The Associated PressJohn Pye MELBOURNE, Australia–Rafael Nadal fended off Grigor Dimitrov in five long sets to set up a vintage title match against Roger Federer at the Australian Open, where every singles finalist is aged 30 or over. Nadal completed the 30-plus finals quartet earlier today when he repelled Dimitrov […]
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The Associated PressClay Bailey MEMPHIS, Tenn.–Marc Gasol scored a career-best 42 points–and the Memphis Grizzlies needed every last one of them. Gasol’s night was capped by the deciding two free throws with 36 seconds left as the Grizzlies handed Toronto its fifth-straight loss with a 101-99 victory last night. Gasol’s […]
The Associated PressJohn Pye MELBOURNE, Australia–It was one, two, and three for the ages as Venus and Serena Williams set up another all-sisters Australian Open final while Roger Federer ensured he’ll contend for another Grand Slam title. They’re calling it “Throwback Thursday” at Melbourne Park: three players who can combine […]
The Associated PressTerrance Harris ORLANDO, Fla.–The NFL and its players were looking for ways to spice up the Pro Bowl, so they decided to have San Diego Chargers’ quarterback Phillip Rivers throw balls at opponents. Dodge balls. After moving the game to Orlando this year and returning it to the […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson SAN DIEGO–With the Pacific Ocean behind him, Tiger Woods drew back his driver and sent it soaring across the blue sky yesterday at Torrey Pines. Watching from 50 yards away was Jay Monahan, the new commissioner of the PGA Tour. “That’s a nice sight, isn’t it?” […]
The Associated PressLarry Lage DETROIT–The Toronto Maple Leafs made quite an investment in goalie Frederik Andersen last summer–trading a first- and second-round pick to Anaheim to acquire the goaltender and giving him a five-year, $25-million deal. He is providing quite a return. Andersen made 22 saves for his second-straight shutout, […]
The Associated PressTim Reynolds MIAMI–Golden State coach Steve Kerr wishes players had taken their voting for the NBA All-Star Game more seriously, calling it a “mockery” after nearly 300 players in the league wound up on at least one ballot. Players had a say in deciding starters for next month’s […]
The Canadian PressDarrin Bauming WINNIPEG–Ryan Getzlaf has seen the future. And it’s on the power play. Getzlaf’s game-winner last night came on the only successful power play of a penalty-filled game as the Anaheim Ducks edged the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 at MTS Centre. “Special teams is one of the biggest […]
The Canadian Press Veteran CFL quarterback Henry Burris formally announced his retirement today–ending his career on top after leading the Ottawa Redblacks to a Grey Cup title last season. The 41-year-old guided the Redblacks to a dramatic 39-33 overtime win over the favoured Calgary Stampeders in the CFL championship game–despite […]
The Associated PressJustin Bergman MELBOURNE, Australia–Not every tennis player quotes from Goethe on Twitter, keeps a journal, and visits art exhibitions during tournaments. Milos Raonic, though, has taken a slightly different path in life. He grew up playing tennis in snowy Canada, not sunny Florida. And his parents–immigrants from Montenegro–knew […]
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO–DeMar DeRozan had gotten used to leaving the arena in a good mood. He hasn’t been doing much of that lately, though. Eric Bledsoe netted 40 points, and Devin Booker added 20 more, as the Phoenix Suns beat Toronto 115-103 yesterday to hand the Raptors their […]
The Associated PressHoward Fendrich A season that began with Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension will end with him in the Super Bowl, where his New England Patriots will take on Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons. While much of the attention between now and the NFL championship game Feb. […]
