All-stars Competition News

8:42 AM EST
2/7/2012 Mavs' Dirk Nowitzki wouldn't mind sitting out All-Star GameDirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks wouldn't mind missing out on a trip to Orlando for this year's NBA All-Star game. Nowitzki said some younger players are having better seasons, while his stats are among the lowest of his terrific career.

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6:43 PM EST
2/1/2012 NFL Pro Bowl may move from HawaiiThe NFL and Hawaii may consider a mutual split when it comes to the Pro Bowl. The league may want to move the game closer to the site of the Super Bowl or have it in the '48 states', while the cost of continuing to hold the game may be prohibitive for Hawaii.

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8:50 PM EST
1/31/2012 Despite tepid play, NFL's Pro Bowl TV ratings still solid The NFL is reporting that 12.5 million viewers tuned in to Sunday's Pro Bowl, about 1.5 million more viewers than the MLB All-Star Game in which home field advantage for the World Series is determined.

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7:45 AM EST
1/30/2012 AFC pummels NFC behind Marshall's four touchdown catchesBrandon Marshall caught six receptions for 175 yards and a record-setting four touchdowns as the AFC pummeled the NFC 59-41 in Sunday’s Pro Bowl shootout at Aloha Stadium.

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8:27 AM EST
12/28/2011 Pats, 49ers rack up most Pro Bowlers; Brady, Rodgers get starting nodsThe NFL announced the rosters for the 2012 edition of the Pro Bowl Tuesday night, with New England’s Tom Brady and Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers receiving starting nods at quarterback. The Patriots and San Francisco 49ers led all teams with eight selections apiece.

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10:13 PM EDT
8/11/2011 Houston lands 2013 NBA All Star GameIt would mark the third time Houston will host the NBA All-Star Game. The last time the city hosted the exhibition match between the top players of the NBA was in 2006 at Toyota Center. The NBA All-Star festivities will kick off two days earlier.

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7:57 AM EDT
7/24/2011 Pondexter, Catchings on winning side as Douglas' trey lifts East over WestCappie Pondexter and Tamika Catchings welcomed their selection to the WNBA’s Top-15 on a winning note as the two veterans combined for 28 points to lead the East All-Stars to a hard-earned 118-113 victory over the West All-Stars in Saturday’s WNBA All-Star game at AT&T Center.

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8:14 PM EDT
7/18/2011 Beckham, Donovan, Henry highlight MLS All-Star rosterDavid Beckham, Landon Donovan and Thierry Henry highlight the MLS All-Star team that will face Manchester United in the league’s All-Star game. New York Red Bulls coach Hans Backe picked 22 players for the game which will be held at Red Bull Arena on July 27.

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9:17 AM EDT
7/15/2011 Tamika Catchings, Sue Bird set to make most WNBA All-Star startsThe WNBA All-Star starters were announced Thursday with Tamika Catchings, who garnered 32,706 votes for the annual showcase slated July 23 in San Antonio, set to lead the Eastern Conference lineup. Sue Bird, who placed second overall in the votes, will highlight the West starting lineup.

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9:47 PM EDT
7/13/2011 Indians return from All-Star Game with great experienceShortstop Asdrubal Cabrera and pitcher Chris Perez, two key cogs in Cleveland’s amazing first half, will return with more experience, along with other Indians, from their participation in the All-Star Game at Chase Field. Cabrera and Perez made their first All-Star appearances.

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