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  Report: Iverson set to retire from NBA

  With no apparent interest from NBA teams, Allen Iverson is set to retire, according to an online report.

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  Nets fall to 0-15 with loss to Blazers

  Rafer Alston lamented that it's gotten so bad for the New Jersey Nets after 15 straight losses that there's nothing more to say for inspiration.

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  Report: Bills meet with Shanahan

  Two-time Super Bowl winner Mike Shanahan met with the Buffalo Bills to discuss their head coaching vacancy, according to a published report.

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  Roethlisberger practices, should play

  Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has practiced despite sustaining a concussion against Kansas City and is expected to play Sunday in Baltimore.

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  Heat top Magic on Beasley's putback dunk

  Dwyane Wade was all set to deliver another game-winning shot, going through his usual motion: draining the clock, dribbling right and letting the shot fly.

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  Hossa scores 2, 'Hawks' win streak now 8

  Welcome to the Chicago Blackhawks, Marian Hossa.

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  Cards' Warner practices, expects to play

  Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner went through a full practice on Wednesday and said he plans to play Sunday at Tennessee.

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  Nadal crashes out, Soderling crushes Djokovic

  Rafael Nadal will not be carrying home any fond memories from his trips to London this year after he became the first player to be knocked out of the ATP World Tour Finals Wednesday.

• Slumping Red Wings struggle to take off as goals dry up

  The Detroit Red Wings pride themselves on a consistency that has captured the last eight Central Division crowns, but a 2-0 loss to the Atlanta Thrashers on Wednesday has left them in unfamiliar territory.

• Kidd assists Mavericks to blasting of Rockets

  Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's all-time assist list as the Dallas Mavericks thumped Texas rivals the Houston Rockets 130-99 on Wednesday.

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  Kobe carries Lakers to 100-90 win over Knicks

  The Los Angeles Lakers dominated the New York Knicks for three quarters of Tuesday's game before squandering much of their lead and holding on for a 100-90 victory.

• Iverson plans to retire from the league, says analyst

  NBA All-Star guard Allen Iverson plans to retire from the league, according to a close friend and basketball analyst.

• World Cup draw to map out familiar path

  Whatever surprises the draw for South Africa 2010 provides in Cape Town on December 4, the path to glory at the first African World Cup will be a familiar one.

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  Year off gives Jones motivation for fourth Olympics

  Australia's Leisel Jones believes the year she took away from serious competition has given the multi-medal winner added motivation to compete at the 2012 Olympics.

• 'Sucker punch' gave Clausen black eye

  Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen was sporting a black eye behind the tinted visor he wore to practice Tuesday.

• Wigan players offer ticket refund after 9-1 loss

  The outcome was so embarrassing that Wigan's players want to refund the cost of tickets to their fans.

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  Big Ben has concussion, expected to play

  Ben Roethlisberger's fourth concussion since 2006 apparently won't put him on the bench.

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  Report: Iverson set to retire from NBA

  With no apparent interest from NBA teams, Allen Iverson is set to retire, according to an online report.

• Runyan to soon retire, run for Congress

  Shortly after signing with the San Diego Chargers, Jon Runyan announced he'll retire at the end of the season and run for Congress in New Jersey.

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  Report: Iverson set to retire from NBA

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  With no apparent interest from NBA teams, Allen Iverson is set to retire, according to an online report.

• Runyan to soon retire, run for Congress

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  Shortly after signing with the San Diego Chargers, Jon Runyan announced he'll retire at the end of the season and run for Congress in New Jersey.

• Quinn backs embattled Weis

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  Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn says Notre Dame would be making a mistake if it fires coach Charlie Weis.

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  Knaus: No new deal yet as Johnson chief

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  Chad Knaus believes he and Jimmie Johnson can continue to add to their championship total for years to come.

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  Nets fall to 0-15 with loss to Blazers

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  Rafer Alston lamented that it's gotten so bad for the New Jersey Nets after 15 straight losses that there's nothing more to say for inspiration.

• Alexander Ovechkin Has Eventful Night In Washington

  SyndContentImpl.value= Alexander Ovechkin was busy for the Washington Capitals tonight as he scored what ended up being the game winning goal and then received a game misconduct for a boarding penalt later in the game.

• Ravens To Start Rookie Corner Against Steelers

  SyndContentImpl.value= Meet Landarius Webb. He's a 5-foot-10, 179-pound cornerback out of Nicholls State (where he ran a 4.35 40), a former I-AA All-American -- and Sunday night he'll be the focus of Big Ben, Santonio Holmes, and Hines Ward as he makes his first NFL start in place of an injured Fab...

• Dan Hawkins Is So Fired (Unless He's Not)

  SyndContentImpl.value= The promised "ten wins, no excuses" season never materialized at Colorado, and as unrealistic as that Dan Hawkins vow was, it's nowhere near as ludicrous as the expectation tha he might be the Buffs' head coach come 2010.

• Best of the SB Nation Network: November 25, 2009

  SyndContentImpl.value= Here is the best of the SB Nation network for November 25, 2009: Hockey - St. Louis Gametime attempts to figure out why the Blues haven't carried over the momentum from last yer.

• BCS Continues To Strike Back

  SyndContentImpl.value= On the heels of joining Twitter and hiring Ari Fleischer, the BCS continues its counterattack by launching PlayoffProblem.com, where many of your stupid arguments in favor of atraditional postseason bracket are swiftly shot down.

• Nashville Predators Sue Sommet Group Over Naming Rights

  SyndContentImpl.value= On The Forecheck has the story, courtesy of a press release from the Nashville Predators: Nashville Hockey Club Limited Partnership today announced that it has terminated its naming rights agreement with Sommet Group of Tennessee f/k/a Sommet Group, LLC ("Sommet"), and has f...

• MMA Holiday Shopping Alert: 20% Off At UFC Store

  SyndContentImpl.value= UFC Store Friends & Family 20% Discount, ends MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. Last chance to save! CODE: UFCFRIEND - From the UFC’s Twitter account For anyone out there looking to get a little holiday shopping in for an MMA addict friend tonight is a great chance to get it done as the UF...

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