Sharapova beats Ivanovic to win Brisbane International
BRISBANE (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova beat Ana Ivanovic in the final of the Brisbane International on Saturday in a display that bodes well for her chances at the Australian Open.
Funeral for ESPN’s Stuart Scott to be held in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (Reuters) – The funeral for longtime ESPN sportscaster Stuart Scott, known for his wildly popular catchphrases including “boo-ya” and “as cool as the other side of the pillow,” will be held on Saturday in Raleigh, North Carolina. 
Injured Cilic withdraws from Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic has withdrawn from this month’s Australian Open because of a shoulder injury, the world number nine said on Saturday.
Raonic beats Nishikori to reach Brisbane final
BRISBANE (Reuters) – Milos Raonic unleashed a bombardment of aces on Kei Nishikori on Saturday to reach the final of the Brisbane International, showing why he is lurking as a real contender for this month’s Australian Open.
Federer tames Dimitrov to reach Brisbane final
BRISBANE (Reuters) – Roger Federer moved to within one win of his 1,000 career victory when he crushed Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov on Saturday to reach the final of the Brisbane International.
‘Old’ Venus beats Wozniacki in windy Auckland
AUCKLAND (Reuters) – Venus Williams became one of the oldest players to win a WTA title when she beat Caroline Wozniacki in the final of the Auckland Classic on Saturday.
Putting maestro Henley sets pace at Kapalua
KAPALUA, Hawaii (Reuters) – Russell Henley is known for his superb putting but even he was pleasantly surprised by his stunning form on the greens as he seized a one-shot lead in Friday’s opening round at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions.
Blinkered approach helps Bae into Kapalua contention
KAPALUA, Hawaii (Reuters) – South Korean Bae Sang-moon did well to keep his off-course distractions largely in the background as he charged into contention for the Hyundai Tournament of Champions with a sizzling display on Friday.
Packers coach says Rodgers ready for Cowboys
(Reuters) – Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is ready for Sunday’s playoff clash with the Dallas Cowboys despite concerns over a calf injury that sidelined him during his last game, his coach said on Friday.
Huertas shines as Barcelona sink Panathinaikos
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Double Euroleague champions Barcelona edged six-time winners Panathinaikos 80-76 after Brazilian guard Marcelinho Huertas underlined their precision from long-range with a flurry of accurate shots on Friday.
