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PHILADELPHIA � Kelenna Azubuike made a 3-pointer from the left corner with 6.1 seconds left in overtime, giving the Golden State Warriors a 100-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The 76ers had one last chance after Azubuike�s basket, but Louis Williams lost his footing in the lane and turned the ball over. Azubuike�s basket came after Lanphier High School graduate Andre Iguodala gave Philadelphia a 98-97 lead on a runner in heavy traffic with 13.4 seconds left. Iguodala led the 76ers with 26 points, 11 rebounds and five steals. Golden State�s Monta Ellis equaled his career high with 31 points. It was the second tough loss in two nights for the 76ers, who lost Friday at Detroit. �We just have to get a win; we have to do more than just compete,� Iguodala said.
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VANCOUVER - David Beckham says the Los Angeles Galaxy knew what they were getting when they signed him to play Major League Soccer.The former England captain was responding to criticism from soccer legend Pele, who said American fans were misled into thinking Beckham would be a goal scorer in the league. "The Galaxy wouldn't have come out and said that," Beckham said Wednesday after the Galaxy played to a 0-0 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps in an international friendly before 48,172 fans."The Galaxy brought me in because I'm a football player. Everybody in the world knows I'm not a goal scorer."Everyone has their own opinion. Pele is a great player and a great ambassador for the game."Pele told the Associated Press that American soccer fans were given the impression Beckham would be a goal scorer."They announced him as a scorer of goals," Pele said during an interview in Sheffield, England.
U-19 women probables
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Cricket Association has selected 20 probables for the under-19 women coaching camp to be held at Vijayawada from November 10 to 16. The Andhra u-19 team will be selected to take part in the South Zone tournament to be held at Goa from November 20 to 26. The probables: Himabindu, S. Kavitha, Samatha, Sneha Deepthi, Chandana, K.S.L. Sravani, Thulasi Ramalakshmi, Lavanya, Ramadevi, Priyanka, Sowmya, P. Vinneela, Monika Sai, Rameswari, Radha, Salma Banu, Satyavani, Deepika, Divya, Silpa. Coach: R. Kiranmayi. State TT VIJAYAWADA: The Stag 31st AP Inter-district and 43rd AP State table tennis championship will be held at Dandamudi Rajagopalarao Municipal indoor stadium at Vijayawada from November 11 to 14. The entries should be sent to B.
Roosevelt backers look to raise renovation money at R Party
Sixty-one years ago Roger Stetson pulled up a stool and sat down at a long lab table in Mr. Koch's science lab, across from beakers, Bunsen burners and that beautiful girl on the other side of the table.
The two Roosevelt High School 10th-graders quickly formed a friendship, sitting across from each other every home room, chatting about the latest school gossip, the upcoming dance and tennis. Yes, tennis.
Roger was "hooked" on tennis. Shirley would watch from the bleachers, which she continued to do even as the two headed to Iowa State University. They'd later wed and Roger would be called up to the Navy.
After discharge, Roger returned home and the two raised a family of four, all of whom would follow dad onto the court.
They've since picked up whistles and clipboards, focusing now on coaching.
Teams will study what Eagles did against Patriots
Maybe a little too much. To be certain, the Eagles' strategy on both sides of the ball did plenty to disrupt the Patriots and nearly resulted in one of the greatest upsets in NFL history. To be certain, the teams left on the Pats' schedule and those they could face in the postseason have a great deal to ponder in reviewing all that the Eagles did to make for a long and unnerving night for Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and everyone else in Patriot Nation. But of those clubs, which are capable of generating the same relentless blitz pressure that the Eagles did on Brady, while playing man-to-man coverage, and control the ball by mainly attacking the middle of the field through the air as A.J. Feeley did so effectively? Not many. The Baltimore Ravens, who face the Patriots in Week 13 on Monday Night Football, have some talented linebackers who can blitz well, but their banged-up and inconsistent secondary could easily be overwhelmed by one of the most talented groups of receivers in the league.
On the schedule today
As you check out the sports page today, make sure to notice our dual (not duel) chats. First, at noon, NBA editor Brian Styers holds forth on "thee association." Even if you don't want to spend your lunch break with Brian -- but who wouldn't? -- you can send in your questions ahead of time and check in later for his pithy replies. Just as you've collected all the NBA nuggets that were possible, Nate Davis checks in at 2 p.m. with NFL fantasy tips and more. You can send in your queries ahead of time, of course. If you're reading this, make sure to ask him what to do for self-punishment if you benched Jason Hanson of Detroit in favor of Jeff Reed just before Thanksgiving. Hanson had a huge game, scoring close to 20 points in leagues that reward long-distance kicks and Reed made the game winner on Monday Night but missed a kick earlier resulting in a fantasy score of one point.
Scarborough
Friday, Nov. 30 FREE HEALTH TALK about Type 2 diabetes, St. Paul's Community Services for Seniors, Bridlewood Centre, 3020 Bridletowne Circle, English session, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Cantonese session, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call 416-493-3333 for more information. Monday, Dec. 3 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF People with Disabilities, Variety Village, 3701 Danforth Ave., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Discussions, information booths, displays and demonstrations, refreshments. Pre-registration is required. Call 416-338-4756. Wednesday, Dec. 5 ONTARIO MARCH OF Dimes holds employment seminar for people on the Ontario Disability Support Program. Learn about job placement, job coaching, resume and interview skills. Scarborough Centre for Employment Accessibility, 3478 Lawrence Ave., E., Unit C006, 1 to 4 p.m.
Prince Albert goes green with a difference
From the department of obvious statements comes this declaration: Saskatchewan football fans are cut from a different cloth. The entire province - Prince Albert included - has caught Rider fever. In the gas stations, stores and shopping malls, the fate of Canada's favourite football team is the first topic on everyone's tongue. It's been an emotional, communal and - to some degree - commercial experience. On Friday, just about everybody in Saskatchewan still capable of summoning a measurable pulse wore green clothes of some nature. Rider hoodies, Rider jackets, Rider T-shirts and Rider jerseys dominated the clothing choices amongst Prince Albert citizens Friday. Our intrepid staff didn't bother to investigate beyond the visible, but chances are that a few folks donned green-hued undergarments.
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