical head was joining their Formula One team next month.

F1 tire changes to be less dramatic than feared

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:05:21 GMT

LONDON (Reuters) - Changes to the Formula One tires due to be introduced next month will be less dramatic than some have feared or hoped for, supplier Pirelli said on Monday.

Senators avoid 3-0 deficit with double OT win over Pens

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:46:19 GMT

(Reuters) - The Ottawa Senators clawed their way back into their Eastern Conference semi-final series against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Colin Greening's goal in double overtime giving them a 2-1 win over the Penguins in Game Three.

Rays' Moore stops Orioles for 8-0 start

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:26:48 GMT

(Reuters) - Tampa Bay's Matt Moore matched a 1917 start by Babe Ruth as he improved to a Major League-leading 8-0 in the Rays' 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

Women grab race spots on Bump Day at Indy

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:09:27 GMT

(Reuters) - The 33 car field for the Indianapolis 500 was set on Sunday with women drivers claiming three of the nine spots on offer on Bump Day.

Spurs cruise to opening win over Grizzlies

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:47:40 GMT

(Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs blew away Memphis 105-83 on Sunday to open the Western Conference finals with a convincing victory.

Bae wins first PGA Tour title at Byron Nelson

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:44:19 GMT

(Reuters) - South Korean Bae Sang-moon made a fast start, then overcame strong winds and a mid-round wobble to clinch his maiden PGA Tour title by two shots at the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas on Sunday.

Bruins maul Rangers to claim 2-0 series lead

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:19:33 GMT

(Reuters) - The Boston Bruins took control midway through the second period to claim a 5-2 win over the New York Rangers and gain a commanding 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semi-final on Sunday.

Orb leaves Preakness in excellent shape

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:19:55 GMT

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Orb trainer Shug McGaughey said on his colt emerged from the Preakness Stakes in excellent shape and remained at a loss to explain the colt's puzzling performance.

Nadal and Williams win easily in Rome

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:29:28 GMT

ROME (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal made short work of his great rival Roger Federer to win the Italian Open, his sixth trophy of the year, 6-1 6-3 on Sunday.

McDowell tames Thongchai to win first World Match Play

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:25:36 GMT

KAVARNA, Bulgaria (Reuters) - Britain's Graeme McDowell came from behind to win his maiden World Match Play Championship with a 2 & 1 victory over Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee on Sunday.

Emotional swansong for Beckham in Paris

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:28:07 GMT

PARIS (Reuters) - A capacity crowd chanting his name, the Eiffel Tower in the background: even by his own glamorous standards, David Beckham got a special send-off on Saturday as he headed into retirement with another title in the bag.

Australia's Griffin wins weather-hit event in South Korea

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:23:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Australian Matthew Griffin won the SK Telecom Open at South Korea's Jeju Island by one shot after Sunday's final round was called off due to heavy fog.

Sharks win in overtime to get on board against Kings

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:24:28 GMT

(Reuters) - Logan Couture scored early in overtime to help the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings in Game Three of the NHL's Western Conference semi-finals on Saturday.

Indians walk off with win over Seattle again

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:57:37 GMT

(Reuters) - The Cleveland Indians beat the Seattle Mariners in a walk-off for the second successive day with a 5-4 victory on Saturday.

McGaughey says it just wasn't Orb's day

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:17:06 GMT

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Orb's disappointing fourth-place finish in the Preakness Stakes meant it just wasn't his day, trainer Shug McGaughey said on Saturday.

Carpenter slays IndyCar giants to win 500 pole

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:08:20 GMT

(Reuters) - Ed Carpenter upstaged IndyCar's biggest names and teams on Saturday to grab pole for the 97th Indianapolis 500.

Bradley remains in charge despite late bogey

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:44:12 GMT

(Reuters) - Former champion Keegan Bradley overcame a wobbly start to stay on track for a wire-to-wire victory at the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas, despite bogeying the par-four 18th for a third day in a row on Saturday.

Oxbow wins the Preakness Stakes, Orb fourth

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:15:15 GMT

BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Oxbow, a 15-1 longshot ridden masterfully by 50-year-old Hall of Famer Gary Stevens, cruised to an easy, wire-to-wire victory in the $1 million Preakness Stakes on Saturday.