DOHA (Reuters) – Sergio Garcia tamed windy conditions to shoot a second-round 66 and join a fourway tie for the lead at the Qatar Masters on Thursday. The Spaniard made six birdies and no bogeys but was most pleased by the way in which he coped with the breeze that blew up after the first round had been played in perfectly calm conditions. “It was not the strong wind we are used to seeing here,” Garcia told reporters. “But we had to choose the right clubs and it made some of the drives a little tougher. “I managed to play smart and do that fairly nicely. …
Motorcycling-Pedrosa hoping to capitalise on Stoner absence
MADRID, Jan 24 (Reuters) – With Casey Stoner off the scene, Dani Pedrosa is hoping to follow up a strong finish to last season with a maiden MotoGP world championship in 2013, the Spaniard said on Thursday. The 27-year-old finished runner up to his compatriot Jorge Lorenzo last November, his third second place after similar finishes in 2007 and 2010 in his seven years in the sport’s premium category. …
Overcoming injuries and anxiety, defending champion Azarenka gains Aussie Open final vs Li
MELBOURNE, Australia – Victoria Azarenka had to endure some anxious moments before and after her win over American teenager Sloane Stephens.
Golf-Garcia tames wind to share lead in Qatar
DOHA, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Sergio Garcia tamed windy conditions to shoot a second-round 66 and join a fourway tie for the lead at the Qatar Masters on Thursday. The Spaniard made six birdies and no bogeys but was most pleased by the way in which he coped with the breeze that blew up after the first round had been played in perfectly calm conditions. “It was not the strong wind we are used to seeing here,” Garcia told reporters. “But we had to choose the right clubs and it made some of the drives a little tougher. “I managed to play smart and do that fairly nicely. …
Motor racing-Mercedes seem hungrier than McLaren, says Hamilton
BRACKLEY, England, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton rejected talk of Mercedes being a team in turmoil on Thursday and said his new Formula One employers seemed even hungrier for success than McLaren. Before addressing Mercedes employees at the team’s factory near Silverstone in central England, the 2008 world champion told reporters he had seen or heard nothing to cause him any concern. “There is a great spirit here. The guys seem hungrier than any group of people I’ve seen before. …
Brawn hopes to stay long-term at Mercedes
BRACKLEY, England (Reuters) – Ross Brawn looked forward to a long-term future as Mercedes Formula One team pr incipal on Thursday but indicated it would depend on his motivation and how recent managerial changes panned out. "I know all the plans for the future of the team and I hope I'm going to be a part of them for a very long time. We are entering a really exciting period," he told reporters as Britain's 2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton, joining from McLaren, toured the factory. "I know the situation completely. Mercedes want a long term commitment. … Djokovic dominates after Azarenka controversy
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic installed himself as re d-hot favorite for a third straight Australian Open title with a semi-final demolition of David Ferrer on Thursday after Victoria Azarenka had controversially set up a final against Li Na. Serbian world number one Djokovic was brutally dominant as he pulverized the Spanish fourth seed 6-2 6-2 6-1 in 89 minutes in Rod Laver Arena to race into Sunday's final against Roger Federer or Andy Murray. "This was definitely one of the best matches of my career," he said. "Tonight I just played incredible. … WRAPUP 1-Tennis-Djokovic dominates after Azarenka controversy
* Djokovic thrashes Ferrer to go into final * Azarenka caught in controversy over timeout * Li reaches her second Australian final MELBOURNE, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic installed himself as red-hot favourite for a third straight Australian Open title with a semi-final demolition of David Ferrer on Thursday after Victoria Azarenka had controversially set up a final against Li Na. Serbian world number one Djokovic was brutally dominant as he pulverised the Spanish fourth seed 6-2 6-2 6-1 in 89 minutes in Rod Laver Arena to race into Sunday’s final against Roger Federer or Andy Murray. …
Flawless Djokovic destroys Ferrer
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Playing near perfect tennis, Novak Djokovic sent an e mphatic warning to Roger Federer and Andy Murray by destroying fourth seed David Ferrer 6-2 6-2 6-1 in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday. Murray and Federer meet on Friday and although they will be concentrating on each other they must surely have been impressed by the clinical demolition of Ferrer by the two-times defending champion at Melbourne Park. "I was aware of David's qualities. … UPDATE 2-Tennis-Flawless Djokovic destroys Ferrer
* Djokovic beats Ferrer in straight sets * Serbian goes into third successive Melbourne Park final (Writes through, adds quotes) MELBOURNE, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Playing near perfect tennis, Novak Djokovic sent an emphatic warning to Roger Federer and Andy Murray by destroying fourth seed David Ferrer 6-2 6-2 6-1 in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday. Murray and Federer meet on Friday and although they will be concentrating on each other they must surely have been impressed by the clinical demolition of Ferrer by the two-times defending champion at Melbourne Park. …
Azarenka beats Stephens; sets up final vs Li
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Victoria Azarenka had to endure some anxious moments before and after her win over American teenager Sloane Stephens. Jazz escape Wizards comeback bid in narrow win
(Reuters) – The Utah Jazz nearly squandered a 21-point lead but recovered in time to hold off the rejuvenated Washington Wizards 92-88 on Wednesday. Utah were comfortably in front 73-52 late in the third quarter when the visiting Wizards stormed back with a 20-2 run that put the pressure on the Jazz in the fourth. "I would say we were tense," Utah's Gordon Hayward told reporters. "We go a little too fast and we start missing shots and they were able to get good lucks. … Sosa says he and McGwire belong in Hall of Fame
CHICAGO (AP) -- Sammy Sosa thinks he and fellow steroid-tainted star Mark McGwire belong in the Hall of Fame. UPDATE 1-NBA-Jazz escape Wizards comeback bid in narrow win
(Adds quotes, details) * Wizards finish five-game road trip * Millsap, Jefferson get double-doubles Jan 23 (Reuters) – The Utah Jazz nearly squandered a 21-point lead but recovered in time to hold off the rejuvenated Washington Wizards 92-88 on Wednesday. Utah were comfortably in front 73-52 late in the third quarter when the visiting Wizards stormed back with a 20-2 run that put the pressure on the Jazz in the fourth. “I would say we were tense,” Utah’s Gordon Hayward told reporters. “We go a little too fast and we start missing shots and they were able to get good lucks. …
Money can wait, says Kiwi schoolgirl sensation Ko
(Reuters) – New Zealand schoolgirl golfing sensation Lydia Ko, still at the tender age of 15, has said the financial rewards for her astonishing success can wait – for now. Ko opens the defense of her NSW Open title in Sydney this week, a victory which opened the floodgates on a record-breaking 2012 season. At 14 she became the youngest player, male or female, to win a professional tournament and after turning 15 the youngest ever winner on the LPGA Tour at the Canadian Open. … Golf-Money can wait, says Kiwi schoolgirl sensation Ko
Jan 24 (Reuters) – New Zealand schoolgirl golfing sensation Lydia Ko, still at the tender age of 15, has said the financial rewards for her astonishing success can wait – for now. Ko opens the defence of her NSW Open title in Sydney this week, a victory which opened the floodgates on a record-breaking 2012 season. At 14 she became the youngest player, male or female, to win a professional tournament and after turning 15 the youngest ever winner on the LPGA Tour at the Canadian Open. …
UPDATE 8-NBA results
Jan 24 (Infostrada Sports) – Results from the NBA games on Wednesday (home team in CAPS) Atlanta 104 CHARLOTTE 92 MIAMI 123 Toronto 116 (OT) CHICAGO 85 Detroit 82 MEMPHIS 106 LA Lakers 93 Denver 105 HOUSTON 95 Brooklyn 91 MINNESOTA 83 SAN ANTONIO 106 New Orleans 102 UTAH 92 Washington 88 Phoenix 106 SACRAMENTO 96 PORTLAND 100 Indiana 80 GOLDEN STATE 104 Oklahoma City 99
Howard hurts shoulder again, Lakers' nightmare continues
(Reuters) – The Los Angeles Lakers' crumbling season suffered a new setback on Wednesday as center Dwight Howard aggravated a shoulder injury in the team's blowout loss to Memphis. Howard was forced to exit the game in the second quarter and did not return to watch the Lakers being blown away in a 106-93 defeat that was not as close as the score indicated. He finished with just two points and two rebounds. "He re-injured his shoulder; I don't know what that means," Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni told reporters. "They'll re-evaluate him when we get back to Los Angeles. … NBA-Howard hurts shoulder again, Lakers' nightmare continues
Jan 23 (Reuters) – The Los Angeles Lakers’ crumbling season suffered a new setback on Wednesday as center Dwight Howard aggravated a shoulder injury in the team’s blowout loss to Memphis. Howard was forced to exit the game in the second quarter and did not return to watch the Lakers being blown away in a 106-93 defeat that was not as close as the score indicated. He finished with just two points and two rebounds. “He re-injured his shoulder; I don’t know what that means,” Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni told reporters. “They’ll re-evaluate him when we get back to Los Angeles. …
"Bittersweet" feeling for cast aside 49ers quarterback Smith
(Reuters) – San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith lost his starting spot to Colin Kaepernick after getting injured i n week nine and while the former top draft pick is happy to be going to the Super Bowl he admits to having mixed feelings about being a back-up. Smith won plaudits last season after throwing for 3,144 yards and 17 touchdowns and leading the 49ers to the NFC Championship game where they lost to eventual Super Bowl winners the New York Giants. … 
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