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Carter's 26 lead Magic over struggling Celtics
Vince Carter scored 26 points, Rashard Lewis had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics 83-78 on Friday night.
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Cuse cruises past No. 4 UNC for 2K Sports title
Brandon Triche and Arinze Onuaku combined for 13 points in Syracuse's 22-1 run to open the second half and the Orange went on to a 87-71 victory over North Carolina (No. 4 ESPN/USA Today, No. 6 AP) in the championship game of the 2K Sports Classic.
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New York Giants LB Antonio Pierce out indefinitely with neck injury
Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI revealed a bulging disk in his neck, according to the team's medical staff.
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Houston Rockets tell Tracy McGrady his return will have to wait
Tracy McGrady says he is ready to play. The Houston Rockets say he'll have to wait.
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Michael Jordan thankful, but says others just as worthy of jersey retirement
If the NBA were to retire Michael Jordan's No. 23 league-wide, the newly inducted Hall of Famer says there are several more players just as worthy of the distinction.
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Steady Fisher ushers No. 6 Villanova by Dayton
Corey Fisher scored 18 points to lead Villanova past Dayton 71-65 on Friday in the second round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.
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Agent: Pitcher Josh Johnson, Florida Marlins reach impasse in contract talks
There will be no long-term contract for pitcher Josh Johnson with the Florida Marlins this winter, his agent said Friday.
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Death of New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees' mother ruled suicide
The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide.
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Sprint Cup: Jimmie Johnson will chase fourth straight title from pole
Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole.
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ATP won't reopen Andre Agassi drug case despite admission
ATP chairman Adam Helfant says the tour will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi even though he admitted to lying about using crystal meth in 1997.
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The Chicago White Sox are in negotiations with Omar Vizquel's agent
The Chicago White Sox are close to signing veteran infielder Omar Vizquel.
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Shawn Marion to miss Friday's game for Dallas Mavericks
Mavericks forward Shawn Marion (ankle) will miss Friday's game against Sacramento.
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New York Knicks won't pursue free-agent guard Allen Iverson, president Donnie Walsh says
The New York Knicks have decided not to pursue Allen Iverson, a decision that was reached late Thursday night.
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Jimmie Johnson signs multiyear extension with Hendrick Motorsports
Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.
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Manny Pacquiao-Miguel Cotto fight sells 1.25 million pay-per-views
Manny Pacquiao is a box office hit, selling 1.25 million pay-per-views for his fight with Miguel Cotto in a performance that could set up the richest fight ever against Floyd Mayweather Jr.
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NFLPA wants concussion expert ousted, report says
The NFL players union has requested the removal of a doctor as co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions, claiming he is too biased to lead the group, the New York Times reported Friday.
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Jayson Williams' hearing delayed by judge over travel issues
Former NBA star Jayson Williams won't enter plea Friday in the 2002 killing of his limo driver, and a judge has delayed the hearing indefinitely.
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Cleveland Browns coach Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday vs. Detroit Lions
Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
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Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut sidelined 2-4 weeks with leg strain
Bucks center Andrew Bogut will be out two to four weeks after suffering a leg muscle strain and contusion during Wednesday's 99-85 win against New Jersey.
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