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Police investigating hospital in Burress shooting (AP)

AP - Authorities investigating Plaxico Burress' accidental shooting say they are looking into what roles his teammate Antonio Pierce and the hospital that treated Burress played in the incident.

Onward Oklahoma: BCS favors OU over Texas (AP)

AP - A week before the final standings are released and the Bowl Championship Series is already ticking people off.

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.

Patriots and Bucs to play at Wembley in 2009 (Reuters)
Reuters - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the New England Patriots when the NFL returns to London next year, the league said on Monday.

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.

Mizzou coordinator Christensen takes Wyoming job (AP)
AP - The architect of the offense that vaulted Missouri back to national prominence and helped make quarterback Chase Daniel the school's first Heisman Trophy finalist is moving on to become the next head coach at Wyoming.

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.