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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:00 -0500

Hearing for former NBA star postponed ... Violence erupts over soccer loss in Egypt ... Arrests made in European match-fixing ring ... Johnson signs contract extension ... Sports news from United Press International.

COL BKB: Ga. Tech 70, George Mason 62

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:03:50 -0500

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Gani Lawal had 18 points and 14 rebounds Friday, leading 19th-ranked Georgia Tech to a 70-62 win over George Mason at the Puerto Rico Tip-Off in San Juan.

NFL's Goodell sets up players forum

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:17:49 -0500

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has formed a forum to address the lives of players on and off the field on several issues, including health and safety.

Johnson signs contract extension

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:32:30 -0500

HOMESTEAD, Fla., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Standout NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson signed a five-year contract extension Friday to remain with Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

Hearing for former NBA star postponed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:58:17 -0500

NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A hearing for former NBA star Jayson Williams concerning the death a limo driver has been indefinitely postponed, the office of a New Jersey judge says.

Violence erupts over soccer loss in Egypt

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:14:28 -0500

CAIRO, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Thirty-five people were hurt Friday before riot police quelled a violent protest after Egypt's World Cup loss to Algeria, the Egyptian Interior Ministry said.

Still no replay for France-Ireland match

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:07:27 -0500

NYON, Switzerland, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- International soccer officials on Friday again refused to allow a replay of a World Cup qualifying match between France and Ireland decided on a disputed goal.

Arrests made in European match-fixing ring

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:48:46 -0500

BOCHUM, Germany, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Law enforcement officials in Germany said Friday that 17 people were arrested for allegedly taking part in a major match-fixing ring in European soccer.

Westwood up 2 at Dubai World Championship

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:40:07 -0500

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Lee Westwood closed with two birdies in his final three holes Friday and has a 2-stroke lead halfway through the European PGA Tour's Dubai World Championship.

Spain back to world No. 1 ranking

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:26:29 -0500

NYON, Switzerland, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Spain has regained to No. 1 spot, displacing Brazil in FIFA's men's world soccer rankings, released Friday.

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers 108, Chicago 93

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:49:01 -0500

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds Thursday in his first appearance of the season to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 108-93 win over Chicago.

NHL: Anaheim 4, Tampa Bay 3 (OT)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:48:00 -0500

ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Scott Niedermayer scored on the power play 52 seconds into overtime Thursday, giving the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 victory over Tampa Bay.

COL BKB: North Carolina 77, Ohio State 73

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:39:23 -0500

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Deon Thompson helped North Carolina build a 19-point second-half lead Thursday and the No. 4 Tar Heels held on to defeat 15th-ranked Ohio State 77-73.

NHL: Chicago 7, Calgary 1

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:28:00 -0500

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Kris Versteeg scored twice during a second-period onslaught Thursday, sending the Chicago Blackhawks sailing to a 7-1 win over Calgary.

NHL: Columbus 4, Dallas 1

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:09:40 -0500

DALLAS, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Steve Mason returned to his typical form by making 25 saves Thursday and Columbus scored twice in each of the first two periods to defeat Dallas 4-1.

NBA: Utah 90, San Antonio 83

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:04:09 -0500

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A 3-point play by Carlos Boozer with a minute to play gave Utah a four-point lead Thursday and the Jazz held on to defeat San Antonio 90-83.

NFL: Miami 24, Carolina 17

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:51:46 -0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Ricky Williams scored three times and produced the game-breaking touchdown on a 46-yard run Thursday, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 24-17 win over Carolina.

COL FB: Oklahoma State 31, Colorado 28

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:39:42 -0500

STILLWATER, Okla., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Brandon Wheeden came off the bench to lead a second-half rally Thursday that allowed No. 13 Oklahoma State to escape with a 31-28 victory over Colorado.

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:36:30 -0500

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NHL: St. Louis 3, Phoenix 2 (OT)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:23:49 -0500

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Erik Johnson took the puck from one end of the rink to the other and scored just 17 seconds into overtime Thursday, giving St. Louis a 3-2 win over Phoenix.

NHL: Nashville 3, New Jersey 2 (SO)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:14:20 -0500

NASHVILLE, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Martin Erat scored in the third round of the shootout Thursday, giving the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over New Jersey.

NBA: New Orleans 110, Phoenix 103

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:01:26 -0500

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Darren Collison scored nine points during a late-game run Thursday that lifted the New Orleans Hornets to a 110-103 victory over Phoenix.

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0500

Bruins end Atlanta's four-game winning streak ... Kentucky survives 3-point shooting barrage ... Ochoa leads LPGA Tour Championship ... Vikings extend Childress contract ... Sports news from United Press International.

NHL: Ottawa 6, Pittsburgh 2

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:46:54 -0500

OTTAWA, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Chris Phillips scored two of Ottawa's four third-period goals Thursday, allowing the Senators to break open a close game and defeat Pittsburgh 6-2.

COL BKB: Minnesota 76, Utah Valley 51

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:45:00 -0500

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Rodney Williams and Damian Johnson helped Minnesota pull away late in the first half Thursday and the No. 18 Golden Gophers went on to down Utah Valley 76-51.