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Watch Video Play Video Two of English soccer's top clubs met in a League Cup clash on Tuesday. Arsenal hosted Manchester City at The Emirates in a quarter-final round match. The two teams lined up in the center circle before the match, to pay tribute to Gary Speed, the former Welsh coach that took his own life on Sunday. Speed made more than 700 appearances for Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United in a career that spanned 22 seasons. Over to the game action, 11th minute, the Gunners Francis Coquelin crossed the ball into the penalty area. Chu-Young Park took the shot, but Citys keeper made a top-draw reflex save to deny him at the far post. 0-0.(REPLAY) Costel Pantilimon made the play for City. Then in the 27th minute, midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain took a 30-meter shot...and Pantilimon made another spectacular stop. Oxlade-Chamberlain could not believe that he did not score. The teams were 0-0 at the break. Second half...83rd minute, Citys Adam Johnson. Johnson linke...

Watch Video Play Video The pressure is building for Spanish football league champion Barcelona. Rival Real Madrid continues to dominate the Primera Liga thanks to a powerful scoring display. Barcelona would try to keep close with a win over Getafe on Saturday. But Pep Guardiola's team came out flat against a fired-up Getafe side. Barca seemed a step slow and Getafe took command from the beginning of the match. Getafe's goalkeeper denied David Villa's shot. Lionel Messi tried, but he also failed to find the target. The two sides ended the first half 0-0. Getafe players celebrate after scoring a goal during their Spanish league football match against Barcelona as Alfonso Perez stadium on November 26, 2011 in Getafe near Madrid. The tension grew in the second half and Getafe fought its way into a 66th minute lead. Juan Varela headed-in a score off a corner kick; Getafe went up 1-0. Barcelona's ! Argentin ian forward Lionel Messi (L) vies with Getafe's Argentinia...

Watch Video Play Video Rio de Janeiro has unveiled the logo for the 2016 Paralympic Games during the famous lighting ceremony of the city's floating Christmas tree. Saturday's presentation began with a dance and a video of paralympic athletes training, followed by a large sculpture of the logo. Shapes on the logo trace those of the famous Sugar Loaf hills. The logo of the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games is seen during its launch ceremony at Rodrigo de Freitas Lake in Rio de Janeiro November 26, 2011.REUTERS/Andre Durao Organizers said the logo represents the energy, diversity, and spirit that is shown during the competition. Officials began the selection process over a year ago. Rio will be the first South American city to host the Paralympic games. Related stories Rio gives up foreign funding for 2016 Games 2011-09-22 Editor: Zhang Ning | Source: CNTV.CN

Watch Video Play Video Chinas short track speed skaters took to the rink in the northeast city of Changchun as the National Short Track Championships got under way. Competitors from across the nation attended the four-day event, which will decide who qualifies for next years National Winter Games. Since those games are based on team events, only the top 8 provinces from this tournament will advance automatically. On Thursday, the local team led by national star Liang Wenhao, produced a solid performance. They won the mens team competition to earn 50 points. In the womens team event, skaters from Harbin, many of them also national team members, were the winners on day 1, finishing with 47 points. Related stories Chinese short track speed skaters win 3,000M relay in Canada 2011-11-01 Editor: Zhang Hao | Source: CNTV.CN

Watch Video Play Video After two previous attempts to clear his name, Alberto Contador is finally facing a hearing over a failed drug test. The 28-year-old Spaniard tested positive for the banned anabolic agent clenbuterol during the 2010 Tour de France. Contador will learn his fate at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. The cyclist claims last years positive test happened because he ate contaminated meat. The Spanish cycling federation cleared him of any wrongdoing but the International Cycling Union and the World Anti-Doping Agency have both appealed the decision. The court hearing is scheduled to finish on Thursday, but a final decision will not be handed down for several weeks. If found guilty, Contador, could face a two-year ban and be stripped of his 2010 Tour title. Editor: Zhang Hao | Source: CNTV.CN

Watch Video Play Video The National Hockey leagues biggest star has made his long awaited return to the ice. Pittsburgh Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby has been sidelined since the start of the year with problems related to concussion he suffered in January. Crosby made his return at home against the New York Islanders. His impact was immediate. 5 minutes in his first game in 10 months and 16 days he absolutely blows by a defenseman and scores to put Pittsburgh up 1-nothing. Crosby looked like he didnt miss a beat, in the third period on the half wall he spins away from another defensemen and sends a backhand pass through the crease -- but it somehow goes in the the net that makes it 5-nothing. Crosby makes a triumphant return scoring twice and setting up two others as the Penguins skate to a 5-nothing win. Sidney Crosby, pictured here on January 1, scored two goals in his first National Hockey League game since suffering a concussion on January 5, sparking Pittsburgh past the N...

Watch Video Play Video In the ongoing Pacific-Asia Curling Championships held in Nanjing, the host team China was facing a tough challenge from South Korea, a nation they lost to during last years championships. The Koreans were also able to score a win over China this year. Wang Bingyus rink was able to score three in the opening end and led 3-nothing. The South Korean rink was able to take advantage of some poor shots and clawback and held a 5-3 lead after the fifth end. The Chinese foursome would retake the lead in the 6th end, scoring three thanks to a nice take out in the frame. Chinas Wang Bingyu would add to the total in and go on to a 9-7 victory. China defeats S. Korea in women's curling China defeats S. Korea in women's curling China defeats S. Korea in women's curling

Watch Video Play Video In Group A UEFA Champions League match, leaders Bayern Munich are expected to clinch their place in the last 16 when they entertain Villarreal on Tuesday. The Bavarians lead Group A with 10 points, three ahead of Manchester City. To make things easier, Jupp Heynckes side will have winger Arjen Robben at their disposal, after a six-week injury absence. On the other side, with four straight defeats, Villarreal have had their worst run of form in their nine-year European history. But coach Juan Carlos Garrido says that his team hope to surprise their opponents. Juan Carlos Garrido said, "Everything is possible in football. There are many cases which show this. There are always surprises in football and thats why it can also happen." Villarreal's head coach Juan Carlos Garrido, left, and defender Carlos Marchena attend a news conference in Munich, southern Germany, Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. Bayern's Franck Ribery of France, foreground, and David ...

Watch Video Play Video A global soccer icon celebrated another championship on Sunday. Englishman David Beckham made good on a promise to help bring a Major League Soccer title to the Los Angeles Galaxy. The Galaxy played the Houston Dynamo for the MLS crown, and import duo Beckham and Robbie Keane gave the captain Landon Donovan the honor of scoring the only goal of the match, in the 72nd minute. The Galaxy claimed its first championship since 2005, and third in the past decade, and the victory successfully validated the franchise's lucrative investment. Beckham arrived in 2007, followed by Irish striker Keane. The pair connected with Donovan to give the side three designated players, paid above salary cap restrictions. Anything less than a league title would have meant failure in L-A. David Beckham of the LA Galaxy holds aloft the winning trophy following victory over the Houston Dynamo in their MLS Cup final at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California on November 20, 20...

Watch Video Play Video The up-and-coming stars of Olympic sport will step into the spotlight in China in 2014, and their stage now has its official motto. Organizers for the Second Youth Olympic Games announced the slogan "Share the games, Share Our Dreams" in a Slogan Unveiling Ceremony. The motto invokes the meaning of the Olympic spirit, and a gathering of encouragement, friendship and development. The Chinese Olympic Committee introduced the slogan as a unique brand of the Youth Olympic Games, as well as the cultural essence of the host city of Nanjing. "Share the games, Share Our Dreams" The Youth Games Organization began collecting slogan ideas from around the world in October of last year. The Nanjing Youth Olympic Games asked the public to choose three slogans from six candidates. The results, combined with expert opinions, were submitted to the Executive Board of the Committee and IOC for review and confirmation. The new slogan will be spread around ...

Watch Video Play Video In golf, the United States team moved a step closer to retaining the Presidents Cup in Australia. The USA had a 7-5 lead heading into Saturday's play and looked to capture the tournament for a seventh time. The US dominated the morning foursomes 4-1 on a wet and windy day at Royal Melbourne. South Korean Kim Kyung-tae drained a putt on the 18th for the Internationals. He and Y.E. Yang beat Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson to give the Internationals a bit of hope late in the day. The U.S. team pose for photographers after defeating the International team to retain the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne November 20, 2011. REUTERS/Brandon Malone (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT GOLF) Then K. J. Choi and Australias Geoff Ogilvy took out Steve Stricker and Matt Kuchar, 1-up. Two-time U.S. Open winner Retief Goosen and fellow South African Charl Schwartzel outlasted Webb Simpson and Bubba Watson. But the Yanks regained some momentum thanks to Bill...

Watch Video Play Video Now, Blatter has apolgised for offending anyone by his comments but says he will not resign as FIFA president as that would be irresponsible. And as we just mentioned, his flippant comments have set off a storm of controversy. L-A Galaxy midfielder David Beckham is among those who were taken aback by the remarks, who says it will take more than a simple gesture of shaking hands to rid the game of racism, and the remarks by the FIFA boss will do nothing to fix the problem. David Beckham, Midfielder of L.A. Galaxy, said, "I think the comments were appalling. I think a lot of people have said that. I dont think the comments were very good for this game. I have no power with who goes and who stays within FIFA, and I dont wish to have that. There obviously is and has been racism throughout soccer and life over the last few years. But I do think, especially being around the England team, being around the FA. The FA do a lot of work with kicking racism out of...

Watch Video Play Video Guus Hiddinks contract as coach of the Turkish national football team has been terminated by mutual consent following the squads failure to reach the Euro 2012 finals. The Turkish Football Federation made the announcement Wednesday, ending a disappointing spell in charge for the Dutchman. The decision had been widely expected after Turkeys scoreless draw in Croatia on Tuesday which completed the teams defeat in their playoff. Even before the playoffs, the 65-year-old coach had been under fire for failing to inspire the club. Turkey national soccer team coach Guus Hiddink watches as players warm up during a training session at Maksimir stadium in Zagreb November 14, 2011. Boasting a rich reserve of talented players, Turkey reached the semi-finals of Euro 2008. On the streets of Istanbul, Hiddink had few friends. Omer Faruk Elci, an Istanbul resident, said, "Of course he is a technical director and his career is full of victories. However as a Turkish ci...

Watch Video Play Video The ATP World Tour finals will start in London on Nov. 20th, but the draw for the round robin was held Nov. 16th. The eight best players in the world will take part in the showpiece in Englands capital. Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a scorching year, winning three grand slam titles, all but the French. The Serbian will lead Group A alongside Andy Murray, David Ferrer and Tomas Berdych, who comes off a good win over Murray in last weeks quarter finals of the Paris Masters, ending the Britons 17-match winning streak. The other group features defending champion Roger Federer and world No.2 Rafael Nadal. Federer failed to win a grand slam singles title for the first time since 2002 but has bounced back to form winning his last two tournaments including last weeks Paris Masters. The veterans of the circuit will be joined by Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and American Mardy Fish. Related stories Djokovic Beat Dodig 6-4, 6-3 2011-11-10 Murray into third round at Pari...

Watch Video Play Video Ecuador faces Peru at the Atahualpa, 2,800 metres above sea level. And the home side opened the scoring in the 69th minute. Cristian Benitezs through ball sets up Edison Mendez to slot past the keeper into the corner - Ecuador lead 1-0. Ecuador settles it in the 87th minute. Jaime Ayovi bursts clear and his pass was turned in by Mexican-based former Birmingham City forward Benitez. Ecuador beats Peru 2-0. Ecuador's Christian Benitez (C) challenges Peru's Edwin Retamozo (L) and Renzo Revoredo during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Quito November 15, 2011 Peru's Claudio Pizarro and Ecuador's Christian Benitez (R) fight for the ball during their 2014 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Quito November 15, 2011. REUTERS/Guillermo Granja (ECUADOR - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) Related stories Uruguay trains for 2014 World Cup ! S. Ameri can qualifier 2011-11-09 Editor: Zhang Dan | Source: CNTV.CN

Watch Video Play Video The first week of Volvo Ocean Race competition witnessed strong winds and high seas, which led to serious damage to many boats. As a result only four of the original six boats that begin the chase are left. The remaining vessels sailed out into the Atlantic as they continued their voyage from the Spanish port of Alicante to Cape Town in South Africa, and were greeted by calmer seas. After suffering a damaged mast, Abu Dhabi made rapid repairs and headed out to restart the race 13-hundred kilometers behind the rest of the fleet. In the mix: Puma are in a scrap with Telefonica Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing skipper, Ian Walker said: "Well, we've been agonizing for a couple of days because when we left Alicante we knew we weren't 100 per cent and we know that we haven't full isolated why our mast fell down. So, very regrettably we've decided that we need to try and get back in control of our own destiny by shipping the boat to Cape Town and replac...