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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.
Tracy, Scioscia win Manager of the Year awards
Jim Tracy of Colorado won the NL Manager of the Year award on Wednesday — and earned a new contract, too — while Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels was selected for the AL honor.
Report: Terrell Suggs out at least 2-3 weeks
Ravens beat writer Aaron Wilson reports that Terrell Suggs (knee) will miss "at least" the next 2-3 weeks.
Tracy, Scioscia win manager of the year awards
Jim Tracy of Colorado has won the NL Manager of the Year award and Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels has been selected for the AL honor.
NFL fines Browns QB Quinn for hit on Suggs
BEREA, Ohio (AP) -Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his chop block on Baltimore's Terrell Suggs.
Kobe’s 40-point night ends Lakers’ mini-skid
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a rare three-game losing streak with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.
Kobe’s 40-point night ends Lakers’ mini-skid
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points for the 100th time in his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a rare three-game losing streak with a 106-93 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.
No. 1 Kansas denies Memphis’ upset bid
No. 1 Kansas survived a determined upset bid from Memphis on Tuesday, escaping with a 57-55 victory in the Naismith Hall of Fame Classic.
No. 2 Michigan St. survives scare from Gonzaga
Durrell Summers hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:02 left, made two at the line with 5.7 seconds to go and finished with 21 points to help No. 2 Michigan State rally for a 75-71 win over Gonzaga on Tuesday night.
Report: Terrell Suggs out at least 2-3 weeks
Ravens beat writer Aaron Wilson reports that Terrell Suggs (knee) will miss "at least" the next 2-3 weeks.
Ventre: College football coaches can't catch a break
Ventre: Why can’t they all be like Urban? That's what fans of many powers are saying. But the harsh truth is that not all the celebrity coaches can win as many titles as fans and media think they should have won.
LeBron, Cavs hold off short-handed Warriors
LeBron James had 31 points and 12 assists, J.J. Hickson added a career-high 21 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers held off a gutsy effort by the short-handed Golden State Warriors, winning 114-108 on Tuesday night.
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