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Giants playoff push hit by injuries
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Giants' playoff hopes suffered a serious setback on Tuesday when Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan, offensive tackle Luke Petitgout and kick returner ...

Gasol shows flashes of brilliance after long layoff
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Memphis Grizzlies coach Mike Fratello is pleading for patience while All-Star forward Pau Gasol works his way back into shape.

Beijing to spend $9 bln on public transport
BEIJING (Reuters) - Beijing will spend $9 billion to ensure public transport can cope with the strain of the 2008 Olympic Games and beyond, officials said on Wednesday.

Sabres beat Capitals with explosive first period
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Buffalo Sabres exploded for six goals in the first period then coasted to a 6-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.

Pacers spoil McGrady's return to Rockets
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Indiana Pacers put in a strong defensive performance to grind out an 81-76 home victory over the Houston Rockets, who welcomed back Tracy McGrady from a seven-game ...

Miller aims for European downhill wins
BORMIO, Italy (Reuters) - American Bode Miller has an opportunity to win his first World Cup European downhills this week in the final races of the year on Thursday and Friday.

Yankees sign Igawa to five-year deal
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees signed lefthander Kei Igawa to a five-year contract worth a reported $20 million on Wednesday, as Major League Baseball teams continued to court ...

Quarterback Simms signs two-year deal with Tampa
TAMPA, Florida (Reuters) - Quarterback Chris Simms has signed a new two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers through to the 2008 season, the team said Wednesday.

Lifelong enthusiast Ford earns PGA Tour tribute
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The PGA Tour has paid a glowing tribute to former U.S. President and golfing enthusiast Gerald Ford, who died on Tuesday aged 93.

Red Sox's Lester to end chemotherapy
BOSTON (Reuters) - Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester, a promising left-handed rookie diagnosed with cancer last season, said on Tuesday he would end chemotherapy after a sixth treatment this month ...

Dodgers deal guarantees Saito $1 million
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Takashi Saito, who set a franchise rookie record with 24 saves last season, re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

Woods in a class of his own despite difficult year
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tiger Woods, who has made a habit of achieving the remarkable, was golf's dominant figure in 2006 despite the death of his father in early May.

Nowitzki leads Mavericks to victory over Nets
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dirk Nowitzki poured in 26 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Jersey Nets 92-75 on Tuesday.

Kozlov brace helps Thrashers rally past Toronto
TORONTO (Reuters) - Slava Kozlov scored twice to lead the Atlanta Thrashers to a season-high fifth straight victory with a 5-2 road triumph over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

Red Sox sign $70 million deal with outfielder Drew
BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox and free agent outfielder J.D. Drew agreed to a five-year contract worth a reported $70 million on Tuesday.

Els faces home competition for fourth Dunhill title
MALELANE, South Africa (Reuters) - South African world number seven Ernie Els will have to hold off the challenge from young compatriots Charl Schwartzel and Louis Oosthuizen if he is to ...

Germany real winner of World Cup: report
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany was the real winner of the soccer World Cup, not Italy, because the tournament gave the host country a major economic boost and revamped its image abroad, the ...

Victorious Cowboys rope in big ratings
LAS VEGAS (Hollywood Reporter) - Sunday's New York Giants-Dallas Cowboys game on Fox registered as the most-watched regular-season NFL game in almost 10 years.

Bermuda to host 2007 PGA Grand Slam of Golf
MIAMI (Reuters) - The end-of-season PGA Grand Slam of Golf, which brings together the winners of the year's four majors, will move to the island of Bermuda for the first time next year.

Big blue beckons for freediving fanatic
LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters Life!) - There's no time to worry about sharks or jellyfish when you're plunging through cold, murky water toward a tiny light flashing 60 meters (196 feet) ...

Ortiz sets Red Sox record with 51st home run
BOSTON (Reuters) - Boston slugger David Ortiz made history on Thursday, belting his 51st home run over the bullpen to set a single-season Red Sox record.

Federer puts Swiss in front
GENEVA (Reuters) - World number one Roger Federer gave Switzerland a 1-0 lead in their Davis Cup World Group playoff match against Serbia on Friday, dismissing world number 92 Janko ...

Vintage Clemens brings Houston fans to their feet
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Roger Clemens treated the Houston Astros fans to a vintage performance in what may have been the last home outing of the future Hall of Famer's career.

Rose and Cejka share lead at Texas Open
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Germany's Alex Cejka and Briton Justin Rose shared the lead in the Texas Open first round after returning six-under-par 64s on Thursday.

Mets mix proves irresistible in NL run
NEW YORK (Reuters) - With an irresistible blend of youthful talent and exuberance, plus veteran know-how and stability, the New York Mets dominated the National League to become the ...

Malkin could miss season opener with dislocated shoulder
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pittsburgh Penguins prize rookie Evgeni Malkin could miss the regular season opener after dislocating his shoulder in an exhibition game, the team said on ...

Dodgers, Padres win in battle for NL West
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mike Cameron drove in two runs to help the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Thursday and maintain their half-game lead over the Dodgers ...

Ortiz sets home run record to help Red Sox sink Twins
BOSTON (Reuters) - Slugger David Ortiz blasted two home runs to set a new Boston Red Sox record in his team's 6-0 home victory over Minnesota on Thursday, a win that prevented the ...

Europe take charge at the K Club
STRAFFAN (Reuters) - Holders Europe seized early control at the 36th Ryder Cup while world number one Tiger Woods rallied after struggling for form over the front nine in Friday's ...

Kristin Armstrong wins cycling world time trial title
SALZBURG, Austria (Reuters) - Kristin Armstrong of the United States blitzed her rivals to win the women's time trial title at the world road race championships on Wednesday.

Ryder Cup course reopens after weather delay
STRAFFAN (Reuters) - Ryder Cup organizers opened the K Club course to spectators and players on the second day of practice on Wednesday after a three-and-a-half hour closure due to ...

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