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  • Jazz G Williams misses second game (AP)

    Utah point guard Deron Williams missed his second straight game Saturday night against Cleveland to deal with a family medical issue. Williams returned to Salt Lake City on Friday morning and missed Utah's game in Philadelphia. He said in a statement following the game that his daughter underwent a procedure on Thursday to "address some health concerns." Williams averages 20.4 points…

  • Bears QB Cutler fined $20,000 by NFL (AP)

    A bad season for the Chicago Bears just got worse. The NFL said Friday that quarterback Jay Cutler had been fined $20,000 for abusive conduct toward a game official during a 41-21 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday. Cutler drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty with 6:24 left in the third quarter after an incomplete pass to tight end Greg Olsen on a fourth-down play with the Bears…

  • LeBron: Give up No. 23 as Jordan tribute (AP)

    FILE - IN this Nov. 18, 2008, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James(notes) throws chalk dust into the air before playing in an NBA basketball game against the New Jersey Nets in East Rutherford, N.J. James wants NBA players to give up their No. 23s to honor of Michael Jordan. The Cavaliers superstar, who has worn 23 since he was a high school sophomore, says players should pay tribute to Jordan for the Hall of Famer's long-lasting impact on the game.

    LeBron James wants NBA players to give up their No. 23s to honor Michael Jordan. The Cavaliers superstar, who has worn 23 since he was a high school sophomore, believes players should pay tribute to Jordan for the Hall of Famer's impact on the game. "I just think what Michael Jordan has done for the game has to be recognized in some way — soon," James said.

  • Timberwolves F Jefferson to miss 2 games (AP)

    Minnesota Timberwolves center Al Jefferson will miss the next two games because of an illness in his family. The Timberwolves say Jefferson left the team to be with an ill family member in Florida. He will miss the game Friday night against Dallas and on Saturday at Memphis. Jefferson is expected to rejoin the team early next week.

  • Favre thinks groin injury will be fine (AP)

    Brett Favre is back from his bye week, saying he believes his pulled groin will be fine. Favre was hurt during practice two weeks ago and aggravated the injury in pregame warmups at Green Bay on Nov. 1. The Vikings didn't play last week, giving the 40-year-old quarterback extra time to heal. Favre said Wednesday the injury bothered him during the Packers game, but "not as bad" as he…

  • Injured Spurs PG Parker may miss a week (AP)

    Spurs guard Tony Parker is not expected to play Monday against Toronto because of a sore left ankle. The Spurs said Sunday that Parker's injury was a mild sprain that could sideline him for a week. Parker rolled his ankle Friday night in the second quarter of a loss at Portland. He did not return to the game.

  • Suns’ Richardson has 34, Celtics now 6-1 (AP)

    Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce(notes), left, tries to get to the basket past Phoenix Suns forward Louis Amundson(notes) during the first half of Phoenix's 110- 103 win in an NBA basketball game in Boston, Friday, Nov. 6, 2009.

    Jason Richardson and the Phoenix Suns had no trouble putting their only loss of the season behind them, even against unbeaten Boston. One game after going scoreless for just the third time in his career, Richardson had 34 points and 10 rebounds to lead Phoenix to a 110-103 victory over the Celtics on Friday night.

  • Bryant lifts Lakers past Thunder in OT (AP)

    Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeff Green(notes) reacts after a dunk against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. Green had 18 points for the Thunder, but Los Angeles won the game 101-98.

    Ron Artest finally got to experience what it's like to be on the same team when Kobe Bryant finishes off a win. Bryant scored 31 points including the go-ahead jumper in overtime as the Los Angeles Lakers got tested in their first road game of the season, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 101-98 on Tuesday night.

  • Phils’ Victorino questionable for Game 6 (AP)

    Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino was examined by doctors Tuesday and manager Charlie Manuel said he isn't sure if he'll be able to play in Game 6 of the World Series on Wednesday night. Victorino was struck on his right index finger by an A.J. Burnett fastball in the first inning of Philadelphia's 8-6 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night.

  • Utley ties record with 5 HRs in Series (AP)

    Chase Utley is too old-school to flip his bat, pause at the plate, jog slowly or do any flashy handshakes after he hits home runs. It's not like he doesn't have enough opportunities. Utley connected twice Monday night to tie Reggie Jackson's record for homers in a World Series, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Yankees 8-6 in Game 5 to avoid elimination.

  • Lidge’s postseason perfection ends (AP)

    Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard(notes) stands in the infield during eighth inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in New York. Howard struck out all four times at bat during the game. The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 to tie the series 1-1.

    The defending champions need another comeback to keep their title. The Philadelphia Phillies led the National League with 43 come-from-behind wins during the regular season, and they have five more in the postseason. But this one won't be so easy. The New York Yankees took a commanding 3-1 lead in the World Series with a 7-4 win in Game 4 on Sunday night.

  • Burnett to start Game 5 on short rest (AP)

    The New York Yankees are chasing championship No. 27 by throwing their top pitchers on three days' rest. With a chance to clinch the crown, A.J. Burnett is scheduled to start on short rest against Philadelphia ace Cliff Lee in Game 5 of the World Series on Monday night. CC Sabathia went on three days' rest Sunday night in Game 4, and Andy Pettitte could do the same in Game 6 if the Series…

  • Anthony’s 42 trump Mayo’s career-high 40 (AP)

    Memphis Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins, left, questions a call by referee Monty McCutchen in the third quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 133-123 victory over the Grizzlies in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.

    After a taste of playoff success, Carmelo Anthony has a voracious appetite for more. He's polished up his game and is averaging 37.6 points in the Denver Nuggets' 3-0 start after leading the NBA with a 23.6 average in the preseason. The Nuggets outlasted the Memphis Grizzlies in a 133-123 shootout Sunday night because Anthony extended his torrid start with 42 points, negating a career-best…

  • Favre shakes off Lambeau boos, Vikes win (AP)

    Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre(notes) reacts after throwing for the Vikings' final touchdown in a 38-26 win over the Green Bay Packers in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Green Bay, Wis.

    Brett Favre jogged out of the tunnel in a purple helmet. He might as well have been wearing a black hat. No, Favre didn't seem to relish playing the villain in his return to Lambeau Field. But it was going to take more than a chorus of boos to throw him off his game. For the second time in less than a month, Favre sliced up his former team and stuck it to the franchise that cast him aside as the…

  • Sabathia to start on 3 days’ rest again (AP)

    CC Sabathia actually likes starting on three days' rest. "I hate to throw bullpens," the New York Yankees big man said. "I don't have to throw a bullpen when I pitch on three days' rest." Sabathia will throw on short rest for the second time this postseason when he starts Game 4 of the World Series on Sunday night against Philadelphia's Joe Blanton.

  • Nash has 20 assists, Suns beat Warriors (AP)

    Phoenix Suns forward Louis Amundson(notes), right, goes to the basket in front of teammate Amare Stoudemire in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in Phoenix. The Suns won 123-101.

    Anybody waiting for Steve Nash to show his age, well, keep waiting. The 35-year-old point guard scored 18 points and had the sixth 20-assist game of his career Friday night in Phoenix's 123-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors in the Suns' home opener. The performance came two nights after he scored 14 fourth-quarter points, including the game-winning basket, in the Suns' season opener…

  • Hamels hopes to defeat idol Pettitte (AP)

    Cole Hamels grew up watching Andy Pettitte pitch important playoff games and still tries to imitate his icy glare on the mound. When the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees play Game 3 of the World Series on Saturday night, Hamels will try to beat one of his boyhood heroes. The young kid vs. the old October pro could be another classic pitching matchup.

  • Vikings CB Winfield to miss Packers game (AP)

    The Minnesota Vikings will be without Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield when they face the Green Bay Packers in a pivotal NFC North game on Sunday. Winfield was listed as out in Friday's injury report. He also missed last week's game against Pittsburgh because of the injured right foot. Coach Brad Childress said he saw Winfield make progress throughout the week, but obviously not enough…

  • Eagles RB Westbrook still questionable (AP)

    With two starters ruled out and two others, including running back Brian Westbrook, listed as questionable, the Philadelphia Eagles go into their biggest game of the season with key health issues. The Eagles (4-2) host the New York Giants (5-2) on Sunday with first place in the NFC East at stake. But Westbrook is questionable after suffering a concussion in last Monday's victory over…

  • Yanks tie Series on Teixeira, Matsui HRs (AP)

    Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard(notes) stands in the infield during eighth inning of Game 2 of the Major League Baseball World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, in New York. Howard struck out all four times at bat during the game. The New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 to tie the series 1-1.

    More than any slugger on either team, pitching has been the star of this World Series. A.J. Burnett took a page from Cliff Lee's how-to manual and backed by a few key hits and a sharp pickoff throw, New York drew even with the Phillies at one game apiece. Mark Teixeira and Hideki Matsui helped rally the Yankees with solo homers off familiar foe Pedro Martinez, and Burnett's biting curveball…

  • Lee, Utley power Phils over Yankees 6-1 (AP)

    Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee(notes) pitches against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning in Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in New York. The Phillies defeated the Yankees 6-1 to lead the series 1-0.

    The ho-hum catch that tickled his teammates, the behind-the-back snag that looked so easy. Cliff Lee could have been clowning around with his kids. Hard to believe it was Game 1 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium, of all places. Lee outdueled CC Sabathia, Chase Utley homered twice and the Philadelphia Phillies kept rolling through October, beating New York 6-1 on a misty Wednesday night in the…

  • Chiefs suspend RB Johnson until Nov. 9 (AP)

    Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, who made two gay slurs within a 24-hour period, was given what amounts to a one-game suspension Wednesday night, but Johnson's agent said he would appeal. Agent Peter Schaffer said the game check and other lost revenue would amount to about a penalty of about $600,000 for the former two-time Pro Bowl player.

  • Celtics spoil Shaq’s debut with Cavs (AP)

    Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce(notes) (34) draws a charging foul on Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James(notes) in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Cleveland. James scored 38 points to Pierce's 23, as the Celtics won 95-89.

    Shaquille O'Neal has learned the ropes in his 17 NBA seasons. There's one lesson that has endured since he was a raw rookie. "You can't win a championship in the first game," he said. Boston's Big Three — plus Rasheed — spoiled Cleveland's overhyped season opener on Tuesday night with a 95-89 win over the new-look Cavaliers, who may have LeBron James and Shaq but…

  • Pedro to start Game 2 at Yankee Stadium (AP)

    Pedro Martinez has a long history of memorable starts against the New York Yankees. He's pitched against them during the regular season and playoffs, poked fun at their history and called them his daddy. Thursday night, well, that's going to be a whole other level. Martinez is slated to start for the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2, adding even more spice to this star-studded World Series.

  • Steelers’ 2 defensive TDs do in Vikings (AP)

    Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson (28) is tackled by Troy Polamalu(notes) (43) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in Pittsburgh.

    Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings were anything but perfect. The Vikings couldn't gain a half-yard when it might have turned the game, then watched the Steelers' big-play defense end their unbeaten season with two long touchdown returns in the final 6 1/2 minutes. LaMarr Woodley's 77-yard fumble return and Keyaron Fox's 82-yard interception return on turnovers…

  • Yankees, Angels try again to play Game 6 (AP)

    An hour after Game 6 of the AL championship series was postponed, there was Andy Pettitte in a nearly empty Yankee Stadium, drenched in the pouring rain. With his short hair soaked and sweat shirt dripping, the New York Yankees' pitcher played catch in the outfield and ran light sprints through thick puddles on the warning track before finally grabbing some cover in the dugout.

  • Angels head to NY with comeback in mind (AP)

    New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi pulls his hood over his head during a baseball workout, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Angels in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday.

    Chone Figgins and the Los Angeles Angels know they're heading straight into more than one kind of storm, and they can't wait to get wet. Heavy showers in Saturday's New York forecast are threatening to wash out Game 6 of the AL championship series, yet that's a minor drizzle compared to the high-pressure system the Angels created for both themselves and the Yankees by extending the…

  • Blazers’ Aldridge signs 5-year extension (AP)

    The Portland Trail Blazers signed forward LaMarcus Aldridge to a five-year contract extension on Thursday. The terms of the deal have not been announced. The team was in Vancouver, British Columbia, for an exhibition game against the Phoenix Suns. The Blazers scheduled a news conference in Portland on Friday.

  • Isiah ‘hurt’ over Magic’s book comments (AP)

    FILE - In this April 16, 2008 file photo, New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas watches from the bench as his team played the Indiana Pacers in the first half of NBA basketball action in Indianapolis. Thomas has told SI.com that he is "really hurt" over criticisms levied by Magic Johnson in a new book chronicling the careers of Johnson and Larry Bird. According to the SI.com report, Johnson said Thomas questioned his sexuality after the Los Angeles Lakers star retired in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV. Johnson also tells the Web site that he helped play a role in keeping Thomas off the 1992 U.S. Olympic team. Neither FIU nor a Thomas representative had any immediate comment Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009.

    Hall of Fame players Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson famously kissed each other's cheek moments before tip-off of Game 1 of the 1988 NBA finals. Today, the relationship clearly isn't anywhere near as close. In Thomas' mind, a 17-year-old wound has been reopened in a new book that Johnson and Larry Bird wrote with author Jackie MacMullan.

  • Phillies win second straight NL pennant (AP)

    Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel waves after the Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4 in Game 5 of the National League Championship baseball series to win the league title Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, in Philadelphia.

    Ryan Howard and the defending champs are back in the World Series — proving last year was no fluke and looking even more dangerous this time around. Jayson Werth homered twice, Shane Victorino and Pedro Feliz also connected and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4 in Game 5 on Wednesday night to win their second straight NL pennant.