New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York. Knicks won 120-108. In other games Spurs beat Pistons 105-95 and pacers bested Suns 116-97. (Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports.)
LONDON-- Aston Villa beat Crystal Palace 1-0 to win a Premier League match for the first time since August while a late goal from Paul Dummett earned a 3-3 draw for Newcastle United against Manchester United on Tuesday.
ZURICH-- Lionel Messi reclaimed the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for the world player of the year on Monday from his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo who had walked off with the award for the previous two years.
Brooklyn Nets guard Donald Sloan (15) defends San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter at Barclays Center in New York. Spurs won 106-79. (Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports.)
CINCINNATI-- Their previous meeting resulted in nearly $140,000 in fines and more punishment is likely to come from the NFL following Saturday's outrageous Wild Card playoff between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.
