Top Sports Stories (Nov 30, 2013)

Celtics have their way with Cavaliers On Friday, the Cavaliers suffered the same fate as many turkeys this time of year. They were slaughtered. The Cavaliers landed the top pick in the 2013 NBA draft, and they look like they’ll be in contention to do it again after their pathetic effort in… Boston.com • November 29, 2013, 7:28 PM (PST)

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Richie Incognito’s ban extended The Miami Dolphins and Richie Incognito have reached an agreement that will keep the offensive lineman on the team past next week’s deadline, according to ESPN and media reports. Incognito’s four-game suspension, which was to conclude Dec. 2, has been ESPN • November 29, 2013, 3:38 PM (PST)

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Stars’ Robidas breaks leg vs. Blackhawks DALLAS –Dallas Stars defenseman Stephane Robidas left the game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday after sustaining a broken leg with 7:26 remaining in the second period, the team said. Robidas slid into the end boards while attempting to block… NHL.com • November 29, 2013, 5:48 PM (PST)

 

Lakers defeat Pistons, 106-102, with long-range shooting AUBURN HILLS — The Lakers were dominated in the paint, practically embarrassed, but still beat the Detroit Pistons. Young, known much more for his high-volume shooting than his defense, then made two free throws to seal the victory, pushing the Lakers… Los Angeles Times • November 29, 2013, 9:46 PM (PST)

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Redskins officials: RGIII feared job loss to Kirk Cousins Can a closer look at Robert Griffin III’s background help explain his actions during a trying second season in the NFL? The thought of his job being in danger was foreign to Griffin during his brilliant collegiate run at Baylor. He committed to the Uni… NFL • November 29, 2013, 10:50 AM (PST)

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Clippers’ Chris Paul misses game against Kings with injured hamstring Clippers point guard Chris Paul didn’t play against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night because of a strained right hamstring. Coach Doc Rivers said he told head athletic trainer Jasen Powell the team wanted to be “way more conservative than aggressiv… Los Angeles Times • November 29, 2013, 6:54 PM (PST)

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Ted Lilly retiring after 15 seasons OAKLAND, Calif. — Ted Lilly would have loved to keep pitching — if his body would allow him to start every fifth day, and if he could stay off the disabled list. Instead, the 37-year-old left-hander is retiring after 15 seasons because of further pro… ESPN • November 30, 2013, 12:42 AM (PST)

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Parise returns to Wild lineup vs. Avalanche Minnesota Wild forward Zach Parise returned to the lineup Friday against the Colorado Avalanche, four days after injuring his left foot blocking a shot in a loss to the St. Louis Blues. The Wild announced Tuesday that Parise was expected to miss 2-3 we… NHL.com • November 29, 2013, 3:27 PM (PST)

 

Mike McCarthy: Pack must win out GREEN BAY, Wis. — Still trying to make sense of one of the toughest losses in his successful tenure as Green Bay Packers coach, Mike McCarthy made it clear what his struggling team must accomplish. Speaking Friday morning, a day after the Packers were… ESPN • November 29, 2013, 10:51 AM (PST)

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Arizona beats Duke to win NIT Tip-Off title NEW YORK — Nick Johnson scored all but two of his 15 points in the second half and No. 4 Arizona beat No. 6 Duke 72-66 on Friday night in the championship game of the NIT Season Tip-Off. The game was expected to be a matchup of two of the best freshmen… Morris County Daily Record • November 30, 2013, 2:16 AM (PST)