National Sports

Bryant leads Lakers over Bobcats 100-93

Los Angeles Lakers' Steve Nash, right, looks to pass around Charlotte Bobcats' Bismack Biyombo, second from right, as Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson, left, guards Los Angeles Lakers' Dwight Howard, second from left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013.

Kobe Bryant shrugged off a scoreless first half to finish with 20 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers overcome a 20-point second-half deficit to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 100-93 Friday night. 3 minutes ago

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NBA BASKETBALL

Spurs' streak ends in 119-109 loss to Pistons

Greg Monroe had 26 points and 16 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons snapped San Antonio's 11-game winning streak with a 119-109 victory over the short-handed Spurs on Friday night.

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NBA BASKETBALL

Vasquez's triple-double leads Hornets past Hawks

Greivis Vasquez had his first career triple-double and Eric Gordon scored 27 points, leading New Orleans to a 111-100 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night and a rare winning streak for the last-place Hornets.

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COLLEGE

Wake Forest women fall to No. 7 Terps, 73-63

Jen Hoover was proud that her Wake Forest team nearly erased a 20-point deficit against No. 7 Maryland.

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NBA BASKETBALL

Recap: Charlotte vs. LA Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers once again dug themselves a huge hole against a lowly Charlotte Bobcats team, but once again found a way to rally from the jaws of defeat.

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COLLEGE

Friday's College Basketball

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NBA BASKETBALL

Recap: Washington vs. Brooklyn

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NFL FOOTBALL

Chip Kelly completes coaching staff

The Eagles unveiled coach Chip Kelly's inaugural coaching staff. The list includes a former NFL head coach, nine other assistants who have worked in the league, 12 that come directly from college - five of whom are following Kelly from Oregon - and one curiously titled "sports science coordinator...
NATIONAL SPORTS

Nadal reaches singles semifinals in Chile

Rafael Nadal won his first of two matches Friday in a test of his sore left knee, defeating fellow Spaniard Daniel Gimeno-Traver 6-1, 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the VTR Open.

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NFL FOOTBALL

Torrey Smith's healthy message for kids

Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith spent his Friday morning with the students from Chase Elementary School in Middle River, Md., reminding the youngsters about the importance of drinking milk and staying active.
NBA BASKETBALL

Nene, Wizards pull away for 89-74 win over Nets

The Washington Wizards held the Brooklyn Nets without a field goal for nearly nine minutes during the first half, survived a second-half slump and held on for an 89-74 victory Friday night in their latest win over a team near the top of the standings.

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