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WASHINGTON - The Washington Wizards beat the San Antonio Spurs for the first time since 2005.That means, of course, that John Wall beat the Spurs for the first time ever — within weeks of his first wins in head-to-head games against nemeses Chris Paul and Derrick Rose.But dig a little deeper down the roster, and there is Kevin Seraphin. Hes been around just as long as Wall and had been just as fruitless against an NBA squad that includes French national teammates Tony Parker and Boris Diaw.In the fourth quarter Tuesday night, Seraphin scored 11 of his season-high 17 points, grabbed five of his eight rebounds and had a momentum-swinging block in the 101-93 victory.Needless to say, the postgame Francophile reunion would feel a bit different from those in the past. Seraphin could hardly contain his smile as he thought about meeting up with his buddies.Its been a while. Definitely, kind of excited. Im kind of happy, he said. Im about to talk to Tony and Boris, so, yeah, thats good.The Wizards had dropped 17 straight to the Spurs. Seraphin was 0-8 lifetime; Wall was 0-7. Wall has been bursting similar barriers all season: He had a 0-6 one-on-one history against Paul before last months win over the Los Angeles Clippers, and last weeks victory over the Chicago Bulls ended a 0-5 mark of futility against Rose.Its finally good to win a game like this, against a top team, Wall said.The Wizards needed it. They lost by 31 points to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.Wall had 25 points and eight assists, but he didnt score in a fourth quarter won by Washingtons defence. Seraphin and Bradley Beal had blocks on back-to-back possessions, and consecutive turnovers by the usually sure-handed Manu Ginobili essentially sealed the game.Tim Duncan had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and Parker scored 14 points for the Spurs, who are having a more inconsistent season than the San Antonio norm because of injuries. Ginobili returned after missing one game with back spasms, and Marco Belinelli missed his second consecutive game with a mildly strained left groin.We just havent been consistent, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said. It would be easier if we had two guys that were out this whole time and you knew who was going to be out every night, but every two to three games its different people, so thats made it a little bit tough on the guys.TIP-INSSpurs: Duncan passed Derek Fisher for all-time games played, moving into 16th place with 1,288. Duncan also moved into fifth place all-time with his 815th double-double, surpassing Karl Malone.Wizards: It was no contest when three-time Daytona 500 champion Jeff Gordon raced a fan on tricycles between the first and second quarters. Gordon zoomed around the two laps so far ahead that he waited for his competitor just before the finish line.WITTS WIT, TIMES TWOAsked about breaking the streak against the Spurs, Wizards coach Randy Wittman referenced the NBA champs meeting with President Barack Obama on Monday: I told Pop before the game, I think hes got a wing at the White House now. Hes been at the White House so many daggum times.Also, heres Wittman speaking to reporters about an item in the box score: Stats are for you guys and agents. You and agents are a lot alike.DIFFRENT STROKESSan Antonio took better care of the ball, but Washington shot and rebounded it better. The Spurs committed only two first-half turnovers before getting sloppy late to finish with nine, and they had assists on 26 of their 38 field goals. The Wizards shot 61 per cent in the first quarter and 49 per cent for the game, and Marcin Gortat (11 rebounds) led a 48-34 advantage on the boards.UP NEXTSpurs: Visit Charlotte on Wednesday.Wizards: Visit Chicago on Wednesday.___Follow Joseph White on Twitter: http://twitter.com/JGWhiteAP Custom Denver Broncos Jerseys . - The Seattle Sounders busy off-season continues with the team acquiring defender Chad Marshall from the Columbus Crew in exchange for a 2015 third-round pick and allocation money. Royce Freeman Jersey . The 23-year-old from Thornhill, Ont., defeated Germanys Benjamin Becker 6-3, 6-4 on Tuesday in the fourth round of the Sony Open in just 89 minutes. http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Broncos-Courtland-Sutton-Jersey/ .com) - The Minnesota Twins made it official on Wednesday, announcing the signing of outfielder Torii Hunter to a one-year contract. Tramaine Brock Broncos Jersey . Ricciardo made it only halfway around the Jerez track before his RB10 rolled to a stop and began spouting smoke from the back. After team mechanics tended to the car, Ricciardo went back out for a mere two trips around the circuit before calling it quits. DaeSean Hamilton Broncos Jersey . -- Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew practiced in a limited capacity Friday, a positive sign he might be able to play against the Tennessee Titans.ARLINGTON, Texas -- Yu Darvish returned to his dominant form. The star pitcher allowed just four hits over eight sharp innings and the Texas Rangers beat Minnesota 5-0 on Saturday, handing the Twins their fifth straight loss. Darvish (8-4) allowed only one hit and one walk after the second inning in lowering his earned run average to 2.42 following two consecutive defeats and his home ERA to 1.83. With 10 strikeouts, he hit double digits for the fifth in his last eight starts. Adrian Beltre had three hits for the Rangers and scored Texas first run, which proved to be all the Rangers needed, in the second inning. Shin-Soo Chin and Leonys Martin added two hits each. "I thought he was Yu Darvish again," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "I dont care how good you are. There will be bumps in the road. There will be times when things dont go right. And that even can happen for Yu Darvish. It was good for him to go out there today and find his pitches that worked." Darvish, though, said he was unable to find a comfortable delivery throughout the game. "I just couldnt find the right one today," he said through an interpreter, "but I managed to pitch those eight innings. I cant say I was disappointed." No matter the delivery, Darvish frustrated the Twins with a cut fastball that was particularly effective against lefties. "Id say (Darvishs cutter) is probably his best pitch," said Twins DH Joe Mauer, whose first-inning single extended his hitting streak to a season-high nine games. "He can definitely make the ball move in a lot of different directions." Phil Hughes (8-4) lost for only the second time in eight road starts this season, allowing all five runs on 11 hits in 7 2-3 innings. "Its not been going our way as of late," Twinns leftfielder Chris Parmelee said, "but our hitting will come around.dddddddddddd" Neal Cotts finished for Texas in a non-save situation and retired the side in order. The Rangers have won the first two of the three-game weekend series with the Twins following a season-long eight-game losing streak. The shutout was Texas 14 of the season, tops in the American League and one short of the St. Louis Cardinals major league leading total. Beltre scored on a double by Chris Gimenez on a fly to straight-away centre that sailed just beyond the reach of Sam Fuld. The Rangers added a second run in the third inning when Rougned Odor singled, stole second, advanced on an infield out and scored on a dribbler back to the mound by Elvis Andrus. The Rangers added three insurance runs in the eighth, one on a squeeze bunt by rookie Luis Sardinas. They chased Hughes, who went into the game with a 1.52 ERA in five previous career appearances at Globe Life Park. Darvishs strong outing followed a quality start by Nick Tepesch on Friday night to give Texas consecutive quality starts for the first time since June 14-15. The Twins put runners at second and third in the second inning on singles by Oswaldo Arcia and Parmelee. No. 9 batter Pedro Florimon, hitless in his previous 18 at-bats, flied out to centre with two away to end what proved to be Minnesotas only threat of the game. Notes: Rangers OF Alex Rios, hitless in his last 15 at-bats, was given a day off after playing all 126 games since being acquired last Aug. 9 from the Chicago White Sox ... 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