------------- Top Story: Defense Witness ------------- The top two scorers in the NBA collided Thursday night in Cleveland. Of course, defense decided the winner. Specifically, LeBron's on Kobe, as James held Bryant in check down the stretch. Daily Dime • LeBron (33), Cavs cool off Kobe (21), Lakers ... | Varejao • Writer Roundtable: Kobe vs. LeBron | Vote: Whom would you take? http://espn.go.com/ ------------- MLB Headlines ------------- Crasnick: Players who will be motivated in '08 http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/hotstove07/columns/story?columnist=crasnick_jerry&id=3160218 Judge unseals Radomski affidavit http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3164232 Silva, M's finalize four-year, $48M deal http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3163650 Report: House won't subpoena MLB players http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3163602 ------------- NBA Headlines ------------- Roundtable: Who's better -- Kobe or LeBron? http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=Roundtable-KobeLeBron Carter's floater lifts Nugs by Rockets in 2 OTs http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271220007 Nets rally from seven down to top Heat in OT http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=271220014 Source: Webber could try comeback with Pistons http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3163962 ------------- NBA Scores ------------- ------------- NFL Headlines ------------- Parcells inks 4-year deal as Dolphins VP http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3162909 Parcells inks 4-year deal as Dolphins VP http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3162909 NFL denies Pacman's appeal to return in 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3163802 Romo's thumb healing; Gurode out http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3163956 ------------- NFL Scores ------------- Pittsburgh 41, at St. Louis 24 Dallas at Carolina, Scheduled NY Giants at Buffalo, Scheduled Green Bay at Chicago, Scheduled Cleveland at Cincinnati, Scheduled Kansas City at Detroit, Scheduled Houston at Indianapolis, Scheduled Philadelphia at New Orleans, Scheduled Oakland at Jacksonville, Scheduled Atlanta at Arizona, Scheduled Tampa Bay at San Francisco, Scheduled NY Jets at Tennessee, Scheduled Miami at New England, Scheduled Baltimore at Seattle, Scheduled Washington at Minnesota, Scheduled Denver at San Diego, Scheduled ------------- NHL Headlines ------------- First since '96: Wild's Gaborik scores 5 in win http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=271220030 Pens blow 4-goal lead but beat B's in SO http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=271220001 Buccigross: Mother of All Mailbags http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=buccigross_john&id=3162893 Coyotes halt 8-game losing string vs. Sharks http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=271220018 Report: Status of Avs' ailing Sakic, Smyth in doubt http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3164089 Tkachuk, Legace link up to halt Wings' streak http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=271220019 ---------------------------- College Basketball Headlines ---------------------------- Low: Jamont Gordon a versatile, unknown star http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?id=3159989 Schlabach: Georgia trying to forget checkered past http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=3155002 Glockner: Mills a source of pride back home http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?id=3150469 Sooners ruin Pargo's night, upset No. 20 Zags http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=273540201 Baynes stars as Wash St. cruises past The Citadel http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=273540265 No. 15 Clemson passes first test in San Juan http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=273542325 -------------------------- College Football Headlines -------------------------- Schlabach: Making the grade http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=3158996 Maisel: Michigan makes sense for Rodriguez http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=maisel_ivan&id=3157619 Thrilling games, award-winning performers define SEC season http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3153596 Three charged in attack on UNC football players http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3164006 Sources: Two Vols ruled ineligible for bowl game http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3164159 Gov. says WVU gave Rodriguez no cause for exit http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3163346 ---------------- Fantasy Headlines ----------------
--------------------- Auto Racing Headlines --------------------- Ashenfelter: A true test for some rookies http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?series=wc&id=2286778 IndyCar star Wheldon not ruling out Formula One http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?seriesId=1&id=2412145 Stewart testing cars instead of resting sore ribs http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?series=rpm&id=2315685 Lowe's Motor Speedway repaving track surface http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/news/story?series=wc&id=2305818 -------------- Golf Headlines -------------- Tiger builds lead to six strokes in Target Challenge http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=3156411 Wie questionable to play PGA Tour events in 2008 http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=3163415 Former prez Bush to receive Bob Jones Award http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=3159992 Woods, Ochoa, Haas repeat as GWAA winners http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=3162010 ---------------- Tennis Headlines ---------------- Ford: Highlights from Henin to Hingis http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3159453 Davenport plans to play in at least 3 Slams in '08 http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3162239 Russian tennis star Chakvetadze tied up, robbed http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3159896 Philippoussis to miss Aussie Open for knee surgery http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/news/story?id=3159407 ---------------- Soccer Headlines ---------------- Manchester City wrap up Castillo loan deal http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=492043&cc=5901 Brazil striker Romario suspended for doping http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=492042&cc=5901 Brazilian star Kaka named FIFA's player of year http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=491819&cc=5901 California businessman buys stock in Celtic http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=492544&cc=5901 Red Bulls officially introduce new coach Osorio http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=492039&cc=5901 ----------------------------- Women's Basketball Headlines ----------------------------- Cal hires Boyle away from Richmond http://sports.espn.go.com/ncw/news/story?id=2038739 Duke asst. Wagner new Oregon State coach http://sports.espn.go.com/ncw/news/story?id=2038666 Voepel: Duke the early favorite for '05-06 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncw/columns/story?id=2035340 Guard Antony leaves Vanderbilt for LSU http://sports.espn.go.com/ncw/news/story?id=2057935 Montana Tech hires Holsinger as head coach http://sports.espn.go.com/ncw/news/story?id=2057857 Gold standard not good enough for Marquette http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/news/story?id=2058085
