Daily News Alert | Monday, December 26, 2011 12:06 AM PST |
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Rodgers dodges Bears defense as Packers seal NFC crown
Sun,25 Dec 2011 09:33 PM PST
Reuters -  (Reuters) - The Green Bay Packers rebounded from the disappointment of missing out on perfection by taking the aerial route to beat the Chicago Bears 35-21 and secure home-field advantage for the National Football League (NFL) playoffs Sunday.
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Knicks beat Celtics as season gets under way
Sun,25 Dec 2011 12:47 PM PST
Reuters -  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Basketball Association (NBA) season belatedly got underway on Christmas Day, with the New York Knicks wrapping up a 106-104 victory over the Boston Celtics. Carmelo Anthony was the top performer for New York, scoring 37 points as the Knicks ran out winners in an exciting opener to the shortened 66-game season. The season was supposed to start last month but was almost cancelled because of a protracted labor dispute between players and team owners. ...
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Ancient "purity" seal found near Jerusalem temple site
Sun,25 Dec 2011 05:48 AM PST
Reuters -  JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli archaeologists said on Sunday they had found a 2,000-year-old clay seal near Jerusalem's Western Wall, confirming written accounts of ritual practices in the biblical Jewish Temple. The button-shaped object bears the Aramaic words "pure for God," suggesting it was used to certify food and animals used in sacrificial ceremonies. The Western Wall is part of the compound revered by Jews as the Temple Mount, where Islam's al-Aqsa mosque and Dome of the Rock shrine now stand in a holy complex Muslims call the Noble Sanctuary. ...
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Girl's plight deepens Israel debate on zealot Jews
Sun,25 Dec 2011 05:03 AM PST
Reuters - JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up pledges to curb Jewish zealotry in Israel on Sunday after an 8-year-old girl complained of being menaced by ultra-Orthodox men who deemed her dress immodest. While his conservative government insists such incidents are fringe phenomena in the mostly secular country, Netanyahu's repeated announcements on the matter reflected concern about widening religious and political schisms. ... Full Story | Top |
Christmas Day duel sees Camper lead threatened
Sun,25 Dec 2011 03:54 AM PST
Reuters - ALICANTE, Spain (Reuters) - Leading boats Camper and Telefonica entered the final phase of battle in the first stage of leg two of the Volvo Ocean Race with just 12 nautical miles separating them on Christmas Day after 13 days at sea. The Spanish/New Zealand entry Camper were only just holding on, with overall leaders Telefonica making big inroads in the three hours to 1000 GMT on Sunday as the two sped towards the secret safe haven port in the Indian Ocean. ... Full Story | Top |
Christmas Day duel sees Camper lead threatened
Sun,25 Dec 2011 03:51 AM PST
Reuters - ALICANTE, Spain (Reuters) - Leading boats Camper and Telefonica entered the final phase of battle in the first stage of leg two of the Volvo Ocean Race with just 12 nautical miles separating them on Christmas Day after 13 days at sea. Full Story | Top |
Barcelona's Villa out of hospital after leg operation
Sat,24 Dec 2011 11:29 PM PST
Reuters -  MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona forward David Villa has been released from hospital five days after an operation on the broken leg he sustained in this month's Club World Cup, the Spanish and European champions said Saturday. "This means the Barca number seven can spend the Christmas holidays with his family," the La Liga club said on their website (www.fcbarcelona.com). Spain international Villa, the world and European champions' all-time leading scorer, is expected to be sidelined for up to five months, putting his participation at Euro 2012 in doubt. ...
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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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