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  • Matsui clinches MVP with huge Game 6 (AP)

    Hideki Matsui took a meaty cut, watched the ball fly and winced when it hooked a foot foul. That's about all that went wrong for him. Matsui put the world in World Series MVP, earning the award by homering, doubling, singling and driving in six runs Wednesday night as the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3 to claim their 27th championship.

  • Magic hand Suns first loss, 122-100 (AP)

    Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire, right, gets around Orlando Magic forward Ryan Anderson(notes) (33) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. Orlando won 122-100.

    Ryan Anderson admits he's been joking with Rashard Lewis about who will be the Orlando Magic's starting power forward when the All-Star returns from suspension. For now, it's no joke: Anderson is filling in just fine. Anderson had 20 and 10 rebounds, Dwight Howard scored 25 and the short-handed Orlando Magic defeated the previously unbeaten Phoenix Suns 122-100 on Wednesday 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.

  • 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…

  • Sabathia good but outpitched by Lee (AP)

    CC Sabathia sounded a bit glum. His World Series debut didn't turn out the way he wanted. The Big Man was outpitched by former Cleveland teammate Cliff Lee, just like on opening day at the new Yankee Stadium. After carrying New York into the championship on his broad back, Sabathia struggled somewhat as the Yankees lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 in Wednesday night's opener.

  • Cavs 0-2 despite James’ triple-double (AP)

    Toronto Raptors forward Andrea Bargnani(notes), left, battles for the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James(notes), right, during second half of an NBA basketball game in Toronto on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009.

    Seven years in the NBA has taught LeBron James the importance of patience. It is being tested after Cleveland started its new season with two straight losses. Andrea Bargnani scored 28 points, Chris Bosh had 21 points and 16 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors overcame James' 25th career triple-double to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91 on Wednesday night.

  • 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.

  • New-look Magic roll past Sixers 120-106 (AP)

    Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert(notes), left, of Haiti, and forward Marreese Speights(notes) watch the final seconds of the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. The Magic won 120-106.

    The Orlando Magic didn't spend much time hoisting their Eastern Conference championship banner. They didn't take long to adjust to a revamped roster, either. Dwight Howard had 21 points and 15 rebounds, Vince Carter scored 15 points and the new-look Magic rolled to a 120-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.

  • Phillies’ Howard earns NLCS MVP honors (AP)

    Ryan Howard added another piece of hardware with three familiar letters to his trophy case. Howard was picked MVP of the NL championship series after helping the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies return to the World Series by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-4 in Game 5 on Wednesday night. The big slugger already had the 2006 NL MVP and 2005 NL Rookie of the Year awards on his resume.

  • 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.

  • KG, Allen key Celts’ fifth straight win (AP)

    Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh(notes) (left) and guard Sonny Weems(notes) collide during first half preseason NBA action in Toronto on Sunday Oct. 18, 2009.

    Kevin Garnett scored 21 points, Ray Allen added 20 and the Boston Celtics won their fifth straight, beating the Toronto Raptors 101-82 on Sunday. Eddie House scored 10 of his 13 points in the fourth, while Rasheed Wallace, who sat out Boston's 106-90 victory over Toronto on Wednesday night because of a sore right ankle, returned to score five points.

  • Wizards hand James-less Cavs first loss (AP)

    Washington Wizards' Randy Foye(notes) (15) shoots between Cleveland Cavaliers' J.J. Hickson(notes) (21) and Luke Nevill(notes) (50) in the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, in Cleveland. Foye scored 19 points in the fourth quarter to spark a Washington rally and led the Wizards to a 109-104 win.

    LeBron James wasn't around. His shoes were present. Mike Miller, wearing a pair of James' signature sneakers, made 5-of-5 3-pointers and scored 24 points, Randy Foye scored 19 in the fourth quarter and the Wizards handed the James-less Cavs their first loss of the preseason, 109-104 on Wednesday night.

  • Dodgers beat shaky Carpenter, win Game 1 (AP)

    From left, Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez(notes), Andre Ethier(notes) and Matt Kemp(notes) celebrate their team's 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at the end of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009.

    Scoring early against St. Louis ace Chris Carpenter gave the Los Angeles Dodgers the shot of confidence they needed. Then their bullpen came in and closed out the Cardinals. Randy Wolf survived a shaky first inning before five relievers combined to give up one run in the Dodgers' 5-3 victory on Wednesday night in an NL playoff opener full of missed chances for both teams.

  • Garnett has 6 points, 5 boards in return (AP)

    Kevin Garnett went down. Luckily for Boston, it was only for a second. Garnett hit the floor after missing on an attempted alley-oop just over five minutes into the preseason opener against Houston on Wednesday night. To the Celtics' relief, he quickly got back up and hit two free throws. Garnett scored six points and grabbed five rebounds in the Rockets' 96-90 victory.

  • Yankees rally to top Twins 7-2 in Game 1 (AP)

    The New York Yankees, right, and the Minnesota Twins line the base paths during ceremonies before Game 1 of the American League division baseball series at Yankee Stadium in New York Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009. The Yankees won 7-2 in the first playoff game at the new stadium.

    Derek Jeter got a big hit, just as he did in Octobers past at the famed ballpark across the street. CC Sabathia joined in the postseason fun. Even Alex Rodriguez broke out of his playoff rut. It was like old times in the first postseason game at the new Yankee Stadium, with New York beating these tired Minnesota Twins 7-2 Wednesday night in the opener of their AL playoff series.

  • Iverson has partially torn hamstring (AP)

    Memphis Grizzlies guard Allen Iverson could miss three weeks after an MRI revealed a partial tear in his left hamstring. The Grizzlies made the announcement before Wednesday night's exhibition game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. If the timetable is correct, Iverson would miss all of preseason, and his status for the season opener at home against the Detroit Pistons on Oct.

  • Tigers move closer to AL Central crown (AP)

    Detroit Tigers' Magglio Ordonez(notes), left, congratulates teammate Ramon Santiago(notes) after they defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-2 in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, in Detroit. Santiago drove in the winning run with a two-run single in the second inning to give the Tigers a 4-2 lead.

    Magglio Ordonez is supposed to help the Detroit Tigers win titles. Eddie Bonine is a bit of a surprise. Ordonez hit a three-run double, Bonine lasted five innings after a shaky start and the Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Wednesday night to move closer to the AL Central title. "You need everyone on your team to step up right now, and that's what happened tonight," Detroit…

  • Marlins rally against Lidge, beat Phils (AP)

    Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge(notes), left, talks to catcher Paul Bako(notes) after Florida Marlins' Jorge Cantu(notes) hit a single driving in Ross Gload(notes), tying the game 6-6, the ninth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009. The Marlins won 7-6.

    Brad Lidge's latest late-inning failure helped the Florida Marlins gain ground in the National League wild-card race. Pinch-hitter Brett Carroll capped a two-run rally against closer Lidge in the ninth with an RBI single, giving the Marlins a 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.