Vonn falls but keeps World Cup overall lead
(Reuters) – Germany’s Viktoria Rebensburg took her second successive giant slalom victory on Saturday while Lindsey Vonn crashed out of the race in Maribor, Slovenia, but still kept the overall World Cup lead.
Exclusive: Nearly $1 million in FIFA funds missing in Guatemala – sources
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Nearly $1 million in funds from soccer’s global governing body FIFA may have gone missing from Guatemala’s soccer federation last year, according to sources and an internal audit seen by Reuters.
Former Brazil striker Adriano signs for fourth division Miami club
MIAMI, Jan 30 (Reuters) – – Former Brazil and Inter Milan striker Adriano has signed for fourth-tier regional league American club Miami United, the team said in a statement.
Chelsea sign U.S. defender Miazga on four-year deal
LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea made their second signing in 24 hours when defender Matt Miazga joined from MLS club New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
Kerber stuns Serena to protect idol Graf’s record
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – On a night when Steffi Graf loomed large over Rod Laver Arena, an inspired Angelique Kerber stunned Serena Williams in a three-set classic to win the Australian Open on Saturday and become Germany’s first grand slam champion in 17…
Murray (senior) wins first Australian Open title
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Britain’s Jamie Murray gained an early claim to bragging rights over younger brother Andy when he combined with Brazil’s Bruno Soares to win the Australian Open men’s doubles title early on Sunday.
Kerber stuns Williams to win Australian Open title
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber upset world number one Serena Williams 6-4 3-6 6-4 to clinch the Australian Open on Saturday and become the first German to win a grand slam title since her childhood idol Steffi Graf in 1999.
Spluttering Spieth three off the pace in Singapore
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – World number one Jordan Spieth struggled again with his putting as he ended a long 28-hole Saturday three shots off the pace at the Singapore Open.
History man Djokovic expects Melbourne dogfight with Murray
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic is expecting a fierce battle with an old friend and familiar protagonist when he makes a bid for history in the Australian Open final against Andy Murray on Sunday.
Key duo combine to help Thunder soar over Rockets
(The Sports Xchange) – Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 59 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 116-108 victory over the Houston Rockets at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Friday.
