NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2009 (Reuters) A New York judge on Tuesday ruled that the next America's Cup cannot be held in Ras al-Khaimah, one of the United Arab Emirates, because yachting rules dictate it must be held in the southern hemisphere. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2009 (Reuters) With the storied New York Yankees facing off against the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies, Fox Sports has a potentially compelling matchup in baseball's World Series that should drive strong TV ratings. ... > full story
DOHA, Oct. 27, 2009 (Reuters) Jelena Jankovic admitted her game needed a drastic overhaul after an error-strewn 6-2 6-3 defeat by Victoria Azarenka in the opening match of the WTA Championships Tuesday. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2009 (Reuters) The World Cup would benefit the United States by at least $5 billion if the country is chosen to host the 2018 or 2022 global soccer tournament, the U.S. bid committee said on Tuesday. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2009 (Reuters) The Ricketts family has closed its deal and assumed control of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, ending a sales process that took more than two years. ... > full story
SINGAPORE, Oct. 27, 2009 (Reuters) Phil Mickelson has produced a strong finish to a turbulent year off the course and the world number two credits an improved performance on the greens for helping him end his season on a high note. ... > full story
ANAHEIM, California, Oct. 27, 2009 (Reuters) The Toronto Maple Leafs ended their worst start in franchise history by beating the Anaheim Ducks 6-3 on Monday, their first win of the season. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2009 (Reuters) DeSean Jackson scored two big-play touchdowns in the first half to spark the Philadelphia Eagles to a 27-17 win over the struggling Washington Redskins on Monday. ... > full story
MONTREAL, Oct. 27, 2009 (Reuters) Defenseman Roman Hamrlik fired the game-winning goal 90 seconds into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Monday. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2009 (Reuters) The National Hockey League and U.S. trucking magnate Jerry Moyes agreed to a deal on Monday in which the pro sports league would buy the Phoenix Coyotes franchise, paving the way for the money-losing ice hockey team to emerge from bankruptcy as early as next week. ... > full story
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