76ers spoil Kobe milestone with win over Lakers

(Reuters) - Kobe Bryant moved past Shaquille O'Neal to become the NBA's fifth highest scorer Monday but it was a bitter-sweet moment for the Los Angeles guard as the Lakers lost 95-90 to the Philadelphia 76ers.

New York celebrates Super Bowl, New England suffers

NEW YORK (Reuters) - After a late night of Super Bowl celebrations, New Yorkers kept the party going on Monday following a Giants victory that fans said was made sweeter because it was over the exalted New England Patriots.

Clippers' Billups goes down with Achilles injury, Anthony hurt

(Reuters) - Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups was helped off the court after injuring his left Achilles during his team's overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday.

Analysis: String of mistakes opens door for Giants' Super win

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - A few critical mistakes was all it took to open the door for another New York Giants Super Bowl win and slam shut another opportunity for the New England Patriots to soar in the record books.

Why not win both Roland Garros and Olympic gold, asks Djokovic

LONDON (Reuters) - The French Open title and an Olympic gold medal are the only major prizes in tennis to have eluded Novak Djokovic, and for the Serb, there is no point discussing which he would rather win this year.

Skateboarder Hoffart living the dream in California

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ever since Jordan Hoffart decided to turn his back on the seemingly incessant rain of his native Vancouver, he has been living his dream as a professional skateboarder in the perpetual sunshine of southern California.

Tour wants second Desert Swing, says Bjorn

DUBAI (Reuters) - European Tour officials are keen to launch a second 'Desert Swing' in the future, tournament committee chairman Thomas Bjorn said on Tuesday.

KBO protest over Orioles poaching schoolboy pitcher

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean officials have sent a letter of protest to Major League Baseball (MLB) accusing the Baltimore Orioles of breaking protocols in signing 17-year-old schoolboy pitcher Kim Seong-min.

Mariners boost bullpen by signing Kuo and Camp

(Reuters) - The Seattle Mariners have signed free-agent relievers Kuo Hong-chih and Shawn Camp to one-year contracts in a move to bolster their bullpen, the MLB team said Monday.

Anfield cat becomes Internet hit

LONDON (Reuters) - A cat that invaded the famous Anfield turf for three minutes during Liverpool's 0-0 Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Monday has become an internet celebrity.