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Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson
The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.
FIFA rules out replaying France vs. Ireland
FIFA ruled out the possibility of replaying the disputed France-Ireland World Cup qualifier on Friday, rejecting an Irish appeal to stage the playoff again after Thierry Henry handled the ball to set up the deciding goal in extra time.
Third-string QB rallies No. 12 Oklahoma State
Third-string quarterback Brandon Weeden threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, leading No. 12 Oklahoma State back from an 11-point deficit for a 31-28 win against Colorado on Thursday night.
Stojakovic’s shooting spree sinks Suns
Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night.
Stojakovic’s shooting spree sinks Suns
Peja Stojakovic hit seven 3-pointers during a 25-point, 13-rebound performance, and the New Orleans Hornets defeated the Phoenix Suns 110-103 on Thursday night.
Jardine leads 'Cuse to 95-73 win over No. 13 Cal
Scoop Jardine scored a career-high 22 points, Wes Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Syracuse raced past No. 13 California 95-73 on Thursday night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic.
University of Ga. bulldog mascot Uga VII dies
Uga VII, the white English bulldog mascot for the University of Georgia's football team for almost two seasons, died Thursday of heart-related causes, the dog's owner said.
No. 5 Villanova tops George Mason on late shot
Freshman Isaiah Armwood hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 17 seconds left, rallying No. 5 Villanova past George Mason 69-68 Thursday in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off.
Former players say Kansas coach is abusive
Former Kansas football players are speaking out about the treatment they received from embattled coach Mark Mangino.
Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy Young
Giants ace Tim Lincecum has won the NL Cy Young Award, becoming the first repeat winner in the major leagues since Randy Johnson was voted the prize four straight times from 1999-2002.
No. 5 Cincy’s QB could face jail in fake ID case
A judge warned University of Cincinnati sophomore quarterback Zach Collaros on Thursday that he could spend the bowl season in jail if he doesn’t get his act together after being accused of showing a fake ID at a bar.
Jayson Williams to take plea deal, go to prison
A person with knowledge of the case against retired NBA star Jayson Williams says the former player has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for shooting a driver.
Backup Boucher keys Flyers’ victory over Kings
Mika Pyorala scored his first NHL goal, backup goalie Brian Boucher made 37 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers opened a trip with their seventh victory in eight games, 3-2 over the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.
Nowitzki’s 41 lead Mavs over Spurs in OT
Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night.
Opinion: Lakers, Kobe eager for Gasol’s return to lineup
Opinion: Kobe Bryant and the Lakers know how important power forward Pau Gasol is to defending their NBA title, so they're clearly happy to know he's set to return Thursday night.
Hawks (10-2) keep soaring, beat Heat
Joe Johnson made it two straight 30-point games, Josh Smith dominated during a decisive first-half run and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth in the row, beating the Miami Heat 105-90 on Wednesday night to reclaim a share of the NBA’s best record.
Jamison returns, leads Wiz past LeBron, Cavs
LeBron James was stymied down the stretch by DeShawn Stevenson’s tough defense, Antawn Jamison delivered a double-double in his season debut, and the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 Wednesday night to end a six-game losing streak.
Selig says MLB will tighten playoff schedule
Baseball plans to cut down on off days during the postseason next year. Commissioner Bud Selig said Wednesday he’s working on tightening up the 2010 playoff schedule so there will be fewer gaps between games.
Brady Quinn's second chance off to slow start
Brady Quinn's rebirth as Cleveland's starting quarterback is already deeply troubled.
Gradkowski to start this week for Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are benching former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell, handing the starting job to Bruce Gradkowski.
College athletes outperforming others in classroom
College athletes are still setting records and dispelling myths — in the classroom.
Opinion: Ducks can smell roses, Pac-10 supremacy
Sporting News: After watching his team get walloped for the second time in three weeks, USC coach Pete Carroll confessed the obvious: The gap between his Trojans and the rest of the Pac-10 had shrunk to almost nothing. Now the best of the league's nine dwarves will duel in the...
NFL fines Quinn for hit on Suggs
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his low hit on Baltimore's Terrell Suggs.
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