LOS ANGELES, Nov 19 (Reuters) – While Mike D’Antoni is yet to take charge of his first game courtside, the Los Angeles Lakers have turned around their season in explosive fashion in the up-tempo, high-scoring style promised by their new coach. Since D’Antoni’s predecessor Mike Brown was abruptly fired on Nov. 9, the Lakers have triumphed four times in five games, scoring more than 100 points in all four wins to bury memories of their dismal 1-4 start to the campaign. …
Domenech scathing about French players in new book
PARIS (AP) — Former French national team coach Raymond Domenech was so angry with some players on his 2010 World Cup team that he called them “a bunch of imbeciles.”
UPDATE 1-Baseball-Marlins-Blue Jays mega-trade gets approval
* Commissioner approves despite appeal from Miami mayor * 12-man deal cuts Miami payroll, boosts Toronto playoff hopes (Add details, background, quotes) Nov 19 (Reuters) – The deal between the Blue Jays and Miami Marlins, who unloaded some $160 million in payroll after moving into a new, publicly financed stadium, was approved by Major League Baseball on Monday despite protests from the Florida community. …
NFL-Reed gets one game suspension for head and neck hits
Nov 19 (Reuters) – Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed was suspended without pay by the National Football League (NFL) on Monday for repeatedly hitting defenseless opponents around the head and neck area. The NFL issued a statement announcing that Reed had been banned for one game, next Sunday’s clash against the San Diego Chargers, as well as being prevented from practicing with his team this week. …
Domenech scathing about French players in new book
PARIS (AP) — Former French national team coach Raymond Domenech was so angry with some players on his 2010 World Cup team that he called them ”a bunch of imbeciles.”
Dempsey again voted USSF male athlete of the year
CHICAGO (AP) — Clint Dempsey has been voted the U.S. Soccer Federation’s top male athlete for the second straight year.
Clint Dempsey named U.S. Soccer's 2012 Male Athlete of the Year
The Tottenham forward was awarded the honor for the third time in his career after scoring six goals for his national team in 2012. 
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