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4:41 PM
20-November
2009 Recent Draft Picks Tavares, Duchene, Kane Are Emerging NHL StarsDraft picks John Tavares of the Islanders, Victor Hedman of the Lightning, Matt Duchene of the Avalanche and Evander Kane of the Thrashers have sparked turnarounds by their teams in the first quarter of the NHL season.
Topics: Sports, NHL

3:39 PM
20-November
2009 Stars Forward Neal Suspended Two Games For Hit On 'Jackets DorsettDallas Stars' forward James Neal was suspended two games, without pay, for delivering a hit from behind that caused injury to Derek Dorsett of the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday, the NHL announced Friday.
Topics: NHL

3:19 PM
20-November
2009 'Handball Henry' Says France Should Have Another Futbol Faceoff Vs. IrelandHours after FIFA turned down a request to replay the controversial France vs. Ireland World Cup Qualifying Playoff, the 'perpetrator' of the goal, Thierry Henry, said a rematch would be a fair solution. Henry's assist, off a handball, allowed France to tie the score 1-1.
Topics: Soccer, Sports

2:57 PM
20-November
2009 FIFA Issues Worldwide Ban On Iraqi Football After Nation Disbands Own AssociationIraq received a worldwide ban from international soccer play Friday. The ban follows the seizure of the Iraqi Football Association headquarters by security forces after the nation disbanded its own football association.
Topics: Soccer

2:43 PM
20-November
2009 What's Wrong With Woeful 'Wolves? Rambis Has Minny Off To 1-11 StartNew head coach Kurt Rambis has the Minnesota Timberwolves off to a 1-11 start. The woeful Wolves have lost 11 straight games after a win over the 0-12 New Jersey Nets.
Topics: NBA

2:13 PM
20-November
2009 Georgia Tech Leads George Mason 27-19 Half In College HoopsGani Lawal has eight points, five rebounds and two blocked shots at the break, as Georgia Tech leads George Mason 27-19 in a tilt in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mfon Udofia has six points and four steals for the 'Jackets.
Topics: College Basketball, Sports

12:42 PM
20-November
2009 Nats' Pitcher Strasburg To Miss Arizona Fall League Start; Knee InjuryWashington Nationals prized pitcher Stephen Strasburg has been scratched from his start in the Arizona Fall League championship game. Strasburg twisted his left knee Thursday.
Topics: MLB

12:35 PM
20-November
2009 Quarterback Chris Simms Could Start For Broncos In Place Of OrtonDenver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton is progressing with his injured ankle, but his status is uncertain for Sunday's game. Backup Chris Simms has taken the majority of the first-team snaps during the week.
Topics: NFL, Sports

12:06 PM
20-November
2009 Egypt Threatens To Withdraw From International Soccer CompetitionThe Egyptian FA is threatening to withdraw its national side from International competition in the ongoing row with Algeria.
Topics: Soccer

11:18 AM
20-November
2009 British Columbia Officials Concerned Canucks Players Cut Line For Virus VaccineA B.C. provincial health officer is saying the Vancouver Canucks got the H1N1 vaccine this week when they weren't supposed to. The team's general manager says he thought the specific limitations were lifted.
Topics: NHL