AP - Karine Icher isn't used to this. She would be happy to make it a habit. The 30-year-old native of Chateauroux, France shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to gain a two-shot lead over Hee-Won Han of South Korea after two rounds at the LPGA Corning Classic.

AFP - Serbia will face hosts Germany in the final of the World Team Cup after seeing off Italy on Friday as the debutants finished the round-robin stage undefeated.

AFP - With the league title now assured Barcelona can be forgiven for turning their attention to the Champions League final but for Osasuna, their opponents this weekend, it remains a crucial match.

AP - A day after vetoing a trade to the Chicago White Sox, San Diego ace Jake Peavy reiterated that staying with the Padres is the right thing to do "right now."

AP - LeBron James never left the playground or gym as a kid without making one last shot. No matter how long it took.

AP - Michael Vick met with probation officials Friday for the second time in the two days he's been home from prison, and prepared to begin a $10-an-hour construction job after the holiday weekend.

AP - Johan Santana pitched out of trouble caused by Boston Red Sox hitters and his own fielders, and the New York Mets ended a four-game losing streak with a 5-3 win Friday night.

AP - Jake Peavy struck out 10 a day after vetoing a trade to the White Sox, and the San Diego Padres beat Carlos Zambrano and the Chicago Cubs 4-0 Friday night to extend their winning streak to a season-high seven games.

AP - Jimmy Rollins sent A.J. Burnett's first pitch of the night deep over the right-field scoreboard. A few innings later, Jayson Werth became the first player to reach the left field second deck at baseball's newest launching pad. In the eighth inning, Mark Teixeria hit the first drive into the suite level.

AP - Mike Keenan was fired as coach of the Calgary Flames on Friday, almost a month after his team lost in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight year.

AP - Patrick Sharp and Cristobal Huet rescued the Chicago Blackhawks after a 3-0 lead evaporated against the defending Stanley Cup champions.

AP - The Cleveland Cavaliers needed a miracle. LeBron James delivered. James made a fadeaway 3-pointer over Orlando's Hedo Turkoglu as the final horn sounded Friday night to give the Cavaliers, their season a heartbeat from major trouble, a 96-95 victory over the Orlando Magic that evened the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece.