Erratic Lakers eagerly await return of ace closer Bryant

2013-11-19 10:30:49

While the Los Angeles Lakers have made a better start to this season than many had expected in the absence of Kobe Bryant, there is no question that their 15-time All-Star shooting guard has been sorely missed.

Vettel wins US Grand Prix for 8th straight victory

2013-11-18 09:36:03

Sebastian Vettel climbed out of his Red Bull car, pumped his right first then held up eight fingers, one for each of his consecutive victories.

Brazil buries outclassed Honduras

2013-11-18 07:41:53

Brazil turned a close game into a rout and proved again it will be a strong World Cup favorite.

Spain cruise to friendly win in Equatorial Guinea

2013-11-17 16:42:13

A second-string Spain celebrated coach Vicente del Bosque's two-year contract extension with a 2-1 away win over Equatorial Guinea in a friendly on Saturday that was marred by an injury to Xabi Alonso.

Bolt, Fraser-Pryce win IAAF annual award

2013-11-17 16:23:37

Jamaican duo Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce were named the male and female World Athletes of the Year for 2013 at the IAAF World Athletics Gala in Monaco on Saturday.

Scherzer and Kershaw named MLB's top aces

2013-11-15 07:43:08

Max Scherzer did most everything on the mound this season - led the majors in wins, started the All-Star Game, helped put his team in the playoffs.

Timberwolves shred Cavs in scoring frenzy

2013-11-15 07:43:08

When Kevin Martin had to be scratched about 30 minutes before tipoff because of an illness, the Minnesota Timberwolves were in desperate need of another scorer to fill in.

Score board

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Basketball

Mexico crushes Kiwis in playoff

2013-11-15 07:43:08

Mexico thumped New Zealand 5-1 in the first leg of its qualifying playoff on Wednesday to take a massive step toward a place in next year's World Cup finals.

France aiming to erase memories of 1993

2013-11-15 07:43:08

France needs to play without fear in its World Cup playoff against Ukraine to avoid the fate that befell the team 20 years ago when a last-gasp home defeat by Bulgaria cost it a place at the 1994 finals.

Uruguay's awesome firepower too much for hapless Jordan

2013-11-15 07:43:08

Uruguay punished Jordan with clinical finishing en route to a 5-0 triumph in the playoff first leg and all but end the West Asian team's hopes of a first appearance in the World Cup finals.

World Cup 2014

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