Novak Djokovic outlasted Andy Murray en route to Sunday's finale.
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Djokovic Wins in Five Sets
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Novak Djokovic overcame his breathing problems and fatigue to beat friend Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 7-5 Friday in a nearly five-hour Australian Open semifinal.
Facing second-ranked Rafael Nadal in the final on Sunday, he'll try to become only the fifth man since in the Open Era started in 1968 to win three straight majors, joining Rod Laver, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer and Nadal.
"I'm extremely delighted to be in the final," Djokovic said. "What can be a bigger challenge than playing against Rafa Nadal, one of the greatest players ...
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Bucs Hire Coach Schiano
By Fred Goodall, The Associated Press
1/27/2012
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Buccaneers are counting on Greg Schiano to lead them back to respectability and transform Tampa Bay into consistent winners - much in the same way he made Rutgers matter again.
The 45-year-old former Scarlet Knights coach was hired Thursday, more than three weeks after the Bucs fired Raheem Morris following a 4-12 finish.
The team scheduled a press conference for Friday to introduce Schiano, who inherits a team that allowed the most points in the NFL this season.
"Coach Schiano is a bright, meticulous teacher who knows how to get the most out of his players," general manager Mark Dominik said.
"He built and ran a pro-style program at Rutgers, and he's a defensive-minded coach whose teams have ...
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Knicks at Heat Preview
By Jeff Mezydlo, STATS Senior Writer
1/27/2012
(AP) -- The latest injury to Carmelo Anthony is just another concern the New York Knicks must deal with as they try to break out of their current rough stretch.
Facing the Miami Heat likely won't make things any easier. The struggling Knicks could have a hard time Friday night trying for a third consecutive victory over a Heat team looking for its third straight win overall.
Losers in seven of its last eight games and still seeking cohesiveness, New York (7-11) could be the NBA's biggest early disappointment.
"I can't really put my finger on it right now," Anthony said. "I can't figure it out." In addition to a sprained wrist and ankle, Anthony also is now dealing with an injured right thumb.
That latest injury plagued Anthony as he went ...
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Jim Feist's Super Bowl Countdown!
1/27/2012
In the world of eleven to ten, there’s nothing quite like Super Bowl week. In this case, it’s two weeks, as the teams have two weeks to prepare for the Big Game. It’s also one of the most creative weeks of the sports betting season. While there’s only one game left on the football calendar, there are still ample opportunities for betting with hundreds of creative props by various oddsmakers.
For example, you can bet on the exact score of the game by each team, who will score first, or how many yards a player has. A year ago, Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers’ TD passes was over/under 2 (he threw 3 against Pittsburgh). His first pass to be incomplete was +210 (it was). Two years ago, Pierre Garcon scored the first TD at 10-to-1 odds. Three years ago, RB Gary Russell was 18-to-1 to score the first TD in the Super Bowl and did on a one-yard run. He finished with minus-three yards rushing but cashed that exclusive prop. Five years ago, if you bet on Chicago return specialist Devin Hester to score the first touchdown of the game, you would have cashed a 25-to-1 prop ticket after he returned the opening kickoff 92 yards. 14 seconds in cashing a 25-to-1 ticket is the best way to...
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