Sterling quarterback crop lead way into the playoffs
(Reuters) – An evergreen crop of elite quarterbacks featuring Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Ben Roethlisberger, offer the promise of a dazzling Super Bowl tournament with the playoffs getting underway this weekend.
Alpine skiing: Former Olympic champion Vuarnet dies – report
PARIS (Reuters) – Former Olympic downhill skiing champion Jean Vuarnet has died aged 83, French local newspaper Le Dauphine Libere reported on Monday.
Djokovic recovers from slow start to begin year with win in Doha
(Reuters) – Defending champion Novak Djokovic made a sticky return to action before recovering from losing the opening four games to beat Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff at the Qatar Open on Monday.
Kubiak steps down as Broncos coach due to health concerns
(Reuters) – Gary Kubiak has stepped down as head coach of the Denver Broncos a year after leading them to victory in Super Bowl 50 because of health concerns, the team said on Monday.
Federer makes smooth return to action in Hopman Cup
(Reuters) – Roger Federer showed no signs of rust in his first competitive match for six months when he outclassed Dan Evans 6-3 6-4 at the Hopman Cup on Monday.
Ferrer, Muguruza break Australian hearts in Brisbane
(Reuters) – David Ferrer sent local favorite Bernard Tomic packing with an easy 6-3 7-5 win in the opening round of the Brisbane International on Monday.
Formula One waits for Mercedes announcement
LONDON (Reuters) – The time for talking is fast approaching as Mercedes start a new year with Formula One waiting for a big announcement about who is going to replace retired world champion Nico Rosberg alongside Lewis Hamilton.
Rodgers leads Packers to NFC North title
(The Sports Xchange) – Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes, two to Davante Adams, and the Green Bay Packers clinched the NFC North Division title with a 31-24 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
For hockey fans nostalgia is dish best served cold
TORONTO (Reuters) – Thousands of Canadians kicked off the New Year on Sunday the way much of the world has come to expect – sitting outside in freezing temperatures watching a hockey game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings.
Giants spoil Redskins’ playoff bid
(The Sports Xchange) – The visiting New York Giants, who had already clinched their wild card playoff berth, played to win on Sunday and beat division rival Washington Redskins 19-10 to eliminate them from playoff contention.
