China’s Li beats Cibulkova to win Australian Open
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Chinese fourth seed Li Na beat Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia 7-6 (3) 6-0 in the final of the Australian Open on Saturday to win her second grand slam title.
Surging Spieth sets pace, Tiger nine shots back
(Reuters) – Jordan Spieth totally upstaged playing partner and defending champion Tiger Woods as he charged into a one-shot lead with a flawless display of golf in Friday’s second round of the Farmers Insurance Open outside San Diego.
Mickelson withdraws from San Diego event due to back pain
(Reuters) – Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the Farmers Insurance Open after the second round due to muscle pain in his back, the PGA said in a report on its website.
South African wins big-wave surf contest off California coast
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A 40-year-old wave rider from South Africa claimed his second Mavericks International surfing championship on Friday, as he led two dozen competitors carving into crests up to five stories tall in the northern California’s fam…
Seattle’s Sherman fined for unsportsmanlike behavior
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was fined almost $8,000 by the National Football League on Friday for unsportsmanlike behavior.
AC Milan agree deal to sign Chelsea’s Essien
ROME (Reuters) – AC Milan have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Ghana midfielder Michael Essien who has traveled to Italy for a medical, the English Premier League club said on Friday.
U.S. to ensure citizens’ evacuation from Olympics if needed: Hagel
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will have “appropriate arrangements” with Russia to ensure the evacuation of Americans from the Sochi Winter Olympics, if necessary, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Friday, amid militant threats to attack …
Last-place White Sox extend manager Ventura’s contract
(Reuters) – Despite a last-place finish in 2013, the Chicago White Sox agreed to a multiyear contract extension with manager Robin Ventura on Friday.
Family of ex-NFL star Seau objects to concussion lawsuit settlement
(Reuters) – The family of former San Diego Chargers star Junior Seau, who killed himself in 2012, raised objections on Friday to a $760 million proposal to settle a lawsuit brought by thousands of former professional football players charging that the …
Man Utd agree deal to sign Chelsea playmaker Mata
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Spain playmaker Juan Mata from Premier League rivals Chelsea.
