National Sports

 St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits a single against the Florida Marlins in the first inning of the teams' MLB National League game in St Louis in this September 16, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Peter Newcomb

Pujols unanimously selected as National League MVP

Tue Nov 24, 12:00 AM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Albert Pujols won his third National League (NL) Most Valuable Player award on Tuesday, having led the St Louis Cardinals to the Central Division title.… more
 Toronto Maple Leafs' Phil Kessel (R) avoids a check by New York Islanders' Tim Jackman in the second period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Fred Thornhill

Bailey lifts Islanders to overtime win over falling Leafs

Tue Nov 24, 12:00 AM
TORONTO (Reuters) - Josh Bailey scored with 43 seconds remaining in overtime as the New York Islanders resisted a spirited Toronto Maple Leafs rally to claim a 4-3 victory on Monday.… more
 Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina reacts during his ATP World Tour Finals tennis match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain in London, November 24, 2009. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

Del Potro gets off the mark at World Tour Finals

Tue Nov 24, 12:00 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro put himself back in contention at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday, beating Spain's Fernando Verdasco 6-4 3-6 7-6 in front of another near sell… more

Roddick targets London 2012 Olympics

Tue Nov 24, 12:00 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - When injured American Andy Roddick was caught on camera watching the action at the ATP World Tour Fin… more

Young leads improving Titans to win over Texans

Tue Nov 24, 12:00 AM
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Vince Young guided Tennessee to a 20-17 victory over the Houston Texans on Monday, as the Titans imp… more

Twins' Mauer wins American League MVP award

Mon Nov 23, 12:00 AM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer was named the American League's Most Valuable Player on Monday af… more

Duncan guides San Antonio Spurs to win over Milwaukee

Tue Nov 24, 12:00 AM
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) - Tim Duncan scored 24 points and had 12 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs beat Milwaukee 1… more

Soderling haunts Nadal again

Tue Nov 24, 12:00 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Swede Robin Soderling returned to haunt Rafael Nadal on Monday with a 6-4 6-4 victory as battle comme… more

Blackhawks beat Canucks to earn seventh win in a row

Mon Nov 23, 12:00 AM
VANCOUVER (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks chalked up their seventh successive win on Sunday after Bryan Bickell's thi… more

Federer overcomes slow start to beat Verdasco

Sun Nov 22, 12:00 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer started slowly put finished like an express train Sunday as he beat Fe… more
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