Dirk Nowitzki had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Jason Kidd contributed 18 points and 13 boards, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 91-76 on Friday night for their first home victory of the season.
No. 17 Miami got a spark from an unexpected source at the Paradise Jam on Friday.
In a bruising game full of trips to the free-throw line, No. 25 Wisconsin managed to keep its offense in a rhythm - even if it was a somewhat disjointed one.
The U.S. dollar was mostly lower against other major currencies in European trading Friday morning. Gold rose.
David Clarkson and Travis Zajac scored 10 seconds apart late in the first period, and Kevin Weekes made 25 saves for his 100th career victory in the New Jersey Devils' 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night.
The White House says President Bush signed into law a bill that Congress approved to keep unemployment checks flowing to jobless Americans through the holiday season.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, unexpectedly announced Friday that its chief executive will retire in February and be replaced by the head of its international division.
The NFL confirmed Friday that suspended cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones can join the Dallas Cowboys on Monday and that he can play again Dec. 7 against Pittsburgh - but only if he stays on his best behavior.
Freshman Syvlen Landesberg scored 22 points and made two free throws with 29 seconds left to help Virginia edge Radford 68-66 Friday night.
Regis Huddleston scored 16 points to help lead Troy to a 92-79 win against Alcorn State on Friday night.
Vincent Lecavalier had two goals to help Tampa Bay interim coach Rick Tocchet get his first NHL victory in the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Friday night.
Alfred Aboya gave Southern Illinois fits.
Martin Biron made the Buffalo Sabres pay for plenty of missed opportunities.
Stephon Marbury was in uniform for the New York Knicks against Milwaukee on Friday night, but passed on a chance to play for the first time this season.
Doneal Mack scored 16 points to lead No. 13 Memphis to an 84-70 victory over Seton Hall in the semifinals of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off on Friday night.
Feliciano Lopez upset Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (4), 6-3 Friday, allowing Spain to escape the first day of the Davis Cup final tied 1-1 tie with Argentina.
A Kentucky inmate who resisted all appeals to stop his execution was put to death Friday for murdering two young children.
Zac Swansey scored 12 points and Georgia used a second half run to beat Presbyterian 55-47 on Friday night.
Showing poise down the stretch and playing stellar defense, Michigan pulled off its first win over a top-five team in 11 years.
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