January 17, 2012
Djokovic, Kvitova advance; Stosur out in first round at Australian
U.S. Open champion Sam Stosur crashed out in the first round of the Australian Open in straight sets Tuesday in a crushing blow for local fans desperate to end a long drought at the national championship. Sixth-seeded Stosur lost 7-6 (2), 6-3 to…
January 17, 2012
FIFA “dishonest” over deals and can prove it: Warner
Ousted former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner said on Friday he had documented evidence to back his claim that he was gifted World Cup television rights in return for FIFA votes and accused the organisation of being "disingenuous and dishonest".…
January 17, 2012
Li Na gets ready for Australian Open
The first grand slam of the season is ready to begin in Melbourne. China’s superstar Li Na was among the top players from around the world making an early appearance on the court at the Melbourne Park Saturday, ahead of the start of the…
January 17, 2012
Michael Phelps swims to win at Austin Swimming Grand Prix
The road to London’s begun for one of swimming’s most dominant athletes. Michael Phelps started is journey toward London 2012 at the Austin Swimming Grand Prix Saturday. Phelps took an early lead in the 400-metre individual medley final and never…
January 16, 2012
NFL playoffs: San Francisco 49ers upset New Orleans Saints in thriller
San Francisco are one game away from the Super Bowl after edging out New Orleans 36-32 in one of the finest playoff games in NFL history. The lead changed hands four times in as many minutes at the end of an enthralling encounter, with the 49ers…
January 16, 2012
Duncan helps Spurs improve to 9-0 at home
Tim Duncan spent the summer trying to improve his jump shots. It showed Sunday night as the two-time MVP and 13-time All-Star scored 24 points, many on jumpers, to lead the Spurs to a 102-91 victory over the Phoenix…
January 16, 2012
NFL playoffs: New York Giants beat sloppy Green Bay Packers
The New York Giants took advantage of a sloppy performance by the Green Bay Packers to spring a major upset in the final game of the divisional playoffs with a 37-20 victory. As seen in the other three games, an inability to avoid turnovers cost…
January 16, 2012
Tyler Butterfield Wins In Argentina
Another big performance from Bermuda’s Tyler Butterfield saw him claim the win in yesterday’s [Jan.15] 2012 La Paz PATCO Triathlon Pan American Elite Men Championship in Argentina. Butterfield topped an international field of competitors from…
January 16, 2012
Lisa Blackburn Breaks Record…Twice
Bermudian swimmer Lisa Blackburn continues her record setting ways, breaking the Bermuda 200m Breaststroke record twice in a recent meet in Texas. Competing in the preliminaries of Women’s 200m Breaststroke on Day One of the USA Swimming Grand Prix…
January 15, 2012
Brady, Patriots look better than ever in win over Broncos
Before Saturday night, New England hadn't won a playoff game in four years. From the looks of what the Patriots put on display against Denver, they're not going to have to wait four years before winning another. Playing the most dominant playoff…