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Kobe is ready for his close-up in Spike Lee's Kobe Doin' Work

Kobe Bryant may be the leader of the hated Los Angeles Lakers, but his new documentary has a lot of treats for anyone interested in an immersive NBA experience.

Timbers loan soccer player to top-flight India club

Portland Timbers forward Mandjou Keita will join top-flight Indian club Salgaocar Sport Club. The first-division scoring champ is set for return to Portland in 2010.

Seahawks turn 17-0 hole into 32-20 win over Lions

For all the indignities the Seahawks have endured already this season, at least they didn't become the first team in more than two years to lose a home game to Detroit. But they came close.

Did Yankee's numerous mound visits change up Game 4 pace?

Jorge Posada and pals visited pitcher CC Sabathia eight times - in a single inning - on Sunday night, grinding Game 4 of the World Series to a standstill. Agitated Phillies fans booed each trip. The Yankees beat Philadelphia 7-4 to take a 3-1 Series lead.

Roy has 16 points to push Portland to 83-74 win

The Portland Trail Blazers took down the Oklahoma City Thunders Sunday in Oklahoma City. Brandon Roy helped pull in the win, with a solid 16 points to his credit.

Phillies roll over Yankees 6-1 in World Series opener

Shut down by Cliff Lee, New York now faces the crafty Martinez in Game 2 on Thursday night. The 38-year-old right-hander, lacking the overpowering fastball he once had, was a thorn in the Yankees' side for years when he pitched for rival Boston.

Agassi: I lied about using crystal meth to avoid tennis ban

WADA leader John Fahey said Wednesday he was disappointed by the revelations in Agassi's upcoming autobiography that he used crystal methamphetamine in 1997 and lied to ATP tour officials to avoid a ban.

Yankee pitcher Sabathia wears down Angels for pennant win

The imposing ace was picked as the MVP of the AL championship series on Sunday, setting the tone for the Yankees in their six-game victory over the Los Angeles Angels with two overpowering outings.

Former Seahawk booked in La. slaying

Former Seattle Seahawks safety Terreal Bierria was arrested Tuesday in the killing of a Louisiana man after a dispute over drugs, police said. Police said the victim was found on the floor of a home with stab wounds.

Seahawks fans 'get Schmitt-faced'

Two weeks ago Owen Schmitt bashed his forehead with his helmet in an attempt to fire up his teammates and the crowd during the pre-game introductions. And now a T-shirt depicting Schmitt at that very moment is a hit among Seahawks fans.