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Predators beat Kings 3-1

LOS ANGELES — Francis Bouillon, Cody Franson and Joel Ward scored to lead the Nashville Predators to a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.
Putz, Pavano file for free agency

NEW YORK — Mets reliever J.J. Putz and Twins pitcher Carl Pavano filed for free agency Saturday.
Putz became a free agent one day after New York declined his $9.
Haye beats Valuev for WBA heavyweight title

NUREMBERG, Germany — David Haye backed up weeks worth of boasting, winning the WBA heavyweight title with a majority decision over Nikolai Valuev on Saturday night.
Pro Bowler Ty Law signs with Broncos

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Ty Law spent the first half of the season waiting for the right team to come calling.
Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC

SHANGHAI — Phil Mickelson was unwinding from a day of high energy and quick turnarounds, one that took him from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods to a two-shot lead over the final eight holes Saturday in the HSBC Champions.
Twins exercise 2011 option on Cuddyer

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011.
Federer to play Djokovic for Swiss Indoors title

BASEL, Switzerland — Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final in a bid for a fourth straight title in his hometown tournament.
Spanish basketball game off because of swine flu

MADRID — Swine flu has forced the Spanish basketball league to postpone a game for the second time this season.
ITF chief says ban unlikely for Serena Williams

REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy — Top-ranked Serena Williams will most likely receive a "significant" fine but no suspension for her U.
Italy takes 2-0 lead over US in Fed Cup final

REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy — Alexa Glatch and Melanie Oudin lost in straight sets Saturday to give Italy a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final.
Fox NFL pregame show to be aired from Afghanistan

NEW YORK — The Fox NFL pregame show will be broadcast from a military installation in Afghanistan on Sunday.
ITF confirms 1-year ban for Wickmayer, Malisse

LONDON — The International Tennis Federation has confirmed a one-year suspension for Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse.