Millsap helps Hawks soar over fading Knicks
(The Sports Xchange) – Forward Paul Millsap scored 22 points to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 117-98 victory over the fading New York Knicks at Philips Arena on Saturday.
Wade weighs in to lead Heat past Magic
(The Sports Xchange) – Dwyane Wade had 24 points, including 12 in the final five minutes, to lead the Miami Heat to a 108-101 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.
Uruguay’s Figueredo admits to accepting bribes in soccer probe: trial lawyer
MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) – Former head of South America’s CONMEBOL soccer body Eugenio Figueredo has admitted he received bribes from television firms in exchange for maintaining media rights, a lawyer involved in the case in Uruguay said on Saturday.
Wild Oats among victims as high winds hit Sydney-Hobart
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Defending line honors champion Wild Oats XI was the biggest casualty among 10 vessels forced to retire overnight as heavy winds decimated a Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race fleet being led by U.S. entry Rambler 88 early on Sunday.
Australian Hayne back on 49ers active roster
(Reuters) – Former Australian Rugby League champion Jarryd Hayne was promoted to the San Francisco 49ers active roster from the practice squad, the NFL team announced on Saturday.
Spieth will find it tough to match 2015 feats: McIlroy
LONDON (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy has warned rival Jordan Spieth that “self-inflicted pressure” will make it difficult for the American to follow up his blockbuster 2015 season with an equally successful 2016 campaign.
Browns linebacker Bryant to miss Chiefs game after arrest
(Reuters) – Cleveland Browns players Armonty Bryant and De’Ante Saunders were arrested at a traffic stop on Christmas Day, the National Football League team said on Saturday.
Laker Bryant leads early voting for All-Star game
(Reuters) – Kobe Bryant, in his swan song season for the Los Angeles Lakers, is the early leader in voting for the 2016 NBA All-Star game, the NBA announced on Friday.
New equipment rules tied to fewer injuries for World Cup skiers
(Reuters Health) – New restrictions on “aggressive” design for Alpine skis appear to have reduced injuries among World Cup skiers in recent years, according to a new study.
Woodson walks out a winner in final home game of his career
(Reuters) – Charles Woodson received his final send-off from the Oakland crowd at the last home game of his career on Thursday night and celebrated the occasion with a Raiders’ win.
