Tackle Jones, linebacker Brooks, punter Guy in Hall
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Offensive tackle Walter Jones and linebacker Derrick Brooks joined Ray Guy, the first punter to win enshrinement, as part of a seven-man Class of 2014 elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Watson moves two ahead in Phoenix
(Reuters) – Shotmaker extraordinaire Bubba Watson birdied three of the first eight holes and conjured another from desert scrub on 17 to seize a two-stroke lead in Saturday’s third round of the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Teams keep it light in final Super Bowl preparations
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks had their first look of the week inside MetLife Stadium on Saturday with Denver coach John Fox sensitive about prying eyes on Super Bowl eve.
Bryan brothers keep U.S. hopes alive in San Diego
(Reuters) – World number one doubles duo Mike and Bob Bryan kept United States hopes alive with a 6-2 6-3 3-6 6-1 victory over Britons Colin Fleming and Dominic Inglot in their Davis Cup World Group first-round tie in San Diego on Saturday.
France and Switzerland celebrate 3-0 leads, Serbia dumped
(Reuters) – Richard Gasquet and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga’s unexpected partnership in the doubles allowed France to gain an unbeatable 3-0 lead over Australia on Saturday and join Switzerland and Germany in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup.
Super Bowl has it covered when it comes to weather
NEW YORK (Reuters) – You might not be able to beat Mother Nature but you can try to protect yourself from her and the NFL made sure all bets were covered when it came to Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks.
Broncos vs Seahawks could join Super Bowl thriller list
NEW YORK (Reuters) – With record-setting quarterback Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos matched against the fierce defense of the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday’s Super Bowl has the potential to join a long list of title game thrillers.
Silver takes over as commissioner from Stern
(Reuters) – A new era began for the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Saturday when David Stern’s 30-year run as commissioner ended with his deputy, Adam Silver, taking over the helm.
Pacers sign center Bynum to bolster chances
(Reuters) – The Indiana Pacers have signed free-agent center Andrew Bynum for the remainder of the season to boost their National Basketball Association playoff hopes.
Gallacher equals tour record to overhaul McIlroy
DUBAI (Reuters) – Champion Stephen Gallacher amassed seven birdies and an eagle on the back nine on Saturday, tying a European Tour record, as the scintillating Scot snatched the Dubai Desert Classic third-round lead from Rory McIlroy.
