TOPSHOTS Austrian luger Andreas Linger (top) and Wolfgang Linger speed down the ice canal during the first run of the Men's double-seater competition of the Luge World Cup 2013 in Winterberg, Germany, on January 20, 2013. Linger and Linger won the competition. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL NAUPOLDDANIEL NAUPOLD/AFP/Getty Images TOPSHOTS-SKI-WORLD-MEN
TOPSHOTS Italy's Stefano Gross reacts on January 20, 2013 in the finish area of the men's slalom of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images Golf-Runner-up Rose rues the last-gasp putt that got away
ABU DHABI, Jan 20 (Reuters) – World number five Justin Rose cursed his misfortune after his last-gasp putt to force a playoff with eventual winner Jamie Donaldson stayed out despite hitting the cup at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Sunday. Rose failed to sink his birdie effort from 12 feet at the par-five 18th as Donaldson claimed a one-stroke victory at the European Tour event in the desert. “I hit a good putt at 18,” the overnight leader told reporters after carding a closing 71 for a 13-under total of 275. …
Croatia's Ivica Kostelic celebrates at the finish area after taking third place an Alpine ski World Cup men's slalom, in Wengen, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)
Croatia's Ivica Kostelic celebrates at the finish area after taking third place an Alpine ski World Cup men's slalom, in Wengen, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati) Felix Neureuther of Germany celebrates after winning the alpine skiing World Cup slalom race at the Lauberhorn in Wengen, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Peter Klaunzer)
Felix Neureuther of Germany celebrates after winning the alpine skiing World Cup slalom race at the Lauberhorn in Wengen, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Peter Klaunzer) From left: Second placed Marcel Hirscher of Austria, winner Felix Neureuther of Germany and third placed Ivica Kostelic of Croatiacelebrate on the podium after the alpine skiing World Cup slalom race at the Lauberhorn in Wengen, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Peter Klaunzer)
From left: Second placed Marcel Hirscher of Austria, winner Felix Neureuther of Germany and third placed Ivica Kostelic of Croatiacelebrate on the podiu m after the alpine skiing World Cup slalom race at the Lauberhorn in Wengen, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Keystone, Peter Klaunzer) Austria's Marcel Hirscher speeds past a pole on his way to clock the fastest time in the first run of an Alpine ski World Cup men's slalom, in Wengen, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Shinichiro Tanaka)
Austria's Marcel Hirscher speeds past a pole on his way to clock the fastest time in the first run of an Alpine ski World Cup men's slalom, in Wengen, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Shinichiro Tanaka) 
Germany's Felix Neureuther celebrates at the finish area after winning an Alpine ski World Cup men's slalom, in Wengen, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati) 
Germany's Felix Neureuther speeds past a pole on his way to clock the second fastest time in the first run of an Alpine ski World Cup men's slalom, in Wengen, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati) 
WENGEN, Switzerland (AP) -- Felix Neureuther of Germany won a World Cup slalom Sunday, defeating overall leader and training partner Marcel Hirscher of Austria. 
APA11065762. Seefeld (Austria), 20/01/2013.- Eric Frenzel of Germany celebrates winning the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Seefeld, Austria, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/BARBARA GINDL 
APA11065762. Seefeld (Austria), 20/01/2013.- Eric Frenzel (L) of Germany celebrates winning the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Seefeld, Austria, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/BARBARA GINDL 
APA11065762. Seefeld (Austria), 20/01/2013.- Eric Frenzel (C) of Germany on his way to win the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Seefeld, Austria, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/BARBARA GINDL 
APA11065762. Seefeld (Austria), 20/01/2013.- Eric Frenzel of Germany celebrates winning the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Seefeld, Austria, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/BARBARA GINDL 
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Novak Djokovic held off a valiant Swiss player for a 5-hour, five-set victory Sunday night, extending his winning streak to 18 matches at the Australian Open and then ripping off his shirt to celebrate. 
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Roger Federer has won 17 grand slam titles, Milos Raonic has only ever been to a grand slam fourth round twice previously. At the start of the 2013 season, Federer had won 76 titles and more than $76 million in prize money. Raonic, three titles and just under $2 million. Federer has won all three of their previous clashes, all in 2012. But the Swiss world number two and the giant Canadian are only too aware that sometimes pure statistics do not reflect the true nature of tennis. … 
ZHR409 LBH. Wengen (Schweiz Suisse Switzerland), 20/01/2013.- Marcel Hirscher of Austria clears a gate during his second run of the men's slalom race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen, Switzerland, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA 
ZHR409 LBH. Wengen (Schweiz Suisse Switzerland), 20/01/2013.- Ivica Kostelic of Croatia clears a gate during his second run of the men's slalom race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen, Switzerland, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA 
ZHR409 LBH. Wengen (Schweiz Suisse Switzerland), 20/01/2013.- Marcel Hirscher of Austria clears a gate during his second run of the men's slalom race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen, Switzerland, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA 
ZHR409 LBH. Wengen (Schweiz Suisse Switzerland), 20/01/2013.- Steve Missillier of France clears a gate during his second run of the men's slalom race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen, Switzerland, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA 
ZHR409 LBH. Wengen (Schweiz Suisse Switzerland), 20/01/2013.- Manfred Moelgg of Italy clears a gate during his second run of the men's slalom race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen, Switzerland, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA 
ZHR409 LBH. Wengen (Schweiz Suisse Switzerland), 20/01/2013.- Ivica Kostelic of Croatia clears a gate during his second run of the men's slalom race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen, Switzerland, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/ALESSANDRO DELLA BELLA 
Italy's Stefano Gross reacts on January 20, 2013 in the finish area of the men's slalom of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images 
Third-placed Croatian Ivica Kostelic reacts on January 20, 2013 in the finish area of the men's slalom of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images 
Germany's Felix Neureuther reacts on January 20, 2013 after winning the men's slalom of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images 
SANDY, Utah -- Expectations for former Portuguese youth international David Viana are high. And a lot different, entering 2013, than they were at the end of the 2012 season. 
Austria's Marcel Hirscher reacts in the finish area afterhe placed second of the men's slalom at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup on January 20, 2013 in Wengen. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images 
ELLACLU100. La Clusaz (France), 20/01/2013.- Sjur Roethe (front) of Norway, Martin Jaks (L) of the Czech Republic Ilia Chernousov (R) of Russia and Marcus Hellner (2nd R) of Sweden in action during the men's 4
ELLACLU100. La Clusaz (France), 20/01/2013.- Marcus Hellner (L) of Sweden, Ilia Chernousov (C) of Russia and Martin Jaks (R) of the Czech Republic in action during the men's 4
DUS940. Winterberg (Germany), 20/01/2013.- German luger Natalie Geisenberger cheers after winning the women's single-seater competition of the Luge World Cup 2013 in Winterberg, Germany, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/DANIEL NAUPOLD 
DUS940. Winterberg (Germany), 20/01/2013.- German luger Natalie Geisenberger cheers after winning the women's single-seater competition of the Luge World Cup 2013 in Winterberg, Germany, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/DANIEL NAUPOLD 
DUS940. Winterberg (Germany), 20/01/2013.- Canadian luger Alex Gough crosses the finish line during the women's single-seater competition of the Luge World Cup 2013 in Winterberg, Germany, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/DANIEL NAUPOLD 
DUS940. Winterberg (Germany), 20/01/2013.- German lugers with second-placed Anke Wischnewski (L-R), winner Natalie Geisenberger and thrid placed Tatjana Huefner che er after the women's single-seater competition of the Luge World Cup 2013 in Winterberg, Germany, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/DANIEL NAUPOLD 
ELLACLU100. La Clusaz (France), 20/01/2 013.- Sjur Roethe (L) of Norway, Ilia Chernousov (R) of Russia and Marcus Hellner (C) of Sweden in action during the men's 4
Canada's Michael Janyk clears a gate on his way to place 26th of the men's slalom at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup on January 20, 2013 in Wengen. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images 
Canada's Michael Janyk clears a gate on his way to place 26th of the men's slalom at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup on January 20, 2013 in Wengen. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images 
Japan's Akira Sasaki reacts on January 20, 2013 in the finish area of the men's slalom of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images 
German luger Anke Wischnewski crosses the finish line during the women's Luge World Cup 2013 in Winterberg, Germany on January 20, 2013. Wischnewski placed second of the event. AFP PHOTO / DANIEL NAUPOLDDANIEL NAUPOLD/AFP/Getty Images 
Ted Ligety of the US clears a gate on his way to place 13th of the men's slalom at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup on January 20, 2013 in Wengen. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images 
WENGEN, Switzerland (Reuters) – Germany's Felix Neureuther won the classic Wengen World Cup slalom on Sunday, 39 years on from his father Christian's last victory there. Winner of the men's parallel event at home in Munich on New Year's Day, Neureuther skied a near-perfect second run to beat favorite and first leg winner Marcel Hirscher of Austria by 0.21 seconds. Croatia's Ivica Kostelic, a four times winner of the slalom in the Swiss resort, was third and 0.25 behind Neureuther's winning combined time of one minute and 50.53 seconds. It was his 12th podium in Wengen. … 
German Tobias Angerer (1), Swiss Remo Fischer (2), Sergey Turyshev and Finn Kari Varis compete during the Men's World Cup nordic skiing cross country 4 x 7,5 km Classic Free Relay, on January 20, 2013 in La Clusaz, south of France. AFP PHOTO / Jean Pierre ClatotJEAN-PIERRE CLATOT/AFP/Getty Images 
Ted Ligety of the US clears a gate on his way to place 13th in the men's slalom at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup on January 20, 2013 in Wengen. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images 
Italian Manfred Moelgg clears a gate on his way to place fourth of the men's slalom at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup on January 20, 2013 in Wengen. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images 
ELLACLU100. La Clusaz (France), 20/01/2013.- Romain Vandel of France in action during the men's 4
ELLACLU100. La Clusaz (France), 20/01/2013.- Skiers in action during the men's 4
PK110 LBH. Wengen (Schweiz Suisse Switzerland), 20/01/2013.- Ivica Kostelic of Croatia clears a gate during his second run of the men's slalom race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen, Switzerland, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/PETER KLAUNZER 
PK110 LBH. Wengen (Schweiz Suisse Switzerland), 20/01/2013.- Marcel Hirscher of Austria clears a gate during his second run of the men's slalom race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen, Switzerland, 20 January 2013. EFE/EPA/PETER KLAUNZER 
ELLACLU100. La Clusaz (France), 20/01/2013.- Skiers in action during the men's 4
ELLACLU100. La Clusaz (France), 20/01/2013.- Eldar Roenning (L) of Norway and Daniel Richardsson (C) of Sweden in action during the men's 4
ELLACLU100. La Clusaz (France), 20/01/2013.- Eldar Roenning (2nd L) of Norway and Daniel Richardsson (L) of Sweden in action during the men's 4
An Austrian supporter snaps a picture in the arrival area of the men's slalom of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup on January 20, 2013 in Wengen. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images 
France's Steve Missillier looks on at the arrival area of the men's slalom of the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup on January 20, 2013 in Wengen. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images