Sports http://en.epochtimes.com/ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:55:01 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/sports/boston-bruins-8010.html Back in late-November 2005, then-Boston Bruins GM Mike O’Connell gave an early gift to the San Jose Sharks when he traded star center Joe Thornton for left-winger Marco Strum, defenseman Brad Stuart, and center Wayne Primeau. By Karl Yu/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/sports/rick-carlisle-8007.html Rick Carlisle became the ninth Dallas Mavericks coach in franchise history with his appointment to the job in May. By Durhl Caussey/Special to The Epoch Times Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/sports/arsenal-chelsea-7961.html Chelsea dominated play and created more chances, taking the lead in the first half but two goals from Arsenal’s Dutch striker Robin van Persie within three minutes in the second half swung the game in favor of the visitors 2–1. By Patrick Hayden/Epoch Times U.K. Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/sports/giants-redskins-7903.html Under gray skies and heavy rain, the New York Giants prevailed over the Washington Redskins 23–7 on Sunday afternoon in a signature NFC East match-up at FedEx Field. By Drew Carlucci/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/sports/jets-broncos-7904.html The Denver Broncos quickly put an end to the Jets five-game winning streak with a convincing 34–17 win. By Rahul Vaidyanath/Epoch Times Staff Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/sports/lakers-seventh-consecutive-win-7921.html The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 112-99 Sunday to win their seventh successive game and improve to a NBA-leading 14-1 record. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/sports/sweden-win-golf-world-cup-7894.html Sweden's Robert Karlsson and Henrik Stenson won the 54th World Cup of Golf by three shots on Sunday after a masterful nine-under-par 63 in the final round foursomes. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/sports/all-blacks-secure-grand-slam-7889.html Mils Muliaina scored two tries as New Zealand completed their third grand slam of wins over the four home nations. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/sports/burress-gunshot-wound-7874.html New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was wounded in an apparent accidental shooting. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/sports/nowitzki-nba-player-of-the-week-7861.html Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from November 12–23. This is the ninth time Nowitzki has garnered the honor. By Durhl Caussey/Special to The Epoch Times Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100