Top-seeded Bryans suffer shock third round defeat in Melbourne
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The world’s top-ranked doubles pair, Bob and Mike Bryan, suffered their earliest Australian Open exit in more than a decade on Monday when they lost 7-6(9) 6-4 to American Eric Butorac and South Africa’s Raven Klaasen in the third…
Shaun White picked for third Olympics, adds new event
(Reuters) – Shaun White has succeeded in his bid to earn selection for two snowboarding events at next month’s Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Reed triumphs by two shots at La Quinta
(Reuters) – American Patrick Reed survived a few anxious moments and poor swings midway through the final round to seal his second PGA Tour victory by two shots at the $5.7 million Humana Challenge on Sunday in La Quinta, California.
In-form Johnson aims to stay sharp during break
(Reuters) – American Zach Johnson has arguably been the hottest player in the game over the past five months and his decision to take the next four weeks off raises questions over whether he can regain his sparkling form on return.
Denver Broncos beat New England to 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.
U.S. studying possible rescue plans in case of crisis at Sochi Olympics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In the face of concerns about possible attacks by militants during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, U.S. military and intelligence officials have been studying contingency plans for evacuating Americans from the games in cas…
Bobcats guard Walker out with ankle injury for 10-14 days
(Reuters) – Charlotte Bobcats leading scorer Kemba Walker is expected to be sidelined for 10-14 days because of a sprained left ankle, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said on Sunday.
Pinturault boosts French morale ahead of Sochi
WENGEN, Switzerland (Reuters) – Alexis Pinturault boosted French morale three weeks before the Olympics when he handed his country their first victory in the alpine World Cup this season in the prestigious Wengen slalom on Sunday.
Larrazabal holds nerve to win Abu Dhabi Championship
(Reuters) – Spaniard Pablo Larrazabal claimed his third European Tour victory after holding off Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy to win the $2.7 million Abu Dhabi Championship by one shot on Sunday.
Super Bowl turns spotlight on New Jersey
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) – When New Jersey steps into the spotlight next month to host its first Super Bowl, it hopes to alter its international reputation beyond stereotypes from TV shows such as mob drama “The Sopranos” and the vapid 20-…
