The FA Cup – let the underdogs bite
The FA Cup third round has a reputation for underdogs shocking the big boys and one of English football’s heavyweights is guaranteed to receive a knockout blow in this year’s competition. For rivals Manchester City and Manchester United go head-to-head…
No need for talks says Fergie
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says there is “no need” for peace talks ahead of his team’s home clash with Liverpool on 11 February Liverpool want a board-level meeting with United to restore harmony following the Luis Suarez affair….
Three Canadian bobsledders hurt in crash
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Three members of the Canadian bobsledding team were hospitalised Thursday after their sled slammed into the roof of the track during a training run. The crash took place as the Canadian team was practicing for a…
Clijsters injured, retires in Brisbane semifinals
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters became the second top contender for the year’s first major to suffer an injury setback when she retired Friday from her Brisbane International semifinal against Daniela Hantuchova. Clijsters (pictured) won the…
Without Wade, Heat rout Pacers 118-83 behind James
MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James had 33 points and 13 assists, Chris Bosh added 22 points and the Miami Heat hardly missed Dwyane Wade in a 118-83 rout of the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. James also grabbed eight rebounds…
We will not panic says Fergie
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists his side will not panic after a 3-0 defeat at Newcastle. The loss was United’s second in five days, coming after their shock 3-2 home defeat against Blackburn. “We have the experience to…
West Virginia drubs Clemson 70-33 in Orange Bowl
MIAMI (AP) — As the West Virginia Mountaineers celebrated their first Orange Bowl victory, safety Darwin Cook shared a hug with the game’s mascot, Obie. They had run into each other earlier in the end zone when Cook scored the…
Federer, Tsonga into semis at Qatar Open
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Defending champion Roger Federer was tested for the first time Thursday at the Qatar Open before defeating Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 to reach the semifinals. The third-ranked Federer set up a rematch of…
Pujols deal completed; worth $240M over 10 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Albert Pujols officially joined the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday when Major League Baseball and the players’ association confirmed the terms of the first baseman’s 10-year contract and agreed its guaranteed value is $240 million. The…
Host Senators assured 4 All-Star starters
NEW YORK (AP) — The Ottawa Senators are assured of having at least four familiar faces on the ice when they host the NHL All-Star game this month. Defenseman Erik Karlsson led all vote-getters in fan balloting, and captain Daniel…
