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Heatley hat-trick helps Sharks take down Flyers (Reuters)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:35:21 EST

SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 21, 2009 (Reuters) -- Dany Heatley bagged his second hat-trick of the season to inspire the Pacific Division-leading San Jose Sharks to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday. ... > read full story

Carter scores 26 points to lead Magic past Celtics (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:46:13 EST

BOSTON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- Vince Carter scored 10 of his game-high 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Orlando Magic to a 83-78 victory over the Boston Celtics Friday. ... > read full story

Giants linebacker Pierce sidelined with neck injury (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:02:38 EST

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- New York Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce will be sidelined indefinitely with a bulging disc in his neck, the team said on Friday. ... > read full story

Salt Lake hoping to feel at home against Galaxy (Reuters)

Simon Evans — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:24:49 EST

SEATTLE, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- David Beckham and the L.A Galaxy are hogging the attention for Sunday's MLS Cup final but opponents Real Salt Lake expect to benefit from a backlash from supporters in Seattle. ... > read full story

Former critic Donovan credits Beckham for L.A. turnaround (Reuters)

Simon Evans — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:09:37 EST

SEATTLE, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- L.A Galaxy's turnaround from worst to best in Major League Soccer, which could be completed with a win in Sunday's MLS Cup final, has been largely due to David Beckham's change in attitude, captain Landon Donovan said Friday. ... > read full story

U.S., Cuba players find friendship in softball (Reuters)

Jeff Franks — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:52:33 EST

HAVANA, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- There were hugs and handshakes all around on Friday as teams of older U.S. and Cuban softball players ended a "friendship" tournament they hope will set an example for their respective governments. ... > read full story

Cubs sign Grabow to two-year deal (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:55 EST

CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- Reliever John Grabow signed a two-year $7.5 million deal with the Chicago Cubs on Friday, adding an experienced arm to a young bullpen. ... > read full story

Stars forward Neal suspended for two games (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:13:08 EST

TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- Dallas Stars forward James Neal has been suspended for two games for a dangerous hit against Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the NHL said Friday. ... > read full story

France rule out replay of controversial World Cup playoff (Reuters)

Patrick Vignal — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:22 EST

PARIS, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- The French Football Federation (FFF) has ruled out a replay of their controversial World Cup playoff against Ireland, saying on Friday world governing body FIFA's decision that the result should stand was final. ... > read full story

Asian champions Iraq suspended by FIFA (Reuters)

Brian Homewood — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:26:42 EST

BERNE, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international soccer because of political interference in the country's Football Association, world governing body FIFA said on Friday. ... > read full story

Federer eyes year-end top spot in London finale (Reuters)

Martyn Herman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:22:58 EST

LONDON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- Roger Federer held court in a swish hotel on the banks of the River Thames on Friday and left nobody in any doubt he was determined to become only the second male player to reclaim the year-end number one spot. ... > read full story

IAAF to stage hammer throw challenge next year (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:08:33 EST

MONTE CARLO, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- A hammer throw challenge event will be introduced next year to provide worldwide competition for athletes whose specialty is not part of the new Diamond League. ... > read full story

Federer says football needs to introduce video technology (Reuters)

Martyn Herman — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:42:33 EST

LONDON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- World number one tennis player Roger Federer believes his friend Thierry Henry should not be villified for the handball which helped France edge past Ireland into the World Cup finals Wednesday. ... > read full story

Iraq suspended from international football (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:20:32 EST

BERNE, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- Asian champions Iraq have been suspended from international football because of political interference in the country's FA, FIFA said Friday. ... > read full story

No resolution yet to Semenya case: IAAF (Reuters)

Gene Cherry — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:10:26 EST

MONTE CARLO, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- The IAAF is continuing to work with South African runner Caster Semenya's representatives and the South African government to resolve her gender case, but cannot confirm any agreement, a spokesman for the governing body told Reuters on Friday. ... > read full story

McIlroy running hot in Race to Dubai contest (Reuters)

Norman Dabell — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:48:33 EST

DUBAI, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- Rory McIlroy turned up the heat in the battle to become European number one by snatching the early lead in the second round of the season-ending Dubai World Championship on Friday. ... > read full story

FIFA rejects call to replay France v Ireland playoff (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:28:50 EST

LONDON, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- FIFA said Friday the France v Ireland World Cup playoff would not be replayed despite pleas from the FA of Ireland following a handling offence in the build-up to France's goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw in Paris. ... > read full story

FIFA should allow replays for cheating: French minister (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:51:16 EST

PARIS, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- World soccer's governing body FIFA should order replays of matches where "cheating" affects the outcome, a senior French government minister said on Friday. ... > read full story

Stojakovic leads Hornets to second straight win under Bower (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:10:49 EST

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- Peja Stojakovic had 25 points and 13 rebounds to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 110-103 upset win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. ... > read full story

Stars' Turco suffers rare loss to Blue Jackets (Reuters)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:08:41 EST

DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2009 (Reuters) -- Dallas netminder Marty Turco suffered a rare loss to Columbus on Thursday as the Blue Jackets beat the Stars 4-1. ... > read full story