Vonn will have to wait until 2015 for record
VAL D’ISERE, France (Reuters) – Lindsey Vonn will have to wait until the New Year for a record-equalling women’s World Cup victory after she crashed in a Super-G won by Austria’s Elisabeth Goergl on Sunday.
Eagles playoff hopes crushed, Chargers rally to win
(Reuters) – The Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff ambitions suffered a near-fatal blow with a surprise 27-24 loss to the Washington Redskins on Saturday.
Boxing great Muhammad Ali hospitalized with pneumonia
(Reuters) – Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been hospitalized with pneumonia and is expected to recover because the illness was caught early, a spokesman said on Saturday.
Lions claim playoff berth with Eagles’ loss
(Reuters) – The Detroit Lions wrapped up an NFL playoff berth without playing a down on Saturday thanks to the Washington Redskins’ upset victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Humphries and Meyers Taylor make history at bobsleigh World Cup
(Reuters) – Canadian Olympic gold medalist Kaillie Humphries and American Elana Meyers Taylor became the first women to pilot four-man bobsleigh teams in World Cup competition as the sport entered the mixed teams era on Saturday.
Messi double, Suarez goal fire Barca rout
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Lionel Messi scored two late goals and Luis Suarez got his first in La Liga as Barcelona crushed struggling Cordoba 5-0 on Saturday to finish the year a point behind leaders Real Madrid.
Video seems to show football’s Rice, future wife kiss after brawl
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Newly released video footage appears to show professional football’s Ray Rice and his future wife kissing while handcuffed in a casino elevator following the couple’s fight that cost Rice his job with the Baltimore Ravens.
Vergne named Ferrari simulator driver
MILAN (Reuters) – French Formula One driver Jean-Eric Vergne, ditched by Toro Rosso after three years on the grid, will test for Ferrari in their simulator next year as they bid to improve on their disappointing fourth place finish this season.
Vonn’s stunning revival continues
VAL D’ISERE, France – Lindsey Vonn’s stunning revival continued when she clinched her second victory in four races in a women’s downhill on Saturday to move within sight of the all-time record of World Cup wins.
Accolades pour in for Lakers’ Bryant
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant has often been a polarizing figure during his illustrious NBA career, criticized by some for being too selfish and not doing enough as a facilitator for his team mates.
