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  • Paul unsure Hornets had to fire Scott (AP)

    Chris Paul's loss was Tim Floyd's gain. From here on into the foreseeable future, they'll win and lose together. Paul said he was not sure firing Byron Scott as head coach was the change the struggling New Orleans Hornets needed to make. Floyd said the opportunity to rejoin the club as a top assistant "seemed like a perfect scenario for me." Floyd, a former head coach for New…

  • 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.

  • Burnett gives Yankees confident outing (AP)

    A.J. Burnett hardly got any attention — until he got the win. Almost an afterthought in his matchup with colorful star Pedro Martinez, Burnett challenged Philadelphia right from the start Thursday night and gave the New York Yankees the confident pitching performance they desperately needed. Throwing first-pitch strikes to his first 11 batters, Burnett overpowered a dangerous Phillies lineup and…

  • Bobcats G Bell has torn wrist ligament (AP)

    Charlotte Bobcats starting shooting guard Raja Bell has a partially torn ligament in his left wrist and will soon decide whether to have surgery which would sideline him up to four months. The severity of Bell's injury, announced after he sat out Charlotte's 94-87 exhibition win over Milwaukee on Tuesday, is a major blow for the Bobcats, who could be without their best defensive player and…

  • Phils win on Rollins’ 2-out 2B in 9th (AP)

    Philadelphia Phillies players celebrate after Carlos Ruiz(notes) (51) scored the wining run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 5-4 to take a 3-1 lead in the series.

    Jimmy Rollins curled up to protect himself in the pile and took some playful punches from his teammates. One more win and the Fightin' Phils will have another World Series trip to celebrate. Rollins lined a two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning off All-Star closer Jonathan Broxton and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 Monday night for a 3-1 lead in…

  • James, O’Neal lead Cavs by Olympiacos (AP)

    Even at 37, Superman can still fly. In his second preseason game at home, Shaquille O'Neal introduced himself to Cleveland's fans with a dive into the stands during the Cavaliers' 111-94 preseason win against Olympiacos. O'Neal and LeBron James each scored 12 points in limited time, but it was O'Neal's launch into the seats that sent fans scrambling for safety.

  • Twins cut Tigers’ Central lead to 1 game (AP)

    Kansas City Royals' Josh Anderson(notes) reacts after he was called out on strikes with the bases loaded against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 in Minneapolis. The Twins won 10-7. Catching is Twins' Joe Mauer(notes).

    The Minnesota Twins have wanted out of the Metrodome for years. They're playing as if they want to stay a little longer. Jeff Manship's first major league win was well-timed for the Twins, who got a grand slam from Delmon Young and hung on for a 10-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night that cut Detroit's AL Central lead to one game.

  • Chargers’ Tomlinson out vs. Dolphins (AP)

    LaDainian Tomlinson has been ruled out of the San Diego Chargers' home game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the second straight game he'll miss due to a sprained right ankle. Tomlinson was hurt in a season-opening win at Oakland and missed last Sunday's home-opening loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

  • McNabb can’t practice, likely out Sunday (AP)

    FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2009, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb(notes) (5) grimaces as he is examined after being injured on a touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C.. McNabb is doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans because of a cracked rib.

    Donovan McNabb is still not able to practice and it appears unlikely he will play this week. McNabb, who suffered a broken rib in a season-opening win over the Carolina Panthers, is expected to miss his second straight game as the Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) meet the Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) at Lincoln Financial Field.

  • Red Sox win, damage Rays’ playoff hopes (AP)

    Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price(notes) reacts after being removed during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

    Clay Buchholz pitched six effective innings, Jason Bay drove in two runs and the Boston Red Sox hurt Tampa Bay's playoff hopes with a 6-3 win over the Rays on Thursday night. The Red Sox took 2 of 3 from the Rays — Boston's first series win at Tropicana Field since Sept. 21-23, 2007 — to extend their AL wild-card advantage over Tampa Bay to six games.