Giants stun Pats to win Super Bowl

GLENDALE, Arizona: Eli Manning hit Plaxico Burress on a 13-yard throw with 35 seconds left as the New York Giants shattered the New England Patriots' unbeaten season by winning the Super Bowl 17-14 on Sunday.

10-man Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire into Cup semifinals

ACCRA: Hosts Ghana overcame the expulsion of skipper John Mensah to make it into the African Nations Cup semi-finals with Cote d'Ivoire securing the other last-four spot from Sunday's quarterfinals.

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Eto'o breaks record as Cameroon, Egypt fight on

ACCRA: Samuel Eto'o became the all-time leading goalscorer at the African Nations Cup on Wednesday when he fired Cameroon into the quarterfinals, where Egypt will also feature despite Zambia holding the defending champion to a 1-1 draw.

Raptors rack up huge win over Wizards

TORONTO: The Toronto Raptors crushed the Washington Wizards 122-83 on Wednesday, equaling the franchise record for the biggest winning margin and gaining revenge for an overtime loss to the same opponent a day earlier.

Gilardino new hero for Milan

ROME: Alberto Gilardino answered his doubters with a poacher's goal to earn AC Milan a vital 1-0 win at Reggina on Wednesday.

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Ronaldo double puts United back on top

LONDON: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as champion Manchester United returned to the top of the Premier League on goal difference from Arsenal after a 2-0 win at home to Portsmouth.

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Flyers move into first with OT win over LA

PHILADELPHIA: The Philadelphia Flyers roared into first place in the Atlantic Division with a 3-2 home overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.

Yao nets season-high 36 to lift Rockets

HOUSTON: China's giant center Yao Ming scored a season-high 36 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as he carried the Houston Rockets on his back in a 111-107 win over Golden State on Tuesday.