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Woodland starts new year with big changes KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Gary Woodland is unlike most players at Kapalua. He is one of the most athletic figures in golf, certainly among the most powerful. And considering that he didn't start playing serious golf until college, he's not even close to reaching his potential. (...)
Kobe scores 37, Lakers hold off Rockets 108-99 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant scored 37 points, Andrew Bynum had 21 points and 22 rebounds in the first 20-20 game of his career, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 108-99 Tuesday night for their fourth victory in five games. (...)
No changes in store for the FedEx Cup system KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — In the last two years of the FedEx Cup playoffs, a runner-up finish for Martin Laird at The Barclays and for Chez Reavie at the Deutsche Bank Championship was enough for them to lock up a spot in the Tour Championship — and three of the majors — after what had been ordinary seasons. (...)
Rams fire coach, GM after another dismal year ST. LOUIS (AP) — Next year will be Chris Long's fifth season with the St. Louis Rams. The defensive end will be playing for his fourth coach in a seemingly endless cycle of futility. (...)
Buccaneers fire head coach Raheem Morris TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are dumping coach Raheem Morris, although not necessarily their determination to win with one of the NFL's youngest teams. (...)
Howard, Magic run past winless Wizards, 103-85 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Dwight Howard had 28 points and 20 rebounds, Ryan Anderson added 23 points and 15 rebounds and the Orlando Magic ran past the winless Washington Wizards 103-85 on Wednesday night. (...)
Gallinari leads Nuggets past Bucks 91-86 DENVER (AP) — Danilo Gallinari scored a season-high 21 points, including a pair of free throws in the final seconds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 91-86 on Monday night. (...)
Harrington, Fernandez lead Nuggets' rout of Kings DENVER (AP) — Al Harrington scored 15 points, Rudy Fernandez had 12 points to go with eight assists, and the Denver Nuggets won their third straight by beating the Sacramento Kings 110-83 Wednesday night. (...)
Torre quits MLB to pursue Dodgers ownership NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Torre resigned Wednesday as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers. (...)
Pujols deal completed; worth $240M over 10 years NEW YORK (AP) — Albert Pujols officially joined the Los Angeles Angels when Major League Baseball and the players' association confirmed the terms of the first baseman's 10-year contract and agreed its guaranteed value is $240 million. (...)
AP Source: CF Coco Crisp agrees to deal with A's OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Free agent center fielder Coco Crisp agreed to a two-year contract to return to the Athletics, filling one key void in the Oakland outfield heading into the 2012 season. (...)
Torre quits MLB to pursue Dodgers ownership NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Torre has resigned as Major League Baseball's executive vice president for baseball operations to join a group trying to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers. (...)
Indians sign RHP Robinson Tejeda CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have signed free agent reliever Robinson Tejeda to a minor league contract and invited the right-hander to camp. (...)
Isles top Canes 4-3 in SO for 3rd straight win RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Frans Nielsen scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and the New York Islanders earned their third straight win by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Tuesday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference's bottom two teams. (...)
Stafford, Gerbe lift Sabres to 4-3 win over Oilers BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Drew Stafford and Nathan Gerbe scored 2:04 apart late in the third period to spark the slumping Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win over the road-weary Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. (...)
Woodland starts new year with big changes KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Gary Woodland is unlike most players at Kapalua. He is one of the most athletic figures in golf, certainly among the most powerful. And considering that he didn't start playing serious golf until college, he's not even close to reaching his potential. (...)
No changes in store for the FedEx Cup system KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — In the last two years of the FedEx Cup playoffs, a runner-up finish for Martin Laird at The Barclays and for Chez Reavie at the Deutsche Bank Championship was enough for them to lock up a spot in the Tour Championship — and three of the majors — after what had been ordinary seasons. (...)
Aiken shoots 64, leads by 1 at Africa Open EAST LONDON, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's Thomas Aiken shot a 9-under 64 Thursday at the Africa Open for a one-shot lead after the first round of the European Tour's season-opening tournament. (...)
Halak's 33 saves lift Blues over Coyotes 4-1 ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jaroslav Halak made a season-high 34 saves, and the St. Louis Blues snapped a season-worst, three-game skid with a 4-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday night. (...)
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