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New look Clippers ready to deal with great expectations
Sat,24 Dec 2011 06:34 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - Long overshadowed in Los Angeles by the star-studded Lakers and their 16 NBA Championship banners, lowly city rivals the Clippers have suddenly become the talk of the town following their stunning off-season acquisitions.
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Lions reach playoffs, Patriots get first-round bye
Sat,24 Dec 2011 04:57 PM PST
Reuters -  EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - The Detroit Lions sealed their spot in the National Football League (NFL) playoffs by beating the San Diego Chargers on Saturday while the New England Patriots clinched a first-round bye in the postseason with a comeback win over the Miami Dolphins.
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Trash talk piles up between Jets coach, Giants player
Sat,24 Dec 2011 04:31 PM PST
Reuters - EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - The trash talking did not end with the Giants' 29-14 victory over the Jets Saturday, as running back Brandon Jacobs said he traded harsh words with losing coach Rex Ryan on the field after the Big Apple showdown. Full Story | Top |
Giants down Jets to keep playoff hopes soaring
Sat,24 Dec 2011 04:06 PM PST
Reuters -  EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - The Giants beat the Jets 29-14 in a pivotal New York showdown on Saturday that gave the winners a direct path to reach the playoffs and imperiled the losers' chances of advancing. "We won the game and it keeps us in the playoffs, it keeps us in the hunt with destiny in our hands," said Giants coach Tom Coughlin. The victory improved the Giants to 8-7 and made next week's regular season finale against the visiting Dallas Cowboys a clash for the NFC East title. A loss would have all but eliminated them. ...
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Bills play Christmas Grinch, whip Broncos 40-14
Sat,24 Dec 2011 03:46 PM PST
Reuters -  ORCHARD PARK (Reuters) - The Buffalo Bills played the role of Christmas Grinch to perfection by denying the Denver Broncos a chance to clinch a playoff spot with a 40-14 win Saturday, halting their own seven-game losing streak.
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Patriots secure first-round bye in playoffs
Sat,24 Dec 2011 03:27 PM PST
Reuters -  EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - Tom Brady led the New England Patriots back from a 17-point deficit to beat the Miami Dolphins 27-24 on Saturday and clinch a first-round bye in the National Football League (NFL) playoffs.
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Giants beat Jets in New York showdown
Sat,24 Dec 2011 01:55 PM PST
Reuters -  EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - The Giants beat the Jets 29-14 in a pivotal New York showdown on Saturday that gave the winners a direct path to reach the playoffs and imperiled the loser's chances of advancing. A safety registered by defensive tackle Chris Canty on Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez effectively ended the game by giving the Giants two points for a 22-14 lead with the Jets punting from their own 20 with just over two minutes left. ...
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Yemen's Saleh says to go to U.S., let government function
Sat,24 Dec 2011 08:44 AM PST
Reuters -  SANAA (Reuters) - Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh said on Saturday he would go to the United States in order to allow an interim government to prepare for an election to replace him, but did not specify when he would leave. Saleh, speaking to reporters after forces loyal to him fired at protesters demanding he face trial for killing demonstrators over 11 months of protests, said he had no designs on staying in power. "I will go to the United States. ...
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South Africa aim to seal overdue series win
Sat,24 Dec 2011 06:45 AM PST
Reuters - DURBAN (Reuters) - South Africa and Sri Lanka both have the opportunity to put an end to unwanted records when they clash in the second test at Kingsmead in Durban on Monday. The hosts have not won a home series since they beat Bangladesh 2-0 in 2008 while they have lost three consecutive tests at Kingsmead. Sri Lanka have suffered a wretched run of form in test cricket and have not won in 15 matches with their last victory coming against India in Galle in July 2010 in what was to be off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan's last test match. ... Full Story | Top |
Schalke clinch loan deal for Hoffenheim's Obasi
Sat,24 Dec 2011 06:43 AM PST
Reuters -  BERLIN (Reuters) - Hoffenheim striker Chinedu Obasi has joined Bundesliga rivals Schalke 04 on loan until the end of the season, Schalke said on their website on Saturday. The 25-year-old Nigerian has played 65 league matches for Hoffenheim, scoring 13 goals. "He's a quick offensive talent," said Schalke's general manager, Horst Heldt, adding that Obasi will be eligible for the club's Europa League ties in 2012. Schalke, in third place at the Bundesliga's mid-season break behind Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, said they have an option to sign Obasi permanently from July next year.
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Philander under injury cloud
Sat,24 Dec 2011 04:08 AM PST
Reuters -  DURBAN (Reuters) - Vernon Philander, South Africa's latest fast bowling sensation, had his participation in the second test against Sri Lanka thrown into doubt after he pulled up with a knee injury in Durban on Saturday. Philander has enjoyed a remarkable start to his test career, taking 24 wickets in three tests, but the 26-year-old injured his knee during a net session. Despite the injury Proteas team management are confident that Philander will be fit for the second test against Sri Lanka due to start in Durban on Monday. ...
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Pakistan confidence high ahead of England test: Mohsin
Sat,24 Dec 2011 02:32 AM PST
Reuters - (Fixes typo in headline) KARACHI, Dec 24 - Test series wins over Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have whetted Pakistan's appetite for success and they are capable of beating world number one test side England next month, coach Mohsin Khan said. However, interim coach Mohsin, who was retained after guiding his team to series victories over the sub-continent teams, said that England would pose a far bigger challenge for Pakistan. "England is the number one test team in the world and their recent performances have been outstanding," Mohsin told Reuters on Saturday. ... Full Story | Top |
Sharapova out of warm-up event for Australian Open
Sat,24 Dec 2011 12:36 AM PST
Reuters -  MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from the Brisbane International with an ankle injury but the former world number one still expects to be fit for the Australian Open next month. "Unfortunately my ankle is not 100 percent and I won't be able to make it this year," Russian Sharapova said in a statement posted on the tournament's website on Saturday. "I do expect to be ready for the year's first grand slam and I am really looking forward to competing on court. ...
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