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| Tennis-Australian Open women's singles round 1 results Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 08:14 PM PST Jan 13 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Australian Open Women's Singles Round 1 matches on Monday Lucie Hradecka (Czech Republic) beat Donna Vekic (Croatia) 6-3 6-1 28-Flavia Pennetta (Italy) beat Alexandra Cadantu (Romania) 6-0 6-2 4-Li Na (China) beat Ana Konjuh (Croatia) 6-2 6-0 31-Daniela Hantuchova (Slovakia) beat Heather Watson (Britain) 7-5 3-6 6-3 22-Ekaterina Makarova (Russia) beat Venus Williams (U.S. ... Full Story | Top |
| Li lays down marker on opening day at Australian Open Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 08:02 PM PST  By Nick Mulvenney MELBOURNE (Reuters) - China's Li Na started the Australian Open like a woman on a mission on Monday by brutally dispatching Croatian teenager Ana Konjuh 6-2 6-0 in just over an hour. Another former grand slam champion, though, bid an early farewell to the tournament when American Venus Williams blew a 3-0 lead in the deciding set to crash out 2-6 6-4 6-4 at the hands of Russian Ekaterina Makarova. World number one Serena Williams begins her bid for a sixth Melbourne Park title against local Ash Barty on Rod Laver Arena later on Monday and Novak Djokovic kicks off his campaign for a fourth straight title against Lukas Lacko in the first evening match on the main showcourt. Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-City's blockbuster squad boosted by Aguero return Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 08:01 PM PST Manchester City's top scorer Sergio Aguero is ready to make his return from injury against Cardiff City on Saturday and could even feature in the FA Cup replay against Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday, the Argentine said. Aguero has not played since limping off the field with a calf injury during the 6-3 victory over English Premier League title rivals Arsenal on Dec. 14. "I'll be fully recovered by the Cardiff game and depending on how the week's training goes I may be able to show up for a few minutes on the second leg against Blackburn for the FA Cup." Aguero has struck 13 goals in 15 league appearances this season and his injury was considered a big blow to the team's title hopes. However, Spain's Alvaro Negredo and Bosnian Edin Dzeko have stepped up with goals in his absence as City recorded seven wins in eight league and cup matches since to move top of the table. Full Story | Top |
| NHL standings Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 08:00 PM PST Jan 13 (Infostrada Sports) - Standings from the NHL on Sunday WESTERN CONFERENCEPACIFIC DIVISION W L OTL GF GA PTS 1. Anaheim 35 8 5 161 119 75 2. San Jose 28 12 6 148 116 62 3. Los Angeles 27 14 5 119 96 59 4. Vancouver 24 13 9 123 114 57 5. Phoenix 21 14 9 133 136 51 6. Calgary 15 24 6 101 144 36 7. Edmonton 15 28 5 126 169 35 CENTRAL DIVISION W L OTL GF GA PTS 1. Chicago 30 8 10 175 132 70 2. St. Louis 31 8 5 161 99 67 3. Colorado 28 12 5 132 115 61 4. Minnesota 25 18 5 118 119 55 5. Dallas 20 18 7 127 139 47 6. Nashville 19 21 7 109 141 45 7. ... Full Story | Top |
| Golf-Winners of the Sony Open Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 07:59 PM PST Jan 12 (Reuters) - Winners of the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii since 1980, following the one-shot victory by American Jimmy Walker on Sunday (U.S. ... Full Story | Top |
| Walker wins Sony Open with sizzling finish Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 07:59 PM PST  (Reuters) - American Jimmy Walker birdied four of the last six holes to storm clear of a crowded leaderboard and win his second PGA Tour title by one shot at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday. The 34-year-old, who had trailed by two strokes overnight, produced ice-cool composure and superb play over the closing stretch as he fired a flawless seven-under-par 63 at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. Six players held at least a share of the lead during a wildly fluctuating final round but the long-hitting Walker made his timely charge with birdies at the 13th, 15th, 16th and 17th to post a 17-under total of 263. Overnight leader Chris Kirk recovered from a slow start to close with a five-birdie 66 and secure outright second place, finishing a stroke in front of fellow American Jerry Kelly (65), the 2002 champion at Waialae. Full Story | Top |
| Golf-Walker wins Sony Open with sizzling finish Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 07:54 PM PST * Walker seals victory with closing 63 * Overnight leader Kirk finishes one stroke back (Adds detail, quotes) Jan 12 (Reuters) - American Jimmy Walker birdied four of the last six holes to storm clear of a crowded leaderboard and win his second PGA Tour title by one shot at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Sunday. The 34-year-old, who had trailed by two strokes overnight, produced ice-cool composure and superb play over the closing stretch as he fired a flawless seven-under-par 63 at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. Six players held at least a share of the lead during a wildly fluctuating final round but the long-hitting Walker made his timely charge with birdies at the 13th, 15th, 16th and 17th to post a 17-under total of 263. Overnight leader Chris Kirk recovered from a slow start to close with a five-birdie 66 and secure outright second place, finishing a stroke in front of fellow American Jerry Kelly (65), the 2002 champion at Waialae. Full Story | Top |
| Tennis-Li lays down marker on opening day at Australian Open Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 07:53 PM PST By Nick Mulvenney MELBOURNE, Jan 13 (Reuters) - China's Li Na started the Australian Open like a woman on a mission on Monday by brutally dispatching Croatian teenager Ana Konjuh 6-2 6-0 in just over an hour. Another former grand slam champion, though, bid an early farewell to the tournament when American Venus Williams blew a 3-0 lead in the deciding set to crash out 2-6 6-4 6-4 at the hands of Russian Ekaterina Makarova. World number one Serena Williams begins her bid for a sixth Melbourne Park title against local Ash Barty on Rod Laver Arena later on Monday and Novak Djokovic kicks off his campaign for a fourth straight title against Lukas Lacko in the first evening match on the main showcourt. Full Story | Top |
| Tennis-Australian Open men's singles round 1 results Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 07:53 PM PST Jan 13 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the Australian Open Men's Singles Round 1 matches on Monday Jarkko Nieminen (Finland) beat Dudi Sela (Israel) 3-6 7-6(3) 6-7(3) 6-3 6-3 Florian Mayer (Germany) beat Denis Kudla (U.S.) 6-4 6-2 6-4 Alejandro Falla (Colombia) beat Mikhail Kukushkin (Kazakhstan) 6-7(2) 6-2 6-2 6-3 Adrian Mannarino (France) beat Steve Johnson (U.S.) 3-6 6-3 6-0 5-7 6-4 Damir Dzumhur (Bosnia and Herzegovina) beat Jan Hajek (Czech Republic) 6-4 6-2 6-1 Sam Querrey (U.S. ... Full Story | Top |
| Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Sony Open scores Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 07:49 PM PST Jan 13 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Sony Open at the par-70 course on Sunday in Honolulu, Hawaii 263 Jimmy Walker (U.S.) 66 67 67 63 264 Chris Kirk (U.S.) 64 69 65 66 265 Jerry Kelly (U.S.) 67 67 66 65 266 Harris English (U.S.) 66 66 67 67 267 Marc Leishman (Australia) 67 64 71 65 268 Brian Stuard (U.S.) 65 65 71 67 269 Jeff Overton (U.S.) 68 68 65 68 270 Matt Every (U.S.) 69 65 69 67 Pat Perez (U.S.) 68 67 66 69 Retief Goosen (South Africa) 66 69 66 69 Charles Howell III (U.S.) 71 67 66 66 Adam Scott (Australia) 67 66 71 66 Matt Kuchar (U.S.) 68 68 68 66 Kevin Na (U.S. ... Full Story | Top |
| NHL results Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 07:34 PM PST Jan 13 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the NHL games on Sunday (home team in CAPS) Buffalo 2 WASHINGTON 1 (SO) NY Islanders 4 DALLAS 2 TORONTO 3 New Jersey 2 (SO) NY RANGERS 4 Philadelphia 1 CHICAGO 5 Edmonton 3 Minnesota 4 NASHVILLE 0 ANAHEIM 1 Detroit 0 Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Sunderland hat-trick has Johnson eyeing World Cup berth Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 07:24 PM PST Sunderland winger Adam Johnson, who scored a hat-trick in his side's 4-1 English Premier League win at Fulham on Saturday, is optimistic his improving form can earn him a place in England's World Cup squad. Johnson has not played for England since starting the 2-1 friendly win over Italy in Switzerland in August 2012 despite a dearth of left-sided attacking players available to manager Roy Hodgson. With Arsenal winger Theo Walcott ruled out of the tournament in Brazil after suffering a serious knee injury in the FA Cup win over Tottenham Hotspur, Johnson's trio of goals in the relegation clash was a timely reminder of his talents. Full Story | Top |
| NBA-Highlights of Sunday's NBA games Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 07:04 PM PST Jan 12 (The Sports Xchange) - Highlights of Sunday's National Basketball Association games. - - - Spurs 104, Timberwolves 86 The San Antonio Spurs denied Minnesota in the Timberwolves' attempt to earn a winning season record. Despite playing without guard Manu Ginobili, who is still day-to-day with a sore hamstring, and reserve guard Danny Green, who left the game in the second quarter with a left hand injury and did not return, the Spurs (29-8) won their fourth straight game. Kawhi Leonard led a balanced Spurs attack with 17 points and six rebounds. ... Full Story | Top |
| Accuser of NY Yankees' Rodriguez speaks publicly about doping case Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 06:58 PM PST  By Julian Linden NEW YORK (Reuters) - The owner of a now-closed Florida clinic accused of supplying banned performance enhancing drugs to Major League Baseball players, including the game's highest paid player, Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees, said in a TV interview that Rodriguez was a long-time drug user. Anthony Bosch, the main witness whom MLB relied upon to suspend Rodriguez, had previously denied any involvement in selling drugs to players. Rodriguez, 38, who on Saturday was suspended for the entire 2014 season by baseball's chief arbitrator, has never failed a dope test and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. Rodriguez turned down a request to appear on "60 Minutes," according to CBS News. Full Story | Top |
| Wagner gifted spot on U.S. squad for Sochi Sunday, Jan 12, 2014 06:57 PM PST  (Reuters) - Ashley Wagner was gifted a spot on the U.S. Olympic figure skating squad for the Sochi Winter Games on Sunday after finishing fourth at the national championships. Wagner, a two-time national champion, bungled her free skate at the U.S. championships on Saturday, dropping into fourth with only three Olympic berths on offer. But a nine-member panel still selected her for Sochi, based on past performances. Gracie Gold earned her Olympic ticket after capturing her first national title while 15-year-old sensation Polina Edmunds took second, locking up two of the three spots. Full Story | Top |
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