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SportsTalk: Albert Pujols signs with the Angels and Prince Fielder joins the Tigers. Which team is better now?
Ryan Callahan scored for the fifth time in four days and defenseman Ryan McDonagh snapped a second-period tie to lift the New York Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
Kobe Bryant hit a baseline jump shot with 4.2 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a six-game road trip by holding on to beat the Raptors 94-92 on Sunday, their eighth victory in nine meetings with Toronto
Arc's five up, five down: After No. 11 Michigan State's 58-48 upset of No. 3 Ohio State, you'd be a fool to discount the Spartans' national title chances now.
Miami coach Al Golden says the worst is behind him, but his headaches figure to continue now that former booster Nevin Shapiro, now in jail, says his involvement with the Hurricanes program will result in stiff penalties.
Eleven shots separated Phil and Tiger Sunday at Pebble Beach as Lefty secured his 40th Tour win. Jason Sobel had hole-by-hole reports.
The United States completed a 5-0 rout of Switzerland in the Davis Cup on Sunday, with 19-year-old Ryan Harrison and John Isner winning closing singles matches.
Zambia has won the African Cup of Nations, beating pre-tournament favorite Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in a dramatic final at Stade de l'Amitie.
Tessa Worley of France fought off gusting winds to win a second consecutive World Cup giant slalom Sunday in the Andorran Pyrenees. Overall leader Lindsey Vonn was more than a second behind and finished eighth.
Robins: It’s the Year of the Dragon on the Lunar calendar, and this Chinese influence could extend to it also being the year of the Pekingese on the green carpet at the 136th Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday.
ReutersQ: What is going to happen with Kenyon Martin?
— Heath, Denver
A: Hopefully good health. He's the big issue with the Nuggets. He is due back and it was hardly a secret he and George Karl didn't exactly hit it off. He's owed so much money with a deteriorated knee he's untradeable. As a result, they'll probably have to trade Marcus Camby to save money. They'll have to plug him in at power forward and move Nene to center and hope Martin doesn't break down again and has something left. It's not a good situation.
Q: How about the Heat? When are they going to get a real point guard to run the team and let D-Wade do his thing?
— George F. Valle, Miami
A: They're trying, but it isn't easy. They drafted one in the first round, though there's little or no chance Pat Riley plays Cook. The Bobcats figure to release Brevin Knight, so he's a possibility. They'll come up with some veteran and give it a shot.
Q: One simple question: Is Robert Horry a Hall of Famer? Seven rings, key shots, average-D and never sat on the bench for most of the playoffs. Is that enough to get him in the hall?
— Al P., Downey, Calif.
A: A simple answer: No. C'mon, he's not even close. It would be an insult to the players in the Hall of Fame to add such an indifferent play who has spent much of his career being less than he could be, often not playing hard or caring much in the regular season, mostly a career reserve who's been fortunate to be in the right position to hit some big shots. He's been a wonderful clutch shooter in the playoffs, but rarely has been even one of the five best players on his team.
Q: Okay, the Grizzlies need a center. Why not go with Marc Gasol. Big and strong and can play well with his brother. The Grizzlies need defense and rebounds both of which Marc can handle. Any points he offers would be a bonus. I vote for Marc Gasol.
— Louie Johnson, Memphis
A: Another election loss. The Lakers got Gasol to help out Kobe. Just the wrong one.
Kobe Bryant hit a baseline jump shot with 4.2 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a six-game road trip by holding on to beat the Raptors 94-92 on Sunday, their eighth victory in nine meetings with Toronto
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