Bosh powers Raptors to double-OT victory over Blazers

TORONTO: Chris Bosh powered his way to 38 points to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 116-109 double-overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.

Injured Chargers limp into New England

NEW YORK: The last time the San Diego Chargers played the New England Patriots, they had Philip Rivers, LaDainian Tomlinson and a healthy Antonio Gates.

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Bobcats snap Boston's 9-game streak

BOSTON: The Charlotte Bobcats handed the Boston Celtics only their fourth loss of the season, ending their nine-game winning streak in a 95-83 victory on Wednesday.

Allardyce leaves Newcastle United

LONDON: Sam Allardyce became the latest example of Premier League impatience on Wednesday when he "parted company" with Newcastle United after half a season with the club.

De Villiers named Springbok coach

CAPE TOWN, South Africa: Peter De Villiers made history on Wednesday by being named the first black coach of the world champion Springbok rugby team before making clear he would pick his teams based on merit, not color.

Decision on Pistorius Olympic bid delayed

LONDON: South African Oscar Pistorius, a double amputee who runs with carbon-fiber blades attached to his legs, may have to wait until Saturday before he learns if he can compete against able-bodied runners at the Beijing Olympics.

TV presenter suspended over Woods comment

HONOLULU: American cable television network The Golf Channel has suspended one of its presenters for two weeks for making a racially insensitive comment last Friday at the expense of world No 1 Tiger Woods.

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T-Wolves win, snap 8-game losing run

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota: Rashad McCants continued his sharp-shooting streak with 27 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped an eight-game losing streak by beating the reeling Miami Heat 101-91 in the NBA on Tuesday.