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Nov. 5, 2009 / 1:06 AM

NBA: New Orleans 114, Dallas 107 (OT)

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Chris Paul scored 39 points for the New Orleans Hornets Wednesday in a 114-107 overtime win over the Dallas Mavericks.

The Hornets took charge in the extra session, with David West and Bobby Brown combining on a seven-point run.

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West finished with 25 points and Brown had 18.

Jason Terry poured in 35 points off the bench for the Mavs. Erick Dampier added 16 points and Dirk Nowitzki scored 12.

Ravens' Jaylon Ferguson died from fentanyl, cocaine, autopsy finds

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Ravens' Jaylon Ferguson died from fentanyl, cocaine, autopsy finds

July 1 (UPI) -- Late Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died last month from the combined effects of fentanyl and cocaine, a spokesman from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told UPI on Friday.

Wimbledon 2022: Djokovic rolls into Round of 16, Sakkari bounced

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Wimbledon 2022: Djokovic rolls into Round of 16, Sakkari bounced

July 1 (UPI) -- Novak Djokovic roared into the Round of 16 with a straight-sets win over Miomir Kecmanovic on Friday at Wimbledon. Maria Sakkari became the latest upset victim, losing in straight sets to unseeded Tatjana Maria.

Referees to use semi-automated offside tech at 2022 World Cup

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July 1 (UPI) -- Referees at the men's 2022 World Cup will use semi-automated technology, which includes hundreds of sensors and cameras to aid in offside decisions amid the major soccer competition in Qatar, FIFA announced Friday.

NHL's Sharks fire coach Bob Boughner, staff

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July 1 (UPI) -- The San Jose Sharks fired head coach Bob Boughner and his staff after they failed to reach the playoffs for a third-consecutive season.

Dolphins' Tagovailoa, Hill compare connection to Bulls' Jordan, Rodman

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July 1 (UPI) -- Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Tyreek Hill used Chicago Bulls legends Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman to describe their new connection ahead of the 2022 NFL season.

Mandaloun, Life Is Good, Ce Ce return in July Fourth weekend horse racing

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July 1 (UPI) -- Top performers in many of horse racing's divisions are back in action during the Fourth of July weekend with even more top-level action in France, Germany, England and South Africa.

Ja Morant, Grizzlies agree to contract worth up to $231 million

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Ja Morant, Grizzlies agree to contract worth up to $231 million

July 1 (UPI) -- All-Star point guard Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies agreed to a five-year extension worth up to $231 million.

Nuggets, Jokic agree to NBA-record $264M contract

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July 1 (UPI) -- The Denver Nuggets and All-NBA center Nikola Jokic agreed to a five-year extension worth at least $264 million, the most lucrative pact in league history.

Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova advance to 3rd round at Wimbledon

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July 1 (UPI) -- Two-time Wimbledon champ Rafael Nadal and Americans Cori "Coco" Gauff and Amanda Anisimova are among the players who have advanced to the third round in London, where play keeps being interrupted by rainy weather.

Wimbledon, rival golf tourneys, auto racing fill weekend sports slate

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MIAMI, July 1 (UPI) -- Dozens of Wimbledon 2022 tennis matches, rival golf tournaments and auto races from NASCAR and Formula 1 top the Fourth of July weekend sports schedule.

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