Ex-Bengal cheerleader's libel lawsuit trial starts
Written by AMANDA LEE MYERS,Associated Press
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader who had sex with her underage student told him she fell in love the first time he walked into the classroom where she was teaching freshman English, according to text messages read in court Tuesday.
Williams loses to Stephens; Federer advances
Written by DENNIS PASSA,AP Sports Writer
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams was only thinking out loud when she muttered that this Australian Open had been "the worst two weeks."
NFL looking into Brady's slide vs Ravens
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is looking into Tom Brady's leg-up slide that hit Ravens safety Ed Reed in the AFC championship game.
Jim, John Harbaugh ready for rematch at Super Bowl
Written by JANIE McCAULEY,AP Sports Writer
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jim and John Harbaugh have exchanged a handful of text messages, and plan to leave it at that. No phone conversations necessary while the season's still going. No time for pleasantries, even for the friendly siblings.
Wright State holds on to beat Detroit 64-62
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DETROIT (AP) — Kendall Griffin scored 15 points and Wright State withstood a late Detroit rally to win 64-62 on Monday night.
Fair, No. 3 Syracuse edge No. 21 Cincinnati 57-55
Written by JOHN KEKIS,AP Sports Writer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — With Cincinnati and Syracuse tied and the clock ticking down in the final minute, the Orange's Jerami Grant drove the lane, and when his shot didn't fall arms flailed all around the rim trying to corral the ball.
Brunner's shootout goal wins it for Wings, 4-3
Written by RUSTY MILLER,AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings are stocked with great veterans. Yet it was a Swiss rookie and a kid playing his first NHL game who helped them avoid an 0-2 start.
Sharapova impressive on way to Aussie Open semis
Written by DENNIS PASSA,AP Sports Writer
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Maria Sharapova has lost only nine games in five matches on the way to the semifinals at the Australian Open. Always the perfectionist, she sees room for improvement.