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AP Top Sports News At 4:45 a.m. EST Djokovic wins marathon match to set up Nadal final by By CAROLINE CHEESE 27 Jan 2012 at 12:54pm MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- If anyone knows how Novak Djokovic feels after sweating and scrapping for almost five hours in the Australian Open semifinals, it's his next opponent - Rafael Nadal.... Coll. of Charleston's Cremins takes medical leave by By BRUCE SMITH 27 Jan 2012 at 4:50pm CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Bobby Cremins' assistant says the veteran basketball coach hasn't looked well the past few weeks and Friday evening the College of Charleston announced Cremins will miss the rest of the season because of a medical problem.... Manning, Irsay insist they are on same page by By MICHAEL MAROT 27 Jan 2012 at 9:18pm INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Peyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay insist they are just fine after a week filled with complaints and comments suggesting a rift had developed following one of the most miserable seasons in team history.... Broncos hire Jack Del Rio as defensive coordinator by By ARNIE STAPLETON 27 Jan 2012 at 7:36pm DENVER (AP) -- John Fox and Jack Del Rio are together again.... US women's soccer team qualifies for Olympics by By JOSEPH WHITE 28 Jan 2012 at 1:42am VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- The final goal in the game that put the U.S. women's soccer team into the Olympics was scored by Alex Morgan, the super-sub who made her name at last year's World Cup.... Stanley leads at Torrey as Mickelson heads home by By DOUG FERGUSON 28 Jan 2012 at 1:45am SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Phil Mickelson doesn't lack faith in his game. He just doesn't have an explanation for a shoddy start to his season.... Woods, McIlroy in contention in Abu Dhabi by By MICHAEL CASEY 27 Jan 2012 at 12:14pm ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Maybe those swing changes are paying off for Tiger Woods.... Abbott breezes to big lead at skating nationals by By NANCY ARMOUR 27 Jan 2012 at 10:46pm SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Jeremy Abbott was still savoring his monster score when one fan yelled out, "You're awesome!"... Pats' line has tough job against Giants' pass rush by By HOWARD ULMAN 27 Jan 2012 at 5:40pm FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady felt the power of the New York Giants' pass rushers when he was sacked five times in their first Super Bowl confrontation.... James, Wade lead Heat over Knicks, 99-89 by By TIM REYNOLDS 27 Jan 2012 at 7:59pm MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Miami Heat beat the 3-point-obsessed New York Knicks 99-89 on Friday night....  NYT > Sports Early Patriots Were a Comical Traveling Sideshow by By BILL PENNINGTON 27 Jan 2012 at 9:28pm The Boston Patriots bounced from stadium to stadium and played ?home? games as far away as San Diego. Bizarre occurrences seemed to follow them wherever they went.
Brandon Jacobs Hopes His Power Comes Into Play by By BEN SHPIGEL 27 Jan 2012 at 9:24pm Brandon Jacobs is more bulldozer than running back, and the Giants hope his brutish rushing style will serve twin functions in the Super Bowl.
Yale?s Witt Denies Rhodes Candidacy Was Suspended Because of Allegation by By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑA 27 Jan 2012 at 9:38pm A statement released by a firm representing Patrick Witt confirmed that an allegation of sexual assault was made, but ?yielded no disciplinary measures.?
With Schiano?s Departure, Rutgers Is Left to Re-Evaluate Football Program?s W... by By MARK VIERA 27 Jan 2012 at 9:29pm Now that Greg Schiano is the coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, perhaps the thorniest issue is whether Rutgers will continue to emphasize the football program.
Heat 99, Knicks 89: With Anthony on Sideline, Knicks Bow to the Heat by By HOWARD BECK 27 Jan 2012 at 11:39pm The injured Carmelo Anthony watched the Knicks keep it close before they succumbed against the Heat.
Scottish Government Takes on Soccer Violence by By SARAH LYALL 27 Jan 2012 at 9:29pm The Scottish government recently passed a law making it illegal for fans to attack each other using religious or ethnic slurs in chants, Internet postings and even stray remarks at the pub.
Expert Witnesses Faulted in Suit Against Mets? Owners by By RICHARD SANDOMIR 27 Jan 2012 at 9:24pm A trustee seeks hundreds of millions for victims of Bernard L. Madoff?s Ponzi scheme, and a trial is scheduled to begin on March 19.
For Blues? Elliott, Bumps Part of Route to Top by By JEFF Z. KLEIN 27 Jan 2012 at 9:20pm The All-Star Game is a coming-out party for stars who have emerged from seemingly nowhere ? like goaltender Brian Elliott of the St. Louis Blues.
Roundup: Woods Is Into Contention at Abu Dhabi Golf Championship by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 27 Jan 2012 at 10:00pm Tiger Woods is two shots behind the leader, Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark, after the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
Australian Open: Pushed to Limit, Djokovic Defeats Murray to Set Up a Familia... by By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY 27 Jan 2012 at 9:37pm Novak Djokovic required five sets, physical reserves and the deep reservoir of self-belief acquired in the last two seasons to keep Andy Murray at bay on Friday in the Australian Open.
N.B.A. Roundup: Nets Top Cavaliers for Second Consecutive Win by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 27 Jan 2012 at 9:24pm Deron Williams scored 27 points and the Nets won consecutive games for the first time this season with a victory in Cleveland.
On Religion: Cultural Conflicts, Playing Out on the Football Field by By SAMUEL G. FREEDMAN 27 Jan 2012 at 11:48pm The attention to Tim Tebow?s on-field displays of religiosity is the latest example of the way the sport reflects the culture in this country.
N.F.L. Roundup: Greg Schiano Is Introduced as Buccaneers Coach by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 27 Jan 2012 at 9:39pm Brad Childress, who spent five seasons with the Vikings before he was fired after 10 games in 2010, will join Pat Shurmur?s staff for the Cleveland Browns.
Vonn Extends World Cup Lead by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS 27 Jan 2012 at 8:18pm Lindsey Vonn won a World Cup super-combined event on Friday in St. Moritz, Switzerland, to extend her lead in the overall standings over Tina Maze.
Gabon, Tunisia Advance With Last-Gasp Goals by By REUTERS 27 Jan 2012 at 8:19pm The African Nations Cup provided a double helping of last-minute drama on Friday as Tunisia beat Niger 2-1 and co-hosts Gabon stunned Morocco 3-2 to reach the quarter-finals.
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