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  • Jefferson comes alive as NBA Spurs end skid

    AFP – Thu Dec 10, 1:24 am ET  
    Richard Jefferson of the San Antonio Spurs shoots against the... AFP/NBAE/Getty Images

    SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AFP) - Richard Jefferson poured in 23 points, breaking out of his personal slump to help San Antonio end a three-game NBA skid with a 118-106 victory over Sacramento. Full Story »

  • Paul helps NBA Hornets sting Timberwolves

    AFP – Thu Dec 10, 12:52 am ET  
    Jonny Flynn of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots against David... AFP/NBAE/Getty Images

    MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (AFP) - Chris Paul beat rookie Jonny Flynn on an inbounds pass and hit a layup with 1.4 seconds remaining to lift New Orleans to a 97-96 NBA victory over Minnesota. Full Story »

  • Mavs' forward Thomas linked to restaurant fight

    AFP – Thu Dec 10, 12:19 am ET  
    Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Thomas (pictured in September) was... AFP/NBAE/Getty Images/File

    DALLAS, Texas (AFP) - Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Thomas was at a Dallas restaurant when a fight broke out linked to a dispute between him and another patron. Full Story »

  • US PGA Tour finds new sponsor for Phoenix stop

    AFP – Thu Dec 10, 12:06 am ET  
    This file photo taken during one of the past PGA Phoenix Open... AFP/File

    PHOENIX, Arizona (AFP) - The PGA Tour has revealed its third new title sponsor of the year with the announcement that Waste Management will back the Phoenix Open starting in 2010. Full Story »

  • Pacquiao-Mayweather bout appears headed for Vegas

    AFP – Wed Dec 9, 10:07 pm ET  
    The Las Vegas Strip, including MGM Grand, is seen in this 2008... AFP/File

    LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AFP) - Promoters of the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather jnr bout have cancelled a trip to Dallas, an apparent sign that the new Cowboys Stadium won't host the mega-bout next year. Full Story »

  • Jets' Sanchez, Lions' Stafford to sit

    AFP – Wed Dec 9, 7:26 pm ET  
    New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, pictured on December... AFP/Getty Images/File

    LOS ANGELES (AFP) - New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez and Lions signal-caller Matthew Stafford will miss this weekend's NFL action with injuries, their coaches said Wednesday. Full Story »

  • Lakers most valuable NBA club - report

    AFP – Wed Dec 9, 7:13 pm ET  
    Kobe Bryant (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers is congratulated by... AFP/Getty Images/File

    LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers rule in the economic arena as well as on court, Forbes reported Wednesday in its annual rundown on the value of National Basketball Association clubs. Full Story »

  • Eagles sign coach Reid to extension

    AFP – Wed Dec 9, 6:19 pm ET  
    Head coach Andy Reid of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during... AFP/Getty Images/File

    PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (AFP) - The NFL's Eagles inked coach Andy Reid to a three-year contract extension that will keep him in Philadelphia through 2013. Full Story »

  • Yankees hang on to pitcher Pettitte

    AFP – Wed Dec 9, 4:30 pm ET  
    Left-handed hurler Andy Pettitte, seen here in November 2009,... AFP/Getty Images/File

    INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (AFP) - Left-handed hurler Andy Pettitte is staying in New York, agreeing to an 11.75 million-dollar, one-year deal with the Yankees on Wednesday. Full Story »

  • Oracle boat much faster with new sail - skipper

    AFP – Wed Dec 9, 2:26 pm ET  
    A 50-metre carbon fibre sail is raised onto BMW Oracle before... AFP/File

    MADRID (AFP) - The giant trimaran of America's Cup challenger Oracle is now 20 percent faster with its new fixed-wing sail than when the boat was launched more than a year ago, the team's skipper said Wednesday. Full Story »

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