Roger Federer changes things up, hunting for win at Australian Open
Nick McCarvel, Special to USA TODAY Sports1:57 a.m. EST January 16, 2016Roger Federer of Switzerland talks to the media during a press conference ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park.(Photo: EPA)MELBOURNE – When Roger Federer touched down in Australia just over two weeks ago in Brisbane, it was clear the 17-time major champion had a cold: Stuffy nose, nasally voice and – before he played his first match later that week – nearly two days in bed.But on Saturday the worl..>> view originalLeBron: Getting life in order most important for Johnny Manziel
HOUSTON --LeBron JameshopesJohnny Manzielcan get back to the player he was in college at Texas A&M.James dropped Manzielas a business clientearlier this month after Manziel's numerous off-the-field issues this season while playing quarterback for theBrowns. But James said he is still rooting for Manziel to turn things around."The only concern for everyone is to see him back on the football field, but doing it at a professional level and being able to get back to the caliber of player that he..>> view originalA behind-the-scenes look at a Rams' proposal the NFL couldn't refuse
TheNational Football League's return to Los Angeles began behind closed doors — with a coin flip.TheSt. Louis Ramswon the right to go first, and their owner and a top executive made their pitch in a hotel ballroom, outlining plans for a multibillion-dollar stadium in Inglewood.Next came the backers of the Carson stadium proposal — the owners of theSan Diego Chargersand theOakland Raiders. Recruited to oversee that project was Disney Chairman and CEORobert Iger, who spoke of his love for the NFL ..>> view originalDo the Thunder belong in contender conversation?
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A couple of hours before theOklahoma City Thundersquared off against theMinnesota Timberwolveson Friday night,Michael Wilbon said on "Pardon The Interruption": "There's only three teams in the NBA, right now from where we sit, who can win the championship, who can even play for the championship."Those three: theGolden State Warriors, theSan Antonio Spursand theCleveland Cavaliers."That's it," Wilbon said. "That's the list."The Thunder went on to effortlessly roll over the young ..>> view originalAmir Johnson fitting in, and Celtics are better for it
On a day prior to when Ben Wallace, his mentor from years ago, gets his number retired in Detroit, Amir Johnson is now the “old head” on the Celtics, wearing a heating pad on his left foot as he sat the entire second quarter.The left foot has been painful most of the season, and the 28-year-old Johnson, who entered the NBA one month after his 18th birthday and has flourished as a dirty-work big man, continues to chug through the pain.AdvertisementHe is playing his best basketball of the season, ..>> view originalNBA: Joakim Noah suffers separated shoulder as Bulls lose to Mavericks
Dirk Nowitzkiscored 21 points Friday to lead theDallas Mavericksto an 83-77 victory over theChicago Bulls, who lostJoakim Noahbecause of a separated left shoulder.Nowitzki made a three-pointer with 2:15 to play to put the Mavericks up 79-72 after the teams had traded the lead most of the fourth quarter.Jimmy Butler missed two three-pointers in the final 12 seconds as the Bulls tried to rally. Butler, who scored 53 points Thursday, was held to four by the Mavericks on two-for-11 shooting.Noah, wh..>> view originalSurprise! Look what Sharapova found in the laundry
3:29 AM ETJim CapleCloseJim CapleESPN Senior WriterAuthor of "The Devil Wears Pinstripes" and winner of a Sports Emmy. Reported from 17 World Series, 9 Olympics, 6 continents.Matt WilanskyCloseMatt WilanskyTennis editorMELBOURNE -- The Australian Open is only two days away and, needless to say, some of the top players are feeling optimistic, if not downright jovial.And for others, maybe a little weirded out.Here's a roundup of media day at Melbourne Park on Saturday.Sharapova might have faith in..>> view originalThe road to UFC begins on the wrestling mat
The much anticipated UFC main event Sunday in Boston features T.J. Dillashaw, the bantamweight champion, against a former champion and No. 1 contender, Dominick Cruz. As in any mixed martial arts bout, the modes of combat will be varied: There will be punching, kicking, elbowing, grappling and submission holds.But, fundamentally, the match’s roots lie in the junior high school wrestling room.Dillashaw and Cruz, like so many MMA greats, got their start in amateur wrestling. The list of wrestlers ..>> view originalFeud Adds Intrigue to Game Between Knicks and Grizzlies
PhotoDerek Fisher last month. On Saturday, he faces Matt Barnes for the first time since an altercation in the Los Angeles home of Barnes’s estranged wife in early October.CreditTony Dejak/Associated PressGREENBURGH, N.Y. — Inside their training complex on Friday, theKnicksmaintained that they were more or less oblivious to the interest now surrounding their Saturday night game in Memphis, a midseason contest that did not stand out at all when the 2015-16 N.B.A. schedule was released in August...>> view originalNFL divisional playoffs 2016: Injury report, time, TV, odds on AFC Chiefs vs ...
Here is a look at the injury report, time, TV channel and odds for Saturday's divisional playoff games:Kansas City Chiefs at New England PatriotsWhen:Saturday, 4:35 p.m. (EST)TV:CBSLivestream:CBSsports.comBroadcasters:Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts.Odds:New England -4.5Chiefs Injury Report:OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (concussion, out); WR Jeremy Maclin (ankle, questionable); C Mitch Morse (concussion, out); LB Justin Houston (knee, questionable); LB Tamba Hall (knee/thumb, questionable); OL Jeff Allen (thu..>> view original
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