Find the latest breaking news from around the world on Reuters.com, including news articles on politics, technology, business, entertainment and more. http://www.reuters.com/ 2009-11-28T19:41:22+01:00 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) 2009-11-13T12:36:37+01:00 2009-11-13T12:36:37+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/cyclicalConsumerGoodsSector/idUSLD67360120091113 Barry Moody

LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - An independent panel urged the government on Friday to reserve several high profile sports events, including England's home Ashes tests, for free-to-air TV despite opposition from sporting bodies and Rupert Murdoch.

2009-11-12T00:03:39+01:00 2009-11-12T00:03:39+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE5AB00F20091112 Barry Moody

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - From the opulent millionaires' row on Cape Town's beachfront to the modest homes of Soweto township, South Africans are dreaming of a bonanza of cash from next year's World Cup.

2009-11-10T15:22:56+01:00 2009-11-10T15:22:56+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSLA56631220091110 Barry Moody

LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Tickets sales for the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics are expected to generate around 400 million pounds ($666 million), London organising committee chief executive Paul Deighton said on Tuesday.

2009-10-28T00:11:49+01:00 2009-10-28T00:11:49+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE59R01120091028 Barry Moody

NELSPRUIT, South Africa (Reuters) - Mbombela is one of the most atmospheric new stadiums built for next year's World Cup, nestled among the beautiful hills of northeast South Africa and supported by orange pylons that resemble giraffes.

2009-10-22T02:05:39+01:00 2009-10-22T02:05:39+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE59L06920091022 Barry Moody

TZANEEN, South Africa (Reuters) - World Cup fever has spread to South African grannies, with hundreds of poor, elderly women in aprons and skirts fighting for the ball in township games.

2009-09-07T05:21:59+01:00 2009-09-07T05:21:59+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE5860LL20090907 Barry Moody

SUN CITY, South Africa (Reuters) - An eclectic mix of Las Vegas and Disneyland, where slot machines are king of the jungle, will be one of the top tourist spots trying to attract World Cup soccer fans next year.

2009-09-04T11:12:18+01:00 2009-09-04T11:12:18+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL447508420090904 Barry Moody

BERLIN, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Spanish state broadcaster RTVE has won national broadcasting rights for the 2014 winter and 2016 summer Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.

2009-09-04T11:16:13+01:00 2009-09-04T11:16:13+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/industryNews/idUSTRE5832FR20090904 Barry Moody

BERLIN (Reuters) - Spanish state broadcaster RTVE has won national broadcasting rights for the 2014 winter and 2016 summer Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.

2009-09-02T09:30:00+01:00 2009-09-02T09:30:00+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/technology-media-telco-SP/idUSL242139120090902 Barry Moody

* S.Africa mobile phone adverts to be boosted by World Cup

2009-09-01T00:05:12+01:00 2009-09-01T00:05:12+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idUSTRE58000820090901 Barry Moody

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Fans could face 17-hour round trips to see one match at the World Cup next year under a plan aimed at overcoming accommodation problems while combining soccer with safari and beach holidays.