F1 driver Felipe Massa returns to action in charity karting race in Brazil won by Schumacher
Massa returns to action in charity karting event FIFA threatens Chile with possible World Cup expulsion over court case
Chile faces possible World Cup expulsion ASUNCION, Paraguay — Chile could be kicked out of the World Cup unless the Chilean club Rangers drops a court case by Dec. 3 contesting its disputed demotion to the second division of the national soccer league. Shortstop Omar Vizquel agrees to $1,375,000, 1-year deal with Chicago White Sox
Vizquel agrees to $1,375,000 deal with White Sox Brazil overpowers host Japan to win volleyball Grand Champions Cup
Brazil wins volleyball Grand Champions Cup FIFA bans Argentina coach Diego Maradona from soccer for 2 months for rant at media
FIFA bans Maradona from soccer for 2 months New Zealand, Cameroon, Nigeria earn World Cup berths with victories
New Zealand, Cameroon, Nigeria reach World Cup World Cup ban hangs over Diego Maradona before FIFA hearing into foul-mouthed media rant
Maradona to face FIFA over profane rant at media World Cup ban hangs over Diego Maradona before FIFA hearing into foul-mouthed rants at media
Maradona to face FIFA over profane rants at media For Olympics, Rio pledges a ‘power island’ immune to blackouts; experts question plan
Rio pledges ‘power island’ immune from blackouts Human hardware store: Doctors remove 1.5 lbs. of nails, coins and wire from Peruvian’s stomach
1.5 lbs. of nails pulled from Peruvian’s stomach Mother of former MLB pitcher Victor Zambrano rescued unharmed 2 days after kidnapping
Victor Zambrano’s mother rescued in Venezuela Lights return following blackout that left much of Brazil, Paraguay in dark; questions remain
Blackout darkens much of Brazil and Paraguay Mother of former major league pitcher Victor Zambrano kidnapped in Venezuela
Mom of former major leaguer Zambrano kidnapped Brazil President assures Rio is capable of hosting safe 2016 Olympics
Silva assures Rio is capable of hosting Olympics IOC sends expert team to start working in Rio de Janeiro on detailed plans for 2016 Olympics
IOC set to start working in Rio on 2016 Olympics Carlos Alberto Parreira returns for 2nd stint as South Africa national soccer coachJOHANNESBURG — Carlos Alberto Parreira has been appointed coach of South Africa’s national soccer team, returning to the job he left a year ago. Defiant Diego Maradona offers no apology for profanity-filled tirade on live televisionBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Diego Maradona says he won’t apologize for a profanity-filled tirade on live TV. South Africa could bid to become first African Olympic host in 2020NEW YORK — The head of South African organizers for next year’s World Cup thinks a successful tournament could lead to the Olympics being hosted on that continent for the first time in 2020. Robin Soderling wins opener in straight sets at Stockholm OpenSTOCKHOLM — Top-seeded Robin Soderling breezed past Giovanni Lapentti of Ecuador 6-3, 6-0 Wednesday in the first round at the Stockholm Open. IOC confident that Rio will be safe for 2016 Olympics despite wave of violenceLONDON — The IOC expressed confidence Tuesday that Brazil will deliver a safe Olympics in 2016 despite the weekend violence between rival drug gangs that killed 21 people in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian officials defend Olympic security plans after 14 killed in weekend Rio violenceRIO DE JANEIRO — At least 2,000 police officers patrolled this coastal city Sunday and Brazilian officials pledged to host a violence-free 2016 Olympics despite bloody drug gang shootouts that left 14 people dead. Button clinches Formula One title, finishes 5th in Brazilian GP won by WebberSAO PAULO — Jenson Button clinched his first Formula One title with a fifth-place finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday and his Brawn GP team made history by becoming the first to take the constructors’ crown in its debut season. Brazilian officials defend Olympic security plans after Rio is plunged into day of violenceRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian officials are insisting security won’t be a problem for the 2016 Olympics despite drug-gang violence that plunged Rio de Janeiro into a day of bloody chaos just two weeks after it was picked to host the games. Barrichello fastest in wet qualifying for hometown Brazilian GP; points leader Button 14thSAO PAULO — Rubens Barrichello won the pole position for his hometown Brazilian Grand Prix, emerging from Saturday’s chaotic, rainy qualifying as the only Formula One contender in the top 10 on the grid. As FIFA considers disciplining Maradona, video shows more crude behaviorBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A video showing Diego Maradona making crude gestures on the team bus after his profanity-filled tirade on live television could complicate Argentina officials’ efforts to put the scandal behind them. Ghana beats Brazil in shootout to win Under-20 World Cup for 1st timeCAIRO — Ghana held on with 10 men to beat Brazil in a penalty-kick shootout Friday, becoming the first African team to win the Under-20 World Cup and ending a decade of South American dominance. Fan-favorite Barrichello edges Button in practice for Brazilian Grand Prix; Alonso fastestSAO PAULO — Home-crowd favorite Rubens Barrichello started well in his quest to keep Brawn GP teammate Jenson Button from clinching the Formula One title, finishing ahead of him during practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix on Friday. FIFA president Blatter says Maradona’s outburst will lead to disciplinary hearingCAIRO — Diego Maradona could be disciplined by soccer’s governing body for his profanity-filled tirade on live television after Argentina qualified for the 2010 World Cup. Brazil again tops FIFA world rankings while United States holds steady at No. 11
Brawn GP’s Rubens Barrichello looking to snap winless streak at home in Brazilian GPSAO PAULO — Rubens Barrichello arrives at the Brazilian Grand Prix with more on the line than just the Formula One title. Argentina is in the World Cup, but will Maradona still be around for the trip to South AfricaMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Argentina cleared a big hurdle by squeaking into next year’s World Cup. Whether Diego Maradona will still be the coach then is another matter. Alonso downplays Massa’s comments accusing him of knowing about Singapore accidentSAO PAULO — Fernando Alonso downplayed comments made by future Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa, who accused him of knowing Nelson Piquet Jr. was going to deliberately crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix to help him win the race. Despite big lead, Jenson Button says he won’t be too cautious at Brazilian Grand PrixSAO PAULO — Jenson Button will try not to be too cautious at Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix despite a comfortable lead in the Formula One championship. Massa backtracks after saying future Ferrari teammate Alonso knew about Singapore accidentSAO PAULO — Felipe Massa has backtracked from his comments that future Ferrari teammate Fernando Alonso knew Nelson Piquet Jr. was going to crash on purpose at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. Argentina, Honduras, Switzerland, Slovakia qualify for World Cup
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