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  • FILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012 file photo, gold medalist Bradley Wiggins, of Britain, competes in the men's individual time trial cycling event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Britain’s cycling success in the Olympics and the Tour de France has put bicycle sales in a higher gear nationwide. Halfords Group PLC, which sells bikes as well as car equipment, says Thursday Oct. 4, 2012, that its bike sales have risen since Bradley Wiggins triumphed at the Tour de France in July and Britain won multiple gold medals at the London Olympic Games. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, Pool, File)
    UK cycling glory drives boost in bike sales AP - 1 hr 39 mins ago

    Britain's cycling success in the London Olympic Games and the Tour de France has put bicycle sales in a higher gear, a leading seller revealed Thursday. More »UK cycling glory drives boost in bike sales

    FILE - In this Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012 file photo, gold medalist Bradley Wiggins, of Britain, competes in the men's individual time trial cycling event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Britain’s cycling success in the Olympics and the Tour de France has put bicycle sales in a higher gear nationwide. Halfords Group PLC, which sells bikes as well as car equipment, says Thursday Oct. 4, 2012, that its bike sales have risen since Bradley Wiggins triumphed at the Tour de France in July and Britain won multiple gold medals at the London Olympic Games. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, Pool, File)

    Britain's cycling success in the London Olympic Games and the Tour de France has put bicycle sales in a higher gear, a leading seller revealed Thursday.

  • Mercedes driver Michael Schumacher announces his retirement from Formula One at the end of the 2012 season during a press conference at the Suzuka Circuit venue for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka, Japan, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)
    Schumacher confirms F1 retirement AP - 1 hr 57 mins ago

    Michael Schumacher is retiring from Formula One racing again — and this time, he says, "it might be forever." More »Schumacher confirms F1 retirement

    Mercedes driver Michael Schumacher announces his retirement from Formula One at the end of the 2012 season during a press conference at the Suzuka Circuit venue for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka, Japan, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)

    Michael Schumacher is retiring from Formula One racing again — and this time, he says, "it might be forever."

  • Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera waves to the crowd after being replaced during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. Cabrera achieved baseball's first Triple Crown since 1967 by leading the league with a .330 average, 44 home runs and 139 RBIs in the regular season. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
    Tigers' Cabrera wins 1st Triple Crown in 45 years AP - 2 hrs 7 mins ago

    Miguel Cabrera had just achieved baseball immortality, and everyone around him knew it. More »Tigers' Cabrera wins 1st Triple Crown in 45 years

    Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera waves to the crowd after being replaced during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. Cabrera achieved baseball's first Triple Crown since 1967 by leading the league with a .330 average, 44 home runs and 139 RBIs in the regular season. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

    Miguel Cabrera had just achieved baseball immortality, and everyone around him knew it.

  • New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki douses the team photographer as teammates celebrate in the clubhouse after their 14-2 win over the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game and clinched the American League East title at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
    Cano powers Yankees to AL East title in 14-2 rout AP - 2 hrs 13 mins ago

    Yankees fans broke out in in a raucous roar in the seventh inning, momentarily startling Alex Rodriguez. The slugger stepped out of the batter's box and saw the news on the center field scoreboard: Baltimore … More »Cano powers Yankees to AL East title in 14-2 rout

    New York Yankees' Ichiro Suzuki douses the team photographer as teammates celebrate in the clubhouse after their 14-2 win over the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game and clinched the American League East title at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

    Yankees fans broke out in in a raucous roar in the seventh inning, momentarily startling Alex Rodriguez. The slugger stepped out of the batter's box and saw the news on the center field scoreboard: Baltimore had lost, New York was the AL East champion.

  • FILE - In this Oct. 4, 1948, file photo, Cleveland Indians pitcher Gene Bearden is carried off the field by teammates after their 8-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game for the American League pennant at Fenway Park in Boston. The Indians advanced to the World Series, where they beat another Boston team _ the Braves _ in six games. The Associated Press takes a look at the nine one-game playoffs in major league history. (AP Photo/File)
    Dent, Leiter were stars in 1-game playoffs AP - 2 hrs 29 mins ago

    and that's about to become a lot less rare in baseball with the debut of a new postseason format this year. The two wild cards in each league play Friday to determine which teams advance to the division … More »Dent, Leiter were stars in 1-game playoffs

    FILE - In this Oct. 4, 1948, file photo, Cleveland Indians pitcher Gene Bearden is carried off the field by teammates after their 8-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game for the American League pennant at Fenway Park in Boston. The Indians advanced to the World Series, where they beat another Boston team _ the Braves _ in six games. The Associated Press takes a look at the nine one-game playoffs in major league history. (AP Photo/File)

    and that's about to become a lot less rare in baseball with the debut of a new postseason format this year. The two wild cards in each league play Friday to determine which teams advance to the division series.

  • Arsenal's Gervinho celebrates after scoring a goal against Olympiakos Piraues during their Champions League Group B soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London
    Gervinho bursting out of Van Persie's shadow Reuters - 2 hrs 32 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - The doom-mongers predicted big trouble for Arsenal when Robin van Persie packed his bags and headed for Old Trafford in the summer but perhaps they need not have worried. Gervinho, who … More »Gervinho bursting out of Van Persie's shadow

    Arsenal's Gervinho celebrates after scoring a goal against Olympiakos Piraues during their Champions League Group B soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - The doom-mongers predicted big trouble for Arsenal when Robin van Persie packed his bags and headed for Old Trafford in the summer but perhaps they need not have worried. Gervinho, who spent his first season in north London very much in the shadow of the Dutch master, is suddenly re-discovering the form …

  • Malaga's coach Manuel Pellegrini reacts during their Champions League soccer match against Zenit St. Petersburg at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga
    Malaga success no miracle says Pellegrini Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini says there is nothing miraculous about the La Liga club's blistering start to their Champions League debut and has warned against getting carried away. … More »Malaga success no miracle says Pellegrini

    Malaga's coach Manuel Pellegrini reacts during their Champions League soccer match against Zenit St. Petersburg at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga

    MADRID (Reuters) - Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini says there is nothing miraculous about the La Liga club's blistering start to their Champions League debut and has warned against getting carried away. The Qatar-owned team knocked three goals past Anderlecht without reply in their Group C clash in Brussels on Wednesday, …

  • Ajax Amsterdam's Niklas Moisander fights for the ball with Real Madrid's Kaka during their Champions League Group D soccer match at the Amsterdam Arena stadium
    Real's Kaka working his way back into contention Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - For a 30-year-old former World Player of the Year who cost Real Madrid 67 million euros three years ago, Kaka has been spending a surprising amount of time warming the bench. The Brazilian … More »Real's Kaka working his way back into contention

    Ajax Amsterdam's Niklas Moisander fights for the ball with Real Madrid's Kaka during their Champions League Group D soccer match at the Amsterdam Arena stadium

    MADRID (Reuters) - For a 30-year-old former World Player of the Year who cost Real Madrid 67 million euros three years ago, Kaka has been spending a surprising amount of time warming the bench. The Brazilian appeared to have been discarded from coach Jose Mourinho's plans and the arrival of fellow playmaker Luka Modric …

  • Mercedes Formula One driver Michael Schumacher of Germany attends a news conference at the Suzuka circuit
    Schumacher to retire from F1 again Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - - Michael Schumacher announced his retirement from Formula One for the second time and at the age of 43 on Thursday after failing to rekindle his old Ferrari magic in a disappointing … More »Schumacher to retire from F1 again

    Mercedes Formula One driver Michael Schumacher of Germany attends a news conference at the Suzuka circuit

    SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - - Michael Schumacher announced his retirement from Formula One for the second time and at the age of 43 on Thursday after failing to rekindle his old Ferrari magic in a disappointing comeback with Mercedes. The team had already announced last week that the seven-times world champion, winner of …

  • Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Grant Balfour, top, and catcher Derek Norris celebrate after their 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Oakland, Calif. The A's clinch the AL West title with the win. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    Athletics sweep Rangers to win AL West on last day AP - 3 hrs ago

    The Oakland Athletics had been down and doubted so many times during this remarkable year that a four-run deficit against the two-time reigning AL champions hardly fazed this get-after-it bunch. More »Athletics sweep Rangers to win AL West on last day

    Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Grant Balfour, top, and catcher Derek Norris celebrate after their 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Oakland, Calif. The A's clinch the AL West title with the win. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    The Oakland Athletics had been down and doubted so many times during this remarkable year that a four-run deficit against the two-time reigning AL champions hardly fazed this get-after-it bunch.

  • Oakland Athletics players celebrate after clinching the American League West at the end of their 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    A's win AL West, Yanks take AL East, pairings set AP - 4 hrs ago

    Coco Crisp settled under the final fly ball, and the Oakland Athletics started charging onto the field like a bunch of Little Leaguers chasing an ice cream truck after a big win. More »A's win AL West, Yanks take AL East, pairings set

    Oakland Athletics players celebrate after clinching the American League West at the end of their 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    Coco Crisp settled under the final fly ball, and the Oakland Athletics started charging onto the field like a bunch of Little Leaguers chasing an ice cream truck after a big win.

  • Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Grant Balfour, left, and catcher Derek Norris celebrate after their 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Oakland, Calif. The A's clinch the AL West title with the win. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
    Column: A's write a script good as "Moneyball" AP - 4 hrs ago

    Forget the movie about these Oakland A's. Already been done and, besides, Brad Pitt has moved on to other things. More »Column: A's write a script good as "Moneyball"

    Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Grant Balfour, left, and catcher Derek Norris celebrate after their 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Oakland, Calif. The A's clinch the AL West title with the win. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

    Forget the movie about these Oakland A's. Already been done and, besides, Brad Pitt has moved on to other things.

  • Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (24) flies out to centerfield during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. Cabrera achieved baseball's first Triple Crown since 1967 by leading the league with a .330 average, 44 home runs and 139 RBIs in the regular season. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
    AP PHOTOS: Tigers slugger Cabrera makes history AP - 6 hrs ago

    Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers became just the 15th player — and the first in 45 years — to win baseball's Triple Crown, joining an elite list that includes Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams and Lou  … More »AP PHOTOS: Tigers slugger Cabrera makes history

    Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera (24) flies out to centerfield during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. Cabrera achieved baseball's first Triple Crown since 1967 by leading the league with a .330 average, 44 home runs and 139 RBIs in the regular season. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

    Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers became just the 15th player — and the first in 45 years — to win baseball's Triple Crown, joining an elite list that includes Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams and Lou Gehrig.

  • McLaren Formula One driver Hamilton of Britain waves ahead of the British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone
    Hamilton seeks greatness with Mercedes Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton does not believe he is taking a gamble by leaving McLaren for Mercedes next season, saying the move could catapult him into Formula One's pantheon of greats even if it … More »Hamilton seeks greatness with Mercedes

    McLaren Formula One driver Hamilton of Britain waves ahead of the British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton does not believe he is taking a gamble by leaving McLaren for Mercedes next season, saying the move could catapult him into Formula One's pantheon of greats even if it does not pay out immediately. "No doubt it was one of the most difficult decisions I've faced in my life up to now," the …

  • Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his goal during their Champions League Group D soccer match against Ajax Amsterdam at the Amsterdam Arena stadium
    Ronaldo scores hat-trick as big spenders flop Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    BERNE (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo hit a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 4-1 Champions League win at Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday but big spending trio Zenit St Petersburg, Paris St Germain and Manchester City … More »Ronaldo scores hat-trick as big spenders flop

    Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his goal during their Champions League Group D soccer match against Ajax Amsterdam at the Amsterdam Arena stadium

    BERNE (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo hit a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 4-1 Champions League win at Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday but big spending trio Zenit St Petersburg, Paris St Germain and Manchester City failed to win. Ronaldo's treble, his second in four days following a three-goal blast in La Liga at the weekend, was …

  • Steve Hansen, the new All Blacks coach, listens to Dan Carter just ahead of their test match against Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland
    Gear back as New Zealand seek sweep of Rugby Championship Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Winger Hosea Gear has been recalled to the New Zealand side for their final Rugby Championship clash against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday. Gear replaces Julian Savea, who produced … More »Gear back as New Zealand seek sweep of Rugby Championship

    Steve Hansen, the new All Blacks coach, listens to Dan Carter just ahead of their test match against Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland

    (Reuters) - Winger Hosea Gear has been recalled to the New Zealand side for their final Rugby Championship clash against South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday. Gear replaces Julian Savea, who produced arguably his best game for the All Blacks in his short international career last week in La Plata against Argentina where …

  • Newcastle United's Ba watches the ball during their English Premier League soccer match against Stoke City in Newcastle
    Nothing sheepish about Ba's threat to United Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Alex Ferguson has had nine months to come up with a plan to combat the threat of Demba Ba and how Manchester United cope with the red-hot Newcastle United striker on Sunday (1500 GMT)could … More »Nothing sheepish about Ba's threat to United

    Newcastle United's Ba watches the ball during their English Premier League soccer match against Stoke City in Newcastle

    LONDON (Reuters) - Alex Ferguson has had nine months to come up with a plan to combat the threat of Demba Ba and how Manchester United cope with the red-hot Newcastle United striker on Sunday (1500 GMT)could define their Premier League season. The Senegalese bullied United's injury-hit backline in Newcastle's 3-0 victory …

  • Australia's Wallabies' Hooper moves in on South Africa's Springboks' Habana during their Rugby Championship test match in Perth
    IRB backtrack and say referee wrong to block Australia sub Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Referee Alain Rolland was wrong not to allow Australia to make a late substitution and finish their match against South Africa with 15 men, the International Rugby Board (IRB) said hours after … More »IRB backtrack and say referee wrong to block Australia sub

    Australia's Wallabies' Hooper moves in on South Africa's Springboks' Habana during their Rugby Championship test match in Perth

    (Reuters) - Referee Alain Rolland was wrong not to allow Australia to make a late substitution and finish their match against South Africa with 15 men, the International Rugby Board (IRB) said hours after backing the officials' original decision. The wounded Wallabies played the final minutes of their 31-8 defeat in Pretoria …

  • New York Yankees Curtis Granderson hits three-run home run against Boston Red Sox in MLB game in New York
    Granderson skips chance to tie for home run title Reuters - 7 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson gave up a chance to tie Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera for the home run title on Wednesday, unaware he was just one big blast shy … More »Granderson skips chance to tie for home run title

    New York Yankees Curtis Granderson hits three-run home run against Boston Red Sox in MLB game in New York

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson gave up a chance to tie Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera for the home run title on Wednesday, unaware he was just one big blast shy from sharing honors in the long-ball category. Granderson slugged a three-run homer in the second frame and a solo blast …

  • Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera waves to the crowd after being replaced during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. Cabrera achieved baseball's first Triple Crown since 1967 by leading the league with a .330 average, 44 home runs and 139 RBIs in the regular season. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
    Miguel Cabrera 1st Triple Crown winner in 45 years AP - 7 hrs ago

    It is more rare than a perfect game and about as uncommon as an unassisted triple play. More »Miguel Cabrera 1st Triple Crown winner in 45 years

    Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera waves to the crowd after being replaced during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. Cabrera achieved baseball's first Triple Crown since 1967 by leading the league with a .330 average, 44 home runs and 139 RBIs in the regular season. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

    It is more rare than a perfect game and about as uncommon as an unassisted triple play.

  • Detroit Tigers' Cabrera fouls out on his first at-bat against Kansas City in their MLB baseball game in Kansas City
    Cabrera gets Triple Crown, Yanks, A's win divisions Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera became the first Triple Crown winner in 45 years, while the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics claimed division titles on a wild final day … More »Cabrera gets Triple Crown, Yanks, A's win divisions

    Detroit Tigers' Cabrera fouls out on his first at-bat against Kansas City in their MLB baseball game in Kansas City

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera became the first Triple Crown winner in 45 years, while the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics claimed division titles on a wild final day to Major League Baseball's regular season. The end of MLB's 162-game, six-month marathon produced special entries into …

  • Detroit Tigers' Cabrera fouls out on his first at-bat against Kansas City in their MLB baseball game in Kansas City
    Tigers slugger Cabrera captures rare Triple Crown Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Miguel Cabrera became the first player in 45 years to win Major League Baseball's Triple Crown after finishing the 2012 season on Wednesday leading the American League in batting average, home … More »Tigers slugger Cabrera captures rare Triple Crown

    Detroit Tigers' Cabrera fouls out on his first at-bat against Kansas City in their MLB baseball game in Kansas City

    (Reuters) - Miguel Cabrera became the first player in 45 years to win Major League Baseball's Triple Crown after finishing the 2012 season on Wednesday leading the American League in batting average, home runs and runs batted in. The Detroit Tigers slugger, who had a .330 batting average, 44 home runs and 139 runs batted …

  • Detroit Tigers' Cabrera points to the first base umpire on a checked swing strike against Kansas City in their MLB baseball game in Kansas City
    Tigers' Cabrera boosts Hall of Fame credentials Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Miguel Cabrera is the talk of Major League Baseball (MLB) after becoming the first player in 45 years to hit for the Triple Crown on Wednesday, but the Detroit Tigers slugger was not part of … More »Tigers' Cabrera boosts Hall of Fame credentials

    Detroit Tigers' Cabrera points to the first base umpire on a checked swing strike against Kansas City in their MLB baseball game in Kansas City

    (Reuters) - Miguel Cabrera is the talk of Major League Baseball (MLB) after becoming the first player in 45 years to hit for the Triple Crown on Wednesday, but the Detroit Tigers slugger was not part of any champagne-filled celebration. Mindful that Cabrera has had a well-publicized battle with alcohol, tubs of ice in the …

  • Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria, left, rounds the bases past Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy after hitting a first-inning home run off Baltimore starting pitcher Chris Tillman during a baseball game Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
    Longoria hits 3 HRs, Rays drop O's to wild card AP - 8 hrs ago

    Evan Longoria's flair for the dramatic on the final night of the season ended Baltimore's bid to force a one-game tiebreaker for the AL East title. More »Longoria hits 3 HRs, Rays drop O's to wild card

    Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria, left, rounds the bases past Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy after hitting a first-inning home run off Baltimore starting pitcher Chris Tillman during a baseball game Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

    Evan Longoria's flair for the dramatic on the final night of the season ended Baltimore's bid to force a one-game tiebreaker for the AL East title.

  • Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Grant Balfour, top, and catcher Derek Norris celebrate after their 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Oakland, Calif. The A's clinch the AL West title with the win. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
    A's win AL West, Yanks & O's to settle AL East AP - 9 hrs ago

    A dropped fly ball by Josh Hamilton, a home run from Ryan Zimmerman and pitch by pitch, the baseball playoff picture became completely clear on the final day of the regular season. More »A's win AL West, Yanks & O's to settle AL East

    Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Grant Balfour, top, and catcher Derek Norris celebrate after their 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Oakland, Calif. The A's clinch the AL West title with the win. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

    A dropped fly ball by Josh Hamilton, a home run from Ryan Zimmerman and pitch by pitch, the baseball playoff picture became completely clear on the final day of the regular season.

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