tuesday night

Already writing the NBA's best story, Jeremy Lin has now scripted a thrilling finish. Nothing about the kid from Harvard should be a surprise anymore.

When he launched a 3-pointer in a tie game with a half-second left in Toronto on Tuesday night, the result seemed obvious.

"I knew it was going in," Knicks guard Iman Shumpert said.

BOSTON Nathan Horton's second goal of the game keyed Boston's three-goal third period as the Bruins beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 Tuesday night.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry sprained his right ankle and had to be helped off the court during the Sacramento Kings' 95-91 preseason victory Tuesday night.

Cory Schneider stopped 47 shots for his fifth straight victory as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Jordan Eberle had two goals and an assist and Shawn Horcoff scored twice to send the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-2 victory over the Nashville Predators 6-2 Tuesday night.

Arsenal host Marseille and Chelsea visit Genk in the Champions League, while nine matches in the Championship and Aldershot-Burton Albion are also taking place on a busy Tuesday night of football.

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington is to step down from his position after Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier against Italy.

Ryan Braun homered leading off the 11th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Rockies 2-1 on Tuesday night to win their sixth straight at home over Colorado.

Josh Willingham hit a home run and had two hits, Coco Crisp drove in two runs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-4 Tuesday night.

Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez spends Tuesday night in hospital after suffering "mild concussion" on the club's pre-season tour of the United States.