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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 three goals as the New York Rangers beat Philadelphia 5-2 on Saturday for their seventh straight win over the Flyers.
Jeremy Lin hit a free throw with 4.9 seconds left to overcome a dreadful second half and lift the New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 100-98, over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
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 title chances now.
CFT: Jordan Jefferson makes it clear he wasn't happy with LSU's game plan in the Tigers' BCS Championship Game loss to Alabama.
Move over, Hollywood and NFL types, golf's two real A-listers take center stage Sunday at Pebble Beach, both in need of a win.
The United States swept favored Switzerland out of the Davis Cup on Saturday when Mardy Fish and Mike Bryan beat Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
Luis Suarez's refusal to shake hands with Patrice Evra overshadowed Manchester United's 2-1 win over rival Liverpool that lifted the defending champions to first place in the Premier League on Saturday.
Marlies Schild of Austria won her sixth World Cup slalom of the season Saturday after overall leader Lindsey Vonn and defending champion Maria Hoefl-Riesch crashed out in the opening run on the windy Pyrenees course.
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.
Atlanta Hawks: Mike Bibby (re-signed with Hawks), Thomas Gardner, Othello Hunter, Josh Childress (remaining in Greece), Solomon Jones (signed with the Pacers), Ronald Murray, Zaza Pachulia (re-signed with Hawks), Mario West (R), Marvin Williams (re-signed with Hawks).
Boston Celtics: Glen Davis (R), Stephon Marbury, Mikki Moore, Leon Powe.
Charlotte Bobcats: Raymond Felton (R), Juwan Howard, Cartier Martin, Sean May (signed with Kings), Sean Singletary.
Chicago Bulls: Ben Gordon (signed with Pistons), Aaron Gray (R), Lindsey Hunter (re-signed with Bulls), Linton Johnson, DeMarcus Nelson, Anthony Roberson, Tim Thomas (signed with Mavericks).
Cleveland Cavaliers: Tarence Kinsey, Joe Smith, Wally Szczerbiak, Anderson Varejao (re-signed with Cavaliers), Lorenzen Wright.
Dallas Mavericks: Brandon Bass (signed with Magic), Gerald Green, Ryan Hollins (R), Jason Kidd (re-signed with Mavericks), James Singleton (R).
Denver Nuggets: Chris Andersen (re-signed with Nuggets), Anthony Carter, Jason Hart, Dahntay Jones (signed with Pacers), Linas Kleiza (R), Johan Petro.
Detroit Pistons: Walter Herrmann (signed to play in Spain), Allen Iverson, Antonio McDyess (signed with Spurs), Fabricio Oberto (signed with Wizards), Rasheed Wallace (signed with Celtics).
Golden State Warriors: Jermareo Davidson, Rob Kurz, C.J. Watson (R).
Houston Rockets: Ron Artest (signed with Lakers), Dikembe Mutombo (retiring), Von Wafer.
Indiana Pacers: Maceo Baston, Marquis Daniels (signed with Celtics), Stephen Graham, Jarrett Jack (signed with Raptors), Josh McRoberts (re-signed with Pacers), Rasho Nesterovic (signed with Raptors), Jamaal Tinsley.
Los Angeles Clippers: Alex Acker, Fred Jones, Steve Novak (R).
Los Angeles Lakers: Trevor Ariza (signed with Rockets), Shannon Brown (re-signed with Lakers), Lamar Odom (re-signed with Lakers).
Memphis Grizzlies: Chris Mihm, Darius Miles, Juan Carlos Navarro (R), Quinton Ross (signed with Mavericks), Jerry Stackhouse, Hakim Warrick (signed with Bucks), Mike Wilks.
Miami Heat: Joel Anthony (re-signed with Heat), Luther Head, Jamaal Magloire (re-signed with Heat), Jamario Moon (signed with Cavaliers).
Milwaukee Bucks: Keith Bogans, Damon Jones, Ersan Ilyasova (re-signed with Bucks), Ramon Sessions (R), Charlie Villanueva (signed with Pistons).
Minnesota Timberwolves: Rodney Carney, Jason Collins, Kevin Ollie (signed with Thunder), Shelden Williams.
New Jersey Nets: Maurice Ager.
New Orleans Hornets: Ryan Bowen, Melvin Ely, Sean Marks, Jannero Pargo (signed with Bulls).
New York Knicks: David Lee (R), Nate Robinson (R), Chris Wilcox (signed with Pistons).
Oklahoma City Thunder: Desmond Mason, Malik Rose, Robert Swift, Earl Watson (signed with Pacers).
Orlando Magic: Adonal Foyle, Marcin Gortat (signed offer sheet with Mavericks; matched and retained by Magic), Tyronn Lue, Jeremy Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu (re-signed, traded to Raptors).
Philadelphia 76ers: Royal Ivey, Donyell Marshall, Andre Miller (signed with Trail Blazers), Theo Ratliff (signed with Spurs), Kareem Rush.
Phoenix Suns: Matt Barnes (signed with Magic), Grant Hill (re-signed with Suns), Stromile Swift, Ben Wallace.
Portland Trail Blazers: Channing Frye (signed with Suns), Raef LaFrentz, Shavlik Randolph, Michael Ruffin.
Sacramento Kings: Calvin Booth, Ike Diogu (signed with Hornets), Bobby Jackson, Rashad McCants, Cedric Simmons.
San Antonio Spurs: Drew Gooden (signed with Mavericks), Ime Udoka, Jacque Vaughn.
Toronto Raptors: Carlos Delfino (R), Joey Graham, Shawn Marion (re-signed, traded to Mavericks), Pops Mensah-Bonsu (R), Anthony Parker (signed with Cavaliers), Jake Voskuhl.
Utah Jazz: Morris Almond, Jarron Collins, Brevin Knight, Paul Millsap (signed offer sheet with Trail Blazers, matched and retained by Jazz), Ronnie Price (re-signed with Jazz).
Washington Wizards: Juan Dixon
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Jeremy Lin hit a free throw with 4.9 seconds left to overcome a dreadful second half and lift the New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 100-98, over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
Wesseling: Each NFL team enters the offseason with a series of pressing needs. Sometimes a team can address them all, sometimes they ignore them all. But if a team's smart, they'll listen to us. These are the most crucial aspects for AFC teams.
Adreian Payne scored 15 points, Draymond Green added 12 and defense-minded No. 11 Michigan State beat No. 3 Ohio State 58-48 Saturday night, ending the Buckeyes' 39-game home winning streak.