Michael Schumacher Confirmed his Return to F 1

Michael Schumacher confirmed today his return to Formula 1 as a substitute in Ferrari's Brazilian Felipe Massa, leading to a serious accident on Saturday in Hungary.

Seven-time world champion in 40 years, revealed on his website that his retirement will return to run the August 23 Grand Prix of Europe in the urban circuit of Valencia.

"Today in the afternoon (local) I spoke with Stefano Domenicali and Luca di Montezemolo and between all that I decided to go prepared to replace Felipe," explained the German.

"Although we had already closed the Formula 1 theme for some time and finally, for my relationship with the team can not ignore this unfortunate situation. As a competitor I am, I am excited about this new challenge, "he added.

Man record of Formula 1 had been withdrawn three years ago, after seven world titles and 91 victories in 250 Grands Prix contested. Since then worked as nasesor Ferrari and had participated in some motorcycle racing.

Schumacher won five of his seven world titles pilots a Ferrari. The other two came with Benetton.

Cristiano Ronaldo and his First Meeting at the Bernabéu

After three matches, Cristiano Ronaldo was scoring his first goal with the shirt of Real Madrid, in the duel in which the team defeated the Spanish capital today Liga Universitaria de Quito the 4-2 for the Copa de la Paz.

The Portuguese scored both the first set of Spanish, thanks to a penalty turned the 49 minutes. In fact, both the result of a lack received by the Portuguese, after an excellent move from the developed banda left.

The activity of the Portuguese in the game was discreet. Was unable to engage in building societies commendable game and showed a greater nuisance than in the previous two games of the preseason. However, it could further fuel the love of the fans' Merengue 'due to small glimpses of their technical qualities.

During the first part, tried to oxygenate the Real Madrid attack on the left side, but the only partner that could thrive in the French football was Karim Benzema.

By the way, gesticulating with his anger toward clarity Gonzalo Higuaín and Arjen Robben, the decisions of the Argentine and Dutch in kicking the goal, instead of going on your industry.

Still, there was his amazing ability to show resolution in short spaces. When carrying only three minutes of play left scattered three rivals on their sector and then caused a lack of clear the area of Ecuador. Madrid fans approved technical gesture immediately and then were prepared to celebrate the first Portuguese to both the white shirt.

After the goal, had little involvement, but their task was accomplished. In the absence of the final 17 minutes was replaced by Lass Diarra and retreated to the bench, under a hail of applause.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants Betting Odds

The Pittsburgh Pirates will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.

Righthander Charlie Morton will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Morton is 2-2 this season with a 3.86 ERA.

Starting this game for the Giants will be Barry Zito. The lefthander has a 4.68 ERA to go along with a 6-10 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Tim Lincecum allowed no earned runs in going the distance to get the win, as the Giants slipped past the Pirates 4-2 on Monday night.

San Francisco cashed as -215 home favorites as the game played UNDER the 7-run total set by oddsmakers.

Lincecum had a career-high 15 strikeouts for the Giants, who got two runs batted in from Andres Torres in the payday.

Ryan Doumit and Garrett Jones had RBIs for Pittsburgh, while Paul Maholm was handed the loss after giving up four runs over six innings for the Pirates.

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing San Francisco

Pittsburgh is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing San Francisco

Pittsburgh is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against San Francisco

Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Francisco

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 6 games

San Francisco is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Francisco's last 7 games at home