Archive for January, 2010

AFC beats NFC 41-34 in Pro Bowl (AP)

January 31st, 2010 by admin


In its new role as a warmup to the Super Bowl, the Pro Bowl became a series of wind sprints. Long gains were the rule and hard hitting was the exception as the AFC beat the NFC 41-34 on Sunday night. Light showers fell for much of the game, stirring memories of a rainy Super [...]

Kobe jumper lifts Lakers to victory over Celtics

January 31st, 2010 by admin


BOSTON (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant made amends for a poor shooting game by sinking a spectacular game-winning jumper as the Los Angeles Lakers edged the Boston Celtics 90-89 on Sunday.

Kobe jumper lifts Lakers to victory over Celtics

January 31st, 2010 by admin


BOSTON (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant made amends for a poor shooting game by sinking a spectacular game-winning jumper as the Los Angeles Lakers edged the Boston Celtics 90-89 on Sunday.

Manning climbing up list of great quarterbacks

January 31st, 2010 by admin


NEW YORK (Reuters) - After another MVP season, an All-Pro honor and a bravura performance to lift the Indianapolis Colts to the Super Bowl, Peyton Manning is still climbing up the list of great NFL quarterbacks.

American Crane moves one ahead at Torrey Pines

January 31st, 2010 by admin


SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - American Ben Crane, helped by a couple of lengthy birdie putts, grabbed a one-shot lead midway through Sunday’s final round of the San Diego Open.

Federer wins Aussie for 16th Grand Slam (AP)

January 31st, 2010 by admin


Roger Federer felt awkward for a moment, celebrating his 16th Grand Slam title while Andy Murray cried for Britain. Federer timed his run to perfection at the season's first major, beating fifth-seeded Murray 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (11) in the Sunday night final to collect his fourth Australian Open title.

Federer wins 16th major (AP)

January 31st, 2010 by admin


Roger Federer dismantled Andy Murray in the Australian Open final Sunday to extend his record to 16 Grand Slam titles and prolong an already long British drought. Federer collected his fourth Australian Open title with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (11) win at Rod Laver Arena that, apart from the tiebreaker, lacked the drama and raw [...]

Federer remains the master after beating Murray

January 31st, 2010 by admin


MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The master did it again. Roger Federer has a 16th grand slam title, a fourth in Australia and his dominance over men’s tennis shows no sign of ever ending.

Vonn’s victory earns World Cup Super-G title

January 31st, 2010 by admin


ST MORITZ, Switzerland (Reuters) - American Lindsey Vonn, beaten for the first time this season in a downhill a day earlier, captured the World Cup Super-G title after winning on Sunday.

Federer beats Murray to win Australian Open

January 31st, 2010 by admin


MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Roger Federer claimed his 16th grand slam title when he beat Britain’s Andy Murray 6-3 6-4 7-6 in the final of the Australian Open on Sunday.