League probing Patriots’ possible use of deflated balls
(Reuters) – The National Football League is investigating whether the New England Patriots used deflated balls in their blowout win over the Indianapolis Colts during Sunday’s rain-soaked American Football Conference championship.
Patriots’ Brady, young at heart, eager for Super Bowl shot
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (Reuters) – Tom Brady briskly handled his news conference on Sunday after another postseason win had taken him to the Super Bowl, though a few moments later he revealed the spark that drives him.
Behind the drama, Seattle’s defense crucial again
SEATTLE (Reuters) – The Seattle Seahawks’ improbable come-from-behind win over the Green Bay Packers in Sunday’s NFC championship game will be remembered for the key turning points that produced a jaw-dropping finale.
Patriots, Seahawks have tools to deliver Super Bowl classic
(Reuters) – The Super Bowl has an unwanted reputation for being a bust rather than an edge-of-your-seat thriller, but this year’s NFL championship game between the two most dominant regular-season teams has the makings of an instant classic.
Last racer from F1’s debut season dies at 97
PARIS (Reuters) – French racer Robert Manzon, the last surviving driver from Formula One’s debut world championship season in 1950, has died at the age of 97.
Broncos hire Gary Kubiak as head coach
(Reuters) – The Denver Broncos have hired former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak as their new head coach, the National Football League team said on Monday.
Vonn makes history with 63rd World Cup win
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy, (Reuters) – Lindsey Vonn became the most successful female in Alpine skiing World Cup history when she won a Super-G on Monday, her 63rd victory in the competition.
Rosberg to get first test of new Mercedes
LONDON (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg will be first and world champion Lewis Hamilton second when it comes to testing the new Mercedes Formula One car in southern Spain next month.
Marussia auction halted as possible investor emerges
LONDON (Reuters) – Hopes of reviving the failed Marussia Formula One team grew on Monday after an auction of their cars and equipment was postponed to allow talks with a potential new investor.
Federer and Sharapova shine after seeds scattered
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova glittered under the Rod Laver Arena lights on Monday, restoring order at the Australian Open after eight women’s seeds crashed out in the afternoon sun on a manic opening day.
