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 Dallas Stars James Neal (18) hits Calgary Flames Mark Giordano with his stick during the third period of their NHL game in Calgary, Alberta, December 2, 2008. REUTERS/Todd Korol

Stars forward Neal suspended for two games

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
TORONTO (Reuters) - Dallas Stars forward James Neal has been suspended for two games for a dangerous hit against Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the NHL said Friday.… more
 Cuban shortstop Aurelio 'Yeyo' Torres and Jim Kurland of the U.S. (L) greet each other after their series of games, which lasted five days, in Havana November 20, 2009. REUTERS/Desmond Boylan

U.S., Cuba players find friendship in softball

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
HAVANA (Reuters) - There were hugs and handshakes all around on Friday as teams of older U.S. and Cuban softball players ended a "friendship" tournament they hope will set an example for their respect… more
 Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams (34) runs past Carolina Panthers linebacker James Anderson (50) during their NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009. REUTERS/Chris Keane

Williams scores three times in Fins win

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Ricky Williams scored three touchdowns to lead the Miami Dolphins to a 24-17 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.… more

Cubs sign Grabow to two-year deal

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Reliever John Grabow signed a two-year $7.5 million deal with the Chicago Cubs on Friday, adding an … more

Henry says World Cup playoff would be fair

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - France captain Thierry Henry has agreed a replay against Ireland would be the fairest solution to the… more

France rule out replay of controversial World Cup playoff

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
PARIS (Reuters) - The French Football Federation (FFF) has ruled out a replay of their controversial World Cup playoff a… more

FIFA rejects France v Ireland replay request

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Soccer's world governing body FIFA has confirmed that the controversial France v Ireland World Cup pl… more

Injured Beckham to take pain killers before MLS final

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
SEATTLE (Reuters) - L.A. Galaxy's David Beckham will take pain-killing injections for a bruised ankle bone before Sunday… more

Stars' Turco suffers rare loss to Blue Jackets

Fri Nov 20, 12:00 AM
DALLAS (Reuters) - Dallas netminder Marty Turco suffered a rare loss to Columbus on Thursday as the Blue Jackets beat th… more

Lincecum wins NL Cy Young second year in a row

Thu Nov 19, 12:00 AM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants claimed the National League Cy Young Award for the second … more
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