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Today's Sports News: Nadal rises Down Under in 5-hour semi; Roger next Steelers, Cardinals set up Super contrasts KG scores 22 in Celtics' 10th straight win Torre unapologetic about 'The Yankee Years' AP Sources: Varitek, Red Sox reach agreement Vincent up for NFLPA top job despite labor letter Gordon, Deng help Bulls get past Kings 109-88 AP source: McNamee's syringes at UCLA lab for test Rangers can't afford slips, warns Papac Roloson leads Oilers past Wild Butler's rapid rise follows familiar pattern Federer's favourite, says shattered Nadal Watney takes second-round lead at FBR Open Nadal rises Down Under in 5-hour semi; Roger next Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:31 pm PST AP - After five arduous hours, Rafael Nadal couldn't hold back the tears when he pulled within a point of making the Australian Open final. Full Story Top Steelers, Cardinals set up Super contrasts Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:06 pm PST AP - Had he taken a different path, Ken Whisenhunt might've built twin-span bridges or eight-lane freeways or metropolitan airports by now. Full Story Top KG scores 22 in Celtics' 10th straight win Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:52 pm PST AP - Boston dominated Detroit early in each half and that was enough to keep its winning streak alive. Full Story Top Torre unapologetic about 'The Yankee Years' Fri, 30 Jan 2009 08:06 pm PST AP - Don't expect an apology, A-Rod. Joe Torre is standing by everything he says in his new book. Full Story Top AP Sources: Varitek, Red Sox reach agreement Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:28 pm PST AP - The Boston Red Sox wrapped up their offseason bargain hunting Friday by reaching a preliminary agreement with catcher and captain Jason Varitek that pays him half as much in 2009 as he made last season. Full Story Top Vincent up for NFLPA top job despite labor letter Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:00 pm PST AP - Troy Vincent remains a candidate to become the next executive director of the NFL Players Association despite a Virginia congressman's revelation that Vincent was behind a congressional letter that raised questions about the union's search process. Full Story Top Gordon, Deng help Bulls get past Kings 109-88 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:46 pm PST AP - Ben Gordon and Luol Deng each scored 20 points and the Chicago Bulls won at Arco Arena for the first time in 12 years, beating the Sacramento Kings 109-88 Friday night. Full Story Top AP source: McNamee's syringes at UCLA lab for test Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:42 pm PST AP - The country's leading doping lab is testing syringes and vials Roger Clemens' former personal trainer gave federal investigators to determine whether the items contain traces of performance-enhancing drugs, a person close to the case told The Associated Press. Full Story Top Rangers can't afford slips, warns Papac Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:41 pm PST AFP - Sasa Papac says Rangers must continue their winning ways if they are to clinch a domestic treble this season. Full Story Top Roloson leads Oilers past Wild Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:18 pm PST AP - The Edmonton Oilers followed their worst defensive game of the season — and worst home loss ever — with one of their best. Full Story Top Butler's rapid rise follows familiar pattern Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:00 pm PST AP - It's 7 a.m. in Indianapolis and the city's residents are clearing their bleary eyes and snow-covered driveways. Full Story Top Federer's favourite, says shattered Nadal Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:16 pm PST AFP - Spain's Rafael Nadal named Roger Federer as clear favourite for their Australian Open final after the top seed's epic semi with Fernando Verdasco. Full Story Top Watney takes second-round lead at FBR Open Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:49 pm PST AP - Phil Mickelson tied for 121st. Full Story Top

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