The PCB will conduct dope tests for its players during the Faysal Bank T-20, which begins in Lahore on December 1
Full Story PCB to conduct dope tests at Faysal Bank T-20
Juventus have named their 24-man squad for the derby match with Torino on Saturday evening. Full Story Juventus name derby squad
Full Story Juventus name derby squad
Full Story Khawaja to lead Chairman’s XI against SL
Full Story Khawaja to lead Chairman’s XI against SL
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Friday resoundingly approved new sanctions on trade with Iran’s energy, port, shipping and ship-building sectors, its latest effort to ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran over its nuclear program. The new package builds on existing U.S. sanctions but keeps exemptions for countries that have made significant cuts to their purchases of Iranian crude oil. Senators voted 94-0 to make the new sanctions part of an annual defense policy bill. Iran’s currency has plunged this year as its oil exports were slashed by U.S. … Full Story U.S. Senate approves new sanctions for Iran energy, shipping
Full Story U.S. Senate approves new sanctions for Iran energy, shipping
LONG ROAD: Another month, another record unemployment rate for the economy of the 17 European Union countries that use the euro. The EU reported that the terrible economy has pushed unemployment up in the currency bloc to 11.7 percent in October, the highest level since the introduction of the euro in 1999. The rise from September’s previous record of 11.6 percent was anticipated after the eurozone returned to recession in the third quarter. Full Story News Summary: EU unemployment hits record highs
Full Story News Summary: EU unemployment hits record highs
David Beckham will leave the LA Galaxy on a high regardless of the result in the MLS Cup final against the Houston DynamoHe is finally leaving then – though there was a time when it seemed like David Beckham would never fully arrive in America. After the fanfare of his signing from Real Madrid, the player’s tenure in Los Angeles has turned out to be a story of two acts: the first, an undignified sequence of repeated false starts, injuries, boardroom coups, controversial loans and more injuries; the second, a more muted but truly effective stint of team play that has now seen the …
Full Story How David Beckham won Galaxy fans over – but his real value was to MLS | Graham Parker
Brian Cashman feels so good about the Yankees’ offseason, he decided to rapel down a building.
Full Story Yankees, Cashman pleased with offseason success
David Wright has agreed to a contract worth slightly less than $140 million that will keep him in a Mets uniform through at least 2020, a major league source told ESPNNewYork.com.
Full Story Source: David Wright, Mets agree to extension
Shatter, Harvest and Wreckage maps due in December. 343 has shared more details on the first of Halo 4′s forthcoming DLC packs, the Crimson Map Pack. Out 10th December, it’s an 800 MP jobbie which adds three maps and eight new achievements alongside expanded access to Extraction mode. Not exactly a world-beating offering, in terms of raw numbers, but the maps in question do look rather delicious. Click here to read the full article Full Story Halo 4 DLC: 27 Crimson Map Pack screenshots, Team Regicide details
Full Story Halo 4 DLC: 27 Crimson Map Pack screenshots, Team Regicide details
The chief European and U.S. antitrust regulators will meet on Monday in Brussels, and the probes both have into Google’s market domination are likely to be high on their agenda. Jon Leibowitz, chairman of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, will meet with Joaquín Almunia, European Commissioner for Competition, to discuss competition policy matters, according to a European Commission official. Full Story Competition regulators to meet Monday as Google probes continue
Full Story Competition regulators to meet Monday as Google probes continue
This week, asiantour.com speaks to Singapore’s Lam Zhiqun who has enjoyed a successful amateur career before he made the great leap of faith by turning professional last year. In this segment, the Singaporean provides an insight into his life as a golfer, his best moment in golf and the ultimate goal in his life. Full Story BACK-9 WITH LAM ZHIQUN
Full Story BACK-9 WITH LAM ZHIQUN
Scotland’s Paul Lawrie is the one shot leader at the halfway stage of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, with his three under par 69 giving him the edge at Sun City. Full Story Lawrie shines in Sun City
Full Story Lawrie shines in Sun City
Bayern Munich attacker Franck Ribery is certain his side will win the Bundesliga title this campaign after being runners-up last… Full Story Ribery ´100 percent sure´ Bayern will win title
Full Story Ribery ´100 percent sure´ Bayern will win title
HBT: Mets slugger wanted to be highest-paid player on team “out of pride.” So how will that sit with Johan Santana?
Full Story Money mattered to David Wright
Splitlath Redmond reveals Jakub Smrz and Mark Aitchison as its riders for the 2013 BSB season, while Aprilia UK will officially back the team for the first time. Full Story Smrz, Aitchison re-sign with Splitlath Aprilia
Full Story Smrz, Aitchison re-sign with Splitlath Aprilia
AC Milan midfielder Antonio Nocerino wants to remain with the Serie A giants, his agent Marco Sommella said on Friday…. Full Story Nocerino staying at Milan, says agent
Full Story Nocerino staying at Milan, says agent
If there were ever a time to praise the benefits of replay, Warriors coach Mark Jackson found it. Andre Iguodala’s 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded was waived off, and Golden State held on for a wild 106-105 win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night after four replay reviews over the final 3.4 seconds. Iguodala received a Full Story Warriors hold off Nuggets 106-105 in wild finish
Full Story Warriors hold off Nuggets 106-105 in wild finish
The Atlanta Braves landed free agent outfielder B.J. Upton on Thursday. Is that enough to put them on this list? November is normally a quiet time for Major League Baseball.
Full Story 5 Teams Whose Stocks Are Soaring This Offseason
Nobody thought to crank up Freddie Fender’s country classic Wasted Days and Wasted Nights on the Edmonton Oil Kings bus as it rolled down the highway to Cranbrook, B.C., but it might be an idea next time.
Full Story Ice have Oil Kings’ number this season
India’s growth rate slowed in the July to September quarter, putting further pressure on the government to implement reforms and ease monetary policy. Full Story India economic growth rate slows
Full Story India economic growth rate slows
Though the UAE has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the Middle East and North African region, joblessness among Emirati is at 20 per cent according to the National Statistics Bureau figures released recently. Full Story UAE unemployment issue to be tackled
Full Story UAE unemployment issue to be tackled
The Irishman overhauling a corrupt tax system is gradually smashing down the obstacles to Burundi’s self-sufficiencyWhen Kieran Holmes was appointed to overhaul Burundi’s corrupt tax system, he set exams for more than 2,000 job applicants and his team marked the papers in his basement: he was determined the process would be squeaky clean.The 59-year-old Irishman then “smashed every wall in sight” at the tax headquarters in Burundi’s capital Bujumbura. He wanted to remove the walls dividing offices so employees could see and be seen, part of his effort to encourage a culture of openness.He installed new software, simplified filing procedures, cracked down on tax avoiders, and set about changing mindsets in a country still coming Full Story In Burundi, donor…
Full Story In Burundi, donor-funded tax reform fosters self-sufficiency | Clar Ni Chonghaile
Australia make three quick breakthroughs after lunch, leaving South Africa in serious trouble on day one. Follow it live now!
Full Story Live: AUS v SA, T3, D1
Retailers including Tesco and Sainsbury’s sign up to new rules designed to make price promotions clearer and fairer. Full Story Supermarkets Back New Price Promotion Rules
Full Story Supermarkets Back New Price Promotion Rules
TOKYO/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada's Universal Entertainment funneled at least $30 million to an ex-consultant for the Philippines gaming authority who is now at the center of a bribery investigation, according to sources and company records. The sum is six times the amount initially confirmed by Reuters and could, if found to be bribery, result in Okada being stripped of his firm's casino license in the Philippines and also jeopardize his gaming license in Las Vegas. … Full Story Exclusive: Philippines fixer paid $30 million by Okada’s Universal – sources
Full Story Exclusive: Philippines fixer paid $30 million by Okada’s Universal – sources
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – For Leo Apotheker, the former Hewlett-Packard CEO, a July 2011 meeting with Autonomy founder Mike Lynch at a chic seaside resort in France was pivotal to his effort to remake a storied technology giant. In the nine months since taking the helm at HP, Apotheker had tried furiously to find a way to move the lumbering company away from its low-margin computer hardware business and into the lucrative corporate software and services arena. … Full Story Insight: How a desperate HP suspended disbelief for Autonomy deal
Full Story Insight: How a desperate HP suspended disbelief for Autonomy deal
Brook Lopez reacts after causing an offensive foul in the second half of a game against the Knicks at Barclays Center. Full Story Nets’ Brook Lopez has mild sprain in right foot
Full Story Nets’ Brook Lopez has mild sprain in right foot
The kind of trade that might doom the 2013 Twins to the sump-pump corner of the AL Central basement.
Full Story Jim Souhan: Twins, Ryan had to make Span deal
Newly appointed Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari believes A Seleção have a duty to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ on home soil, but the 2002 winning mentor says he will not feel pressure. Full Story Scolari: We have an obligation to win crown
Full Story Scolari: We have an obligation to win crown
Citroen boss Matton keen on offering Pole rally rides next year Full Story Kubica in demand for 2013
Full Story Kubica in demand for 2013
Missouri guard Michael Dixon will transfer, the school announced Thursday night. Full Story Suspended guard Dixon no longer with Missouri
Full Story Suspended guard Dixon no longer with Missouri
<!–PSTYLE=WL Web Lead–>Kevin McCallum wraps up the highs and lows from what has been an eventful week in sport.
Full Story A wicked week for sport
ERIE, Pa. – The Erie Otters have fired head coach Robbie Ftorek after an ugly start to the Ontario Hockey League season. Ftorek, who held head coaching jobs in the NHL with Los Angeles, New Jersey and Boston, was in his sixth season with Erie…
Full Story Erie Otters fire coach Robbie Ftorek, replace him with Kris Knoblauch
Norwich will be out to continue their unbeaten streak when they host Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday. Norwich… Full Story Premier League preview: Norwich v Sunderland
Full Story Premier League preview: Norwich v Sunderland
The Pittsburgh Pirates have outbid the New York Yankees for Russell Martin, according to sources.
Full Story Sources: Pirates outbid Yankees to add Martin
Chonburi, Thailand, November 30: Gaganjeet Bhullar, who hit the million dollar mark in career earnings on the Asian Tour this year, hopes to ignite a late charge for the prestigious Order of Merit crown by winning the star-studded Thailand Golf Championship next week. Full Story MILLION DOLLAR MAN BHULLAR HOPES TO CASH IN AT THAILAND
Full Story MILLION DOLLAR MAN BHULLAR HOPES TO CASH IN AT THAILAND
GUADALAJARA, Mexico – With both Joe Corona and Edgar Castillo in the starting lineup, Club Tijuana defeated Toluca 2-1 in a packed Estadio Caliente on Thursday night in the first leg of the Liga MX finals. Corona (above, center) is showing signs of having that big-game mentality and was one of the brightest players on the pitch, especially in the first half as the Xolos controlled the game and put Toluca on the back foot. Read More Full Story American Exports: Tijuana’s Yanks 90 minutes from title
Full Story American Exports: Tijuana’s Yanks 90 minutes from title
Alex Smith is trying to understand how he lost his job as starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers a month after being named NFC Offensive Player of the Week.
Full Story 49ers’ Smith Says QB Situation ‘Sucks’
New Twenty20 and one-day international head coach Ashley Giles is looking forward to dovetailing with team director Andy Flower in an attempt to deliver success for England. Full Story Giles talks up Flower partnership
Full Story Giles talks up Flower partnership
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo talked with the league an hour before the team’s Thursday afternoon practice and was awaiting word on his fate after his role in Wednesday’s melee during a loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Full Story Celtics’ Rondo: ‘I didn’t try to start a riot’ Full Story Celtics’ Rondo: ‘I didn’t try to start a riot’
Full Story Celtics’ Rondo: ‘I didn’t try to start a riot’
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s new president takes office on Saturday seeking to shift the focus away from a grisly drug war and onto economic reforms aimed at sparking fast growth and pulling the country out of the shadow of regional powerhouse Brazil. Enrique Pena Nieto inherits a $1.2 trillion economy that lagged other emerging markets for most of the past decade but has gained ground over the past two years, drawing in record investment despite continuing criminal violence. … Full Story Analysis: Mexico’s new president to reset drug war, push reforms
Full Story Analysis: Mexico’s new president to reset drug war, push reforms
Attacks surrounding the airport in Damascus, Syria at a radius of three to four kilometres have resulted in internet, telephone and electricity cuts which are reported as substantial. Airlines from the region hav ealso said they are now pausing their flights to the airport for fear of technical difficulties in landing. NO read more Full Story Internet, phones: Syrian attacks lead to blackout
Full Story Internet, phones: Syrian attacks lead to blackout
It looks as if Lorenzo Insigne will start against his former club Pescara on Sunday, as Goran Pandev has not yet recovered from injury. Full Story Pandev not fit for Pescara
Full Story Pandev not fit for Pescara
Nelson Piquet Jr will make his Daytona 24 Hours next year after signing with Action Express Racing. Full Story Piquet Jr to make Daytona debut
Full Story Piquet Jr to make Daytona debut
Full Story Sangakkara owns an island
Full Story Sangakkara owns an island
We even joke a little that he’s always in his bubble. Not a lot seems to faze him.CD captain Jamie How Talk to people who know Carl Cachopa and you get a sense of the qualities which have helped him be the most prolific batsman in…
Full Story Cricket: Cachopa reaping rewards after difficult start
At the private Jerez test with the Ducati Team, its Pramac satellite outfit, as well as the Avintia Blusens team, it was Nicky Hayden who set the pace on day two. Full Story Jerez day two sees Hayden on top
Full Story Jerez day two sees Hayden on top
Khon Kaen, Thailand, November 29: Thailand’s Supakorn Utaipat took full advantage of his second ever start on the Asian Tour by securing the morning round lead with an eight-under-par 64 in the first round of the King’s Cup on Thursday. Australia’s Rick Kulacz is tied for second alongside defending champion Udorn Duangdecha and Arnond Vongvanij of Thailand after he signed for a 65 at the Singha Park Khon Kaen Golf Club. Tour on Twitter Full Story SUPAKORN SETS EARLY PACE
Full Story SUPAKORN SETS EARLY PACE
Juventus defender Lucio admits he could leave the club if he does not get regular first-team action. The Brazilian defender,… Full Story Lucio unhappy at Juventus
Full Story Lucio unhappy at Juventus
Read full story for latest details. Full Story Haas, Colsaerts share lead at Nedbank Golf Challenge
Full Story Haas, Colsaerts share lead at Nedbank Golf Challenge
Serena Williams wins the WTA Tour Player of the Year for a fourth time after Wimbledon, US Open and Olympic successes in 2012. Full Story Serena Williams wins WTA award
Full Story Serena Williams wins WTA award
Forbes.com released its annual report of each NHL team’s value, and the Sharks are worth $223 million. Full Story Report: San Jose Sharks One of 4 NHL Teams with Zero Debt
Full Story Report: San Jose Sharks One of 4 NHL Teams with Zero Debt
Marreese Speights had 18 points and 12 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies to their third straight win, a 103-82 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Full Story Randolph and Gasol lead Memphis past Toronto
Full Story Randolph and Gasol lead Memphis past Toronto
Forbes.com released its annual report of each NHL team’s value, and the Sharks are worth $223 million.
Full Story Report: San Jose Sharks One of 4 NHL Teams with Zero Debt
Robert Mancini was delighted after his decision to play Mario Balotelli for 90 minutes was justified in Manchester City’s win at Wigan. Full Story Mancini pleased for Balotelli
Full Story Mancini pleased for Balotelli
RICKY Ponting’s decision to call stumps on an illustrious career triggers an emotional response which underlines his revered status in Australian cricket.
Full Story Emotional outpouring as Ponting resigns
Sir Alex Ferguson has predicted another long and tight title race following Manchester United’s narrow win over West Ham on Wednesday night. Full Story Fergie predicts tight title fight
Full Story Fergie predicts tight title fight
Full Story SL hang on to save test
Full Story SL hang on to save test
KELOWNA, B.C. – Dylen McKinlay snapped a 2-2 tie in the second period, and set up a pair of first period goals by Myles Bell, to lead the Kelowna Rockets to a 3-2 win over the Tri-City Americans in Western Hockey League play Wednesday. Bell o…
Full Story Dylen McKinlay has a goal and two assists to lead Rockets over Americans 3-2
Mason Plumlee had 21 points and a career-high-tying 17 rebounds, and No. 2 Duke rallied late and held on to beat No. 4 Ohio State 73-68 on Wednesday night. Full Story No. 2 Duke rallies past No. 4 Ohio St., hits 7-0
Full Story No. 2 Duke rallies past No. 4 Ohio St., hits 7-0
Kovalainen reveals interest in rallying switch Full Story And for my next trick…
Full Story And for my next trick…
It could have been the greatest Hall of Fame class since Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb were installed in the very first vote back in 1936.
Full Story Column: The Big 3 deserve a big no in Hall vote
Right-handed reliever Pat Neshek and the Oakland Athletics have reached agreement on a one-year contract, avoiding salary arbitration.
Full Story Reliever Neshek reaches agreement with A’s
The rupee today rose by nine paise to 55.36 against the US dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on selling of American currency by exporters and banks.Forex dealers said a higher opening in the domestic equity market and strengthening of euro against the dollar overseas also supported the rupee.Meanwhile, the BSE benchmark index Sensex rose by 105.22 points, or 0.56 per cent, to 18,947.30 in opening trade today.The rupee had gained 28 paise to close at 55.45 against the dollar in the previous session on Tuesday, buoyed by a stable outlook for the economy by rating agency Moody’s and a sharp rise in local stocks.The forex and money markets remained…
Full Story Rupee up 9 paise against dollar in early trade
Dubai’s Direct exports and re-exports reached AED 143 billion in the first six months of 2012, Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economic Development, announced. Full Story Dubai trade made AED143bn in six months of 2012
Full Story Dubai trade made AED143bn in six months of 2012
As part of our 2012 Season in Review, PGATOUR.COM asked two of the TOUR’s staff photographers — Stan Badz and Chris Condon — to select the top 10 photos that they took this year. Here are Chris’ favorite shots. CLICK HERE FOR NEXT CONDON PHOTO | Condon archive Full Story 2012 TOUR Photos of the Year: Chris Condon, No. 10
Full Story 2012 TOUR Photos of the Year: Chris Condon, No. 10
Louisville will join the Atlantic Coast Conference, becoming the seventh former Big East school to leave for the ACC.
Full Story ACC votes to add Louisville in 2014
After Samsung debuted some awesome new features on the Galaxy Note II, many original Note owners were left wondering if their devices would get a taste of those features. After already updating the Note once this year, it looks like they’re prepping another jelly bean flavored update pretty soon. That tasty update has been leaked by SamMobile and includes plenty of new features. Unfortunately, Samsung hasn’t added support for the S-Pen in their Jelly Bean source code, so some of those features aren’t going to be there. According to some inside sources, though, that should be Full Story Original Galaxy Note gets Jelly Bean test leak
Full Story Original Galaxy Note gets Jelly Bean test leak
Troy Polamalu. James Harrison. LaMarr Woodley. Antonio Brown. The list of familiar faces forced to watch the Steelers play from the sidelines this season is lengthy and littered with Pro Bowl selections and Super Bowl rings.
Full Story Steelers struggling without Roethlisberger
The Confederation of British Industry is asking the chancellor to use windfall money to help lift economic growth. Full Story CBI pushes government for growth
Full Story CBI pushes government for growth
Amid growing signs that the U.S. economy is clearly on the mend, auto industry leaders are increasingly confident that Americans are once again ready to start buying new cars. Full Story US auto market showing signs of recovery
Full Story US auto market showing signs of recovery
Full Story Kiwis on brink of long-awaited Test win
Full Story Kiwis on brink of long-awaited Test win
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa are listed on the baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time, setting up an election sure to become a referendum on the Steroids Era.
Full Story Bonds, Clemens, Sosa make Hall ballot debuts
HELSINKI (Reuters) – BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd (RIM) has lost a dispute over the use of Nokia Oyj patents, in a case which could halt the sale of RIM products if it does not reach a new royalties deal with the Finnish company. The Swedish arbitrator ruled RIM was not entitled to make or sell mobile devices which can hook up to WiFi networks – using technology known in the trade as WLAN or wireless local access network systems – without first agreeing royalties with Nokia. "RIM is liable to pay royalties and damages to Nokia for its … … Full Story BlackBerry maker RIM loses patent dispute with Nokia
Full Story BlackBerry maker RIM loses patent dispute with Nokia
Michael Laverty and Yonny Hernandez have both been named as Paul Bird riders in the provisional 2013 MotoGP entry list. Full Story Laverty, Hernandez slated for Paul Bird
Full Story Laverty, Hernandez slated for Paul Bird
BP is temporarily banned from new US contracts due to a “lack of business integrity” over the Gulf of Mexico disaster, the US environment agency says. Full Story BP banned from new US contracts
Full Story BP banned from new US contracts
It may be the start of the holiday season, but there are always great deals available for prospective smartphone shoppers looking to grab a sweet phone that won’t break the bank. In fact, there used to be the notion that in order to grab a phone under $100 on-contract, you’d have to settle for an outdated or budget-level device. However that notion is no longer the case as customers across all carriers can easily find a decent (if not great) device for a reasonable price. Of course figuring out which device may be a bit difficult, but don’t fret— Talk Android …
Full Story Smartphone Buyer’s Guide For Budget-Minded Customers: The Best Devices For $99.99 Or Under
Police and protesters clash after thousands rally overnight against President Morsi’s assumption of expanded powers. Full Story Tension high in Cairo after mass protests
Full Story Tension high in Cairo after mass protests
Bologna are through to the next phase of the Coppa Italia and will face Napoli after getting the better of Livorno 1-0. Full Story Bologna set up Napoli clash
Full Story Bologna set up Napoli clash
5-on-5: Discussing the hottest questions ahead of Rockets-Thunder matchup Full Story 5-on-5: Harden returns to OKC
Full Story 5-on-5: Harden returns to OKC
George Hill’s high-arching shot over Dwight Howard went in with 0.1 seconds left, and the Indiana Pacers withstood Kobe Bryant’s 40-point performance and the Lakers’ last-minute rally for a 79-77 victory… Kobe Bryant is often at his most dangerous when he’s fighting the flu, and the ailing superstar carried the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of … (more) Full Story Maldonado and Bottas to race for Williams in 2013
Full Story Maldonado and Bottas to race for Williams in 2013
HBT: Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens are two players who, in a just world, would be unanimous selections for induction but who will almost certainly not make the Hall. Let’s first walk through their obvious qualifications.
Full Story Bonds, Clemens deserve Hall vote
LONDON (Reuters) – A British farmer and flying enthusiast who has spent the past 16 years scouring the jungles of Myanmar believes he has finally found what he was searching for – a horde of buried Spitfire fighter planes dating back to World War Two.Related StoriesLondon should follow New York airports model – Gatwick CEOUK student escapes US extradition in copyright caseSculptor Gormley wants us to get inside his headBarclays says 5 staff fired over Libor riggingUK insurers fear enforced cover for flood risk Full Story British farmer hunts buried Spitfires in Myanmar
Full Story British farmer hunts buried Spitfires in Myanmar
Nationalised Bankia and three others to shed 10,000 jobs in return for €37bn to clean out toxic real estate assetsFour failed Spanish banks including the nationalised giant Bankia have been rescued by the eurozone’s bailout fund in exchange for brutal cuts to their workforces, branch networks and balance sheets as tens of thousands of small retail bondholders were also hammered.Bankia, Catalunya Banc, Novagalicia and Banco de Valencia were set to shed more than 10,000 jobs in return for receiving €37bn (£29.9bn) to clean out toxic real estate assets that will be transferred to a Spanish “bad” bank.The news came Full Story Eurozone rescues failed Spanish banks in exchange for brutal cuts
Full Story Eurozone rescues failed Spanish banks in exchange for brutal cuts
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Toronto Maple Leafs are the first NHL team worth $1 billion, according to Forbes magazine. The Leafs, who have not won a Stanley Cup since 1967, are worth $250 million more than the next most valuable franchise, the New Y…
Full Story Maple Leafs first NHL team worth $1 billion, according to Forbes magazine
Six months after the Vikings stadium deal paved the way for a public/private renovation of Target Center, Minneapolis’ chief negotiator says the Timberwolves and the arena’s operator still won’t say how much they will pay. The “implementation committee” for the estimated $100 million renovation of the city-owned building has already met twice. But the city’s lead Full Story Private funding holding up Timberwolves Target Center deal
Full Story Private funding holding up Timberwolves Target Center deal
NEW YORK (AP) – The Toronto Maple Leafs are the first NHL team worth $1 billion, according to Forbes magazine. The Leafs, who have not won a Stanley Cup since 1967, are worth $250 million more than the next most valuable franchise, the New Yo…
Full Story Maple Leafs worth $1 billion
BP is temporarily banned from new US contracts due to a “lack of business integrity” over the Gulf of Mexico disaster, the US environment agency says. Full Story BP banned from new US contracts
Full Story BP banned from new US contracts
Kuala Lumpur, November 28: Jay Bayron, Hsu Mong-nan and Peter Richardson savoured the fruits of their labour after emerging as the top three players on the Order of Merit of the recently concluded Asian Development Tour (ADT). Full Story THE TOP-THREE ADT GRADUATES
Full Story THE TOP-THREE ADT GRADUATES
The government is to change the law to allow a cap to be imposed on the interest rates charged for so-called “payday loans”. Full Story Payday loan rates ‘to be capped’
Full Story Payday loan rates ‘to be capped’
Business secretary announces funding for waste-to-energy plant and energy saving schemeVince Cable, the business secretary, has officially marked the launch of the new green investment bank (GIB) by announcing funding of a new waste-to-energy plant and an energy saving scheme.The small projects to build a new anaerobic digestion plant in Teeside and retrofit a panel-making factory in north Wales, involving investments by the GIB of £8m and £5m respectively, will soak up only a tiny fraction of the bank’s total £3bn in funding.Speaking before he formally confirmed the GIB was “open for business” on Wednesday morning in Edinburgh, Cable said these projects were proof of its wider ambitions to develop …
Full Story Green investment bank officially launched by Vince Cable
Full Story PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN
Full Story PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN
Full Story PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN Full Story PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN
Full Story PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN
KENT, Wash. – Roberts Lipsbergs scored the first hat trick of his Western Hockey League career to help lift the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 5-3 win over the Everett Silvertips on Tuesday. Seattle built a 3-0 lead on a pair of first-period goals…
Full Story Lipsbergs scores hat trick as Thunderbirds defeat Silvertips 5-3
Caroline Hedwall, one of the leaders of a new generation of European golfing talent and last year�s Ladies European Tour Player of the Year, is hoping to make a big impression as she returns to defend at the Hero Women�s Indian Open this week at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurgaon, near New Delhi. Full Story Hedwall looks to continue winning streak in India
Full Story Hedwall looks to continue winning streak in India
Cody Zeller scored 20 points, grabbed eight rebounds, was 8 of 13 from the field and dominated the middle, leading No. 1 Indiana to its most impressive victory this season — a stunning 83-59 rout over No. 14 North Carolina. Full Story Zeller, top-ranked Indiana pummel N. Carolina
Full Story Zeller, top-ranked Indiana pummel N. Carolina
Cody Zeller scored 20 points, grabbed eight rebounds, was 8 of 13 from the field and dominated the middle, leading No. 1 Indiana to its most impressive victory this season — a stunning 83-59 rout over No. 14 North Carolina. Full Story Zeller, top-ranked Indiana pummel N. Carolina Full Story Zeller, top-ranked Indiana pummel N. Carolina
Full Story Zeller, top-ranked Indiana pummel N. Carolina
Arkansas has made a head coaching offer to LSU’s Les Miles, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports, citing a source.
Full Story Report: Arkansas makes offer to LSU’s Miles
Goran Dragic scored 19 points, Michael Beasley added 15 and the Phoenix Suns took control late in the third quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 91-78 Tuesday night. Full Story Dragic, Beasley leads Suns past Cavaliers 91-78
Full Story Dragic, Beasley leads Suns past Cavaliers 91-78
Cam Newton passed for two touchdowns and ran in two more as the Carolina Panthers took a 30-22 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in a battle between two last-place teams.
Full Story Newton, Panthers Hand Eagles Seventh Straight Loss
Nov 27 (Reuters) – Marvin Miller, the founding chief of the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) who changed the landscape of sports by pioneering free agency for players, died on Tuesday at the age of 95, the union said. Miller, who used the collective bargaining process and some stormy work stoppages to win players the right to become free agency along with vastly improved pensions, health benefits and pay, died at his New York home after a battle with liver cancer, the union said. …
Full Story Baseball-Miller, the man who ushered in free agency, dies at 95
Late Rochdale MP Sir Cyril Smith was a sex abuser of boys in care in the late 1960s, police acknowledge. Full Story MP Cyril Smith ‘did abuse boys’
Full Story MP Cyril Smith ‘did abuse boys’
LONDON (Reuters) – Triton Court, a century-old old art deco building on London’s Finsbury Square, is a good example of how the financial crisis is transforming demand for commercial property in Europe. Its grand, arched entrance faces the City’s financial heartland while a scruffy, narrow street runs along the back in a gritty area containing technology firms such as Google and Mind Candy, creator of online game Moshi Monsters. Resolution Property paid 43 million pounds ($69 million) for the empty block in June. … Full Story Tech firms overtake banks in European office rentals
Full Story Tech firms overtake banks in European office rentals
Anzhi slammed the door on a January move for unsettled Inter star Wesley Sneijder. “He is not on the list of players who interest us.” Full Story Anzhi: ‘We don’t want Sneijder’
Full Story Anzhi: ‘We don’t want Sneijder’
In a 2012 season that featured many inspiring global golf achievements, few can match — and just two can surpass — what Ernie Els did on a bright Sunday in July on England’s West Coast at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club. Full Story Dorman: Comeback story of the year belongs to Els
Full Story Dorman: Comeback story of the year belongs to Els
PARIS/RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – France said on Tuesday it would vote in favour of Palestinian non-member status at the United Nations, an important boost in Palestinian efforts to secure greater international recognition. The Palestinians have lobbied for support from European countries for their bid at watered-down statehood at the U.N. set for two days time. While Israel has lobbied against them, the Palestinians are set for a sure victory in the 193-member world body made up mostly of developing countries long sympathetic to their cause. … Full Story Days before vote, France backs state for "Palestine" at U.N
Full Story Days before vote, France backs state for "Palestine" at U.N
Blocking ads on your device is moral grey area, but it’s hard to argue that it has benefits. AdBlock Plus is one of the most popular ad blocking plugins for browsers available, and it works extremely well. And luckily for Android users, an official app has made its way onto Google’s Play Store. Most ad blocking apps right now require root, but AdBlock Plus is a little different. It’s compatible with almost all browsers in the Play Store without root, but only over WiFi. If you want ad-blocking over 3G, you’ll have to root your device. There’s just a few listed limitations to keep
Full Story Official AdBlock Plus app now available in the Play Store
