DALLAS - Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played Nov. 9-15. Nowitzki earns the honor for the first time this season and for the 11th time in his career. Nowitzki led the Mavericks to a 3-1 week with a win at home against Houston followed by a pair of road victories in Minnesota and Detroit. Nowitzki averaged 24.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks with a

Janet Jackson is the latest singer who is confirmed to perform at the 37th Annual American Music Awards. She is set for the opening act of the event to be held on November 22 at NOKIA Theatre, singing a medley of her hit singles. Coincidently, she will release her greatest hits compilation "Number Ones" less than a week prior to the show. "We're thrilled about having Janet Jackson open this year's show," said AMAs producer Larry