Nadal plans to rest shoulder injury in February
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rafael Nadal plans to take several weeks off after the Australian Open to recover from a nagging shoulder injury. The second-ranked Nadal said Thursday the injury surfaced before the ATP World Tour Finals…
Kean boosted by Fergie support
Steve Kean says he has been boosted by messages of support from fellow Premier League managers. Kean, whose Blackburn side are five points from safety, revealed he had had a “good chat” with Sir Alex Ferguson. “What was said I…
Lakers rout Jazz, easily avoid 0-3 season start
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After finishing three games in roughly 56 hours with their best effort yet, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers demonstrated why their demise might not be as imminent as many thought. Bryant scored 26 points,…
Purdue beats Western Michigan 37-32 in Pizza Bowl
DETROIT (AP) — Purdue quarterback Caleb TerBush took the final snap, sprinted to the sideline and handed the football to coach Danny Hope. Perhaps empowered by getting a contract extension recently, Hope made the gutsy decision to go for two…
Austrian wins WCup GS; Lindsey Vonn finishes 5th
LIENZ, Austria (AP) — Anna Fenninger of Austria skied a nearly flawless second run Wednesday to capture a giant slalom for her first World Cup victory, while Lindsey Vonn extended her lead in the overall standings. The 22-year-old Fenninger was 0.23…
Suarez fined and banned for one game
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been suspended for one match, fined £20,000 and warned as to his future conduct after admitting a Football Association charge of improper conduct. The 24-year-old Uruguayan international will miss Friday’s Premier League game against Newcastle…
Glennon’s three TDs help NC St down Louisville 31-24
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Mike Glennon threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns and David Amerson returned an interception 65 yards for a touchdown as North Carolina State defeated Louisville 31-24 in the Belk Bowl. T.J. Graham made the most…
Ethic helped us to the top
PATRICE Evra believes Manchester United’s team ethic has allowed them to join Manchester City at the summit of the Premier League despite a debilitating injury crisis. By the end of its 5-0 home win over Wigan Athletic on Monday, United…
Bale has no weakness
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has saluted Gareth Bale as a player without a “weakness in his make-up”. Bale scored twice as Tottenham won 2-0 at Norwich to record their eighth win in ten Premier League games. Redknapp insists only the…
Investec Loyal faces protest in Sydney-Hobart race
HOBART, Australia (AP) — Supermaxi Investec Loyal’s victory Wednesday in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race was immediately placed under protest by the race committee amid allegations the provisional winner used a television helicopter pilot to spy on runner-up Wild…
