World Sports Headlines for January 25, 2010

Williams sisters win in Australia

Serena and Venus Williams remain on course for a semi-final showdown at the Australian Open after both won on Monday to reach the quarter-finals.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jan 2010 | 3:35 am

Manning, Colts rally past Jets, reach Super Bowl (AP)

AP - This is perfect for the Indianapolis Colts: They have Peyton Manning and they're back in the Super Bowl.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jan 2010 | 3:33 am

Saints beat Vikings in OT, reach 1st Super Bowl (AP)

AP - A 40-yard field goal in overtime by a little-known kicker could become as famous as jambalaya in these parts.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jan 2010 | 3:30 am

B. Watson leads Hope

Source: SI.com | 25 Jan 2010 | 3:29 am

Raptors get call, down Lakers on last-second FTs

TORONTO(AP) Even Hedo Turkoglu was surprised to find himself heading to the free throw line with a chance to beat the defending NBA champions.
Source: SI.com | 25 Jan 2010 | 3:29 am

Mavs crush Knicks for biggest win in team history

NEW YORK(AP) Jose Barea kept finding unimpeded paths on his drives to the basket, and two things became clear.
Source: SI.com | 25 Jan 2010 | 3:29 am

Seton Hall sends No. 9 Pitt to second straight loss

Source: SI.com | 25 Jan 2010 | 3:29 am

Williams sisters add to American record (AP)

AP - Like Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Jennifer Capriati and Lindsay Davenport before them, Venus and Serena Williams did their part to ensure a 34-year-record at the Australian Open remained intact.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jan 2010 | 3:25 am

Dominant Serena warns she can get even better (AFP)

AFP - Defending champion Serena Williams warned her rivals she can get even better despite playing brilliant tennis to crush Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-2 in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Monday.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jan 2010 | 3:15 am

Serena, Venus storm into quarterfinals

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Venus Williams advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals for the seventh time with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 win over Francesca Schiavone on Monday.
Source: SI.com | 25 Jan 2010 | 2:51 am

Serena cruises, Chinese revolution gathers steam

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Serena Williams is in such devastating form that a fifth Australian Open title appears well within her grasp at a season-opening grand slam where a majority of her...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 2:43 am

Watson wins season-opening Mitsubishi (AP)

AP - Tom Watson had flashbacks of his painful British Open loss while standing over his birdie putt on the 18th green with his younger opponent hoping for a playoff and the gallery watching in suspense.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jan 2010 | 2:37 am

Davydenko wins five-set thriller

Sixth seed Nikolay Davydenko beats Fernando Verdasco in five dramatic sets to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jan 2010 | 2:36 am

I want Robinho to stay - Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini says he would like to keep Robinho as speculation grows the Brazilian is set to leave.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 25 Jan 2010 | 2:27 am

Special teams was key

Grading out the performances from the Saints' 31-28 overtime win over the Vikings on Sunday in New Orleans.
Source: SI.com | 25 Jan 2010 | 2:26 am

Notes: King dissects Federer's greatness

Monday's Australian Open notes: The difference between a good player and a champion is stress management, says tennis great Billie Jean King.

Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 25 Jan 2010 | 2:18 am

Serena, Venus Williams move closer to Australian Open semifinals; Djokovic, Davydenko advance

MELBOURNE, Australia - Serena and Venus Williams are on track for a sisters semifinal at the Australian Open after fourth-round wins. Venus advanced to the quarterfinals for the seventh
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 2:14 am

Li, Zheng make Grand Slam history for China

With a pair of Chinese players into the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time, the search for reasons is getting intricate.

Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 25 Jan 2010 | 2:13 am

Andy Murray gets ready to face wrath of Rafa

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - The easy part is over for Andy Murray. The Australian Open is about to get a whole lot tougher for the great hope of British tennis.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 2:08 am

Bruised and Beaten, Favre Is Again Unsure of Future

Brett Favre’s final pass in the N.F.C. championship — an interception late in the fourth quarter — might also have been the last pass of his N.F.L. career.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:53 am

Serena crushes Stosur to end Australia's hopes

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Serena Williams produced a serving masterclass to end local interest in the women's draw with a 6-4 6-2 demolition of Samantha Stosur in the fourth round of the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:48 am

Vonn finishes giant slalom, then criticizes course

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) -- Tanja Poutiainen won a World Cup giant slalom on Sunday and Lindsey Vonn retained her overall lead after finishing 19th.
Source: SI.com | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:48 am

Australian Open: Nadal, Defending Champion, Shrugs Off the Whispers

Rafael Nadal advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals again, but he has not beaten any top-10 players in eight months.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:42 am

Saints 31, Vikings 28, OT: Surviving Twice, Saints Reach Super Bowl

Garrett Hartley’s 40-yard kick in overtime sent the Saints to their first-ever Super Bowl appearance.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:40 am

Red-hot Davydenko fights on in five at Aussie Open

The hottest player at the Aussie Open? It's not Federer or Nadal. It's Nikolay Davydenko.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:38 am

ESPN Positions Itself to Take On Europe

ESPN America has few paid ads but is growing as the U.S. network's vehicle for exporting American sports to Europe a year after a major rebranding.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:29 am

BANKS: New Orleans hits jackpot after years of heartache

Mardi Gras may have to take a backseat this year, writes Don Banks. After 43 years of heartache, the Saints are headed to the Super Bowl after booting the Vikings 31-28 in overtime.
Source: SI.com | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:29 am

Global Soccer: Rooney's Jackpot Keeps Game's Woes at Bay

The striker Wayne Rooney’s exceptional skill and four goals for Manchester United against Hull mask a multitude of problems in the English sport.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:26 am

Sanchez’s Graduation Day Leaves Him Wanting More

The Jets lost to the Colts in the A.F.C. Championship, but the performance of Mark Sanchez, who threw for 257 yards and 2 touchdowns, lends hope for the team’s future.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:22 am

Sports of The Times: Notes of Optimism for Jets in the Aftermath of Defeat

Despite their defeat, the Jets can count as successes the establishment of a strong running game, the seasoning of a rookie quarterback and the coalescence of a winning identity.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:20 am

Williams sisters move closer to semifinal meeting

Serena and Venus Williams are on track for a sisters semifinal at the Australian Open after fourth round wins. Venus advanced to the quarterfinals for the seventh time by beating Italy's
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:18 am

Analysis: Inevitably, Manning Solves Ryan’s Complex Defense

From previous encounters, Peyton Manning has learned that it takes time to figure out what Rex Ryan’s defense will throw at him and the key is to figure out what he is facing.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:16 am

College Basketball Roundup: With Its Top Scorer Limited, Seton Hall Defeats No. 9 Pitt

Jeremy Hazell was limited to 9 points and 16 minutes because of foul problems, but the Pirates posted their biggest win in Coach Bobby Gonzalez’s turbulent tenure.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:12 am

Serena Williams, Venus Williams reach Australian Open quarterfinals

Venus Williams and sister Serena advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals.
Source: ESPN.com | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:10 am

Transfer Wes Johnson Finds Paradise at Syracuse

Wes Johnson, one of only five transfers Jim Boeheim has taken in his 34 seasons as Syracuse head coach, has finally discovered happiness.

Source: NYT > Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:05 am

Proud Brees savors moment as New Orleans celebrates

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The liquor flowed on Bourbon Street and the confetti flew inside the Superdome but for the Super Bowl-bound New Orleans Saints and their quarterback Drew Brees,...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:04 am

Proud Brees savors moment as New Orleans celebrates (Reuters)

Reuters - The liquor flowed on Bourbon Street and the confetti flew inside the Superdome but for the Super Bowl-bound New Orleans Saints and their quarterback Drew Brees, Sunday's NFC Championship win was all about pride.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:04 am

Wozniacki rues missed chances after Li defeat

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Caroline Wozniacki's dramatic rise through women's tennis was halted Monday when Chinese 16th seed Li Na dumped her out of the fourth round of the Australian Open 6-4...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:02 am

Helene Elliott: The Lakers lack a finishing touch

Kobe Bryant's last-gasp shot misses, but a loss to the Toronto Raptors was dictated earlier than that.

The Lakers couldn't finish off a game they thought they had firmly in command, ultimately done in by a surprising foul called on Pau Gasol with 1.2 seconds left and an imprecise inbounds pass by Luke Walton to Kobe Bryant that led not to Bryant's familiar last-second magic but a shot that rimmed and went out.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Lakers ask for a Kobe Bryant bailout once too often

Bryant, who has saved Lakers three times this season with game-winning shots, can't get a long, difficult three-point try to go down at the final horn, and L.A. suffers one-point loss in Toronto to fa

Bryant, who has saved Lakers three times this season with game-winning shots, can't get a long, difficult three-point try to go down at the final horn, and L.A. suffers one-point loss in Toronto to fa

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

It's not elemental for Bubba Watson at Bob Hope Classic

He blows a two-shot lead on last hole and is tied with Prugh going into final round of the 72-hole tournament.

Ten players are within four shots of the lead going into the fifth and final round of the Bob Hope Classic golf tournament today.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Venus Williams advances to quarterfinals at Australian Open

Williams comes from a set down to defeat Francesca Schiavone of Italy, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1.

Venus Williams advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals for the seventh time to set up a meeting with Li Na, who helped make more Chinese history.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Saints move heaven and earth to reach first Super Bowl

New Orleans beats Minnesota, 31-28 in overtime, to win NFC title and reach NFL's promised land after 42 fruitless years, in the process uplifting a city and region still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.

New Orleans beats Minnesota, 31-28 in overtime, to win NFC title and reach NFL's promised land after 42 fruitless years, in the process uplifting a city and region still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Helene Elliott: The Lakers lack a finishing touch

Kobe Bryant's last-gasp shot misses, but a loss to the Toronto Raptors was dictated earlier than that. The Lakers...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Saints move heaven and earth to reach first Super Bowl

Clippers find a reason for an extra celebration

They reach 20 wins, one more than all of last season. Kaman scores 20, Camby grabs 19 rebounds. The Clippers don't...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Tom Watson wins Mitsubishi Electric Championship

He birdies the last two holes for a one-stroke victory over Fred Couples in the season-opening Champions Tour event at Kaupulehu-Kona, Hawaii.

Tom Watson birdied the final two holes for a one-stroke victory Sunday over senior newcomer Fred Couples in the Champions Tour's season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Kaupulehu-Kona, Hawaii.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Tom Watson wins Mitsubishi Electric Championship

He birdies the last two holes for a one-stroke victory over Fred Couples in the season-opening Champions Tour event at Kaupulehu-Kona, Hawaii. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Rachael Flatt, Mirai Nagasu will face stiff Olympic challenge

The U.S. skaters will face the likes of world champions Kim Yu-Na, Mao Asada and Miki Ando at the Vancouver Winter Games.

For someone who insisted all last week that the Olympics in which she hoped to skate were four years away, Mirai Nagasu sure knew a lot about the spoils she had earned for making the U.S. Olympic team that will compete at the Vancouver Winter Games next month.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

For ex-Pepperdine basketball star William 'Bird' Averitt, sky was once the limit

The electrifying guard led the nation in scoring in 1972-73, averaging 33.9 points. But his skills never fully translated to the pros, and today, at 57 and partially disabled from a car accident, he's

Winging west from Kentucky, William "Bird" Averitt once soared majestically for the Pepperdine basketball team.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Lakers ask for a Kobe Bryant bailout once too often

Clippers find a reason for an extra celebration

They reach 20 wins, one more than all of last season. Kaman scores 20, Camby grabs 19 rebounds.

The Clippers don't plan to stop here, unless their goal is to get into the NCAA tournament.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Brett Favre lets Saints march on to Super Bowl

His crucial interception late in regulation costs the Vikings dearly. His crucial interception late in regulation...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

For ex-Pepperdine basketball star William 'Bird' Averitt, sky was once the limit

The electrifying guard led the nation in scoring in 1972-73, averaging 33.9 points. But his skills never fully translated to the pros, and today, at 57 and partially disabled from a car accident, he's...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Venus Williams advances to quarterfinals at Australian Open

Williams comes from a set down to defeat Francesca Schiavone of Italy, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1. Venus Williams advanced...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

It's not elemental for Bubba Watson at Bob Hope Classic

He blows a two-shot lead on last hole and is tied with Prugh going into final round of the 72-hole tournament. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Brett Favre lets Saints march on to Super Bowl

His crucial interception late in regulation costs the Vikings dearly.

His crucial interception late in regulation costs the Vikings dearly.

Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 25 Jan 2010 | 1:00 am

Turkoglu free throws lift Raptors over NBA champion

Hedo Turkoglu made two free throws with 1.2 seconds to play as Toronto edged the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 106-105. Andrea Bargnani scored 22 points, Chris Bosh and Jarrett Jack...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 12:57 am

Turkoglu free throws lift Raptors over NBA champion (AFP)

AFP - Hedo Turkoglu made two free throws with 1.2 seconds to play as Toronto edged the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 106-105.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 25 Jan 2010 | 12:54 am

Like their city, Saints pull together

Banding together like their beleaguered city, the Saints earn their first Super Bowl trip.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 25 Jan 2010 | 12:42 am

Venus Williams sets up Aussie Open quarter-final against Li; Djokovic advances

MELBOURNE, Australia - Venus Williams advanced to the Australian Open quarter-finals for the seventh time to set up a meeting with Li Na, who helped make more Chinese history by reaching...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 12:37 am

Djokovic, Venus stride into Australian Open quarters

Novak Djokovic and Venus Williams strode into the Australian Open quarter-finals Monday while Li Na ensured China has two players in the last eight of a Grand Slam for the first time. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 25 Jan 2010 | 12:10 am

Point of emphasis has emerged

WALTHAM - The fact the Celtics have been scorched by point guards in the past four games is not lost on coach Doc Rivers or Rajon Rondo .
Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 24 Jan 2010 | 11:40 pm

Saints pick off Vikings with 40-yard FG in OT

Unheralded Garrett Hartley lifted the New Orleans Saints into their first Super Bowl with a 40-yard field goal in overtime for a 31-28 victory over the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC championship Sunday.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2010 | 11:28 pm

Manning, Colts one win from 'perfect' season

Peyton Manning brought the Colts back from an 11-point deficit and put his team in the Super Bowl for the second time in four years. For Indy, that's perfect enough, writes Damon Hack.
Source: SI.com | 24 Jan 2010 | 11:17 pm

Who dat? Archie's boy waiting for Super Saints (AP)

AP - Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2010 | 10:15 pm

Even against Jets, Manning proves unflappable

Despite all the talk about the Jets, New York's D proves no match for Peyton Manning.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Jan 2010 | 10:13 pm

Tom Watson wins Mitsubishi Electric Championship by one stroke

Tom Watson became the 13th oldest player to win on the Champions Tour on Sunday, birdieing the final two holes for one-stroke victory over senior newcomer Fred Couples in the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2010 | 10:04 pm

Venus rallies past Schiavone into Aussie quarters

Serena and Venus Williams are on track for a sisters semifinal at the Australian Open after fourth-round victories Monday.

Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 24 Jan 2010 | 10:01 pm

Was NFC championship loss Brett Favre's last game? (AP)

AP - Battered and beaten, Brett Favre limped off the field for perhaps the final time.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2010 | 10:00 pm

Aborigines offended by Russian ice dance (AP)

AP - An Aboriginal-themed routine by two Russian ice dancers has stirred up a pre-Olympic controversy, with some indigenous Australians blasting the "rip off" of their culture and Canadian native leaders worrying about the insensitivity of the skaters.

Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 24 Jan 2010 | 9:56 pm

Report: Ron Artest playing through plantar fasciitis

Ron Artest is reportedly playing with foot injuries.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2010 | 9:55 pm

Manning rallies Colts past Jets into Super Bowl

Peyton Manning threw two second-half touchdown passes and rallied the Indianapolis Colts from an 11-point, first-half deficit for a 30-17 victory Sunday over the New York Jets in the AFC championship game.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2010 | 9:04 pm

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen wants to make decision on Jim Thome by Monday

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said he wants a decision before he leaves for Miami on whether DH Jim Thome will return to the White Sox
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2010 | 8:51 pm

Saints and Colts reach Super Bowl

The New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts will meet in Super Bowl XLIV after two thrilling conference title games.
Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 24 Jan 2010 | 8:48 pm

Saints top Vikes in OT for Super Bowl berth

Serena, Venus, Djokovic advance at Aussie Open

Check out the action from Day 8 at the Aussie Open.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Jan 2010 | 7:43 pm

Kelly Kulick becomes first woman to win PBA Tour title

Kelly Kulick of Union, N.J., became the first woman to win a PBA Tour title on Sunday when she defeated Chris Barnes to win the Lumber Liquidators PBA Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2010 | 6:24 pm

Kulick becomes 1st female bowler to win on men's tour

Kelly Kulick left all the guys in the gutter. Kulick became the first woman to win a PBA Tour title on Sunday, beating Chris Barnes in the final of the 45th Tournament of Champions.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Jan 2010 | 5:50 pm

Florida Gators QB Tim Tebow will 'just be me' at Senior Bowl audition

Tebow says he's going to follow the advice of Gators coach Urban Meyer to just be himself. He's hoping that will be enough for the NFL coaches, owners and general managers.
Source: ESPN.com | 24 Jan 2010 | 5:41 pm

Colts overcome early deficit to beat Jets in AFC title game

Perfection doesn't matter when you're already the best and heading for the Super Bowl. Four-time MVP Peyton Manning threw three touchdown passes and the Indianapolis Colts rallied from an 11-point, first-half deficit to beat the New York Jets 30-17 Sunday in the AFC championship game.
Source: FOXSports.com News | 24 Jan 2010 | 4:57 pm

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