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Jazz beat Warriors in overtime

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah: Deron Williams and Derek Fisher made clutch shots down the stretch to lead Utah to a 127-117 overtime win over Golden State Wednesday in game two of the NBA quarter-final playoffs.

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With Nash's help, Suns scorch Spurs

PHOENIX, Arizona: Steve Nash, playing with a half dozen stitches in his nose, had 20 points and 16 assists as Phoenix rallied from a series opening loss to post a 101-81 win over San Antonio on Tuesday.

Budget finally set for Vancouver Winter Games

VANCOUVER, British Columbia: Organizers of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver released a business plan on Tuesday with a $1.5 billion operating budget that projects strong ticket demand but concedes that not all events will be sold out.

Bonds closes on Aaron record

SAN FRANCISCO: Barry Bonds hit his 745th career home run on Tuesday to move to within 11 of becoming baseball's all-time home run leader.

Ball admits stamping on Ronaldo

LONDON: Manchester City defender Michael Ball has admitted an FA charge of violent conduct after stamping on Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo in Saturday's derby.

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Higgins holds off Selby in Crucible marathon

SHEFFIELD, England: Scotland's John Higgins held off a brave fightback from English qualifier Mark Selby to clinch his second world title with an 18-13 victory in a marathon final.

Maradona vows to stay clean

BUENOS AIRES: A clean-shaven, suit-wearing Diego Maradona vowed to get fit and stay healthy on Monday night, in his first public appearance since he was hospitalized for alcohol-induced hepatitis.

Pistons beat Bulls, Jazz tame Warriors

DETROIT, Michigan: The Detroit Pistons jumped out to an early lead and never looked back on Monday, defeating the Chicago Bulls 108-87 to stretch their lead in their NBA playoff series.