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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.
Golf's dream pairing - Woods and Mickelson - is on the course in the final round at Pebble Beach. Jason Sobel has 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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APAs for the other 2010 possibilities, we offer a look at their situations and quick thoughts.
Tracy McGrady: The Rockets guard will be coming off a $22.3 million final contract season.
Considering McGrady's injury history (and lack of playoff history), teams will be wary of the per-game payout on any deal.
Joe Johnson: The Hawks guard will be coming off a $15 million final contract season.
Could be the consolation prize for those who covet Kobe.
Amare Stoudemire: The Suns forward has an opt-out from the $17.7 million in 2010-11 that otherwise would stand as the final season on his contract.
He could be the consolation prize for those who crave Bosh.
Manu Ginobili: The Spurs guard will be coming off a $10.7 million final contract season.
How many pieces will the fearless lefty be in by then?
Shaquille O'Neal: The Suns center will be coming off a $21 million final contract season.
How much of a pay cut will pride allow?
Jermaine O'Neal: The Raptors center will be coming off a $23 million final contract season.
Unlike with Shaq, pride won't get in the way, with the next deal starting in the seven figures.
Tyson Chandler: The Hornets center has an opt-out from the $13.2 million in 2010-11 that otherwise would stand as the final season on his contract.
He could stand as Part B for a team that lands a scorer as its primary free-agent target.
Udonis Haslem: The Heat forward will be coming off a $7.1 million final contract season.
Another supporting type who could pick up the leftovers after a prime free-agent is added.
Carlos Boozer: The Jazz forward will be coming off a $12.7 million final contract season, unless he invokes his opt-out in 2009.
The Dukie is no fool. He'll take the money when it's available in 2009.
Hedo Turkoglu: The Magic forward will be coming off a $7.4 million final contract season, unless he invokes his opt-out in 2009.
Figure on an approach similar to Boozer's.
Michael Redd: The Bucks guard has an opt-out from the $18.3 million in 2010-11 that otherwise would stand as the final season on his contract.
No way he opts out of what certainly will stand as the largest salary of his career.
Richard Jefferson: The Bucks forward has an opt-out from the $15 million in 2010-11 that otherwise would stand as the final season on his contract.
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Josh Howard: The Mavericks forward has an opt-out from the $11.8 million in 2010-11 that otherwise would stand as the final season on his contract.
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Perhaps by then he gets his act in order.
Peja Stojakovic: The Hornets forward has an opt-out from the $14.3 million in 2010-11 that otherwise would stand as the final season on his contract.
He'll take the guaranteed money and run out the final year on his deal.
Mehmet Okur: The Jazz center will be coming off a $9 million final contract season.
By then, teams will figure out that perhaps a center should rebound, block shots and step into the paint every now and then.
Brad Miller: The Kings center will be coming off a $12.3 million final contract season.
Sort of an Okur without the passport.
Kenyon Martin: The Nuggets forward has an opt-out from the $16.5 million in 2010-11 that otherwise would stand as the final season on his contract.
Will he still be in one piece by then?
Marcus Camby: The Clippers forward will be coming off a $9.7 million final contract season.
Exactly what is the value of a free agent who once was traded for nothing?
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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