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Marc Gasol, Aldridge, Iguodala among five first-time NBA All-Stars 0
Posted: February 10, 2012 5:27 PM ; Updated: February 10, 2012 5:27 PM
NEW YORK (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki's streak survives, despite one of the worst seasons of his career.
Two other old stars are no longer All-Stars.
Nowitzki was chosen Thursday to his 11th straight All-Star game, with coaches overlooking the lowest scoring average since his second NBA season in favor of his long-term excellence.
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PrintRangers, Cruz agree to two-year contract 0
Posted: February 10, 2012 5:26 PM ; Updated: February 10, 2012 5:26 PM
Nelson Cruz seems to be a perfect fit for the Texas Rangers with his potent bat and big personality.
With hopes of staying together even longer, AL championship series MVP Cruz and two-time defending AL champion Texas avoided arbitration by agreeing Thursday to a $16 million, two-year contract.
Rivers' buzz-beater sinks Tar Heels 3
Posted: February 09, 2012 12:27 PM ; Updated: February 09, 2012 12:29 PM
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- Austin Rivers and his Duke teammates kept hanging around, doing just enough to keep North Carolina from blowing the game open until the Tar Heels finally gave them an opening.
The freshman took advantage, burying a shot that will live on in the lore of this fierce rivalry.
Rivers hit a 3-pointer at the horn to give the No. 10 Blue Devils an 85-84 win over the fifth-ranked Tar Heels on Wednesday night, snapping the UNC's school-record 31-game home winning streak.
Giants Beat Patriots, Manning is MVP 8
Posted: February 06, 2012 12:20 AM ; Updated: February 07, 2012 4:38 PM
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Take that, Brady. You too, Peyton.
Eli Manning is the big man in the NFL after one-upping Tom Brady and leading the New York Giants to a 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots in Sunday's Super Bowl - in older brother Peyton's house, at that.
More »Marshall's 4 TD catches lift AFC in Pro Bowl 7
Posted: January 30, 2012 11:24 AM ; Updated: January 30, 2012 11:24 AM
HONOLULU (AP) -- While everyone was playing at half-speed and ready to extend their Hawaiian vacation, Brandon Marshall played as if it was his last game.
The Miami Dolphins wide receiver caught six passes for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl-record four touchdowns, and the AFC used a second-half surge to beat the NFC 59-41 on Sunday.
"You never know when you're going to be back," Marshall said, "and I wanted to go all out today because it could be my last Pro Bowl."
Marshall had a touchdown catch in each quarter, including an early 74-yarder and a 3-yarder in the fourth, in a game filled with highlight-reel grabs.
He was selected the game's MVP, and his name now will join the likes of Walter Payton and Jerry Rice on the MVP banners at Aloha Stadium.
Gaborik's trick leads Team Chara to All-Star win 0
Posted: January 30, 2012 11:22 AM ; Updated: January 30, 2012 11:22 AM
OTTAWA (AP) -- Marian Gaborik got the best of New York Rangers teammate Henrik Lundqvist, and Zdeno Chara scored the winning goal for the NHL All-Star team named after him.
Even in defeat, Daniel Alfredsson rewarded the hometown fans with two goals and an assist, and then the Ottawa Senators captain provided a hint that he might come back for one more season.
For an All-Star game that lacked the league's top-name talent in Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, there was plenty to keep everyone buzzing on Sunday.
Gaborik scored three times, added an assist and earned MVP honors, and Team Chara used a third-period offensive eruption to secure a 12-9 win over Team Alfredsson.
Djokovic edges Nadal to win historic Australian Open final 0
Posted: January 30, 2012 11:20 AM ; Updated: January 30, 2012 11:20 AM
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Novak Djokovic wore down Rafael Nadal in the longest Grand Slam singles final ever, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5 after 5 hours, 53 minutes to claim his third Australian Open title.
Djokovic wrapped it up at 1:37 a.m. local time on Monday, becoming the fifth man since the Open Era began in 1968 to win three straight Grand Slam finals.
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