Memphis Grizzlies (11-25) at Toronto Raptors (15-21), 7 p.m. - Miami Herald

The Toronto Raptors aim to continue their strong play in the new calendar year when they take the floor tonight against the lowly Memphis Grizzlies at the Air Canada Centre. The Raptors have won three of four games so far in January, with the most ...

Barefoot hoops coaches hope to raise 1 million pairs of shoes for ... - Hampton Roads Daily Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Last year, IUPUI's Ron Hunter was the sole coach to go barefoot on the sideline to raise shoes for needy children around the world. This year, hundreds of foot soldiers have joined the cause. Samaritan's Feet, the Charlotte , N ...

Israel, Hamas Reject UN Truce Vote Amid Gaza Fighting (Update1) - Bloomberg

Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Israel and Hamas rejected a UN call for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said the military offensive aimed at stopping rocket fire would continue. Olmert said the firing of rockets from ...

Tebow, No. 1 Florida beat Oklahoma for BCS title - Longview News-Journal

MIAMI — Tim Tebow enjoyed the battering-ram runs. He liked the old-school jump pass. Drawing a rare penalty, that really made Tebow’s day. With No. 1 Florida about to finish off No. 2 Oklahoma 24-14 for the BCS championship Thursday night, Tebow ...

Firefighters battle wildfire near Denver - Chicago Sun-Times

BOULDER, Colo.---- More than a hundred firefighters spent the night battling a stubborn, wind-driven wildfire that triggered the evacuations of more than 900 homes as it scorched grasslands near Denver. "The wind has died down so the fire hasn't been ...