Armadillo follows Footix, Naranjito as World Cup mascot
(Reuters) – Spain had Naranjito the smiling orange in 1982, France Footix the football playing rooster in ’98, now Brazil have chosen an endangered armadillo...
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New Zealand sneak win over South Africa
DUNEDIN (Reuters) – New Zealand flyhalf Aaron Cruden kicked two late penalties as the All Blacks hung on to beat South Africa 21-11 in their Rugby...
New York Yankees beat Boston, tied again with Baltimore
(Reuters) – The New York Yankees have responded to Baltimore’s extra-innings win over Tampa Bay to rejoin the Orioles on top of the American League...
Scherzer shines as Tigers claw back White Sox
(Reuters) – Starter Max Scherzer was dominant early and the Detroit batters backed him up in the latter stages as the Tigers ate into Chicago’s...
NHL: League and union exchange proposals as lockout looms
(Reuters) – The National Hockey League (NHL) and union representing its players exchanged proposals on Wednesday as negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement resumed...