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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.
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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo had surgery Monday on his right ankle, and the Premier League team says it will know in a month when he'll be able to return.
The Portuguese star could miss the start of the season next month. He revealed after last month's European Championship he had been playing in pain the last three months.
Ronaldo arrived at the hospital Sunday night. He is expected to leave the Academic Medical Center on Tuesday, hospital spokesman Johan Kortenray told The Associated Press.
"The initial indications are that the procedure was successful,'' United said in a statement. "Cristiano will begin his convalescence under the direction of club medical staff and an estimation of his return to full fitness will be possible following review by the specialist in one month.''
Ronaldo scored 42 goals for Man United last season, powering them to them to triumphs in the Premier League and Champions League. But at Euro 2008, Portugal was ousted in the quarterfinals.
The ankle surgery comes amid speculation of a possible move to Real Madrid. Madrid president Ramon Calderon said Sunday he is ready to begin transfer talks with Manchester United, but is not confident about signing the winger even if Manchester United consents.
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.
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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.
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