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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.
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.
The Scottish Terrier won her 100th Best in Show honors at the 2009 National Dog Show, but she wasn't the favorite of the over 16,000 viewers who weighed in on the Purina's Viewers Choice Best in Show poll.
Winning by close to 300 votes, the Labrador Retriever received the most votes by fans.
Copied below are the vote totals for the seven Best in Show finalists.
1. Labrador Retriever - 3,968
2. Bulldog - 3,690
3. Scottish Terrier - 2,171
4. Doberman Pinscher - 1,945
5. Bearded Collie - 1,899
6. Miniature Pinscher - 1,756
7. Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen - 949
Was your favorite dog not even included in the final seven? Take a look at the winners in each breed, go behind the scenes at the National Dog Show and see photos from the competition by clicking here.
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2009 National Dog Show: Best in Show Scottish Terrier, Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot a.k.a. Sadie, takes top honors at the 2006 National Dog Show presented by Purina. |
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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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