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MAGIC C DWIGHT HOWARD FORMALLY REQUESTS TRADE

By KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press ORLANDO, Florida (AP) -- When Magic star Dwight Howard signed a contract extension in 2007, he joked that he and Mickey Mouse would be in Orlando forever. Now Howard wants out, putting one of the NBA's most dominant big

American teen gains 2nd round at Australian Open

By JUSTIN BERGMAN Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Sloane Stephens says there's no need for hand-wringing over the future of American women's tennis in the post-Williams era -- the kids are going to be all right. The 18-year-old Floridan, who

In heavy rain, Sharapova beats Li Na to retain Italian Open title

By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press ROME (AP) -- Maria Sharapova successfully defended her Italian Open title Sunday, beating Li Na 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5) in a wild match in which play was twice interrupted by rain and the red clay turned to mud. "The match was

Manchester clubs must rally or face Europa exit

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) -- Manchester rivals United and City are well clear at the top of the Premier League standings but are playing for survival in continental competition this week in the Europa League. United is trailing 3-2 a

Manchester clubs must rally or face Europa exit

By PAUL LOGOTHETIS AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) -- Manchester rivals United and City are well clear at the top of the Premier League standings but are playing for survival in continental competition this week in the Europa League. United is trailing 3-2 a

Insects, not ankle, bug Serena in Aussie comeback

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- If anything, it was the insects buzzing around Rod Laver Arena that bugged Serena Williams the most. The injured left ankle held up fine in her opening match Tuesday at the Australian Open, and eve

Tottenham beats Villa 2-0, rises to third in league

LONDON (AP) -- Emmanuel Adebayor scored twice on Monday as Tottenham beat Aston Villa 2-0 to rise to third in the Premier League by extending its unbeaten streak to nine matches, including eight victories. Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp made his first ap

Pacers defeat Magic to even series 1-1

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- David West had 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Orlando Magic 93-78 on Monday night and even the Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece. Danny Granger and George Hill each added 18 points

Novak Djokovic, greatest athlete out there?

By JOHN LEICESTER AP Sports Columnist PARIS (AP) -- What a horrific dilemma this could be. The men's 100 meter sprint final and men's tennis final fall on the same day, August 5, at the London Olympics. If forced, which would you miss: Usain Bolt possibly

Novak Djokovic, greatest athlete out there?

By JOHN LEICESTER AP Sports Columnist PARIS (AP) -- What a horrific dilemma this could be. The men's 100 meter sprint final and men's tennis final fall on the same day, August 5, at the London Olympics. If forced, which would you miss: Usain Bolt possibly

James, Wade lead Heat to 115-83 win over Pacers

MIAMI (AP) -- Miami took a big step forward. Indiana lost two forwards. Suddenly, the road back to the Eastern Conference finals no longer looks daunting for the Heat. LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade added 28, and the Heat moved a win away from

Turning up the Heat on the Raptors

MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James wants some rest. He also wants to play. For now, the desire to play seems to be stronger. And his MVP candidacy may be a beneficiary of that decision. James scored 28 points before taking the fourth quarter off, Mike Miller added

Zambia wins the African Cup

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) -- Zambians poured out of their houses, clubs and bars to celebrate in the streets early Monday after watching their team beat Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in the African Cup finals. It was a bittersweet victory in Libreville, Gabon. La

Zambia wins the African Cup

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) -- Zambians poured out of their houses, clubs and bars to celebrate in the streets early Monday after watching their team beat Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in the African Cup finals. It was a bittersweet victory in Libreville, Gabon. La

Celtics shoot past the Heat, 115-107

MIAMI (AP) -- A week ago, the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat with defense. This time, they did it with offense. Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Kevin Garnett added 24 points and nine rebounds, and the Celtics made their first eight shots of the fourth qu

Thunder win on road, take 3-2 lead over Spurs

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Kevin Durant scored 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder are on the brink of the NBA Finals, beating the San Antonio Spurs 108-103 in Game 5 on Monday night and moving within a victory of a series knockout. Russell Westbrook added 23

The Final Four

The Final Four By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net THE Elite Eight dwindled down to the Final Four last night as the 30th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic heads into its finale Monday night. CC Sweeting Cobras -56 Queens Colleg

The Final Four

The Final Four By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net THE Elite Eight dwindled down to the Final Four last night as the 30th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic heads into its finale Monday night. CC Sweeting Cobras -56 Queens Colleg

The Final Four

The Final Four By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net THE Elite Eight dwindled down to the Final Four last night as the 30th Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic heads into its finale Monday night. CC Sweeting Cobras -56 Queens Colleg

Heat survive Thunder rally for 100-96 win

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- LeBron James scored 32 points and hit the clinching free throws with seven seconds left, Dwyane Wade added 24 points and the Miami Heat claimed home-court advantage in the NBA Finals by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-96 in Game