- Wozniacki bundled out of Brisbane International Reuters - 4 hrs ago
BRISBANE (Reuters) - Caroline Wozniacki's preparations for the Australian Open were in tatters on Monday after she was bundled out of the Brisbane International by Kazakhstan's world No. 103 Ksenia Pervak. … More »Wozniacki bundled out of Brisbane International
BRISBANE (Reuters) - Caroline Wozniacki's preparations for the Australian Open were in tatters on Monday after she was bundled out of the Brisbane International by Kazakhstan's world No. 103 Ksenia Pervak. Wozniacki's defeat completed a disastrous 12 months in which the Dane relinquished the No. 1 ranking and failed to …
- Suarez rebuilding reputation with consistent brilliance Reuters - 6 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Striker Luis Suarez sparked life into Liverpool's stuttering Premier League campaign as they thumped Queens Park Rangers 3-0 on Sunday in a match that highlighted the brilliance of the … More »Suarez rebuilding reputation with consistent brilliance
LONDON (Reuters) - Striker Luis Suarez sparked life into Liverpool's stuttering Premier League campaign as they thumped Queens Park Rangers 3-0 on Sunday in a match that highlighted the brilliance of the unpredictable Uruguayan. In the opening 16 minutes, the 25-year-old almost single-handedly secured Liverpool's victory …
- Man City draw on recent memory for New Year title fight Reuters - 6 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Champions Manchester City go into 2013 facing a daunting seven-point deficit on Premier League leaders Manchester United and a testing encounter against stubborn Stoke City on Tuesday. … More »Man City draw on recent memory for New Year title fight
LONDON (Reuters) - Champions Manchester City go into 2013 facing a daunting seven-point deficit on Premier League leaders Manchester United and a testing encounter against stubborn Stoke City on Tuesday. Roberto Mancini's side ended the year which delivered their first Premier League title with a gritty 4-3 triumph over …
- Djokovic in injury scare at Hopman Cup Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic suffered an injury scare at the Hopman Cup on Monday when the world No.1 hurt his leg as fans pushed towards him while he signed autographs. Djokovic … More »Djokovic in injury scare at Hopman Cup
(Reuters) - Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic suffered an injury scare at the Hopman Cup on Monday when the world No.1 hurt his leg as fans pushed towards him while he signed autographs. Djokovic had wrapped up a 6-3 6-4 victory over Italian Andreas Seppi when the incident happened. The Serb left his racquets and …
- Clippers win 17th in row, finish December at 16-0 AP - 7 hrs ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — After their 17th consecutive victory gave them a perfect month, the Los Angeles Clippers finally paused to admire their achievement. More »Clippers win 17th in row, finish December at 16-0
- Tunisia win first Nations Cup warm-up game Reuters - 7 hrs ago
SHARJAH (Reuters) - Tunisia began their preparations for next month's African Nations Cup with a 2-1 win over Iraq in a warm-up international in Sharjah on Sunday. Issam Jemaa and Fakhreddine Ben Youssef … More »Tunisia win first Nations Cup warm-up game
SHARJAH (Reuters) - Tunisia began their preparations for next month's African Nations Cup with a 2-1 win over Iraq in a warm-up international in Sharjah on Sunday. Issam Jemaa and Fakhreddine Ben Youssef scored second-half goals before Iraq converted a late penalty through Younes Mahmoud to reduce the deficit. Jemaa's goal …
- Redskins beat Cowboys 28-18 to win NFC East AP - 7 hrs ago
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — "R-G-3!" was all Redskins fans needed to chant when they wanted to express their love for Robert Griffin III. For the lesser-known rookie, they opted for his whole name: "Alf-red … More »Redskins beat Cowboys 28-18 to win NFC East
- Bears miss playoffs despite 26-24 win over Lions AP - 8 hrs ago
DETROIT (AP) — Jay Cutler led the Chicago Bears to victory, then uttered three words that must have felt awkward coming out of his mouth. More »Bears miss playoffs despite 26-24 win over Lions
- Giants rout Eagles 42-7 but miss playoffs AP - 8 hrs ago
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Justin Tuck called it a funny year. He and his New York Giants teammates weren't laughing. More »Giants rout Eagles 42-7 but miss playoffs
- Redskins win NFC East, Broncos get top seed in AFC AP - 8 hrs ago
RG3 and the Washington Redskins are heading to the playoffs as NFC East champions. More »Redskins win NFC East, Broncos get top seed in AFC
- Pagano returns as Indianapolis beats Texans 28-16 AP - 9 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chuck Pagano put on his dancing shoes and savored every moment of Sunday's postgame celebration. More »Pagano returns as Indianapolis beats Texans 28-16
- RG3's TD run gives Skins 14-10 lead in 4th quarter AP - 10 hrs ago
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — With the NFC East title on the line, rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III had a 10-yard touchdown run to give the Washington Redskins a 14-10 lead over the Dallas Cowboys early in … More »RG3's TD run gives Skins 14-10 lead in 4th quarter
- Broncos get top seed in AFC AP - 10 hrs ago
Thanks to Houston's late-season slump, Denver and New England will have byes when the AFC playoffs begin next week. More »Broncos get top seed in AFC
- AP falls short of Dickerson; Wilson ties Manning AP - 10 hrs ago
Adrian Peterson nearly ran into the NFL record book, falling 9 yards short of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing mark. More »AP falls short of Dickerson; Wilson ties Manning
- Broncos take top spot with 38-3 win over Chiefs AP - 10 hrs ago
DENVER (AP) — Peyton Manning figured one one-handed catch deserved another. More »Broncos take top spot with 38-3 win over Chiefs
- Vikings RB Peterson finishes 9 yards shy of record AP - 10 hrs ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson ran right past everyone this season. Past all those running backs before him who couldn't make it to 2,000 yards in a season. Past every doubter who dared to think he … More »Vikings RB Peterson finishes 9 yards shy of record
- Romo's 2 INT, TD, leave Cowboys, Skins 7-7 at half AP - 10 hrs ago
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — With the NFC East title on the line, Tony Romo threw interceptions on each of Dallas' first two possessions before connecting with Jason Witten for a 9-yard touchdown pass Sunday night, … More »Romo's 2 INT, TD, leave Cowboys, Skins 7-7 at half
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — With the NFC East title on the line, Tony Romo threw interceptions on each of Dallas' first two possessions before connecting with Jason Witten for a 9-yard touchdown pass Sunday night, and Washington rookie Alfred Morris ran for a 17-yard score, leaving the Cowboys and Redskins tied 7-7 at halftim …
- Brady's 2 TD passes lead Pats over Dolphins 28-0 AP - 11 hrs ago
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots are rolling again, right into a playoff bye. More »Brady's 2 TD passes lead Pats over Dolphins 28-0
- 49ers win NFC West with 27-13 victory over Arizona AP - 11 hrs ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bare-chested Joe Staley and Mike Iupati jumped up and down wearing only their shorts, each offensive lineman doing his best to will the Vikings to victory from afar. More »49ers win NFC West with 27-13 victory over Arizona
- Peterson, Vikings top Pack 37-34 to make playoffs AP - 11 hrs ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson picked up the Minnesota Vikings and gave them a thrilling ride to the playoffs, where the next stop on this improbable journey is, yes, Green Bay. More »Peterson, Vikings top Pack 37-34 to make playoffs
- Romo's 2 INTs leave Cowboys, Skins 0-0 after 1st AP - 11 hrs ago
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — With the NFC East title on the line, Tony Romo threw interceptions on each of Dallas' first two possessions Sunday night, and Washington kicker Kai Forbath missed a field-goal try … More »Romo's 2 INTs leave Cowboys, Skins 0-0 after 1st
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — With the NFC East title on the line, Tony Romo threw interceptions on each of Dallas' first two possessions Sunday night, and Washington kicker Kai Forbath missed a field-goal try for the first time in his NFL career, leaving the Cowboys and Redskins tied 0-0 after the first quarter.
- Vikings reach playoffs, Peterson misses record Reuters - 11 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Blair Walsh booted a 29-yard field goal as time expired to earn the Minnesota Vikings a heart-stopping 37-34 home win over the Green Bay Packers and a playoff berth on a pulsating final Sunday … More »Vikings reach playoffs, Peterson misses record
(Reuters) - Blair Walsh booted a 29-yard field goal as time expired to earn the Minnesota Vikings a heart-stopping 37-34 home win over the Green Bay Packers and a playoff berth on a pulsating final Sunday of the National Football League regular season. The Vikings' victory denied the Packers the second seed in the NFC and …
- Vikings make playoffs on rookie's field goal Reuters - 11 hrs ago
(Reuters) - The Minnesota Vikings claimed a wildcard playoff berth by beating the NFC North champion Green Bay Packers 37-34 on a 29-yard field goal by rookie Blair Walsh with no time remaining on the … More »Vikings make playoffs on rookie's field goal
(Reuters) - The Minnesota Vikings claimed a wildcard playoff berth by beating the NFC North champion Green Bay Packers 37-34 on a 29-yard field goal by rookie Blair Walsh with no time remaining on the clock on Sunday. The victory by the Vikings (10-6) set up a rematch with the Packers (11-5) next weekend at Green Bay in …
- 49ers win NFC West with 27-13 win over Arizona AP - 12 hrs ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Michael Crabtree's career day and dazzling catch-making display sent the San Francisco 49ers to another NFC West crown and into the playoffs with some much-needed momentum. More »49ers win NFC West with 27-13 win over Arizona
- AP sources: Reid won't be back as Eagles' coach AP - 12 hrs ago
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Andy Reid is out after 14 years coaching the Philadelphia Eagles, three people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press following Sunday's 42-7 season-ending loss … More »AP sources: Reid won't be back as Eagles' coach
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will stick to a prudent monetary policy next year and keep consumer prices stable, its outgoing central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, said … More »China to keep prudent monetary policy in 2013: central bank
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will stick to a prudent monetary policy next year and keep consumer prices stable, its outgoing central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, said on Monday, in fresh sign that Beijing won't be changing direction when the new government takes over in 2013. Reiterating China's long-stated vow to reduce …