The New York Knicks have signed Russian center Timofey Mozgov. The 7-foot-1 Mozgov spent last season with BC Khimki of Russia, averaging 7.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 32 games. The 23-year-old represented Russia at the 2009 European championship, scoring 11 points per game. The move Tuesday completes a busy stretch for the Knicks, who acquired Amare Stoudemire and three players from...
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World Cup ref Webb defends final performance (AP)
English referee Howard Webb says he is satisfied with his handling of the World Cup final, despite criticism from Netherlands players after their 1-0 defeat by Spain. Netherlands players criticized Webb's performance in Sunday's match at Soccer City in Johannesburg, complaining about a series of decisions during an ill-tempered game that was decided by Andres Iniesta's extra-time...
New Magic F Richardson eyes Heat rivalry (AP)
One of the first things Quentin Richardson did before signing with the Orlando Magic was call his friend and now former teammate Dwyane Wade. First he wanted to say goodbye. Then he let him know Miami's All-Star trio will have some in-state competition. "He was definitely disappointed," Richardson said of Wade.
Champions League qualification second round results (Reuters)
Champions League qualification second
round first leg results on Tuesday.
Bohemians (Ireland) 1 The New Saints (Wales) 0
Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia) 5 Koper (Slovenia) 1
Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel) 5 Zeljeznicar Sarajevo(Bosnia) 0
AIK Stockholm (Sweden) 1 Jeunesse Esch (Luxembourg) 0
Litex Lovech (Bulgaria) 1 Rudar (Montenegro) 0
Omonia Nicosia (Cyprus) 3 Renova Cepciste (Macedonia) 0
Birkirkara (Malta) 1 Zilina (Slovakia) 0
FC Levadia Tallinn (Estonia) 1 Debrecen (Hungary) 1
Salzburg (Austria) 5 HB (Faroe Islands) 0
SK Liepajas Metalurgs (Latvia) 0 Sparta Prague(Czech Republic)3
Inter Baku (Azerbaijan) 0 Lech Poznan (Poland) 1
Pennetta, Rezai win at Palermo Open (AP)
Top-seeded Flavia Pennetta of Italy earned a straight-set win over Kathrin Woerle to advance to the second round of the Palermo Open. The defending champion won 6-3, 6-1 on Tuesday. Second-seeded Aravane Rezai of France had a hard-fought 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 victory over Romania's Simona Halep. Two other seeded players also moved to the second round.
Report: Tomlin gets 3-year extension (AP)
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that the Steelers have given coach Mike Tomlin a three-year contract extension. The newspaper says Steelers president Art Rooney negotiated the deal. Terms were not available. The Steelers had no comment Tuesday. Tomlin was hired by the Steelers in 2007. He had one year and an option left on his 5-year deal, which was worth about $2.5 million annually.
Safarova, Dulgheru win at Prague Open (AP)
Top-seeded Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic defeated Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia 6-4, 7-5 to advance to the second round of the Prague Open on Tuesday. Second-seeded Alexandra Dulgheru of Romania overcame Tathiana Garbin of Italy 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. Unseeded Monica Niculescu of Romania upset third-seeded Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland 6-3, 7-5.
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