Kobe Bryant scored four of his 30 points in the final 1:26, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an 18-point third-quarter deficit to beat Charlotte 101-100 on Tuesday night, handing the Bobcats their 12th straight loss. Full Story Kobe’s 30 key Lakers’ comeback vs. Bobcats
Full Story Kobe’s 30 key Lakers’ comeback vs. Bobcats
QPR playmaker Adel Taarabt has confirmed he wants to play for Morocco at the African Nations Cup next month. Full Story Taarabt targets Morocco call
Full Story Taarabt targets Morocco call
Gallinari scored a season-high 28 points, outlasting Duncan down the stretch and leading the Denver Nuggets over the San Antonio Spurs 112-106 on Tuesday night. Full Story Gallinari’s 28 points lifts Nuggets past Spurs
Full Story Gallinari’s 28 points lifts Nuggets past Spurs
Thirteen-round programme with Citroen on the cards for Spaniard Full Story Sordo linked to full campaign
Full Story Sordo linked to full campaign
Gloucestershire sign Australian batsman Michael Klinger as captain and overseas player for next season’s campaign.
Full Story Glos bring in Klinger as captain
Rafael Benitez welcomes Oscar’s dismay at his exclusion from Chelsea’s starting line-up in Sunday’s Club World Cup final against Corinthians. Full Story Oscar attitude pleases Benitez
Full Story Oscar attitude pleases Benitez
That means the rest of the hot stove dominoes will begin to fall. That could be as remaining free-agent signings or via trade for many teams.
Full Story MLB Trade Speculation: Players That Could Be Traded by Opening Day
Stuart MacGill slams the decision to withdraw Usman Khawaja from Thursday’s Big Bash League game as ‘absolutely crazy’.
Full Story Withdrawing Khawaja crazy: MacGill
There is a unique feeling for Philadelphia fans entering the 2013 season. Much of the talent that helped the team win 102 games in 2011 remains, but the bitter taste of the 2012 season remains strong.
Full Story Philadelphia Phillies 2013: 7 Bold Predictions for the Phils’ 2013 Season
The World Bank raises its growth forecast for China, saying stimulus measures and infrastructure projects will help boost growth. Full Story World Bank raises China forecast
Full Story World Bank raises China forecast
The Japanese manufacturer announces plans to make a new premium compact car in Sunderland, creating 1,000 jobs. Full Story Nissan To Build Luxury Car Model At UK Plant
Full Story Nissan To Build Luxury Car Model At UK Plant
December 19: Asian Tour Board Member Ken Schofield share will be honoured for his contribution to the game next year when he is inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum. Full Story BOARD MEMBER SCHOFIELD TO BE INDUCTED IN WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME
Full Story BOARD MEMBER SCHOFIELD TO BE INDUCTED IN WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME
LONDON (Reuters) – A British former minister who quit after failing to shake off claims that he called police “plebs” called for an inquiry on Tuesday after a television programme said he may have been falsely accused and the victim of a dirty tricks campaign.Related StoriesBoE tells clearing houses to put stability before profitGovernment sets five-year plan to spur solar, biomass energyVolleyball bounced out of UK Sport fundingPolice face inquiry over minister’s “pleb” rowFinance sector paid 63 billion pounds tax in 2011/12 – PwC Full Story Police face inquiry over Andrew Mitchell’s "pleb" row
Full Story Police face inquiry over Andrew Mitchell’s "pleb" row
(Reuters) – Google's Motorola Mobility unit cannot assert a patent against Apple Inc which covers a sensor that stops phone users from dialing wrong numbers on touchscreen devices, a U.S. trade judge ruled. In an entry on the U.S. International Trade Commission docket on Tuesday, Administrative Law Judge Thomas Pender ruled the Motorola patent invalid. "We're disappointed with this outcome and are evaluating our options," Motorola spokeswoman Jennifer Weyrauch-Erickson said. An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment. … Full Story ITC judge sides with Apple against Google on phone patent
Full Story ITC judge sides with Apple against Google on phone patent
Jeremy Lin is still must-see TV in New York. Lin’s first trip back to New York since signing with the Houston Rockets resulted in MSG Network’s highest-rated Knicks game of the season, according to the network. The Rockets’ 109-96 victory Monday drew a 4.77 rating, MSG said Tuesday. That’s well above the 3.41 average rating for the Full Story Return of Jeremy Lin is highest-rated Knicks game on MSG Full Story Return of Jeremy Lin is highest-rated Knicks game on MSG
Full Story Return of Jeremy Lin is highest-rated Knicks game on MSG
The BLACKCAPS have started their tour with a convincing 24 run win over South Africa A at City Oval, Pietermaritzburg. Full Story BLACKCAPS beat South Africa A by 24 runs
Full Story BLACKCAPS beat South Africa A by 24 runs
Ian Poulter says he feels unfulfilled and believes he should have won more golf tournaments during his 17-year career. Full Story I should have won more – Poulter
Full Story I should have won more – Poulter
Poor Dan Girardi and Ryan McDonagh took more shots to the body than Henrk Lundqvist did.
Full Story One Christmas Wish Each NHL Team Has on Its List
Peter Siddle slams ball-tampering allegations as "ridiculous" following complaints from Sri Lanka during the Hobart Test.
Full Story Siddle slams ball-tampering claims
The Under-21 Italy side was beaten 4-2 by the B Italia squad this evening, a side representing the best players in Serie B. Full Story B Italia beat Under-21s
Full Story B Italia beat Under-21s
