‘Big Four’ through as Sharapova sinks in Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal came through his first proper test to storm into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday but Maria Sharapova was ushered to the exit after a second big shock in as many days in the women’s draw.
Vintage Federer books Murray quarter-final
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A majestic Roger Federer emphatically returned to the grand slam big-time by trouncing Jo Wilfried-Tsonga 6-3 7-5 6-4 at the Australian Open on Monday to book a blockbuster quarter-final with Wimbledon champion Andy Murray.
Nadal fumes at chair umpire for untimely penalty
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A ruffled Rafa Nadal fumed after being called for multiple time violations but composed himself to fend off a gallant Kei Nishikori and reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open on Monday with a tense 7-6 (7-3) 7-5 7-6 (7-3)…
I did not cheer when Serena lost, says Stephens
(Reuters) – Sloane Stephens has denied she was celebrating the shock fourth round exit of world number one Serena Williams and said she felt the television footage was intrusive.
Broncos to face Seahawks in 48th Super Bowl
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks won their National Football League conference championships in brilliant style on Sunday to set up a historic Super Bowl between the top two ranked teams in the United States.
Tour Down Under opening stage to go ahead as planned
(Reuters) – The opening stage of cycling’s Tour Down Under will go ahead as planned, its race director said on Monday, though the Tour is taking advice from authorities about the danger fires pose to the route.
Sharapova’s quest halted by Cibulkova roadblock
(Reuters) – Maria Sharapova’s quest for a second Australian Open title was halted in the fourth round on Monday when the third seeded Russian ran out of steam against an inspired Dominika Cibulkova, who emerged with a 3-6 6-4 6-1 victory on Rod Laver A…
Seattle beat San Francisco, join Denver in Super Bowl
(Reuters) – The Seattle Seahawks turned up the defensive heat on the San Francisco 49ers to win the National Football League’s NFC Championship 23-17 on Sunday and earn a place in next month’s Super Bowl against the Denver Broncos.
Manning outshines Brady as Broncos reach Super Bowl
(Reuters) – Peyton Manning outshined his future Hall of Fame rival Tom Brady, firing two touchdown passes, as the Denver Broncos rolled to a 26-16 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday to secure their first trip to the Super Bowl in 15 years.
Manning gets chance to lift Super Bowl cloud
(Reuters) – Peyton Manning can lift one of the few clouds hanging over his career and confirm his status as one of the gridiron’s greats after guiding the Denver Broncos into the Super Bowl with a win over the New England Patriots on Sunday.
