invalid's football association has banned -- england's football association has banned luis suarez for 8 games during an incident. pity the american dream. this caused many people from around the world to these shores but it has taken something of a beating. the latest census figures show how damaging the crisis has been. only one in -- one in two have fallen into poverty. i traveled to see the tough choices which are facing families. winter in america and the chill from an economic crisis that began three years ago has set in. denver, colorado is a brash place that grew rich on energy and mining. when night falls, the other america and emerges from the shadows. streets where drug dealers and prostitutes search for business around strip joints and seedy motels. this is also where you will find america's new homeless, entire families who lost everything, searching for a roof over their head for the night. this family is checking into a hotel run by a charity. this is a single father with three children. he has lost his job and earlier today they were kicked out of their house. with nowh

the visit was arranged by england's football association as a way of showing its support for the survivors of the march earthquake and tsunami. >> translator: people i know are among those missing, including a friend i played soccer with. i would love to tell him all about this. >> action. >> reporter: tim prepared the students for their visit to wembley. for many years he's been a top football coach in england, even helping to train other coaches. he was actually visiting japan on march 11th, the day the disaster struck. he was deeply moved by the way people helped each other during the crisis and decided to do something to help, too. >> positivity is a strong key to what i do, but amazing thing is that football is a great bringer together of peep. it always has been and will always be. social aspect and team, team sport, being able to get along with someone. >> reporter: jim kelman led training sessions for the students at a school on the outskirts of london. >> pleased to meet you. >> reporter: first thing he taught them was the importance of building a good relationship. >> pleased to

racially abusing manchester united defender patrice evra suarez was found guilty by the english football association after the players clashed during a match at anfield last october suarez has denied the allegations and has a fortnight to appeal and said it was a painful and difficult day for him and his family in a statement liverpool said they were surprised by the decision adding we find it extraordinary how many found guilty of the on the word of patrice evra his ban will not start until any appeal has been heard and he is expected to play in liverpool's away trip to wigan tonight meanwhile league leaders managed to city entertain state this evening roberto mancini side have a slender two point lead over rivals manchester united and the italian says the aim is to stay at the summit is important to stay on the top. as important as they agree as most every week about this important to say the you know this season because we know that can happen also that we can go in this example as usual during the this is going to happen is difficult to stay on the top for thirty six games the games. we responsi

racially abusing manchester united defender patrice evra suarez is found guilty by the english football association after clashing with ever during a match at anfield last october suarez who denies the allegations has a fortnight to appeal and said it was a painful and difficult day for him and his family in a statement liverpool said they were surprised by the decision we find it extraordinary luis can be found guilty on the word of patrice evra alone his ban will not start until any appeal has been heard and he is expected to play in liverpool's away trip to tonight's. receiving roberto mancini's side have a slender two point lead over rivals manchester united and the italian says the yang is to stay at the summit. is important to stay on the top. of the. because we know that can happen also that we can go in the second position during this is going to happen is difficult to stay on the job for thirty six games the games. we drive responsible. in other games the saving mansion i to go to for them to place are still going to aston villa or newcastle who've lost the only ones at home so far take on

against an eight match ban and a sixty two thousand dollars fine after being found guilty by the football association of racially abusing manchester united's patrice evra on october the fifteenth the players also issued a statement strongly condemning the f.a. action. i don't think the club. promoted to get any further detail than what they have done in the in their statement which can of course to anybody any trouble. within the police of cause any trouble with a few. by their statement or by their support of the teacher. meanwhile on monday which is boxing day in england chelsea are again in action in the first of eight matches hosting following in the west london darby aim to keep up the pressure on the top four as they take on the struggling involves second bottom bolton face newcastle haven't won six liverpool welcome embattled steve keen's rock bottom blackburn manchester united second missing nine injured players take on third bottom wigan leaders manchester city go to west brom and start his aston villa in the middle and they want some the lowest now one of two out of three under latino they'

fans his middle finger during the ten man reds one nil defeat at craven cottage on monday the football association is set to scrutinise the current gesture only while the two. the four year old is facing accusations of racism following allegations made by managed to light a defender patrice evra after the one one draw a town field on october the fifteenth last year suarez was given a two game ban by his previous side i.x. after he was caught on camera apparently biting the p.s.p. he's gotten back out on the shoulder this followed his infamous game saving handball on the goal line for the euro guy in extra time against gather during last year's world cup quarter final for which he was sent off to his country went through to the last fall the striker has scored eleven goals in twenty nine appearances so far for the leds. and finally a forum has been held in moscow to increase cooperation between the olympic cities of london and such a respective host of the next summer and winter games and as richard van porte reports both parties are looking to learn from each other the limbic says much more sporti

his middle finger during the ten man raids one will defeat at craven cottage on monday the football association is set to scrutinise the apparent gesture meanwhile the twenty four year old is facing accusations of racism following allegations made by manchester united defender patrice evra after the one one draw at anfield on october fifteenth last year suarez was given a two game ban by his previous side i.x. after he was caught on camera apparently biting p.s. these on the shoulder this followed his infamous game saving handball on the goal line for europe why in extra time against ghana during last year's world cup quarter final which he was sent off to his country went through to the last for the striker has scored eleven goals in twenty nine appearances so far for the reds. those where the world player of the year shortlist has been reduced to three with little message christiane are now though the top contenders for fifth as ballon d'or messi won the inaugural award last year after features world player of the year gong is merged with french football's pandolfo and he's the favorite again

banned for eight games and fined sixty two thousand dollars after being found guilty by the football association of racially abusing men. tonight a defender patrice evra in the one one draw at anfield on october the fifteenth the iroquois starred in the eyes the allegations and has a fortnight's to appeal saying on twitter it was a painful and difficult day for him and his family while liverpool said we find it extraordinary louis can be found guilty on the word of patrice evra alone the ban will not start until any appeal has been heard in the twenty four year old is expected to play for the reds at wigan this wednesday night though he could miss the carling cup semifinal against manchester city plus league matches against manchester united and arsenal. while in the meantime league leaders manchester city entertain stoke this wednesday evening hoping to at least retain their two point lead over rivals manchester united and city manager about the mancini says the aim is to finish the packed christmas programme still at the summit. is important to stay on the top. as important as the greens most.

while the football association fans who are as guilty of making racist comments to have read in the reds one one draw at home to united on october the fifteenth we're going to stand tonight as the allegations and has a fortnight to appeal a little course said we find it extraordinary interest can be found guilty on the word of patrice evra alone on the ban will not start until after any appeal and the twenty four year old is expected to play at wigan this wednesday that he could miss the carling cup semifinal against manchester city plus league matches against manchester united top there and also. well in the meantime league leaders manchester city entertain stoke this wednesday evening hoping to at least retain their two point lead over rivals manchester united and city manager about a month cheney says the aim is to finish the packed christmas programme still at the summit. is important to stay on the top. is important as they graze most every week but it's important to stay in. this season because we know that can happen also that we can go in this example. this is going to happen is

while the football association this war is guilty of making racist comments to ever in the reds one one draw at home to united on october the fifteenth year ago i started nicely allegations and has a fortnight to appeal while liverpool said we find it extraordinary louis can be found guilty on the word of patrice evra alone the ban will not start until after any appeal and the twenty four year old is expected to play at wigan this wednesday though he could miss the carling cup semifinal against manchester city plus league matches against manchester united and oss not. one of the reasons why we need as much the city entertain stake this wednesday evening hoping to at least retain their two point lead over rivals manchester united and city manager about them on cheney says the aim is to finish the packed christmas programme still at the summit it is important to stay on good dog. as important as they agree is most. important to state. you know this isn't because we know that can happen or that we can or this is. this is going to happen is if you got to stay on the top for thirty six games

girls enjoyed a spectacular christmas party in santa clara courtesy of the national football league. the associationeration with several none proves turned the parking lot into a global winter wonderland last night that is not an overstatement. the kids were from the boys and girls club. took a break from the fun to chow down in the vip tent. they were soon back outside enjoying sights like that one. >> can't even imagine the parking lot turned into that, gorgeous! >>> thousands of bay area nurses are 30 minutes from hitting the picket lines for a one-day strike. >>> some fans say nothing could be finer than to be a 49ers. some santa clara residents think if that stayed at candlestick. >> reporter: occupy berkeley protest are -- protesters are feeling victorious. i'll tell you what happened overnight. >>> flight delays only in denver also flight cancellations there. we've moved the flight tracker to the top of the page. we know you are going to be busy traveling it is at abc7news.com. >>> so far a light holiday commute for you this is a live look at san rafael southbound past the civic center into s

football league. at alumni association in cooperation with several non-profits turned the parking lot into a global winternderland last night. that is a nice picture. the kids were from the buys and girls club. they took a break from the fun to chow down in the vip tent but were soon back outside enjoying the sights. >> people suggested that i check it out, looks spectacular. >>> 5:25 in an hour and a half thousands of bay area nurses will walk off the job for a day in a bitter labor dispute. next, the working conditions they say they are being pressured into accepting. we'll have a live report. >> reporter: occupy berkeley protesters blased for a police raid overnight. this morning they are -- braced for a police raid overnight. this morning they are feeling victorious. we'll tell you what happened. >>> a special honor an amusement park is making to the officer who lost his life in the line of duty. >> er midwest into denver 19 there, 60s and -- 70s from new orleans up to d.c. mid 40s around seattle and portland. we have our first flight delay heading into denver, the snow causing problems. expect delays

football family. freshman runningback terrence west, athletic association first teamer, baltimore northwestern high school graduate and now second team all-american, yeah, he's a freshman who ran for over 1200- yards and scored 29 touchdowns, kudos terrence west. >> baseball downtown at the warehouse today, the o's introduced the newest birds of the flock, 30 year old japanese left-handed pitcher, last year in the japanese major leagues, he was 16 & 5, era 153 and had 168 strike outs. >> the words of the great oreo manager, earl weaver, we want to have deep depth. >> short and to the point. finally, pro indoor soccer, baltimore blast looking to better their 5 & 3 record tomorrow night when the missouri comets come to town. >> we have a great tradition here in baltimore. we've been successful in the past decade and let's face it, we play a game to win championships and anything else isn't good enough. >> it will be a good game, both teams have beaten each other once already so it's like an icebreaker in game three tomorrow. >> exciting. thank you, stan. >>> coming up a new twist on an old holiday tradition

football subdivision play-offs. freshman running back terrence west. all colonial athletic association. matrickulateed at northwest high school. today, he was named second team, all america. he finished the year with 29 touchdowns. baseball now. the orioles, introduced the newest birds of the flock. 30-year-old japanese left- handed pitcher. last year in the majors, in japan. had 168 strikeouts. over 184 innings. >> the words of the great oriole manager, earl weaver, we want to have great depth. so we are going to add as many good starting pitchers as we can to improve our pitching. >> and college hoops from a night ago. in college park, mark turnin and the terrapins, losing to fiu. visitors coached by isaiah thomas. one of the 50 greatest coaches in history. maryland's ashton panky, downright defensive, rejecting fiu, not once but count them, twice. 20 points, meantime, for terps' guard, terrell stokeland. late rally, plus baltimorean, sean mosely. the st. francis academy grad there on the denial. terps win, 65-61. that's their third straight victory. and next up, ranford, albany, sanf

who are watching that program, monday night football, they have people advertising on that show that they feel could not or would not tolerate that3 associationt if he's there, they3 wwre going to lose audience, they were going o lose same thing happened with limbaugh, same company actually, abc/espn, when he went after donovan mcnabb by sayingghe thought the only reason that people say he was a good quarterback is because he's black. i think for them, hey don't want football tt become so3 highly politicized that it's a program or one specific party or another. they want all americans at that table. >> smith: i think i know the answer to this, hhving ead the book, but did it.was therr any point at which ellen weiss or vivian scciller at npr or anybody at the network, the organization, say to you, we're concerned that our listeners, or our underwrittrs wiil not want to support us in an environment in which we have juan williams who said, i'm afraid -- you know, effectively, i'm afrrid of planee i mean did you get any.i'm just wondering if there is any analogy at all between the two? >> williams: no, it's never said. >> smith: yeah. >> williams

jerry angelo declined to comment on any other nfl players associated with the arrest of sam hurd, hurd is gone >> former penn state assistant football coach mike mcqueary says he is one of a percent short that he saw former coach jerry sandusky molesting a boy in that locker room in 2002. start with this today in a preliminary hearing for two of former bosses said mike mcqueary first told his father it then told head coach joe paterno. a week later told athletic director tim curley and university president gary schultz both men have been charged with perjury and failing to report suspected child sex abuse. home run king barry bonds were not spent any time in prison for his role in baseball's doping scandal fans shouted support for the major league baseball legend today leaving court in san francisco said bids for two years probation 30 days house arrest his mansion and community service. a jury convicted barry bonds of giving each case of testimony to a federal grand jury investigating steroid use by professional athletes. >> black caucus chicago city council redrawing political boundaries of the city's 50 wards. 32 aldermanic sign

football team that we've been. so for that i'm very disappoint and i apologize to our fans and our organization and anybody associated with the raiders. >> at least you are still working. the chiefs fired head coach todd haley less than a year after leading them to the afc west title. they are just 8-5 this year but it is what have you done for me latey. >>> and miami fired tony sparano. they had won 4-6, including the blowout against the raiders last week. >>> the 49ers had plenty of chances to put the cardinals away but they continue to struggle scoring touchdown. their red zone offense is the worst in the nfl. translations when the 49ers get inside the 20 yardline they have only scored touchdowns on 35% of the times. and harbaugh had this response about his team's offense. >> we know there is going to be criticisms, we know there is going to be whys, what happened, what took place, why didn't you do this or do that or throw the ball here and who is your go-to guy and we won't talk about it. >> just like my wife. i don't want to talk about it. we're not going to talk about it. >>> and if you were busy attend not on

associate ed from press. ashley is accused of gunning down officer crouse before killing himself. >>> the alleged victims in the penn state child sex abuse case will confront former assistant football coach jerry sandusky tomorrow. at least half of the men are expected to testify in a pennsylvania courtroom where prosecutors must show there is enough evidence to bring sandusky to trial. sandusky's attorney says his client has been giving him information that could explain why the list of accusers ha grown and twhi the stories are strikingly similar. sfl is it possible that all of them are have reacted the same by staying in touch with jerry and maintaining kaks with them? i find it strange. what it might say is some sort of collusion. >> but the attorney for one of the alleged victims says the idea of collusion is just a smoke screen. sandusky maintains his innocence. former penn state football coach joe paterno is expected to make a full recovery after a fall this weekend that fractured his pelvis. >>> a popular home improvement chain in serious heat after pulling ads from a reality tv show about muslim-americans. they stopped advertising after getting complaints from conservative

football field, soccer field, basketball court, what have you. this mom takes it to a whole new level. >> oh, no. >> come on, girls! go! >> show that swagger. this is during the louisiana high school athletic association cheer and dance state championship. she is cheering for her daughter's cheer team. here is when the stomping ensues. >> fast! [ inaudible ]. >> this is reminding me of animal from the "muppets." >> what if you're sitting next to this lady? >> what if you're the daughter of this lady. this scares me. >> intense reaction to a bunch of girls cheerleading. >> animal! animal! >> she also sends a message to her daughter. >> i love you! i'm so proud! >> i will say, i'm going to be nice for a second. a lot of kids go to their competitions and they don't have a parent in the stands supporting them. at least this girl has a mom who's there supporting her. >> i'm just thinking that this daughter must be a heck of a cheerleader if she has a mom like that, i want to see the kid come up to mom and be like yeah! she did have what looks like an elf hat complete with ears but decided to wear not for this portion of the championship. >> good for her. she's passionate. supporting the kid. >> get somethi

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