Federer, Murray advance to Aussie Open quarters
Written by DENNIS PASSA,AP Sports Writer
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The toughest sides of the men's and women's draws at the Australian Open are playing up to expectations. Now, a consequence of that smooth sailing is the likelihood of some semifinals being worthy of any Grand Slam title matches.
Blue Jackets beat Predators 3-2 in shootout
Written by TERESA M. WALKER,AP Sports Writer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derick Brassard scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 Saturday night for their fifth win to start a season and a very rare win over their Central Division foe.
Foye, Favors power Jazz past Cavs, 109-98
Written by LYNN DeBRUIN,AP Sports Writer
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Randy Foye scored 20 points, Derrick Favors had a season-high 19 and the Utah Jazz beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-98 on Saturday night.
Cardinals Hall of Famer Stan Musial dies at age 92
Written by R.B. FALLSTROM,AP Sports Writer
ST. LOUIS (AP) — No last name necessary.
Thomas central figure in Buckeyes-Spartans matchup
Written by RUSTY MILLER,AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Michigan State coach Tom Izzo knows that to stop Deshaun Thomas is the surest way to stop No. 11 Ohio State.
Te'o tells ESPN: Not involved in creating hoax
Written by RALPH D. RUSSO,AP College Football Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o insisted he had no role in the bizarre hoax involving his "dead" girlfriend and told ESPN on Friday night that he was duped by a person who has since apologized to him.
Indians avoid arbitration with Chris Perez, others
Written by TOM WITHERS,AP Sports Writer
CLEVELAND (AP) — Chris Perez converted saves and stirred up controversy last season. And for his efforts, the All-Star earned a handsome raise.
Vonn wins WC downhill for 1st victory in 5 weeks
Written by ANDREW DAMPF,AP Sports Writer
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — Lindsey Vonn is back at full speed.