NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2009 (Reuters) Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals was added to the Eastern Conference's All-Star team on Thursday after failing to earn a spot through a ballot by fans. ... > full story
DOHA, Jan. 8, 2009 (Reuters) Rafael Nadal's Australian Open preparations hit a stumbling block Thursday when he was beaten 6-4 6-4 by Frenchman Gael Monfils in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open. ... > full story
BOSTON, Jan. 8, 2009 (Reuters) The Boston Red Sox have signed 27-year-old outfielder Rocco Baldelli to a one-year contract, the American League team announced on Thursday. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2009 (Reuters) The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed terms with free-agent closer Trevor Hoffman, the all-time saves leader with 554, the pitcher's agent told Major League Baseball website MLB.com Thursday. ... > full story
MELBOURNE, Jan. 8, 2009 (Reuters) Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo upset top seed Ana Ivanovic 6-3 6-2 to advance to the semi-finals of the Brisbane International on Thursday. ... > full story
WELLINGTON, Jan. 8, 2009 (Reuters) A noticeable presence of protestors outside the venue failed to stop Olympic champion Elena Dementieva from marching into the semi-finals of the Auckland Classic on Thursday. ... > full story
BOSTON, Jan. 8, 2009 (Reuters) Struggling NBA champions Boston Celtics suffered their third straight defeat after Houston Rockets edged them 89-85 at home on Wednesday. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2009 (Reuters) Robert Lang grabbed a hat-trick in an explosive third period to power the Montreal Canadiens to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. ... > full story
KAPALUA, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2009 (Reuters) World number five Vijay Singh will compete in this week's Mercedes-Benz Championship before having knee surgery on Wednesday and missing the next four events on the PGA Tour. ... > full story
DALLAS, Jan. 7, 2009 (Reuters) The Dallas Cowboys released troubled cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones on Wednesday, ending a tumultuous season marred by controversy, injuries and a six-game suspension. ... > full story
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Clippers (8-26) at Spurs (23-11) Jan. 8, 2009 (San Antonio Express-News) Time: 7:30 p.m. TV: KMYS Radio: WOAI-AM 1200, KCOR-AM 1350. . STARTING LINEUPS POS - SPURS - CLIPPERS. . PG - 9 Tony Parker (6-2, 8th yr) - 10 Eric ...
Defense Really Does Win Games Jan. 7, 2009 (NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ)) The Bulls had lost something. They looked everywhere for it, called information, prayed to St. Anthony, but they just couldn't find it. Without it ...
Cavs roll in warmup for game with Celts Jan. 7, 2009 (Yahoo! Sports) The Celtics are coming. The Cavaliers are ready.. . LeBron James scored 21 points before grabbing an early seat on the bench, Mo Williams added 15 ...
Video: Kings vets prank rookie Jason Thompson Jan. 7, 2009 (Yahoo! Sports) No, Sacramento Kings rookie Jason Thompson didn't just get married. The young'n kept forgetting to bring fresh bagels and cream cheese to practice ...