Jeff Fisher interviews with Dolphins
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Fisher landed at the Miami Dolphins’ complex on Tuesday. Now the question is whether the Dolphins will land Fisher. A person familiar with the team’s coaching search said Fisher was interviewing for the job. The…
Time to peak, playoffs are here
The way the Green Bay Packers blew through the regular season, it would be foolish to pick against them repeating as Super Bowl champions. Yet they aren’t on the hottest streak nor playing the best football as January rolls around….
Arsene fury at referee “blunders”
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said referee Lee Probert cost his side victory in the 2-1 defeat at Fulham. The Gunners looked set to clinch three points at Craven Cottage until the home side staged a late comeback. Wenger was unhappy…
Florida State rallies to beat Notre Dame
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — There were moments during the Champs Sports Bowl when Florida State and Notre Dame resembled the dominant programmes they were a decade ago. There also were moments when it was clear that though both have made…
Chelsea agree deal for Cahill
Bolton manager Owen Coyle says the club have agreed a fee with Chelsea for defender Gary Cahill. Chelsea are short of cover in central defence, with Alex out in the cold after handing in a transfer request. Coyle said: “There…
Durant leads Thunder past Mavericks 104-102
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant thought he might have just given away a victory and let the Dallas Mavericks steal another one in heartbreaking fashion. Then he found a way to take it right back. Durant scored 30 points…
Henry set for Arsenal return
Thierry Henry will sign a two-month loan with Arsenal if insurance can be arranged with the New York Red Bulls, Arsene Wenger has confirmed. The former Arsenal captain, 34, has been training with the club during the Major League Soccer…
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…
