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LeBron James says he hurt his left wrist by banging it on the rim while dunking late in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 108-91 loss to the Washington Wizards.

Joe Johnson made it two straight 30-point games, Josh Smith dominated during a decisive first-half run and the Atlanta Hawks won their sixth in the row, beating the Miami Heat 105-90 on Wednesday night to reclaim a share of the NBA's best record.

LeBron James was stymied down the stretch by DeShawn Stevenson's tough defense, Antawn Jamison delivered a double-double in his season debut, and the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 Wednesday night to end a six-game losing streak.

LeBron James was stymied down the stretch by DeShawn Stevenson's tough defense, Antawn Jamison delivered a double-double in his season debut, and the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 Wednesday night to end a six-game losing streak.

LeBron James was stymied down the stretch by DeShawn Stevenson's tough defense, Antawn Jamison delivered a double-double in his season debut, and the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 Wednesday night to end a six-game losing streak.

LeBron James was stymied down the stretch by DeShawn Stevenson's tough defense, Antawn Jamison delivered a double-double in his season debut, and the Washington Wizards beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-91 Wednesday night to end a six-game losing streak.

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says he's working on tightening up the playoff schedule next season so there will be fewer off days between games.

Ronnie Brown's season is over for the Miami Dolphins.

Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez says the process of filing forms that log hours players devote to football was corrected as soon as he learned it wasn't happening.

Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez says the process of filing forms that log hours players devote to football was corrected as soon as he learned it wasn't happening.

Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez says the process of filing forms that log hours players devote to football was corrected as soon as he learned it wasn't happening.

France qualified for the World Cup on Wednesday, beating Ireland 2-1 on aggregate after William Gallas scored a contentious equalizing goal in extra time.

France qualified for the World Cup on Wednesday, beating Ireland 2-1 on aggregate after William Gallas scored a contentious equalizing goal in extra time.

Portugal qualified for the World Cup for the third time in a row on Wednesday, beating Bosnia 1-0 thanks to Raul Meireles' second-half goal in the second leg.

The woman accused of trying to extort money from Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino was charged Wednesday with retaliating against the coach by falsely claiming he raped her.

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan says his crying in front of his team earlier this week is just another example of him staying true to himself.

New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard had three pins inserted into his broken right thumb and his arm is in a sling, leaving his status for the team's game against New England uncertain.

The New Orleans Saints have signed veteran cornerback Chris McAlister.

The New Orleans Saints have signed veteran cornerback Chris McAlister.

The LPGA announces a 2010 schedule that's its smallest since 1971 -- 24 events, only 13 in the U.S. Steve Elling says the rollback is a result both of the economy and serious missteps by previous management.