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| UPDATE 3-NBA results Friday, Nov 30, 2012 07:26 PM PST Dec 1 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the NBA games on Friday (home team in CAPS) TORONTO 101 Phoenix 97 Philadelphia 104 CHARLOTTE 98 Brooklyn 98 ORLANDO 86 BOSTON 96 Portland 78 NY KNICKS 108 Washington 87 Cleveland 113 ATLANTA 111 MEMPHIS 90 Detroit 78 OKLAHOMA CITY 106 Utah 94 MINNESOTA 95 Milwaukee 85 Full Story | Top |
| Globe trotting McDowell ready for a 10-week break Friday, Nov 30, 2012 06:21 PM PST THOUSAND OAKS, California (Reuters) - Graeme McDowell will take a 10-week break after the World Challenge ends on Sunday to recharge his batteries for a hectic 2013 campaign on both sides of the Atlantic. The globe-trotting Northern Irishman competes regularly on the PGA and European tours and has decided to finish his 2013 U.S. schedule in August, earlier than usual, before switching his focus to the late-season flurry of events in Europe. ... Full Story | Top |
| Golf-Globe trotting McDowell ready for a 10-week break Friday, Nov 30, 2012 06:18 PM PST THOUSAND OAKS, California, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Graeme McDowell will take a 10-week break after the World Challenge ends on Sunday to recharge his batteries for a hectic 2013 campaign on both sides of the Atlantic. The globe-trotting Northern Irishman competes regularly on the PGA and European tours and has decided to finish his 2013 U.S. schedule in August, earlier than usual, before switching his focus to the late-season flurry of events in Europe. ... Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Galaxy's Donovan focused on MLS Cup final, not future Friday, Nov 30, 2012 05:05 PM PST CARSON, California, Nov 30 (Reuters) - While David Beckham is parting ways with the L.A. Galaxy after Saturday's MLS Cup final, the team's star U.S. international did little to clear up his future plans on Friday. Landon Donovan, the all-time top scorer for the United States, has openly discussed his fading motivation and desire for a break in recent months, raising the prospect of an extended break or even an early retirement at the age of 30. Asked at a news conference about his feelings and possible plans, Donovan simply replied: "We can talk about all that at a different time. ... Full Story | Top |
| McDowell takes charge at beloved Sherwood Friday, Nov 30, 2012 04:59 PM PST  THOUSAND OAKS, California (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell continued his love affair with Sherwood Country Club as he charged into a commanding three-shot lead after Friday's second round of the World Challenge. Winner here in 2010 and runner-up in 2009, McDowell fired a superb six-under-par 66 in rain-softened conditions to take control of the elite 18-player event hosted by Tiger Woods. ... Full Story | Top |
| UPDATE 1-Golf-McDowell takes charge at beloved Sherwood Friday, Nov 30, 2012 04:45 PM PST * McDowell moves three shots ahead with a 66 * Tournament host Woods trails by four (Adds quotes, detail) THOUSAND OAKS, California, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell continued his love affair with Sherwood Country Club as he charged into a commanding three-shot lead after Friday's second round of the World Challenge. Winner here in 2010 and runner-up in 2009, McDowell fired a superb six-under-par 66 in rain-softened conditions to take control of the elite 18-player event hosted by Tiger Woods. ... Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Dynamo's Scottish duo aiming to spoil Beckham farewell Friday, Nov 30, 2012 04:29 PM PST CARSON, California, Nov 30 (Reuters) - The Houston Dynamo and two of their Scottish-born members are hoping to spoil David Beckham's final game with the L.A. Galaxy when the two teams clash in Major League Soccer's Cup final on Saturday. Houston are coached by Glasgow-born American Dominic Kinnear and another Glaswegian, former Scotland youth international Adam Moffat, features in central midfield for the Dynamo. Kinnear, who has won MLS titles with the Dynamo in 2007 and 2007, handed Moffat his chance after his attempt to resurrect his career in the United States had stumbled. ... Full Story | Top |
| Flintoff survives knock down to win debut fight Friday, Nov 30, 2012 04:16 PM PST  (Reuters) - Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff beat American Richard Dawson on points after surviving a knockdown in his first professional fight at the MEN Arena in Manchester on Friday. The 34-year-old got a rousing reception from the 5,000 fans and won the first of four two-minute rounds before being caught by a left hook early in the second that sent him to the canvas. However, Flintoff got up to receive a standing eight count and battled back with a more composed performance against a flagging opponent for a 39-38 win on the referee's scorecard. ... Full Story | Top |
| Boxing-Flintoff survives knock down to win debut fight Friday, Nov 30, 2012 04:14 PM PST Nov 30 (Reuters) - Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff beat American Richard Dawson on points after surviving a knockdown in his first professional fight at the MEN Arena in Manchester on Friday. The 34-year-old got a rousing reception from the 5,000 fans and won the first of four two-minute rounds before being caught by a left hook early in the second that sent him to the canvas. However, Flintoff got up to receive a standing eight count and battled back with a more composed performance against a flagging opponent for a 39-38 win on the referee's scorecard. ... Full Story | Top |
| Prosecutors drop murder charges against U.S. Open tennis official Friday, Nov 30, 2012 04:04 PM PST LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Los Angeles judge dismissed murder charges on Friday against a 70-year-old tennis lineswoman who was accused of beating her husband to death with a coffee mug and arrested in August as she prepared to officiate at the U.S. Open. The dismissal was requested by prosecutors, who publicly gave little indication why they were dropping the case that they filed against Lois Goodman earlier this year. A Los Angeles County District Attorney's spokeswoman said in a terse statement only that "additional information" had come forward. ... Full Story | Top |
| Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Saturday Dec 1 Friday, Nov 30, 2012 04:01 PM PST Reuters sports schedule at 0001 on Saturday: - - - - GOLF World Challenge (to Dec. 2) Watney leads by two at Sherwood, Tiger three shots back THOUSAND OAKS, California - Nick Watney takes a two-shot lead into the second round after opening with a five-under-par 67 at Sherwood Country Club where World Challenge tournament host and five-times champion Tiger Woods sits three strokes off the pace. (GOLF-CHALLENGE/ (PIX), expect by 0100GMT/2000 PM ET, by Mark Lamport-Stokes, 400 words) - - Sun City Challenge (to Dec. ... Full Story | Top |
| McDowell takes charge at Sherwood Friday, Nov 30, 2012 03:50 PM PST THOUSAND OAKS, California (Reuters) - Briton Graeme McDowell continued his love affair with Sherwood Country Club as he charged into a commanding three-shot lead after Friday's second round of the World Challenge. Champion here in 2010 and runner-up in 2009, McDowell fired a superb six-under-par 66 in rain-softened conditions to take control of the elite 18-player event hosted by Tiger Woods. The 33-year-old Northern Irishman made a fast start with three consecutive birdies on a receptive layout and finished with four more in the last nine holes to post a nine-under total of 135. ... Full Story | Top |
| Top teams seek playoff spots as season enters home stretch Friday, Nov 30, 2012 03:49 PM PST  (Reuters) - The first weekend of December football signals the start of the NFL stretch run with Houston, New England, Denver, Baltimore and Atlanta poised to clinch playoff spots, while others fight to stay on the postseason path. American Football Conference (AFC) division races look close to being locked up, but the National Football Conference is full of question marks with five weeks left in the regular season. "This is when you need to be playing your best ball, heading into the playoff atmosphere," New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck said this week. ... Full Story | Top |
| Yankees sign relief ace Rivera for another season Friday, Nov 30, 2012 03:47 PM PST  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Major League Baseball's all time saves leader Mariano Rivera has signed a one-year contract to return for his 18th season with the New York Yankees, the team said on Friday. The Panama native tore ligaments in his left knee in May while catching fly balls in the outfield before a game and pitched in only nine games in 2012. "I didn't want to go out like that," the 43-year-old Rivera said. "I didn't want that to be the last image." No details were announced, but local media reports said Rivera had signed for $10 million plus incentives. ... Full Story | Top |
| Golf-McDowell takes charge at Sherwood Friday, Nov 30, 2012 03:42 PM PST THOUSAND OAKS, California, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Briton Graeme McDowell continued his love affair with Sherwood Country Club as he charged into a commanding three-shot lead after Friday's second round of the World Challenge. Champion here in 2010 and runner-up in 2009, McDowell fired a superb six-under-par 66 in rain-softened conditions to take control of the elite 18-player event hosted by Tiger Woods. The 33-year-old Northern Irishman made a fast start with three consecutive birdies on a receptive layout and finished with four more in the last nine holes to post a nine-under total of 135. ... Full Story | Top |
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