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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

Heatley hat-trick helps Sharks take down Flyers

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
SAN JOSE, California (Reuters) - Dany Heatley bagged his second hat-trick of the season to inspire the Pacific Division-leading San Jose Sharks to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on 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

Carter scores 26 points to lead Magic past Celtics

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
BOSTON (Reuters) - Vince Carter scored 10 of his game-high 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Orlando Magic to … more

Salt Lake hoping to feel at home against Galaxy

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
SEATTLE (Reuters) - David Beckham and the L.A Galaxy are hogging the attention for Sunday's MLS Cup final but opponents … more

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 o… more

Giants linebacker Pierce sidelined with neck injury

Sat Nov 21, 12:00 AM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce will be sidelined indefinitely with a bulging disc… 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
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