http://wp.jamessun.com WP Test Site Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:16:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Los Angeles Clippers have made a coaching change with just 32 games left in the season, naming Kim Hughes as their new interim coach on Thursday night after Mike Dunleavy relinquished his bench duties. http://wp.jamessun.com/uncategorized/los-angeles-clippers-to-remove-mike-dunleavy-as-coach NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith paints a bleak picture of the league's labor situation. http://wp.jamessun.com/uncategorized/union-leader-nfl-lockout-in-2011-quite-possible Kobe Bryant does not participate in practice, opting for treatment. http://wp.jamessun.com/uncategorized/los-angeles-lakers-kobe-bryant-has-a-sprained-ankle The Devils have won the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes, acquiring from the superstar winger from the Thrashers on Thursday night, a source close to the deal told ESPN.com. http://wp.jamessun.com/uncategorized/new-jersey-devils-acquire-winger-ilya-kovalchuk-from-atlanta-thrashers LaDainian Tomlinson says he believes he has played his last game as a San Diego Charger. http://wp.jamessun.com/uncategorized/ladainian-tomlinson-thinks-his-time-with-san-diego-chargers-is-done Nicklas Backstrom's third-period, power-play goal -- his fifth point of the night -- snapped a tie and gave the Capitals a 6-5 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday that extended the Capitals' winning streak to a team-record 12 games. http://wp.jamessun.com/uncategorized/ovie-tallies-500th-point-caps-win-12th-straight New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Thursday afternoon for a meniscal repair, the team said in a news release. http://wp.jamessun.com/uncategorized/new-orleans-hornets-point-guard-chris-paul-to-miss-4-6-weeks-after-knee-surgery Despite Tiger Woods' problems surrounding his adultery scandal and lost corporate sponsors, the world's No. 1 golfer remains the top athlete brand as ranked by Forbes. http://wp.jamessun.com/uncategorized/scandal-hasnt-hurt-tiger-woods-standing-in-terms-of-name-brand-value One week before defending his title at Pebble Beach, Dustin Johnson is off to a flawless start at Riviera. He shot a 7-under 64 for a one-shot lead over Andres Romero among early starters in the Northern Trust Open. http://wp.jamessun.com/uncategorized/northern-trust-open-dustin-johnson-shoots-7-under-64-to-lead-at-riviera The teen from Bear, Del., has committed to play at USC, according to his private quarterback coach Steve Clarkson. http://wp.jamessun.com/uncategorized/13-year-old-quarterback-david-sills-commits-to-usc