Niners land wide receiver Isaac Bruce
AP - Receiver Isaac Bruce agreed to a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday night, one day after the St. Louis Rams released one of the most prolific receivers in NFL history.
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Lions deal Rogers to Browns, not Bengals
The Detroit Lions traded Shaun Rogers to the Cleveland Browns for cornerback Leigh Bodden and a third-round pick in the April draft. The deal was announced Saturday by the Lions, a day after a trade with Cincinnati fell through that would have shipped the talented but inconsistent defensive tackle to the Bengals in exchange for third- and fifth-round picks.
Kidd shoots more, keys Mavericks’ win
Jason Kidd finally got the message, the one he was hearing from his new coach, his new teammates and even from friends and family. Shoot! Although more comfortable as a distributor, Kidd showed Friday night that he can change his mind-set, scoring a season-high 21 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks past the Sacramento Kings 115-106 Friday night.
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Rockets extend winning streak to 14
AP - Tracy McGrady had 25 points and six assists, and the Houston Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 116-95 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to 14, the longest streak in the NBA this season.
Paul helps Hornets defeat Jazz 110-98
Chris Paul explained his latest highlight-filled performance by complimenting his friend and fellow young point guard, Deron Williams. “When you play against the best, it brings out the best in you,” Paul said. Paul had 24 points, 16 assists and five steals to help the New Orleans Hornets hold off the Utah Jazz 110-98 on Friday night.
Kidd leads Mavs past the Kings 115-106
AP - Jason Kidd, benched the final 34 seconds of a pivotal game the previous night in part because he was reluctant to shoot, scored a season-high 21 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, leading the Dallas Mavericks past the Sacramento Kings, 115-106, Friday.
Plekanec’s 3 goals lift Habs by Sabres
Canadiens coach Guy Carbonneau said the ball is in Carey Price’s court. So far, the rookie netminder is holding serve. Price won his second straight start since taking over as Montreal’s top goalie, and Tomas Plekanec had three power-play goals for his first hat trick in the Canadiens’ 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.
Boyle scores in OT, Lightning beat Leafs
Tampa Bay coach John Tortorella reached a personal milestone, while Toronto battled back for a key point. Dan Boyle scored a power-play goal with 2:58 left in overtime and the Lightning beat the Maple Leafs 3-2 on Friday night. “It was a quick play and I just tried to put it upstairs,” Boyle said. Boyle, who also had two assists, scored from the left circle.
Boyle’s goal in overtime lifts Lightning
AP - Dan Boyle scored a power-play goal with 2:58 left in overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Friday night.
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