No looking back in anger for American Stephens
(Reuters) – Sloane Stephens was keen to swat away any references to a controversial clash against Victoria Azarenka at last year’s Australian Open as the American advanced to a possible fourth-round clash against the two-times champion on Monday.
Federer set for tougher tests after routine wins
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Four-time champion Roger Federer coasted into the last 16 of the Australian Open on Saturday before admitting that the hard work starts now.
Sharapova advances but still searching for form
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova continued her erratic Australian Open campaign with a scratchy 6-1 7-6 (8-6) win over Alize Cornet that put her into the last 16 on Saturday but also sent her straight to the practice court in search of some sorely…
Grand slam paydays fund journeyman lifestyle for Robert
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Stephane Robert pocketed the biggest payday of his 13-year career at the Australian Open on Saturday, earning A$135,000 ($118,900) as he became the first lucky loser to reach the last 16 in Melbourne.
Seahawks receiver Harvin to miss NFC title game
(Reuters) – Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin will miss Sunday’s NFC Championship game due to lingering effects from a concussion, according to a report on the National Football League’s website.
Red-hot Reed moves two ahead at La Quinta
(Reuters) – American Patrick Reed once again flourished in near-perfect scoring conditions as he stretched his lead to two shots in Friday’s second round of the $5.7 million Humana Challenge at La Quinta, California.
Exclusive: Fox, CBS, ESPN bid for Thursday night NFL games
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Fox, CBS and ESPN have submitted bids for the rights to broadcast as many as eight Thursday night National Football League games, three people familiar with the bidding process told Reuters, as bidders began assembling for what …
Tigers agree one-year deal with pitching ace Scherzer
(Reuters) – Ace pitcher Max Scherzer avoided arbitration shortly before Friday’s deadline by agreeing to a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers for the 2014 season, the Major League Baseball team said.
Exclusive: Fox, CBS, ESPN bid for Thursday night NFL games – sources
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Fox, CBS and ESPN have submitted bids for the rights to broadcast as many as eight Thursday night National Football League games, three people familiar with the bidding process told Reuters, as bidders began assembling for what …
Figure skating: Russia’s Lipnitskaia beats favorites to win gold
(Reuters) – Julia Lipnitskaia’s youthful exuberance shone out as the 15-year-old Russian trumped five-times gold medalist Carolina Kostner to win the women’s title on her debut appearance at the European championships in Budapest on Friday.
