Peyton’s Broncos dump Steelers, reach AFC title game
(Reuters) – The Denver Broncos overcame an unspectacular outing by Peyton Manning on Sunday to earn a gritty 23-16 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and set up a marquee quarterback matchup in next week’s AFC title game.
Panthers hold off Seahawks to reach NFC title game
(Reuters) – Cam Newton and the top-seeded Carolina Panthers repelled a spirited second-half surge by their nemesis team, the Seattle Seahawks, for a 31-24 victory on Sunday to reach their first NFC championship since the 2005 season.
O’Sullivan claims record-equalling sixth Masters title
LONDON (Reuters) – Ronnie O’Sullivan showed why he is called Rocket as he earned a record-equalling sixth Masters title by thrashing Barry Hawkins 10-1 in the final at London’s Alexandra Palace on Sunday.
Cardinals edge Packers in OT thriller
(Reuters) – Larry Fitzgerald’s remarkable 75-yard catch and run set up his game-winning touchdown as the Arizona Cardinals survived a wild finish with a 26-20 overtime triumph over the Green Bay Packers on Saturday.
Steady Porteous seals maiden European Tour win
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African Haydn Porteous held his nerve for a bogey-free round of 69 to claim a maiden European Tour victory at the Joburg Open on Sunday.
Coe says trust may take more than four years to return
LONDON (Reuters) – Sebastian Coe, the head of athletics’ crisis-hit governing body, says trust in the sport may not return until “way beyond” his four-year term as president of the IAAF.
Djokovic, Serena hot to trot on day one in steamy Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams will be hoping to get the Australian Open off to a sizzling start when they play back-to-back on Rod Laver Arena on Monday.
Clarke skippers Europe to lopsided EurAsia Cup win
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke secured an encouraging first triumph as skipper on Sunday as his side romped to a blowout 18 1/2 – 5 1/2 victory over hosts Asia in the EurAsia Cup.
Kings halt Clippers’ 10-game win streak
(The Sports Xchange) – Forward DeMarcus Cousins had 19 points, 13 rebounds and six assists as the Sacramento Kings ended the Los Angeles Clippers’ 10-game winning streak with a 110-103 victory on Saturday night at Staples Center.
Bulls’ Noah to have shoulder surgery, out four to six months
(Reuters) – Joakim Noah’s season is in jeopardy as the Chicago Bulls center will undergo shoulder surgery and miss four to six months, the National Basketball Association team said on Saturday.
