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Rockets loss to Bucks -
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In the matchup of a team that cannot score and one that cannot defend, it is never good to be the team that does not defend. Help an NBA team enough, even one struggling as greatly as the Milwaukee Bucks had been, and it will...
Duncan has 22 to lift Spurs over T-Wolves -
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Tim Duncan scored 22 points and had 10 rebounds to help the San Antonio Spurs rally from a 15-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-101 Friday night. Tony Parker and George Hill added 20 points apiece for the Spurs, who improved their NBA-best record...
Hawks rally late to beat Sixers -
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The Hawks, once dominant at home, are nothing much to fear anymore at Philips Arena. Their home struggles nearly reached a low point Friday when one the league's worst road teams came to town and led nearly start to finish. That's when Al Horford saved...
Dallas (3-8) at Indianapolis (6-5) Just Preview -
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Prior to the start of this NFL season, this Sunday's matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts was regarded as a potential preview of Super Bowl XLV. But as this interconference clash between 2009 postseason participants from Lucas Oil Stadium approaches, it's entirely possible...
Angels sign Takahashi to two-year deal -
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In a move that would provide protection in both the rotation and bullpen, the Angels signed left-hander Hisanori Takahashi to a two-year contract on Thursday. "We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Hisanori Takahashi," said Halos general manager Tony Reagins in a statement. "We...
Toronto vs. Oklahoma City -
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Kevin Durant is the face of the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise. The league's reigning scoring champion might have to start sharing more of that spotlight with third-year point guard Russell Westbrook. With Durant questionable with a sprained left knee, Westbrook and the Thunder will try...
Sidney Crosby scores 1st natural hat trick -
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Sidney Crosby scored all three Pittsburgh goals for the first natural hat trick of his six-season career and the Penguins won a matchup of teams on long winning streaks, beating the Atlanta Thrashers 3-2 on Thursday night. With Crosby becoming the first Penguins player in...
Cornerback Talib remains good -
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TAMPA - With Aqib Talib, it's never that much in cab fare from here to the edge, writes Martin Fennelly. I don't know who came off as more of a nut the past couple of days, wild child Aqib Talib for returning to the lunatic...
NBA Summary -
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Oklahoma City 110, Indiana 106 (OT) Russell Westbrook hit two free throws with 3 seconds left in overtime Friday to wrap up a 110-106 win for Oklahoma City over Indiana. The two foul shots were the last of a career-best 43 points from Westbrook, who...
Johnson nears record -
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Texans receiver Andre Johnson can make NFL history against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Johnson, who has 56 catches for 813 yards (14.5 average) and four touchdowns, needs four receptions to become the first player with at least 60 in each of his first eight...
Nets demote Terrence Williams -
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The Nets decided the best way to deal with Terrence Williams is to keep him away from the team longer. Williams was sent to the Springfield Armor, the Nets' NBA Development League affiliate Friday. It's a move designed to send a message to Williams and...
McCoy out, Browns turn to Delhomme -
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Veteran quarterback Jake Delhomme, who has been slowed for nearly two months by a sprained ankle, will start Sunday as the Cleveland Browns host the Carolina Panthers, Delhomme's ex-team. Delhomme, 35, began the season as the Browns' starter, but he got hurt in the first...
Match results and preview -
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Vancouver 6, San Jose 1 Mikael Samuelsson padded a Vancouver onslaught with two goals Friday, sending the Canucks sailing past San Jose 6-1. Vancouver scored five times over the final two periods to win its second straight after losing its previous four games. San Jose...
NFL Odds: Cleveland Browns Double-Digit Favorites Over Carolina Panthers -
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Since back-to-back impressive wins over New Orleans and New England, the Cleveland Browns have suffered a pair of heartbreaking losses to the New York Jets and Jacksonville. At 3-7, the playoffs are quite the long shot, but at least the Browns will have a good...
Postseason honors keep rolling in for Bautista -
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The accolades keep coming for Jose Bautista's historic 2010 season with the Blue Jays. The outfielder, who set a franchise record with 54 home runs, nearly swept the annual awards handed out by the Toronto chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Thursday....
New Orleans 30, Dallas 27 -
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Malcolm Jenkins set up the winning touchdown drive by making a bizarre steal Thursday and New Orleans pulled out a wild 30-27 victory over Dallas. The Cowboys rallied from an early 17-point deficit, took the lead on a 1-yard run by Tashard Choice with 5:51...
Anaheim vs. Columbus -
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Anaheim vs. Columbus After handing the best home team in the NHL its first loss in its own building, the Columbus Blue Jackets are setting their sights on ending another team's streak at home. The Blue Jackets will try to end the Anaheim Ducks' five-game...
Film looks at Jewish experience -
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Film looks at Jewish experience Over the course of 140 years, there have been more than 16,700 Major League Baseball players and of that talented group 160 of them have been of the Jewish faith. The new documentary "Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story"...
MLB News: MLB to add playoff tier -
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MLB to add playoff tier Expanded playoffs are coming to baseball, with a new tier of wild-card playoffs in advance of the current three-round arrangement, but they're not coming fast enough. Come on, guys. Get with it! Rather than try to push through a side...
About NFL Idea: Listen to players -
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About NFL Idea: Listen to players The NFL this season has sent a message to players that dangerous hits -- particularly hits to the head -- will not be tolerated and will result in fines and/or suspensions. Good. It's about time. But there's one piece...
