Gasol to sit vs. Atlanta

It seemed like a longshot anyway, but Phil Jackson confirmed Saturday at practice that Pau Gasol won’t play tomorrow against Atlanta at Staples, thanks to his strained right hamstring that again kept him on the sidelines this afternoon as it has since an exhibition game on October 9. As I wrote the other day, the Lakers are going to be exceedingly careful with Pau, and aren’t likely to let him suit up for a game until he’s practiced in full- at least once- and come back the next day without complications. The following shouldn’t be used for gambling purposes as…

Serena to face Venus in all-Williams Doha final

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Williams sisters are headed for another title matchup….

Rain washes out qualifying at Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson last started from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway in 2002, as the points leader, lined up next to Mark Martin….

PGA Tour officials cancel Viking Classic

MADISON, Miss. (AP) — PGA Tour officials canceled the weather-stricken Viking Classic on Saturday because of unplayable course conditions….

Kim to meet Fisher in World Match Play final

CASARES, Spain (AP) — Ross Fisher beat Masters champion Angel Cabrera on the third playoff hole Saturday to set up a World Match Play Championship final against Anthony Kim….

Arsenal beats Tottenham 3-0 in Premier League

LONDON (AP) — Robin van Persie scored twice against a lax Tottenham defense in a 3-0 victory Saturday, helping Arsenal remain unbeaten against its Premier League rival over the last decade….

Ljubicic reaches Lyon Grand Prix final

LYON, France (AP) — Ivan Ljubicic defeated Arnaud Clement 6-2, 6-4 Saturday to reach the final of the Lyon Grand Prix….

Shen-Zhao win at first event since 2007

BEIJING (AP) — Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo sure know how to make a comeback….

Choi, Tseng lead after 2nd round in South Korea

INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Na Yeon Choi of South Korea shot a 71 and Taiwan’s Yani Tseng had a 70 to share the lead at 5-under par after a wet and windy second round of the LPGA Tour’s KOLON Championship on Saturday….

Poulter slips into 3-way tie at Singapore Open

SINGAPORE (AP) — England’s Ian Poulter slipped into a tie with Thomas Levet and Kodai Ichihara for the clubhouse lead before thunderstorms cut short play in the third round of the Singapore Open on Saturday….

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