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Roy Hibbert scored a career-high 26 points, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 97-90 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Hibbert, a 7-2 center, added eight rebounds and four blocks. Luther Head had 18 points and Dahntay Jones scored 13 for the Pacers, who have won two of three after losing eight straight. Mickael Pietrus and Jameer Nelson each scored 16 for the Magic, who still lead the Southeast Division despite consecutive losses to Chicago and Indiana. Dwight Howard played with... Read Full Story

Burnley on Tuesday accepted defeat in their battle to prevent their manager Owen Coyle from leaving for Premier League rivals Bolton. In a statement, Burnley said they were now negotiating the level of compensation to be paid by Bolton, having reluctantly accepted that Coyle was determined to leave. "Burnley Football Club will now enter discussions with Bolton Wanderers Football Club, due to the fact that compensation between the two parties has yet to be agreed," a statement said. Coyle... Read Full Story

Owen Coyle is almost certain to be appointed as Gary Megson’s replacement at Bolton Wanderers after Burnley released a statement on their website yesterday afternoon. The Clarets announced that Coyle had “reaffirmed his desire to leave” Turf Moor. The two clubs are now expected to enter into discussions in order to strike up a satisfactory compensation deal for Burnley. Coyle took over at the helm of Burnley in 2007 and helped the club progress into the Premier League this season... Read Full Story

Sam Allardyce has signalled that he will allow Benni McCarthy to leave Blackburn this month but only if he receives an acceptable offer for the unsettled South African striker. McCarthy, 32, has grown disillusioned with his lack of first-team starts under Allardyce and is agitating for a move to ensure regular football in the run-up to the World Cup finals in his home country in June and July. The striker is reportedly a target for Scottish giants Celtic and has also been linked with a move... Read Full Story

Simon Grayson, the mastermind of Manchester United's shock FA Cup exit, insists he wants to reach the Premier League with Leeds rather than hoping he will be poached by a top flight club. Bolton are currently in the market for a new manager and, with Burnley's Owen Coyle their top target, Grayson's name is being linked with both Lancashire clubs. But Grayson, 40, has ruled out leaving Elland Road at the start of what he hopes will be a journey back to the top of English football. "My... Read Full Story

Owen Coyle appeared Monday to be on the verge of quitting Burnley for Premier League rivals Bolton after it was confirmed he had held talks about filling the managerial vacancy at the Reebok Stadium. Bolton have targeted Coyle as the man to succeed Gary Megson, who was sacked last week after two years in charge, and Burnley confirmed on Monday that their manager had already discussed a switch to their local rivals. Burnley chairman Barry Kilby was due to meet Coyle later in the day to... Read Full Story

Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez beat Melanie Oudin of the United States 6-4, 6-4 Sunday to give Spain a 1-0 lead at the Hopman Cup mixed teams tennis tournament. Martinez Sanchez, a serve-and-volleyer, had her service broken by Oudin, the 18-year-old U.S. Open quarterfinalist, for the first time while serving for the match at 5-2. In the final game, the Spanish player faced two break points before clinching the match. American John Isner was scheduled to play Tommy Robredo of Spain in men's... Read Full Story

Kevin Durant (photo. Jared McMillen) Ranking the NBA from worst to first… 30. New Jersey Nets (3-30) Last week: Beat New York, lost to Cleveland. After closing out December by experiencing the thrill of victory for the third time, the Nets have a handful of winnable games coming up this month, including the Wizards, Pacers, Sixers, Bucks and Clippers at home. 29. Minnesota Timberwolves (7-28) Last week: Lost at San Antonio; lost to Utah; lost to Orlando; lost at Indiana. The... Read Full Story

Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez beat Melanie Oudin of the United States 6-4, 6-4 Sunday to give Spain a 1-0 lead at the Hopman Cup mixed teams tennis tournament. Martinez Sanchez, a serve-and-volleyer, had her service broken by Oudin, the 18-year-old U.S. Open quarterfinalist, for the first time while serving for the match at 5-2. In the final game, the Spanish player faced two break points before clinching the match. American John Isner was scheduled to play Tommy Robredo of Spain in men's... Read Full Story

Owen Coyle is set to be named the new manager at Bolton Wanderers. Burnley confirm on their official website that the coach has informed them he wishes to take up the vacant managerial post at the Reebok Stadium. The two clubs are now reportedly in negotiations to determine the compensation package Bolton owe their Premier League counterparts, because Coyle is still under contract at Turf Moor. Last week, Bolton axed Gary Megson, who had been under pressure for a while. They immediately... Read Full Story