Authorities to review anti-corruption unit after match-fixing scandal
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Tennis officials on Wednesday launched an independent review into their anti-corruption practices after allegations the sport’s watchdog had not done enough to stamp out possible corruption in the game.
Murray subdues Ferrer to continue British charge
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Andy Murray continued Britain’s Australian Open success when he overcame David Ferrer 6-3 6-7(5) 6-2 6-3 in a grueling tussle to reach the semi-finals for the sixth time in seven years on Wednesday.
Kerber thwarts Azarenka comeback to reach semi-finals
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber picked the perfect time to earn her first win over Victoria Azarenka, outgunning the big-hitting Belarusian 6-3 7-5 on Wednesday to advance to her first Australian Open semi-final.
North Korea on ice: Canadian plans hockey tournament in Pyongyang
SEOUL (Reuters) – A Canadian man behind a series of trips to North Korea by basketball hall of famer Dennis Rodman is organizing an ice hockey tournament that may draw former National Hockey League (NHL) players to the isolated country.
Dirk delivers as Mavs edge Lakers
(The Sports Xchange) – For three quarters, Dirk Nowitzki was a non-factor. In the final period, though, Nowitzki was the difference in the outcome.
Newton’s jersey sales not so super
(Reuters) – Carolina quarterback Cam Newton is expected to be named the NFL’s MVP this season after leading the Panthers to Super Bowl 50, but in terms of jersey sales, “Superman” is a mere mortal compared to the league’s other elite signal-callers.
Durant scores 44 in Thunder’s OT win at New York
(The Sports Xchange) – The Oklahoma City tandem of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook were too much for the New York Knicks to handle on Tuesday as the Thunder won 128-122 in overtime at Madison Square Garden.
Broncos’ Manning says Super Bowl might be his ‘last rodeo’
(Reuters) – With speculation swirling on whether the Super Bowl will mark the end of Peyton Manning’s illustrious NFL career, the Denver Broncos quarterback may have tipped his hand moments after punching his ticket to the championship game.
Probe of Manning HGH claim won’t be completed by Super Bowl
(Reuters) – The National Football League (NFL) said on Tuesday their review of allegations that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning had HGH sent to his house will not be completed before he competes in the Super Bowl on Feb. 7.
Former Giants safety suffered from brain disease: report
(Reuters) – Tyler Sash, who was cut by the New York Giants after several concussions and died of an accidental overdose of pain medications, suffered from the degenerative brain disease CTE, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.
