March 20, 2007 / 11:18 PM

NBA: New Orleans 114, Memphis 103

MEMPHIS, March 20 (UPI) -- David West scored 26 points Tuesday night as the New Orleans Hornets posted a 114-103 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Chris Paul added 23 points and nine assists for the Hornets, who moved within one game of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Tyson Chandler had 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Pau Gasol had 28 points and 10 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who have the worst record in the NBA. Mike Miller added 13 points and Chucky Atkins, Rudy Gay and Dahntay Jones all had 12 points each.

The score was tied 61-61 at halftime.

Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant buys stake in Paris Saint-Germain soccer

Soccer // 2 days ago

Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant buys stake in Paris Saint-Germain soccer

June 20 (UPI) -- Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant purchased a stake in Paris Saint-Germain, the French Ligue 1 soccer franchise announced Friday.

NHL: Longtime Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews to sign with Jets

NHL // 2 days ago

NHL: Longtime Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews to sign with Jets

June 20 (UPI) -- Longtime Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews agreed to a one-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets, the team announced Friday.

Tennis star Jannik Sinner, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli release song

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Tennis star Jannik Sinner, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli release song

June 20 (UPI) -- Top-ranked tennis star Jannik Sinner and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli collaborated on a new single titled "Polvere e Gloria," which they released Friday.

Forward Sam Bennett hints at return to NHL champion Florida Panthers

NHL // 2 days ago

Forward Sam Bennett hints at return to NHL champion Florida Panthers

MIAMI, June 20 (UPI) -- Stanley Cup star Sam Bennett, who is set to hit free agency, hinted at plans to return to the Florida Panthers during title celebrations, but his agent told UPI on Friday no contract is signed amid ongoing negotiations.

Trainers O'Brien, Gosden dominate early days of Royal Ascot

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Trainers O'Brien, Gosden dominate early days of Royal Ascot

June 29 (UPI) -- Trainers Aidan O'Brien and the father-son team of John and Thady Gosden dominated the first three days of the Royal Ascot meeting.

Tampa Bay Rays' Hunter Bigge hit in face with 105-mph foul ball

MLB // 2 days ago

Tampa Bay Rays' Hunter Bigge hit in face with 105-mph foul ball

June 20 (UPI) -- Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was hit in the face with a 105.1-mph foul ball and hospitalized, but was coherent and remained conscious, manager Kevin Cash told reporters after a loss to the Baltimore Orioles.

Dave Roberts pushes fellow manager Mike Shildt in Dodgers-Padres tiff

MLB // 2 days ago

Dave Roberts pushes fellow manager Mike Shildt in Dodgers-Padres tiff

June 20 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pushed his San Diego Padres counterpart, Mike Shildt, as benches cleared during a ninth-inning quarrel between the MLB rivals at Dodger Stadium.

NBA Finals: Desperate Pacers find 'belief' vs. Thunder, force Game 7

NBA // 2 days ago

NBA Finals: Desperate Pacers find 'belief' vs. Thunder, force Game 7

June 19 (UPI) -- Opportunistic defensive mentality, breathless effort and selfless ball movement propelled an Indiana Pacers thrashing of the Oklahoma City Thunder, tying the NBA Finals on Thursday in Indianapolis and forcing a Game 7.

Fox buys Mexican sports broadcast platform Caliente TV

Sports News // 3 days ago

Fox buys Mexican sports broadcast platform Caliente TV

June 19 (UPI) -- Fox Corporation Thursday said it has acquired Mexico's Caliente TV, a sports broadcasting platform.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe hospitalized during U.S. tour

Soccer // 3 days ago

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe hospitalized during U.S. tour

June 19 (UPI) -- Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is undergoing treatment at a hospital for acute gastroenteritis, the La Liga soccer franchise announced Thursday.