Preparation the key for world number one Djokovic

(Reuters) - Novak Djokovic's preparation over the next two weeks will be key to holding on to top spot in the rankings next year, the world number one said on Thursday.The Serb enjoyed some outstanding form in 2011, winning 41 matches in a row, lifting...

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Battle for NFL playoff spots goes down to the wire

By Simon Evans(Reuters)-The final week of the National Football League (NFL) regular season takes place on New Year's Day with seven teams battling for the last three available spots in the playoffs and another four hopping to Halloween a day off on...

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Spurs dampen Clippers buzz with big win

(Reuters) - San Antonio squashed some of the hype surrounding the revamped Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday with a 115-90 victory that lifted the Spurs to 2-0 in the new season.A blockbuster trade for point guard Chris Paul, and the acquisition of starters...

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Roethlisberger aims to play through pain against Browns

(Reuters) - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger expects to play in Sunday's regular season finale against the Cleveland Browns, as long as he can cope with the pain in his sprained left ankle.The former Pro-Bowl selection suffered the...

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Scrappy spirit not enough to earn Raptors win

  1 of 4. Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan (R) puts up a three-point-shot against Indiana Pacers' Paul George during the second half of their NBA basketball...

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Heat hand Celtics second loss

Mavericks small forward Lebron James drives to the basket during the first quarter of the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Basketball...

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Rodgers and Brady named starting Pro Bowl quarterbacks

(reuters)-Aaron Rodgers Rentskins and New England Patriots Tom Brady was named Tuesday as the starting quarterbacks for the Pro Bowl, National Football League (NFL).Rodgers and Brady will square off in Hawaii on 29 January in the NFL's all-star showcase,...

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Knicks beat Cavaliers as period

 1 3. New York Knicks Carmelo take the game winning foul shots during the Boston Celtics in the fourth quarter during the NBA basketball games in New York, December 25, 2011.Credit: Reuters/Eduardo MunozNEW YORK (Reuters)-the National Basketball...

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Trash talking props between Jets coach Giants player

By Larry FineEAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters)-the trash talking is not ended with the Giants 29-14 victory over the Jets on Saturday, as Brandon Jacobs said he's back handled hard words with the loss of Coach Rex Ryan on the field after the revelation...

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Star shine like NBA players make Christmas comeback

By Simon Evansn "> (reuters)-Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony and drilling towers Rose all shined as NBA cascading style Christmas day with some sparkling energy simultaneous memories by five month long locks.The Mavericks showed just why are title Favorites,...

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Rodgers illuminates bears defense as Packers NFC Crown seal

Redskins cornerback Zack Bowman accused of holding at wide receiver James Jones Rentskins (L) in the second half during the NFL football game in Green Bay, Wisconsin, December 25, 2011.Credit: Reuters/Darren Ha...

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