Wozniacki pulls out of Brisbane warm-up with injury
(Reuters) – Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki has pulled out of the Brisbane International warm-up for the Australian Open because of an injured right shoulder, organizers said on Sunday.
L.A. Dodgers star Yasiel Puig charged with reckless driving
MIAMI (Reuters) – Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Yasiel Puig was arrested on Saturday after he was caught driving 110 miles per hour in a 70-mph (112-kph) zone in Florida, a highway patrol spokesman said.
Rare hat-trick for Austrian girl wonder Fenninger
LIENZ, Austria (Reuters) – Anna Fenninger has made such a habit of winning World Cup races on December 28 that the Austrian media call it ‘Fenninger Day’ and the 24-year-old chalked up a hat-trick of giant slalom victories on Saturday.
Chiefs and 49ers lead the way in Pro Bowl selection
(Reuters) – The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers each had a league-high eight players voted for next year’s Pro Bowl in Hawaii among the selections announced by the National Football League (NFL) on Friday.
Sailing-Wild Oats XI seals seventh Sydney-Hobart victory
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Wild Oats XI secured a record-equaling seventh victory in the Sydney to Hobart ocean classic when it sailed down the Derwent River well clear of its nearest rival on Saturday evening.
Hawks’ Horford out indefinitely with a torn chest muscle
(Reuters) – The Atlanta Hawks were dealt a severe blow on Friday when they learned that Al Horford, their leading scorer and rebounder, has been sidelined indefinitely with a torn chest muscle.
Panthers’ Smith to miss Falcons game due to sprained knee
(Reuters) – Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith has been ruled out of Sunday’s pivotal regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons because of a sprained left knee, the National Football League team said on Friday.
Versatile Choo seeks World Series title with Rangers
(Reuters) – The Texas Rangers say they signed South Korean outfielder Choo Shin-soo to a hefty contract for his versatility and will use him mostly as their lead-off hitter and in left field.
Thunder’s Westbrook has surgery, out until February
(Reuters) – Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has had knee surgery and will be out of action for up to two months, the National Basketball Association team said on Friday.
Francescoli sees Uruguay going far with Suarez
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Uruguay should be feared at next year’s World Cup in Brazil because they have the world’s best striker in Luis Suarez and the self-belief to overcome big obstacles, former captain Enzo Francescoli said on Friday.
