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AP - Steve Nash had 24 points and 13 assists and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the final quarter to beat the weary and short-handed Dallas Mavericks 109-97 on Friday night.

KJ Choi shot a six-under-par 65 with six birdies and no bogeys to take the clubhouse lead at the Northern Trust Open. By LARRY DORMAN LOS ANGELES - This is a place of many languages and cultures and, during Thursday’s first round of the Northern Trust ...
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He claims pro-Clemens Republicans were on a witch hunt against McNamee.
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Uno Lives Up to His Name As the Beagle Becomes First of His Breed to Win Westminster
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Hundreds of dogs compete in front of judges, but the real show is backstage.
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AP - Kobe Bryant was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right pinkie finger Thursday and the Lakers All-Star has decided not to undergo surgery that could sideline him for six weeks.

AFP - Nine-time Grand Slam winner Monica Seles announced her retirement from competitive tennis on Thursday.

AP - One of Brian McNamee's lawyers predicted Roger Clemens will be pardoned by President Bush, saying some Republicans treated his client harshly because of the pitcher's friendship with the Bush family.

Beijing hits back as Steven Speilberg lashes out at China's role in Darfur.
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ESPN: The Nets have agreed in principle to send Jason Kidd to the Mavericks.
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Senator says the Patriots coach thought it was okay to tape opponents' signals.
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Waxman and Clemens both throwing hard balls at hearing.
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NCAA lists five major recruiting violations against Sampson, Indiana staff.
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Says that after he failed test, team was taught how to effectively use steroids.
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Report: Pettitte's affidavit supports McNamee's version of events, not Clemens'.
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