Top players still unsure about best route to Australian Open
BRISBANE (Reuters) – Plotting a path to the Australian Open has never been trickier or more uncertain. Even the best players are baffled about the best way to prepare for their annual trek Down Under.
Coffee and bagel served up in Serena’s win
(Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams credited an on-court coffee for her recovery after she stormed back from a first set bagel to beat Italy’s Flavia Pennetta in her opening match of the year at the Hopman Cup on Monday.
Detroit feeling robbed by officials in loss to Dallas
(Reuters) – The Detroit Lions were left feeling robbed on Sunday after officials reversed a pass interference call that set the stage for the Dallas Cowboys’ 24-20 NFC wildcard win.
Cowboys rally behind Romo to eliminate Lions
(Reuters) – Tony Romo engineered a stirring second-half comeback to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a nail-biting 24-20 NFC wildcard win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday and a trip back to the divisional round to meet the Green Bay Packers.
Bengals’ playoff woes continue with another wildcard loss
(Reuters) – The Cincinnati Bengals’ woeful postseason record continued on Sunday with a 26-10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, the fourth straight year they have gone out in the wildcard round.
Colts roll past outmanned Bengals for wildcard victory
(Reuters) – Quarterback Andrew Luck led the Indianapolis Colts to a 26-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC wildcard game on Sunday to set up a divisional round clash with Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos.
Longtime ESPN sportscaster Stuart Scott dies at age 49
(Reuters) – Longtime ESPN sportscaster Stuart Scott, known for catchphases that became part of the lexicon of sports, has died of cancer, the network said on Sunday. He was 49.
Snow Queen Shiffrin wins Zagreb slalom
ZAGREB (Reuters) – World and Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin continued her impressive return to form with a dominant victory in the Snow Queen Trophy World Cup slalom in Zagreb on Sunday.
Serena welcomes Perth heat as Bouchard wilts
(Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams backed the searing Perth conditions as perfect preparation for her Australian Open title bid but the weather proved too hot for Canadian Eugenie Bouchard, who was thrashed in Sunday’s Hopman Cup opener.
Emotional Roethlisberger sorry for Ravens loss
(Reuters) – Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, battered by the Baltimore Ravens pass rush in a 30-17 playoff defeat, put the blame for Saturday’s loss on his own shoulders and issued an apology.
