Serena Williams Wins Australian Open For 19th Grand Slam Title
The tennis superstar beat Russia's Maria Sharapova in the final 6-3, 7-6 (5). She is now third in a list of Grand Slam singles champs.
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Super Bowl And Skullduggery: The Week In Sports
It's nearly time for the Super Bowl, but Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine tells NPR's Scott Simon that more people are talking about off-the-field scandals than the actual game.
An Archer Goes Old-School, And Wows The Internet
Citing archery's historic methods, a Danish archer has released a video in which he fires three arrows in 0.6 seconds. Lars Andersen argues for speed and agility, in addition to accuracy.
Seahawk Marshawn Lynch's Silence Becomes The Story
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has made clear he doesn't like talking to the media. But has his stance helped or hurt his Beast Mode image?
Seahawk Cornerback's Baby Could Make A Touchdown During Super Bowl
As if the Super Bowl didn't have enough drama, Seattle Seahawks star cornerback Richard Sherman's girlfriend is pregnant and expecting to give birth in the coming days.
The Real Super Sunday Battle Is In The Snack Bowl
The competition over what Americans consume during the Super Bowl has gotten vicious. The nation's top merchants of virtuous and not-so-virtuous munching both want control of the line of scrimmage.
NBA Player Flouts A Critic's Guarantee That He Would Be Arrested
In 2010, sportswriter Clay Travis said in a tweet, "There is a 100% chance that DeMarcus Cousins is arrested for something in the next five years."
Should Ray Rice Get A Second Chance? 'Maybe,' Parcells Says
In part two of David Greene's conversation with Bill Parcells, the football coach talks about how he dealt with players' drug use and about redemption for the former Baltimore Ravens running back.
Hawks' Turnaround Lures In Atlanta's Flightly Fans
It's been a roller coaster year for the Atlanta Hawks. The team has won 17 games in a row and fans are flocking to see them. It comes as the team is for sale and some were alienated after a racially-charged email surfaced from the team's owner.
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Tackles Assisted Living Center
Canton, Ohio, has launched an ambitious expansion plan, including assisted living for Hall of Famers. The concept is part business, part nostalgia and part a sense of responsibility to ballplayers.