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Police investigating hospital in Burress shooting (AP)

AP - Plaxico Burress was led out of a police precinct in handcuffs Monday after surrendering on a weapons possession charge, and authorities said that teammate Antonio Pierce is being investigated over his role in an accidental shooting at a Manhattan nightclub.

AP NewsBreak: Armstrong to race in 2009 Tour (AP)
AP - Lance Armstrong will ride in the 2009 Tour de France, marking the first time he will compete in that race and the Giro d'Italia in the same year.

Report: Marbury lashes out at teammates, D'Antoni (AP)

AP - With his career in New York seemingly finished, Knicks guard Stephon Marbury lashed out at teammates and coach Mike D'Antoni a day before he was to meet with team president Donnie Walsh about a possible buyout, the New York Post reported in Monday's edition.

Texas Tech QB's fingers broken in 9 places (AP)
AP - Texas Tech officials confirm that quarterback Graham Harrell had surgery to repair nine breaks in two fingers of his non-throwing hand but won't miss any playing time.

Clemson official: Swinney to stay on as coach (AP)
AP - Interim coach Dabo Swinney will become Clemson's permanent coach, according to a school official close to the football program.

Giants receiver Burress treated for gunshot wound (Reuters)

Reuters - New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was wounded in an apparent accidental shooting on Friday and released from hospital on Saturday, the NFL team said.

Harris scores career-high 47 as Nets topple Suns (AP)

AP - Devin Harris and the New Jersey Nets had a lot to celebrate in the desert.

Madonna, Alex Rodriguez in Mexico City (AP)

AP - A-Rod and Madonna were together — in the same city, anyway.

Young guns set to start for Arsenal against Burnley (AFP)

AFP - Arsenal have put their Premier League campaign back on track and now Arsene Wenger is ready to watch his youngsters show there is a bright future ahead at the Emirates Stadium.

US stars Modano, Tkachuk reach milestones in wins (AP)

AP - American stars Mike Modano and Keith Tkachuk reached two more milestones — and helped give their last-place teams big victories.

Lane Kiffin introduced as Tennessee's 21st coach (AP)
AP - Lane Kiffin, the former coach of the NFL Oakland Raiders, is the new coach of Tennessee.

China's Zheng Jie heading to Australia for WTA Hobart (AFP)

AFP - China's Zheng Jie will head Down Under in January ahead of the Australian Open to compete in the Hobart International, according to organisers.

Sorenstam, International team win Lexus Cup (AP)

AP - Annika Sorenstam celebrated two big victories in her second-to-last event before retiring.