James nets 48 on birthday as Cavs down Hawks

CLEVELAND (Reuters) – LeBron James would not let the Atlanta Hawks spoil his 25th birthday, scoring a season-best 48 points to rally the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 106-101 victory on Wednesday.

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Hewitt ready for Australian Open (AAP)

Lleyton Hewitt will attempt to cause “serious damage” at the 2010 Australian Open as he embarks on a campaign to snare his third grand slam title. more…

Mariners drop fifth straight to end 2009

For the first time in A-League history the New Year’s Eve clash did not result in a draw, as Wellington handed Central Coast a 2-0 defeat at Gosford, their fifth straight loss. more…

Aussies get better by the day: Nielsen (AAP)

Australia have lost the Ashes and surrendered Test cricket’s top ranking but Ricky Ponting’s side are getting better every day, coach Tim Nielsen says. more…

Tarantino given festival honour

Movie director Quentin Tarantino is to be honoured for his career achievements at the Palm Springs Film Festival in the US. more…

One year on

Little Boots reflects on ‘mad’ 2009 after BBC poll success more…

Patrick Stewart receives knighthood

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Sheens ‘seeking reconciliation’

Charlie Sheen and his wife Brooke Mueller Sheen – who last week accused him of putting a knife to her throat – want to reconcile, their lawyers say. more…

Storms threatens to spoil Melbourne’s party (ABC)

Victoria’s State Emergency Service (SES) is urging people to prepare their homes for severe thunderstorms when the predicted cool change hits tonight. more…

Smoking in cars with children illegal in 2010 (ABC)

The Queensland Government is reminding people that it is illegal to light a cigarette in a car carrying a child from tomorrow. more…