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NFL-Chiefs trade for QB Alex Smith with 49ers - report

February 27, 2013 14:15
Feb 27 (Reuters) - The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed on a trade to acquire quarterback Alex Smith from the San Francisco 49ers, according to a report on the National Football League's website on Wednesday. In exchange for the 28-year-old Smith, the Chiefs will send a second-round draft pick in 2013 to San Francisco and possibly a 2014 draft pick, according to the report. The trade, first reported by Fox Sports, cannot be officially completed until March 12 when the new league year begins.

Singer Morrissey will not get meat-free concert in Los Angeles

February 21, 2013 18:15
LOS ANGELES, Feb 21 (Reuters) - British vegetarian rock singer Morrissey's concert in Los Angeles next week will be a little more meaty than the former Smiths frontman had initially hoped. The longtime animal rights activist said earlier this week he had urged the Staples Center arena to close the concessions of fast-food chain McDonald's and to halt the sale of meat by other outlets at the venue for his March 1 performance there.

UPDATE 1-Singer Morrissey requests meat-free Los Angeles concert venue

February 19, 2013 20:31
LOS ANGELES, Feb 19 (Reuters) - British singer Morrissey has convinced a Los Angeles concert venue to not sell meat at concessions during his performance next month. The longtime animal rights activist and former singer for 1980s rock group The Smiths urged the Staples Center arena to shutter the concession stands of fast food chain McDonald's and to halt the sale of meat by other outlets at the venue for his March 1 performance.

Singer Morrissey requests meat-free venue for Los Angeles concert

February 19, 2013 19:00
LOS ANGELES, Feb 19 (Reuters) - British singer Morrissey has convinced a Los Angeles concert venue to not sell meat at concessions during his performance next month. The longtime animal rights activist and former singer for 1980s rock group The Smiths urged the Staples Center arena to shutter the concession stands of fast food chain McDonald's and to halt the sale of meat by other outlets at the venue for his March 1 performance.

Reuters Sports News Summary

January 26, 2013 04:15
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Bruins rebound from Rangers loss to beat Islanders 2013-01-26T034318Z_1_BRE90P03E_RTROPTC_0_US-NHL-BRUINS.XML () - Memphis end Brooklyn's bright start to 2013

Golf-Torrey factor brings out the best of Tiger

January 25, 2013 21:15
By Mark Lamport-Stokes SAN DIEGO, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Rain or shine, Tiger Woods has generally thrived at Torrey Pines and it was no different on Friday as the six-times Farmers Insurance Open champion again brought his sharp form in practice out to the course. Though Woods has not won a major title since the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, he ended a lengthy barren run on the PGA Tour with three victories on the circuit last year and is upbeat about his prospects for this season.

NFL-Kaepernick keeps cool to deliver 49ers Super Bowl spot

January 20, 2013 23:15
By Simon Evans ATLANTA, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Colin Kaepernick showed he has the big-game temperament as he led the San Francisco 49ers on a record NFC Championship comeback over the Atlanta Falcons and into the Super Bowl for the first time in 18 years. Kaepernick, making just his ninth NFL start after taking over from injured incumbent Alex Smith midway through the NFL season, showed he is more than up for the task as he completed 16-of-21 passes for 233 yards and a touchdown.
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