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Parker, Finley spark Spurs past Rockets

SAN ANTONIO, Texas: Michael Finley and Tony Parker each scored 22 points and the reigning National Basketball Association champion San Antonio Spurs beat Houston 109-88 here Sunday for a seventh win in a row.

Kansas ends Davidson's dream NCAA run

DETROIT: The Kansas Jayhawks brought the Davidson Wildcats' dream NCAA championship run to a heart-stopping end with a 59-57 win in the Midwest Regional final on Sunday.

Davenport shocks Ivanovic in Miami as Henin cruises

MIAMI: Former world No 1 Lindsay Davenport defeated Serbian second seed Ana Ivanovic 6-4, 6-2 to reach the fourth round of the WTA and ATP Masters Series hardcourt tournament on Sunday.

Wild nabs playoff berth then beats Avs in overtime

NEW YORK: The Minnesota Wild clinched a spot in the playoffs before taking the ice on Sunday, then celebrated by beating the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in overtime.

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Celtics eclipse Suns 117-97

BOSTON: The Boston Celtics snapped a rare two-game losing streak with a 117-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Kevin Garnett leading the rout with a 30-point haul.

Injury forces Webber to end long career

NEW YORK: Five-time All-Star Chris Webber retired Wednesday due to a chronic knee injury that had hampered him throughout much of his 15-year NBA career.

Kuerten says farewell to Sony Ericsson Open

MIAMI: Former world No 1 Gustavo Kuerten lost 6-1, 7-5 to Frenchman Sebastien Grosjean on Wednesday in his last appearance at the Sony Ericsson Open.

Forsberg, Hejduk help Avalanche close in on West playoff spot

NEW YORK: The Colorado Avalanche produced four goals in the second period to earn a crucial 6-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks Wednesday night in Denver.

Giants repeat 'no' to Bonds, remove his images

SAN FRANCISCO: The San Francisco Giants will not reconsider a decision to part ways with controversial home run king Barry Bonds, the team president said on Wednesday.