Djokovic downs Federer in Abu Dhabi exhibition
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic swept aside Roger Federer 6-2, 6-1 Friday and will play David Ferrer in the final of the World Tennis Championship exhibition. The fifth-ranked Ferrer defeated second-ranked Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2…
Schild wins World Cup slalom; US teen Shiffrin 3rd
LIENZ, Austria (AP) — Marlies Schild of Austria won her fourth straight World Cup slalom race, while 16-year-old Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States finished third to become the youngest female racer on a World Cup slalom podium in 33 years….
Kenny backs Andy to shine
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists striker Andy Carroll is not struggling for confidence. The club’s record signing has scored three goals in 19 appearances this season and only five in 28 since his £35m move to Anfield. “I don’t think…
Six-time Pro Bowler Taylor to retire after season
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Linebacker Jason Taylor walked across the locker room brushing his teeth, then ducked into the equipment room to rinse and spit. Minutes later he tried to muster a smile for a cluster of TV cameras. It…
Dolphins T Long placed on injured reserve
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins left tackle Jake Long went on injured reserve Wednesday with a torn right biceps, meaning he’ll miss the team’s final game Sunday against the New York Jets. The move came one day after Long…
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…
