Botafogo wins third Brazilian Serie A title

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- Gregore struck a late winner as Botafogo ended a 29-year wait by clinching the Brazilian Serie A title for a third time on Sunday with a 2-1 home victory over Sao Paulo.

Gregore capitalized on an errant defensive pass to drill home a low finish in the 92nd minute after Sao Paulo's William Gomes canceled out Jefferson Savarino's opener.

The result at Rio de Janeiro's Olym