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A wave of double-teams prevented Dwight Howard from the type of night he had in his previous game.

Without a true superstar, the Philadelphia 76ers are keeping their super start going.

The debate over Tim Tebow's worthiness as an NFL quarterback will undeniably continue in the offseason.

This U.S. basketball team might be even better than the last two that won gold medals.

At Creighton, Doug McDermott is no longer overshadowed by another star.

Visiting FIFA's general secretary Jerome Valcke called here Monday for quick legislative approval of a bill on Brazil's hosting of the 2014 soccer World Cup.

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will meet with a specialist this week because of lingering concussion-like symptoms.

French international defender Eric Abidal has signed a new deal with Barcelona, the Catalan club said on Monday after some protracted negotiations.

Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke's agent and her publicist were teary-eyed at a hospital Monday as they tried to explain the lack of any prognosis report for the Olympic favorite.

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal eased into the second round of the Australian Open with a fuss-free 6-4 6-1 6-1 win over American Alex Kuznetsov on Monday but said he felt lucky to be on the court because of a big injury scare. The world number two explained that he felt a "crack" on his right knee when sitting on a chair …

Rafael Nadal sat in his hotel room in "unbelievable pain," his right knee cracking and his leg cramping. He wondered if he'd be able to play his first-round match at the Australian Open.

Baylor remains the unanimous No. 1 choice in The Associated Press women's college basketball poll.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) expects to announce their verdict on three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador's doping case "during the week of January 31," the organisation said Monday.

Lazio coach Edy Reja is undaunted by the task facing his team as they bid to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in five years.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has demanded his shot-shy squad develop a ruthless streak in front of goal after losing more ground in the race for a top four finish in Saturday's goalless home draw with Stoke.

(Reuters) - NBA All-Stars LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard are among the 20 players who will compete for selection for the U.S. men's basketball Olympic team, USA Basketball said on Monday.

Blackburn manager Steve Kean insisted Monday that Congolese international defender Chris Samba is not for sale - but the player has put in a formal request for a move, his management company said.

By any measure, Lindsey Vonn's impending divorce is not affecting her on the slopes. If anything, it's motivated her.

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Salomon Kalou scored for the second successive friendly to lead Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Libya in an African Nations Cup warmup on Monday. The striker, who has been out of favour at Chelsea for much of the season, powered home a header from just inside the penalty area in the 60th minute to …

Claudio Ranieri poured cold water on plans to sign Carlos Tevez after watching his side stun champions AC Milan and thrust themselves back into the Serie A title race.

Estonia right-back Enar Jaager expressed his hope on Monday of landing a deal with Scottish giants Rangers.

Fiji flanker Akapusi Qera confirmed on Monday he has signed a new two-year contract with English Premiership rugby club Gloucester.

The Baltimore Ravens couldn't be beaten at home this season, an accomplishment that earned them a trip to a place that's has long been torturous for visiting teams.