Lakers torn on which of Bryant’s numbers to retire
(Reuters) – Kobe Bryant has enjoyed an illustrious career while wearing two separate jersey numbers and with his final chapter approaching it has left the Los Angeles Lakers with a decision about which one to retire.
Manning rises from bench to set up possible Super Bowl run
(Reuters) – Peyton Manning rode the bench before riding to the rescue for the Denver Broncos on Sunday in what might set up an enthralling run to the Super Bowl in the twilight of the quarterback’s extraordinary career.
Former All Blacks coach Mitchell to lead U.S. Eagles
(Reuters) – Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell has signed a four-year contract to lead the United States Eagles until the 2019 World Cup.
Black Monday fairly quiet as Giants’ Coughlin resigns
(Reuters) – Black Monday, the often bloody day for axing coaches following the NFL’s regular season finale, passed quietly this year as Tom Coughlin’s exit from the New York Giants was the only new opening in the coaching carousel.
Real sack coach Benitez and appoint Zidane
(Reuters) – Real Madrid have sacked coach Rafa Benitez after less than half a season in charge and promoted their former France great Zinedine Zidane from the B team to replace him, president Florentino Perez said on Monday.
Coughlin resigns as Giants coach after 12 seasons
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Tom Coughlin stepped down as head coach of the National Football League’s New York Giants on Monday after a 12-year reign with the team that produced two Super Bowl triumphs.
Russian sports minister to meet international athletics commission on January 11: RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko plans to meet an inspection commission of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) in Moscow on Jan. 11, RIA news agency reported citing Mutko.
Azarenka sets up Halep clash in Brisbane
(Reuters) – Twice Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka breezed past Russian Elena Vesnina 6-2 6-0 in the Brisbane International on Monday to set up a second-round showdown against top seed Simona Halep.
Murray starts season with easy win at Hopman Cup
(Reuters) – World number two Andy Murray was satisfied with the start to his season after romping past France’s Kenny de Schepper 6-2 6-2 at the Hopman Cup in Perth, Australia on Monday.
Cancer survivor Duval delights in role as Serena stand-in
(Reuters) – Having battled and overcome cancer, American Vicky Duval is just happy to grab any time on court she can.
