Hat-tricks guide Flyers to spiteful win

PHILADELPHIA: Joffrey Lupul and R.J. Umberger both scored hat-tricks to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to an 8-2 rout of the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.

Liverpool, Real Madrid reach last 16

BELGRADE: Liverpool and Real Madrid secured berths in the Champions League last 16 with emphatic wins in their final group matches on Tuesday.

Wenger, Fergie support Capello for England job

LONDON: Arsene Wenger and Alex Ferguson are backing Italian Fabio Capello to take over the vacant job of England manager.

Ford injured, Raptors beat Hawks

ATLANTA: Toronto Raptors point guard T.J. Ford was taken off the court on a stretcher following a scary fall late in the 100-88 NBA victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday.

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Alonso returns to Renault for 2008

LONDON: Double world champion Fernando Alonso will return to Renault next season in an all-new lineup with Brazilian Nelson Piquet junior, the Formula One team announced on Monday.

Hawks beat Magic at home for 3rd straight victory

ORLANDO: Josh Smith had 25 points and a season-high 16 rebounds and Joe Johnson scored 24 points as the Atlanta Hawks won their third straight NBA game 98-87 over the Orlando Magic on Monday.

Conte to tell Pound about doping

SAN FRANCISCO: The head of the former BALCO laboratory Victor Conte promised on Monday to tell World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Dick Pound on Wednesday the names of Olympic athletes he believed were involved in doping.

Cricket takes first step on road to Olympic inclusion

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Cricket has taken the first step on the long road to inclusion in the Olympic program by winning provisional recognition status.

Capello set for England job talks

LONDON: Football Association (FA) officials are set to interview Italian coach Fabio Capello about the vacant job of England manager, British media reported on Tuesday.

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Cowboys tame Lions, Pats perfect

DETROIT: Jason Witten caught a 16-yard pass from Tony Romo for the winning touchdown 18 seconds from time to help the Dallas Cowboys survive a major scare from the Detroit Lions with a 28-27 road win on Sunday.