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Datsyuk signs one-year deal with Siberia's Omsk
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Pavel Datsyuk, a restricted free agent with the NHL's Detroit Red Wings, signed a one-year contract with Russian club Avangard Omsk on Monday.
Champion Federer stutters into last 16
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defending champion Roger Federer stuttered into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Sunday with a 6-3 7-6 6-2 victory over Belgian Olivier Rochus, the 27th seed.
Seo and Matsui lead Mets to big win over Marlins
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jae Seo pitched seven strong innings and Kaz Matsui had three hits and scored three runs as the New York Mets kept their National League wild card hopes alive with ...
Wells sharp in return as Red Sox sink Orioles
NEW YORK (Reuters) - David Wells pitched a complete-game seven hitter on his return from a six-game suspension as the Boston Red Sox knocked off the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 in American ...
Agassi staves off Malisse comeback
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Seventh seed Andre Agassi staved off a stunning fightback from Xavier Malisse to beat the Belgian 6-3 6-4 6-7 4-6 6-2 on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the ...
Browne three shots clear at Deutsche Bank
NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Olin Browne birdied four of the first 12 holes to forge three strokes clear in the Deutsche Bank Championship final round on Monday after Tiger ...
Steelers' Ward signs four-year contract extension
NEW YORK (Reuters) - All-Pro wide receiver Hines Ward has signed a four-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers that will keep him with the team through the 2009 season ...
All-time leading receiver Rice retires
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jerry Rice, the National Football League (NFL) all-time leading receiver, announced on Monday he was retiring from the sport.
Davenport hits top form at right time in New York
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lindsay Davenport felt she was hitting top form at exactly the right time after steamrolling Nathalie Dechy of France 6-0 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the ...
Agassi and Coria endure, Davenport strolls
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Andre Agassi delved deep into his 20 years of experience at Flushing Meadows to see off belligerent Belgian Xavier Malisse in five sets at the U.S. Open on Monday.
Rejuvenated Sorenstam eyes triumphant Tour finish
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - World number one Annika Sorenstam, who defends her title this week at the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship, says golf has been her savior ...
Davydenko storms into Masters semis
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Russia's Nikolay Davydenko joined Roger Federer in the last four of the year-ending Masters Cup on Wednesday after demoralizing Argentine Gaston Gaudio.
UK police called to a brawl at Tyson function
LONDON (Reuters) - British police were called to a "large fight" at a hotel staging an dinner hosted by former heavyweight world boxing champion Mike Tyson after guests at the ...
England's Howell, Donald fancied to retain World Cup
VILAMOURA, Portugal (Reuters) - In-form David Howell, winner of the high-profile Champions tournament in China on Sunday, and Luke Donald are firm favorites to retain their title at ...
Woods seeks repeat win at Japan's richest event
MIYAZAKI, Japan (Reuters) - Tiger Woods, returning to defend his Dunlop Phoenix title, said on Wednesday he faced a tough battle to repeat as champion of Japan's richest golf event.
Colletti named Dodgers' GM
SALVO, North Carolina (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have hired Ned Colletti of the San Francisco Giants as their general manager.
McCabe powers Maple Leafs to narrow win over Rangers
TORONTO (Reuters) - Bryan McCabe scored a pair of powerplay goals and Ed Belfour made 26 saves in lifting the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers in National ...
Matsui agrees four-year, $52 million deal
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Outfielder Hideki Matsui has agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal with the New York Yankees that will make him the highest-paid Japanese player in the major ...
James lifts Cavaliers over Wizards
NEW YORK (Reuters) - LeBron James scored a season-high 37 points and Larry Hughes added 22 points against his former team to lead the Cavaliers to a 114-99 win against the Washington ...
NY Giants co-owner Tisch dead at 79
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Preston Robert "Bob" Tisch, co-chairman of conglomerate Loews Corp. and co-owner of the New York Giants football team, has died of brain cancer at age 79, the ...
Groupings made for Masters Cup
LONDON (Reuters) - World number one and defending champion Roger Federer was drawn against Guillermo Coria, Ivan Ljubicic and David Nalbandian in the group stages of the $4.45 million ...
NASCAR rolling out new game to attract young fans
NEW YORK (Reuters) - NASCAR, whose fan base represents one-third of the U.S. adult population, is hoping a new game called Race Day, which is rolling on to store shelves this week ...
Angels' Colon wins American League Cy Young Award
SALVO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Los Angeles Angels right-hander Bartolo Colon won the American League's Cy Young Award for the top pitcher on Tuesday.
World heavyweight champion Klitschko retires
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Ukraine's world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko has announced his retirement from boxing after a knee operation.
Repentant Owens apologizes to Eagles, coach and fans
NEW Y0RK (Reuters) - Philadelphia Eagles outspoken wide receiver Terrell Owens apologized to his team mates, management and fans on Tuesday, extending an olive branch a day after ...
Maple Leafs four-goal burst seals revenge win over Capitals
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Maple Leafs rallied past the Washington Capitals 6-4 on Tuesday when Mats Sundin, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Bryan McCabe and Carlo Colaiacovo all scored ...
Bryant leads Lakers to victory over stuttering Hawks
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 37 points and Smush Parker chipped in with 21 to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-97 victory over the winless Atlanta ...
Urbina faces attempted homicide charges in Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) - U.S. baseball star Ugueth Urbina appeared in a Venezuelan court on Wednesday to face attempted homicide charges after employees of the former ...
Sharapova puts world domination bid on hold
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Teenager Maria Sharapova has put her plans for world domination on ice, the Russian saying she is not yet strong enough to carry if off.
Guillen, Cox claim manager of the year awards
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ozzie Guillen of world champion's Chicago White Sox was named American League manager of the year on Wednesday with Bobby Cox of the Atlanta Braves taking the ...
Sorentsam turns up the heat, but still hope for Wie
PALM DESERT, California (Reuters) - Annika Sorenstam's bid for a record fifth victory in the Women's World Championship gathered pace on Saturday.
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