Hearing for former NBA star postponed ... Violence erupts over soccer loss in Egypt ... Arrests made in European match-fixing ring ... Johnson signs contract extension ... Sports news from United Press International.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Gani Lawal had 18 points and 14 rebounds Friday, leading 19th-ranked Georgia Tech to a 70-62 win over George Mason at the Puerto Rico Tip-Off in San Juan.
NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has formed a forum to address the lives of players on and off the field on several issues, including health and safety.
HOMESTEAD, Fla., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Standout NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson signed a five-year contract extension Friday to remain with Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.
NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A hearing for former NBA star Jayson Williams concerning the death a limo driver has been indefinitely postponed, the office of a New Jersey judge says.
CAIRO, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Thirty-five people were hurt Friday before riot police quelled a violent protest after Egypt's World Cup loss to Algeria, the Egyptian Interior Ministry said.
NYON, Switzerland, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- International soccer officials on Friday again refused to allow a replay of a World Cup qualifying match between France and Ireland decided on a disputed goal.
BOCHUM, Germany, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Law enforcement officials in Germany said Friday that 17 people were arrested for allegedly taking part in a major match-fixing ring in European soccer.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Lee Westwood closed with two birdies in his final three holes Friday and has a 2-stroke lead halfway through the European PGA Tour's Dubai World Championship.
NYON, Switzerland, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Spain has regained to No. 1 spot, displacing Brazil in FIFA's men's world soccer rankings, released Friday.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Pau Gasol had 24 points and 13 rebounds Thursday in his first appearance of the season to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 108-93 win over Chicago.
ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Scott Niedermayer scored on the power play 52 seconds into overtime Thursday, giving the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 victory over Tampa Bay.
NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Deon Thompson helped North Carolina build a 19-point second-half lead Thursday and the No. 4 Tar Heels held on to defeat 15th-ranked Ohio State 77-73.
CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Kris Versteeg scored twice during a second-period onslaught Thursday, sending the Chicago Blackhawks sailing to a 7-1 win over Calgary.
DALLAS, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Steve Mason returned to his typical form by making 25 saves Thursday and Columbus scored twice in each of the first two periods to defeat Dallas 4-1.
