Thompson fires late surge as Warriors ground Rockets

HOUSTON (The Sports Xchange) - Klay Thompson scored a game-high 38 points and keyed a decisive surge late in the fourth quarter as the Golden State Warriors rebounded from their worst loss on the season with a 114-110 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night.

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Japanese pitcher Maeda to join Dodgers: reports

(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed terms with Japanese right-hander Kenta Maeda, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday, as the team continues to fill the void left by the departure of Zack Greinke.

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Bruins depleted but in upbeat mood to host Winter Classic

(Reuters) - The Boston Bruins are confident they can cope with a depleted lineup on Friday when they become the first team to host the Winter Classic for a second time, in a matchup with longtime rivals the Montreal Canadiens.

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Hornets playoffs blow as Jefferson ruled out for six weeks

(Reuters) - The Charlotte Hornets' playoff prospects were dealt a heavy blow on Thursday when pivotal center Al Jefferson had surgery on his right knee, ruling him out until around mid-February.

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Hornets playoffs blow as Jefferson ruled out for six weeks

(Reuters) - The Charlotte Hornets' playoff prospects were dealt a heavy blow on Thursday when pivotal center Al Jefferson had surgery on his right knee, ruling him out until around mid-February.

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Suspended Guatemalan judge pleads not guilty in U.S. soccer case

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A suspended Guatemalan judge who was arrested while aboard a Disney cruise ship has pleaded not guilty to charges that he took bribes in exchange for media and marketing rights to World Cup qualifier matches.

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DraftKings processor seeks NY court's help

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Calling itself a bystander caught between conflicting court rulings, a payment processor for DraftKings asked a New York judge to decide whether it may continue its work for the daily fantasy sports site, which the state's attorney general says promotes illegal gambling.

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Virus costs Schwartzel South African Open title tilt

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - A wretched Christmas for South African golfer Charl Schwartzel has been compounded by having to withdraw from next week’s South African Open when the European PGA Tour resumes after the holiday break.

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Super featherweight champion Uchiyama defends title for 11th time

Hard hitter Takashi Uchiyama posted a third-round technical knockout victory over Oliver Flores on Thursday night, defending his WBA super featherweight title for the 11th time at Ota City General Gymnasium. It was another no-sweat performance for Uchiyama, who won his previous bout in two rounds in May. He took the pace from the opening […]

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Texas college quarterback Boykin arrested after bar fight

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) - Texas Christian University star quarterback Trevone Boykin was arrested in San Antonio early on Thursday for striking a police officer after a bar fight, police said.

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