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31/01/07

Kobe Bryant suspended for striking Ginobili

Kobe Bryant was penalized one game without pay by the NBA for hitting San Antonio's Manu Ginobili in the face.

Cavs crush Warriors 124-97

Sasha Pavlovic scored a career-high 24 points filling in for the injured LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers rolled without their superstar, pounding the Golden State Warriors 124-97.

30/01/07

US beat China 2-0 to win Four Nations tournament

Lori Chalupny and Natasha Kai scored for the United States, lifting the US to a 2-0 victory over China in the Four Nations women's soccer tournament in southern China.

Ex-star Sprewell sued for $200 million

The mother of four of former NBA star Latrell Sprewell’s children sued him for $200 million Sprewell broke their long-term cohabitation deal and roughed her up last month in their Westchester County home

29/01/07

Stanford stuns No. 2 UCLA

Hill scored seven straight points - including go-ahead three-pointer - as Cardinal rallies for 75-68 win.

Federer wins 10th Grand Slam title

Roger Federer clinched his 10th Grand Slam singles title by winning 21 straight sets, saving a set point in Sunday's final before finishing off Fernando Gonzalez 7-6 (2), 6-4, 6-4.

27/01/07

Unseeded Serena Williams wins Australian Open

Unseeded and ranked 81st, Serena Williams won for her eighth and most improbable Grand Slam title beating top-seeded Maria Sharapova, 6-1, 6-2.

Arthur Rhodes Re-Joins Mariners

The Seattle Mariners signed pitcher Arthur Rhodes to a minor league contract on Thursday.

25/01/07

Sharapova v Williams in dream final

Unseeded and ranked No. 81, Serena Williams reached the Australian Open Final with a 7-6 (5), 6-4 win over Nicole Vaidisova to meet Sharapova in the dream Final.

Vitali Klitschko to make comeback

Former WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, who retired almost two years ago just days has announced he is returning to the ring.

24 January 2007

Los Angeles and Chicago submit 2016 Olympic bids

Los Angeles and Chicago submitted detailed plans in their separate bids for the 2016 Summer Olympics to the U.S. Olympic Committee on Monday.

Serena advances to semifinals

Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals of the Australian Open, overcoming a sluggish start and a back-and-forth third set to beat 16th-seeded Shahar Peer 3-6, 6-2, 8-6 Tuesday.

24 January 2007

Hoffman wins first PGA Tour title in playoff

In Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Hoffman has won his first PGA Tour title by ramming in a 4-foot birdie putt to defeat John Rollins on the first playoff hole.

Early exit for Blake's grand slam dream

James Blake had another Grand Slam disappointment, losing in the fourth round to Fernando Gonzalez in straight sets at the Australian Open on Monday.

19 January 2007

Pitt, Jolie buy 1830s French Quarter home

Actor Brad Pitt and girlfriend, actress Angelina Jolie have just bought a $3.5 million dollar home together in New Orleans.

Diana Ross to appear on American Idol

Diana Ross is set to appear on this season's American Idol. Much like Barry Manilow last year, Diana would mentor the contestants.

17 January 2007

Muhammad Ali turns 65

Former Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali who had won many fans, admirers and friends across the world has turned 55 Wednesday.

Federer cruise into the third round of the Australian Open

Defending champion Roger Federer reached the third round by defeating Jonas Bjorkman in straight-set at the Australian Open.

16 January 2007

Willis agrees to $6.45M contract

Florida Marlins ace Dontrelle Willis agreed to a one-year contract for $6.45 million, a hefty salary for the team with the lowest payroll in the major leagues by far last year.

Lakers beat Heat 124-118 in overtime

Kobe Bryant scored six points in overtime and had 25 overall, helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat Miami 124-118 on Monday night to snap the Heat's season-high four-game winning streak.

15 January 2007

Goydos wins Sony Open

Ending the 11-year draught, Paul Goydos won the Sony Open for his first PGA Tour win at the Waialae Country Club in Hawaii on Sunday.

No. 15 Oregon edges No. 10 Arizona 79 - 77

Oregon's star point guard Brooks’ bank shot over two defenders with 2 seconds left gives the Ducks a 79-77 victory.