AFP - DJ Augustin scored 11 of his 20 points in over-time to spark the Charlotte Bobcats past Boston 114-106, handing the NBA champion Celtics their fifth loss in seven games.

AFP - Andre Iguodala scored 28 points and the Philadelphia 76ers held off a late rally to defeat the Houston Rockets 104-96 in a National Basketball Association game.

AFP - It may have taken three and a quarter hours and five match points but Amelie Mauresmo finally saw off the challenge of compatriot Julie Coin to move into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International.

AP - After getting pounded in their last meeting, the Calgary Flames were determined to get off to a fast start against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.

Reuters - David West and Chris Paul combined for 72 points to help the New Orleans Hornets sting the Los Angeles Lakers 116-105 Tuesday, the visitors surging past the Western Conference leaders with a fourth-quarter rally.