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  • FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 file photo Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham, of England, acknowledges the fans as he leaves the field after the team's 3-1 win in the MLS Cup championship soccer match against the Houston Dynamo in Carson, Calif. According to reports Thursday Jan. 31, 2013, David Beckham is to join Paris Saint-Germain. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
    AP source: Beckham will join French club PSG @ AP - 34 mins ago

    LONDON (AP) — David Beckham will join Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday, opting for a move to France after mulling over lucrative offers from around the world since leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy. More »AP source: Beckham will join French club PSG

    FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 file photo Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham, of England, acknowledges the fans as he leaves the field after the team's 3-1 win in the MLS Cup championship soccer match against the Houston Dynamo in Carson, Calif. According to reports Thursday Jan. 31, 2013, David Beckham is to join Paris Saint-Germain. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

    LONDON (AP) — David Beckham will join Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday, opting for a move to France after mulling over lucrative offers from around the world since leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy.

  • FILE - The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, led by Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., right, considers whether to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress, on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this June 20, 2012 file photo. Ranking Democrat Elijah Cummings of Maryland is at left. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman Darrell Issa, a California Republican, and ranking Democrat Elijah Cummings of Maryland wrote NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith Monday Jan.28, 2013 to chastise the union for standing in the way of HGH testing and to warn that they might ask players to testify on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, )ile
    2 NFL seasons since agreement, still no HGH tests AP - 1 hr 8 mins ago

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Count Baltimore Ravens defensive end Arthur Jones among those NFL players who want the league and the union to finally agree on a way to do blood testing for human growth hormone. More »2 NFL seasons since agreement, still no HGH tests

    FILE - The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, led by Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., right, considers whether to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress, on Capitol Hill in Washington, in this June 20, 2012 file photo. Ranking Democrat Elijah Cummings of Maryland is at left. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman Darrell Issa, a California Republican, and ranking Democrat Elijah Cummings of Maryland wrote NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith Monday Jan.28, 2013 to chastise the union for standing in the way of HGH testing and to warn that they might ask players to testify on Capitol Hill. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, )ile

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Count Baltimore Ravens defensive end Arthur Jones among those NFL players who want the league and the union to finally agree on a way to do blood testing for human growth hormone.

  • Former champion Mark O'Meara of the U.S. hits from a sand trap on the second green during second round play at the 2009 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta
    O'Meara calls for Singh ban over banned substance Reuters - 1 hr 34 mins ago

    DUBAI (Reuters) - Twice major winner Mark O'Meara believes former world number one Vijay Singh should be suspended by the PGA Tour after the Fijian admitted to using a spray to treat an injury which contains … More »O'Meara calls for Singh ban over banned substance

    Former champion Mark O'Meara of the U.S. hits from a sand trap on the second green during second round play at the 2009 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta

    DUBAI (Reuters) - Twice major winner Mark O'Meara believes former world number one Vijay Singh should be suspended by the PGA Tour after the Fijian admitted to using a spray to treat an injury which contains a banned substance. The three-times major winner said he was unaware the deer-antler spray, which he has been using …

  • Paul Casey of England plays a ball on the 10th hole during the first round of the Desert Classic Golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
    O'Meara says Singh should be punished for doping AP - 2 hrs 19 mins ago

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mark O'Meara doesn't think Vijay Singh would ever try to cheat but still believes the Fijian should be suspended "for a couple of months" by the PGA Tour for admitting … More »O'Meara says Singh should be punished for doping

    Paul Casey of England plays a ball on the 10th hole during the first round of the Desert Classic Golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mark O'Meara doesn't think Vijay Singh would ever try to cheat but still believes the Fijian should be suspended "for a couple of months" by the PGA Tour for admitting he used a deer-antler spray that contains a banned substance.

  • Sterne of South Africa hits a shot from the eighth fairway during the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club
    Sterne leaves Westwood and O'Meara trailing in his wake Reuters - 2 hrs 28 mins ago

    DUBAI (Reuters) - South Africa's Richard Sterne fired a scintillating 10-under-par 62 in the Dubai Desert Classic first round on Thursday to overshadow a fine start to the season by world number eight … More »Sterne leaves Westwood and O'Meara trailing in his wake

    Sterne of South Africa hits a shot from the eighth fairway during the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club

    DUBAI (Reuters) - South Africa's Richard Sterne fired a scintillating 10-under-par 62 in the Dubai Desert Classic first round on Thursday to overshadow a fine start to the season by world number eight Lee Westwood. World number 165 Sterne's 10-birdie round in scoring-friendly conditions was nearly matched by Scot Stephen …

  • South Africa's captain Graeme Smith prepares to catch a ball during a training session before Thursday's second cricket test match against England, at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds
    Smith will become first player to captain 100 tests Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Graeme Smith will become the first cricketer to captain 100 tests when he leads South Africa out against Pakistan on Friday, his 32nd birthday. "To achieve what he has achieved, … More »Smith will become first player to captain 100 tests

    South Africa's captain Graeme Smith prepares to catch a ball during a training session before Thursday's second cricket test match against England, at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds

    JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Graeme Smith will become the first cricketer to captain 100 tests when he leads South Africa out against Pakistan on Friday, his 32nd birthday. "To achieve what he has achieved, I don't think will be achieved very soon again, if ever," team mate Jacques Kallis told reporters in the build-up to the …

  • In this photo taken March 29, 2013, blind skier Wally Mozdzierz, right, skis at Colorado's Winter Park resort with his guide, Joe Ferrick, following close behind. The American Blind Skiing Foundation, a Chicago-based nonprofit, brought Mozdzierz and others to Winter Park and plans another trip to Steamboat Springs this season..(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)
    No fear: Blind skiers take to Western slopes AP - 3 hrs ago

    WINTER PARK, Colo. (AP) — Taking a deep breath, Wally Mozdzierz points his skis down the icy slope and leans forward. He hears the snow crunch and feels the contours change beneath him as he glides swiftly … More »No fear: Blind skiers take to Western slopes

    In this photo taken March 29, 2013, blind skier Wally Mozdzierz, right, skis at Colorado's Winter Park resort with his guide, Joe Ferrick, following close behind. The American Blind Skiing Foundation, a Chicago-based nonprofit, brought Mozdzierz and others to Winter Park and plans another trip to Steamboat Springs this season..(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)

    WINTER PARK, Colo. (AP) — Taking a deep breath, Wally Mozdzierz points his skis down the icy slope and leans forward. He hears the snow crunch and feels the contours change beneath him as he glides swiftly down the mountain, his guide following close behind.

  • Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis speaks during an NFL Super Bowl XLVII football news conference on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in New Orleans. Lewis denied a report linking him to a company that purports to make performance-enhancers. The Ravens face the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
    Lewis says he's 'agitated,' not angry, about story AP - 3 hrs ago

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ray Lewis is "agitated." More »Lewis says he's 'agitated,' not angry, about story

    Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis speaks during an NFL Super Bowl XLVII football news conference on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in New Orleans. Lewis denied a report linking him to a company that purports to make performance-enhancers. The Ravens face the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ray Lewis is "agitated."

  • Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis speaks during an NFL Super Bowl XLVII football news conference on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in New Orleans. Lewis denied a report linking him to a company that purports to make performance-enhancers. The Ravens face the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
    Column: Last ride a rocky one for Ray Lewis AP - 3 hrs ago

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A lot of this Super Bowl was going to be about Ray Lewis anyway, even before strange tales of deer-antler spray and magic hologram chips came to light. He made sure of it by starting … More »Column: Last ride a rocky one for Ray Lewis

    Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis speaks during an NFL Super Bowl XLVII football news conference on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in New Orleans. Lewis denied a report linking him to a company that purports to make performance-enhancers. The Ravens face the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A lot of this Super Bowl was going to be about Ray Lewis anyway, even before strange tales of deer-antler spray and magic hologram chips came to light. He made sure of it by starting his retirement tour early, and bringing along the dances and inspirational speeches that TV cameras eat up.

  • Ivory Coast's Gervinho celebrates his goal against Togo during their African Nations Cup (AFCON 2013) Group D soccer match in Rustenburg
    Ivory Coast remain favourites but upsets still expected Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    NELSPRUIT, South Africa (Reuters) - Ivory Coast have emerged as clear favourites as the African Nations Cup enters its knockout stages but if past finals are anything to go by, the tournament remains ripe … More »Ivory Coast remain favourites but upsets still expected

    Ivory Coast's Gervinho celebrates his goal against Togo during their African Nations Cup (AFCON 2013) Group D soccer match in Rustenburg

    NELSPRUIT, South Africa (Reuters) - Ivory Coast have emerged as clear favourites as the African Nations Cup enters its knockout stages but if past finals are anything to go by, the tournament remains ripe for more surprises. Following 12 days of intense action across South Africa, half of the 16-team field - including defending …

  • Chart shows Super Bowl ticket prices from 1967-
    Hot ticket: Players make Super Bowl ticket grab AP - 3 hrs ago

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Heading back to his hometown, Jacoby Jones couldn't afford to tell the truth. More »Hot ticket: Players make Super Bowl ticket grab

    Chart shows Super Bowl ticket prices from 1967-

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Heading back to his hometown, Jacoby Jones couldn't afford to tell the truth.

  • Ivory Coast's Drogba reacts after scoring a goal during international friendly soccer match against Austria in Linz
    Ivory Coast ready to ramp up intensity for Nigeria clash Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - Ivory Coast are treating their African Nations Cup quarter-final against fellow heavyweights Nigeria like a title match as the tournament favourites bid to end a decade … More »Ivory Coast ready to ramp up intensity for Nigeria clash

    Ivory Coast's Drogba reacts after scoring a goal during international friendly soccer match against Austria in Linz

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - Ivory Coast are treating their African Nations Cup quarter-final against fellow heavyweights Nigeria like a title match as the tournament favourites bid to end a decade of disappointment. The West African giants set up Sunday's clash in Rustenburg after the Ivorians topped of Group D, …

  • San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis is surrounded by reporters during media day for the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Pat Semansky)
    Patrick Willis will carry on Lewis' No. 52 legacy AP - 4 hrs ago

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two of the league's most imposing inside linebackers both happen to wear No. 52. More »Patrick Willis will carry on Lewis' No. 52 legacy

    San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis is surrounded by reporters during media day for the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Pat Semansky)

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two of the league's most imposing inside linebackers both happen to wear No. 52.

  • The BlackRock logo is seen outside of its offices in New York
    Asset manager BlackRock buys into Manchester United Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Asset manager BlackRock has built a stake of more than 8 percent in the listed shares of football club Manchester United. The U.S. company owns 8.21 percent of the English Premier League … More »Asset manager BlackRock buys into Manchester United

    The BlackRock logo is seen outside of its offices in New York

    LONDON (Reuters) - Asset manager BlackRock has built a stake of more than 8 percent in the listed shares of football club Manchester United. The U.S. company owns 8.21 percent of the English Premier League club's Class A shares, listed on the New York Stock Exchange last year, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission …

  • The BlackRock logo is seen outside of its offices in New York
    Asset manager BlackRock buys into Man United Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Asset manager BlackRock has built a stake of more than 8 percent in the listed shares of British soccer club Manchester United . The U.S. company owns 8.21 percent of the English Premier … More »Asset manager BlackRock buys into Man United

    The BlackRock logo is seen outside of its offices in New York

    LONDON (Reuters) - Asset manager BlackRock has built a stake of more than 8 percent in the listed shares of British soccer club Manchester United . The U.S. company owns 8.21 percent of the English Premier League club's Class A shares, listed on the New York Stock Exchange last year, according to a Securities and Exchange …

  • Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, left, blocks the shot of New Orleans Hornets guard Brian Roberts during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 111-106. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
    Suns rally to beat Lakers in Nash's return for LA AP - 5 hrs ago

    PHOENIX (AP) — Steve Nash's first trip back to Phoenix to play the Suns was an evening of triumph. More »Suns rally to beat Lakers in Nash's return for LA

    Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, left, blocks the shot of New Orleans Hornets guard Brian Roberts during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 111-106. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

    PHOENIX (AP) — Steve Nash's first trip back to Phoenix to play the Suns was an evening of triumph.

  • Stanford's Chasson Randle, left, looks to pass away from Oregon's E.J. Singler during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    Stanford beats No. 10 Oregon 76-52 behind Randle AP - 6 hrs ago

    STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford is making a habit of ruining Oregon's undefeated runs. More »Stanford beats No. 10 Oregon 76-52 behind Randle

    Stanford's Chasson Randle, left, looks to pass away from Oregon's E.J. Singler during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford is making a habit of ruining Oregon's undefeated runs.

  • Arsenal's Theo Walcott celebrates after scoring against Liverpool during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London
    Wenger struggling to solve Arsenal puzzle Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Against Liverpool on Wednesday Arsenal's defence often resembled a circus troupe while at the other end they attacked with the speed and panache of title contenders. It is a puzzle that … More »Wenger struggling to solve Arsenal puzzle

    Arsenal's Theo Walcott celebrates after scoring against Liverpool during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Against Liverpool on Wednesday Arsenal's defence often resembled a circus troupe while at the other end they attacked with the speed and panache of title contenders. It is a puzzle that manager Arsene Wenger is struggling to solve and, while he was pleased with a 2-2 draw from two goals down, the result …

  • Manchester City's Balotelli challenges Wolverhampton Wanderers' Johnson during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester
    Pressure on City as United steam ahead in title race Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - A midweek slip-up has again left Manchester City needing seven points to draw level with title rivals Manchester United ahead of a weekend encounter with an unpredictable Liverpool side … More »Pressure on City as United steam ahead in title race

    Manchester City's Balotelli challenges Wolverhampton Wanderers' Johnson during their English Premier League soccer match in Manchester

    LONDON (Reuters) - A midweek slip-up has again left Manchester City needing seven points to draw level with title rivals Manchester United ahead of a weekend encounter with an unpredictable Liverpool side capable of inflicting further pain. A 0-0 stalemate at Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday has left City playing catch-up …

  • Togo's players celebrate getting through to the next round after drawing their African Nations Cup (AFCON 2013) Group D soccer match against Tunisia in Nelspruit
    Togo advance as Tunisia miss late penalty Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    NELSPRUIT, South Africa (Reuters) - Togo advanced to the African Nations Cup quarter-finals after Tunisia squandered a late penalty in a controversial 1-1 draw on Wednesday in which the referee took centre … More »Togo advance as Tunisia miss late penalty

    Togo's players celebrate getting through to the next round after drawing their African Nations Cup (AFCON 2013) Group D soccer match against Tunisia in Nelspruit

    NELSPRUIT, South Africa (Reuters) - Togo advanced to the African Nations Cup quarter-finals after Tunisia squandered a late penalty in a controversial 1-1 draw on Wednesday in which the referee took centre stage. It is the first time in eight attempts that the small west African country have made it past the group stages, …

  • Shanghai Shenhua's striker Didier Drogba controls the ball during the Chinese Super League match against Hangzhou green town at the Shanghai Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai
    Drogba concentrates on Cup and leaves club row to lawyers Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - Whatever problems Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba faces off the field, he demonstrated on Wednesday he remains fully focused on the African Nations Cup and is leaving … More »Drogba concentrates on Cup and leaves club row to lawyers

    Shanghai Shenhua's striker Didier Drogba controls the ball during the Chinese Super League match against Hangzhou green town at the Shanghai Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai

    RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - Whatever problems Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba faces off the field, he demonstrated on Wednesday he remains fully focused on the African Nations Cup and is leaving a dispute over his club future strictly to the lawyers. Drogba, 34, brought his team back into their final Group D …

  • Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) goes up for a layup, between Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Johnson (7) and forward Reggie Evans (30) during the first half of on NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
    Heat blow out Nets in 2nd half, win 105-85 AP - 8 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James arrived in Brooklyn to an unfriendly welcome from the Nets' Reggie Evans, who downplayed Miami's title and James' talents. More »Heat blow out Nets in 2nd half, win 105-85

    Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) goes up for a layup, between Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Johnson (7) and forward Reggie Evans (30) during the first half of on NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

    NEW YORK (AP) — LeBron James arrived in Brooklyn to an unfriendly welcome from the Nets' Reggie Evans, who downplayed Miami's title and James' talents.

  • Memphis Grizzlies' Gay drives against Indiana Pacers' West during their NBA basketball game in Indianapolis
    Rudy Gay joins Raptors in big three-team trade Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The struggling Toronto Raptors have acquired Memphis Grizzlies leading scorer Rudy Gay as part of a three-team deal involving the Detroit Pistons, the teams said on Wednesday. As part of the … More »Rudy Gay joins Raptors in big three-team trade

    Memphis Grizzlies' Gay drives against Indiana Pacers' West during their NBA basketball game in Indianapolis

    (Reuters) - The struggling Toronto Raptors have acquired Memphis Grizzlies leading scorer Rudy Gay as part of a three-team deal involving the Detroit Pistons, the teams said on Wednesday. As part of the deal, the Grizzlies also received veteran guard Jose Calderon, forward Ed Davis, a 2013 second round draft pick and cash …

  • FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2013, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (22) goes to the basket over San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press themphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade Gay to the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors gave up point guard Jose Calderon in the deal, though it appears he is headed to a third team other than the Grizzlies, the person said. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey, File)
    Rudy Gay heads to Toronto in Grizzlies' makeover AP - 8 hrs ago

    Rudy Gay is on his way to Toronto in the latest and most dramatic move in the Memphis Grizzlies' money-motivated makeover. More »Rudy Gay heads to Toronto in Grizzlies' makeover

    FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2013, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies forward Rudy Gay (22) goes to the basket over San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Memphis, Tenn. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press themphis Grizzlies have agreed to trade Gay to the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors gave up point guard Jose Calderon in the deal, though it appears he is headed to a third team other than the Grizzlies, the person said. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey, File)

    Rudy Gay is on his way to Toronto in the latest and most dramatic move in the Memphis Grizzlies' money-motivated makeover.

  • Texas Tech's Christine Hyde, right, shoots against Baylor's Brittney Griner during an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Zach Long)
    No. 1 Baylor routs Texas Tech 90-60 AP - 9 hrs ago

    LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Brittney Griner took down another record Wednesday night, prompting coach Kim Mulkey to reminisce about when the senior first arrived at Baylor. More »No. 1 Baylor routs Texas Tech 90-60

    Texas Tech's Christine Hyde, right, shoots against Baylor's Brittney Griner during an NCAA college basketball game in Lubbock, Texas, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Zach Long)

    LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Brittney Griner took down another record Wednesday night, prompting coach Kim Mulkey to reminisce about when the senior first arrived at Baylor.

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  • The Facebook logo is pictured at the Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park
    Facebook slumps as mobile ad growth fails to impress Reuters - 48 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Shares of Facebook Inc were set to open 7 percent lower on Thursday as a surge in fourth-quarter mobile advertising revenue failed to live up to Wall Street's … More »Facebook slumps as mobile ad growth fails to impress

    The Facebook logo is pictured at the Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park

    (Reuters) - Shares of Facebook Inc were set to open 7 percent lower on Thursday as a surge in fourth-quarter mobile advertising revenue failed to live up to Wall Street's high expectations. Three brokerages downgraded the stock of the No. 1 social network, which has struggled to develop a full-fledged mobile advertising …

  • An employee stands behind a MasterCard logo during the launch of the international credit card issuer's first ATM transaction in Myanmar, in Yangon
    MasterCard tops estimates as card payments grow Reuters - 6 mins ago

    (Reuters) - MasterCard Inc's fourth-quarter results topped Wall Street estimates and revenue growth accelerated as more people chose card payments over cash. The world's … More »MasterCard tops estimates as card payments grow

    An employee stands behind a MasterCard logo during the launch of the international credit card issuer's first ATM transaction in Myanmar, in Yangon

    (Reuters) - MasterCard Inc's fourth-quarter results topped Wall Street estimates and revenue growth accelerated as more people chose card payments over cash. The world's second-largest credit and debit card network earned $605 million, or $4.86 per share, in the quarter, up from $19 million, or 15 cents per share, a year …

  • CEO, Chairman, and Co-founder of Chesapeake Energy Corporation McClendon walks through the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana
    Chesapeake's McClendon to get $11.7 million in cash compensation Reuters - 1 hr 58 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp , the second-largest natural gas producer in the United States, said outgoing Chief Executive Aubrey McClendon would receive about … More »Chesapeake's McClendon to get $11.7 million in cash compensation

    CEO, Chairman, and Co-founder of Chesapeake Energy Corporation McClendon walks through the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana

    (Reuters) - Chesapeake Energy Corp , the second-largest natural gas producer in the United States, said outgoing Chief Executive Aubrey McClendon would receive about $11.7 million in cash compensation over four years. The company also said McClendon's departure would be treated as a termination without cause. http://link.reuters.com/xek65t …

  • Aetna profit falls on costs and legal settlement Reuters - 25 mins ago

    (Reuters) - Aetna Inc said on Thursday that fourth-quarter earnings fell sharply, as costs rose in parts of its employer-based insurance business and it took charges … More »Aetna profit falls on costs and legal settlement

    (Reuters) - Aetna Inc said on Thursday that fourth-quarter earnings fell sharply, as costs rose in parts of its employer-based insurance business and it took charges for settling litigation over payment practices for out-of-network care. The health insurer also said Chief Financial Officer Joseph Zubretsky would lead a …

  • A combination of four photographs shows bank premises in central London
    Mis-sold swaps may cost UK banks billions Reuters - 1 hr 10 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - British banks face another round of compensation claims that could total billions of pounds after the regulator found they had widely mis-sold complex … More »Mis-sold swaps may cost UK banks billions

    A combination of four photographs shows bank premises in central London

    LONDON (Reuters) - British banks face another round of compensation claims that could total billions of pounds after the regulator found they had widely mis-sold complex interest-rate hedging products to small businesses. The interest-rate swaps are the latest in a series of costly banking scandals that include insurance …

  • ANA's planes are seen at Haneda airport in Tokyo
    ANA counts cost of grounded 787, not yet seeking damages Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - All Nippon Airways Co , the launch airline for Boeing Co's 787 Dreamliner jet that has been grounded with undiagnosed battery problems, said it lost … More »ANA counts cost of grounded 787, not yet seeking damages

    ANA's planes are seen at Haneda airport in Tokyo

    TOKYO (Reuters) - All Nippon Airways Co , the launch airline for Boeing Co's 787 Dreamliner jet that has been grounded with undiagnosed battery problems, said it lost more than $15 million in revenue from having to cancel Dreamliner flights this month. Asia's top airline by revenue said it was unclear as to when Boeing's …

  • A man takes a photo outside the Nasdaq Market site in New York's Times Square
    Nasdaq profit tops expectations as non-trading revenues rise Reuters - 27 mins ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group reported a higher fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, as an increase in non-transaction-based revenues outweighed an industry-wide … More »Nasdaq profit tops expectations as non-trading revenues rise

    A man takes a photo outside the Nasdaq Market site in New York's Times Square

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group reported a higher fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, as an increase in non-transaction-based revenues outweighed an industry-wide drop in trading volumes. Net income attributable to the transatlantic exchange operator totaled $85 million, or 50 cents a share, up from $82 million, or …

  • Weekly US jobless aid applications rise to 368K AP - 10 mins ago

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose sharply last week but remained at a level consistent with moderate hiring. More »Weekly US jobless aid applications rise to 368K

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose sharply last week but remained at a level consistent with moderate hiring.

  • Pension charge pushes UPS 4Q results into the red AP - 9 mins ago

    DALLAS (AP) — United Parcel Service Inc. says it was slowed down in the fourth quarter by weak global trade and a disappointing holiday-shopping season. More »Pension charge pushes UPS 4Q results into the red

    DALLAS (AP) — United Parcel Service Inc. says it was slowed down in the fourth quarter by weak global trade and a disappointing holiday-shopping season.

  • All Nippon Airways Executive Vice President Kiyoshi Tonomoto speaks during a press conference on its earnings in Tokyo Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. ANA was sticking to its profit forecast despite flight cancellations caused by the worldwide grounding of Boeing 787 jets. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
    ANA to seek damages from Boeing for 787 woes AP - 3 hrs ago

    TOKYO (AP) — Japan's All Nippon Airways is prepared to recoup from Boeing whatever damages it suffers from flight cancellations and other costs caused by the worldwide … More »ANA to seek damages from Boeing for 787 woes

    All Nippon Airways Executive Vice President Kiyoshi Tonomoto speaks during a press conference on its earnings in Tokyo Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. ANA was sticking to its profit forecast despite flight cancellations caused by the worldwide grounding of Boeing 787 jets. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

    TOKYO (AP) — Japan's All Nippon Airways is prepared to recoup from Boeing whatever damages it suffers from flight cancellations and other costs caused by the worldwide grounding of 787 jets, a senior executive said Thursday.

  • Trader Michael Mozian works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Stocks are falling after the government revealed that economic growth shrank in the final quarter of 2012, the first time that's happened in more than three years. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
    Markets edgy as US payrolls loom AP - 2 hrs 53 mins ago

    LONDON (AP) — An unexpected contraction in the U.S. economy at the end of 2012 weighed on markets Thursday ahead of closely-watched jobs figures. More »Markets edgy as US payrolls loom

    Trader Michael Mozian works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. Stocks are falling after the government revealed that economic growth shrank in the final quarter of 2012, the first time that's happened in more than three years. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

    LONDON (AP) — An unexpected contraction in the U.S. economy at the end of 2012 weighed on markets Thursday ahead of closely-watched jobs figures.

  • Viacom adjusted profit falls in 1Q, beats Street AP - 22 mins ago

    NEW YORK (AP) — Viacom Inc. said Thursday that net income rose sharply in its fiscal first quarter versus results depressed by a large accounting charge a year ago. But … More »Viacom adjusted profit falls in 1Q, beats Street

    NEW YORK (AP) — Viacom Inc. said Thursday that net income rose sharply in its fiscal first quarter versus results depressed by a large accounting charge a year ago. But its revenue and adjusted earnings fell because of a drop at its Paramount studio business and lower advertising revenue at its television channels.

  • Global growth boosts MasterCard 4Q net income AP - 21 mins ago

    MasterCard says its net income rebounded strongly in the fourth quarter as its overseas business continued to expand. More »Global growth boosts MasterCard 4Q net income

    MasterCard says its net income rebounded strongly in the fourth quarter as its overseas business continued to expand.

  • Shell earnings in rise Q4 on refining turnaround AP - 3 hrs ago

    AMSTERDAM (AP) — Royal Dutch Shell PLC said Thursday it plans to continue investing aggressively in new projects in the coming years, as it sees a bright future for the … More »Shell earnings in rise Q4 on refining turnaround

    AMSTERDAM (AP) — Royal Dutch Shell PLC said Thursday it plans to continue investing aggressively in new projects in the coming years, as it sees a bright future for the oil and gas industry despite ongoing economic uncertainties around the world.

  • Dow Chemical sees deterioration in China in 4Q AP - 30 mins ago

    MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Dow Chemical saw significant deterioration in key markets during the fourth quarter, particularly in China, and posted a wider fourth-quarter loss … More »Dow Chemical sees deterioration in China in 4Q

    MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Dow Chemical saw significant deterioration in key markets during the fourth quarter, particularly in China, and posted a wider fourth-quarter loss Thursday.

  • FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2012 file photo, a man inspects Honda vehicles displayed in front of Honda Motor Co. headquarters in Tokyo. Honda's quarterly profit surged nearly 63 percent as production recovered after disruptions from natural disasters. The Japanese automaker reported a 77.4 billion yen (US$850 million) profit for the October-December period Thursday, as sales jumped nearly 25 percent to 2.4 trillion yen (US$26 billion). (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)
    Honda profit surges, trims forecast on China AP - 2 hrs 11 mins ago

    TOKYO (AP) — Honda's quarterly profit surged nearly 63 percent as production recovered after disruptions from natural disasters, but the Japanese automaker slightly lowered … More »Honda profit surges, trims forecast on China

    FILE - In this Oct. 29, 2012 file photo, a man inspects Honda vehicles displayed in front of Honda Motor Co. headquarters in Tokyo. Honda's quarterly profit surged nearly 63 percent as production recovered after disruptions from natural disasters. The Japanese automaker reported a 77.4 billion yen (US$850 million) profit for the October-December period Thursday, as sales jumped nearly 25 percent to 2.4 trillion yen (US$26 billion). (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

    TOKYO (AP) — Honda's quarterly profit surged nearly 63 percent as production recovered after disruptions from natural disasters, but the Japanese automaker slightly lowered its full-year profit forecast because of sales losses in China.

  • NY Times says Chinese hacked paper's computers AP - 59 mins ago

    BEIJING (AP) — Chinese hackers repeatedly penetrated The New York Times' computer systems over the past four months, stealing reporters' passwords and hunting for files … More »NY Times says Chinese hacked paper's computers

    BEIJING (AP) — Chinese hackers repeatedly penetrated The New York Times' computer systems over the past four months, stealing reporters' passwords and hunting for files on an investigation into the wealth amassed by the family of a top Chinese leader, the newspaper reported Thursday.

  • A U.S. flag decorates a for-sale sign at a home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington
    Home prices see best yearly gain since 2006 @ Reuters - Tue, Jan 29, 2013

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Home prices rose in November, climbing more than five percent from a year ago in the biggest increase since August 2006 when the housing market was … More »Home prices see best yearly gain since 2006

    A U.S. flag decorates a for-sale sign at a home in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Home prices rose in November, climbing more than five percent from a year ago in the biggest increase since August 2006 when the housing market was starting to collapse. Data on consumer confidence on Tuesday was less encouraging, with moods falling to their lowest level in more than a year as Americans …

  • They're back: J. C. Penney adds sales @ Yahoo! Finance - Mon, Jan 28, 2013

    The struggling department store chain this week will begin adding back some of the hundreds of sales it ditched last year in hopes of luring shoppers who were turned … More »They're back: J. C. Penney adds sales

    The struggling department store chain this week will begin adding back some of the hundreds of sales it ditched last year in hopes of luring shoppers who were turned off when the discounts disappeared, CEO Ron Johnson told The Associated Press.

  • Is Apple the New Microsoft? @ Yahoo! Finance - Fri, Jan 25, 2013

    The only question now is whether Apple is just going through a short-term transition or is slowly becoming a modern day version of its long-time nemesis Microsoft. More »Is Apple the New Microsoft?

    The only question now is whether Apple is just going through a short-term transition or is slowly becoming a modern day version of its long-time nemesis Microsoft.

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Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - January 31, 2013
I believe that professional wrestling is clean and everything else in the world is fixed.
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Frank Deford  
If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest that he wear a tail.
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Fran Lebowitz (1950 - )  
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Men live in a fantasy world. I know this because I am one, and I actually receive my mail there.
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Scott Adams (1957 - )  
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Physicists like to think that all you have to do is say, these are the conditions, now what happens next?
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