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The Latest: Lamar Odom alert and improving, his aunt says (Yahoo Sports)

Lamar Odom’s family says his condition is improving after the former NBA star was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel a week ago. Alvina Alston, publicist for Odom’s aunt JaNean Mercer, said Monday that the former reality-TV personality is alert and undergoing testing, but there’s no word yet on when he might be released from the hospital. Mercer said in a statement that Odom is overcoming ”insurmountable obstacles” and defying

Packers hold off pass-happy Chargers for 27-20 win (Yahoo Sports)

Rookie cornerback Damarious Randall had a feeling that Philip Rivers’ final pass might be headed his way. Fourth-and-goal from the 3 with 15 seconds left, and the San Diego Chargers needed a touchdown to tie the Green Bay Packers and possibly force overtime. Randall had to keep tabs on both Antonio Gates and Danny Woodhead lined up on the right side of the formation.

Host Donald chooses The Grove to stage British Masters

Former world number one Luke Donald will host next year’s British Masters at The Grove parkland course on the outskirts of London. It will be the second time The Grove has been the venue for a European Tour event, having hosted a World Golf Championship tournament in 2006 won by Tiger Woods. “I was lucky enough to be able to play that event and I’m excited we are going back,”

Golf-Host Donald chooses The Grove to stage British Masters

Former world number one Luke Donald will host next year’s British Masters at The Grove parkland course on the outskirts of London. It will be the second time The Grove has been the venue for a European Tour event, having hosted a World Golf Championship tournament in 2006 won by Tiger Woods. “I was lucky enough to be able to play that event and I’m excited we are going back,”

Mets beat Cubs and Arrieta for 2-0 series lead

By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York Mets struck early, using a combination of pitching and power to post a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series. Daniel Murphy blasted a two-run homer to cap a three-run first inning off Cubs ace Jake Arrieta that was all the Mets and starter Noah Syndergaard

Modest Murphy turned power-hitting monster for Mets

By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) – Daniel Murphy has been a good hitter with modest power over his seven-year Major League Baseball career with the Mets, but the 30-year-old second baseman has turned into a one-man wrecking crew this postseason. Murphy, who hit a career high 14 home runs this season, has homered in four straight postseason games and has five overall from seven contests in these playoffs. The