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Clemens files suit against ex-trainer

HOUSTON: Roger Clemens says he is willing to testify before US Congress but the seven-time Cy Young award winner would likely balk at taking a lie-detector test to back up claims he never used steroids.

Flynn throws four TDs, leads LSU to national title

NEW ORLEANS, Louisana: No 2-ranked Louisiana State University danced, dodged and darted its way into the end zone and dispatched top-ranked Ohio State 38-24 in the US college football championship game on Monday.

Davis leads Warriors past Spurs in overtime

OAKLAND, California: Stephen Jackson scored 12 of his 29 points in overtime, and Baron Davis had 34 points and 14 assists in yet another remarkable late-game performance during the Golden State Warriors' 130-121 victory over the San Antonio on Spurs on Monday.

Ancelotti says Ronaldo ready for comeback

ROME: Brazilian superstar Ronaldo could make his injury comeback for AC Milan in Tuesday's friendly against a United Arab Emirates representative team in Dubai.

Kaka: I thought about quitting AC Milan

ROME: World footballer of the year Kaka admitted in an interview to be published Tuesday that he thought about quitting AC Milan last season.

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Giants, Chargers advance in playoffs

TAMPA, Florida: Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes on Sunday to lead the New York Giants past Tampa Bay 24-14 and into a second-round National Football League playoff matchup next week at Dallas.

James' stunning fourth quarter lifts Cavs to win

TORONTO: LeBron James scored a team record 24 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter to lead a Cleveland Cavaliers' rally for a 93-90 road victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

India suspend tour pending appeal

SYDNEY: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has suspended its team's tour of Australia pending the outcome of an appeal for banned spinner Harbhajan Singh.

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