I can do some damage in Melbourne, says Hewitt
BRISBANE (Reuters) – Lleyton Hewitt will go into the Australian Open as the player the top seeds will hope to avoid in the first round, after digging into his famed store of resolve to beat Roger Federer in the Brisbane International final on Sunday.
Hewitt grinds down Federer to claim Brisbane title
BRISBANE (Reuters) – Roger Federer’s hopes of starting the year with a long-overdue title ended in failure on Sunday when the Swiss was beaten by local hero Lleyton Hewitt in the Brisbane International final.
Saints march on after ending playoff road drought
(Reuters) – The New Orleans Saints beat the NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles 26-24 in the wild card playoff round on Saturday, ending a road jinx with their first playoff win away from home in the history of the franchise.
Venus, Stephens opt to rest up ahead of Australian Open
(Reuters) – With next week’s Australian Open in mind, a weary Venus Williams has opted to skip the Hobart International while her American compatriot Sloane Stephens has pulled out of the Sydney International with a minor wrist injury.
Luck with Colts in comeback win over Chiefs
(Reuters) – Andrew Luck tossed four touchdowns as the Indianapolis Colts kicked off the National Football League post-season with a pulsating 45-44 comeback wild-card win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.
Sharp wedge game helps Johnson take control in Hawaii
(Reuters) – Zach Johnson failed to take advantage of the par-five holes but his renowned, razor-sharp wedge game helped him seize a three-shot lead after Saturday’s second round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
Auburn chases more magic in title game
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – One of the biggest questions looming ahead of Monday’s crunch BCS National Championship game is whether the second-ranked Auburn Tigers can deliver one more moment of magic to upset favorites Florida State.
Nadal beats Monfils to win Qatar title
(Reuters) – Rafa Nadal began his year in perfect fashion with a three-set victory over Frenchman Gael Monfils in the Qatar Open in Doha on Saturday as he warms up for this month’s Australian Open.
High-tech attention, chicken soup combat icy game
(Reuters) – High-tech equipment, vigilant medical care and perhaps even the time-worn comfort of chicken soup will be on tap to combat Arctic conditions for Sunday’s NFL playoff game in Green Bay, Wisconsin, between the Packers and San Francisco 49ers
Tsonga powers France to maiden Hopman Cup victory
(Reuters) – Jo-Wilfried Tsonga powered France to their first Hopman Cup title against tournament debutants Poland on Saturday.
