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  • Martin scores 48 to lift Kings in OT (AP)

    Sacramento Kings coach Paul Westphal, left, huddles with his team during a timeout against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. The Kings won in overtime 127-116.

    Paul Westphal has been involved in hundreds of wins in the NBA as a coach and a player. That didn't take away from his excitement after his first with the Sacramento Kings. Kevin Martin scored 48 points and Beno Udrih hit a game-tying layup in the closing seconds of regulation to give the Kings a 127-116 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in their home opener Monday night.

  • Phillies consider replacements for Lidge (AP)

    The Philadelphia Phillies suddenly are auditioning potential replacements for struggling closer Brad Lidge and juggling their rotation with Pedro Martinez still bothered by a stiff neck. General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Friday that the World Series champions will consider other options for closing games, adding that manager Charlie Manuel could keep Lidge in the mix.