Saturday 18 February 2012

Sports News From The World

Hoefl-Riesch wins downhill, Vonn gets cup


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SOCHI, Russia - American Lindsey Vonn left the day's laurels to arch-rival Maria Hoefl-Riesch Saturday but earned the consolation of her fifth Alpine ski downhill World Cup in succession.

Hirscher seizes opportunity

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BANSKO, Bulgaria - Helped by the absence of his two main rivals for the overall World Cup title, Marcel Hirscher took full advantage Saturday to win the Bansko giant slalom.

Linsanity stung as Hornets down Knicks to end run


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Jeremy Lin coughed up nine turnovers in his first defeat as a New York Knicks starter with the lowly New Orleans Hornets claiming a surprise 89-85 victory at a sold-out Madison Square Garden on Friday.

James laps up boos as Heat blast Cavaliers

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The Miami Heat, led by LeBron James, torched the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-87 on Friday to record their fifth consecutive road win in front of an unforgiving crowd.

Little scores big goals in Jets win over Bruins


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Bryan Little scored two goals two minutes apart in the third period to carry the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 win over the Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins on Friday.

Heavy hit: Chisora slaps Klitschko at weigh-in


WBC heavyweight champ Vitali Klitschko isn't overlooking Dereck Chisora, whose brash antics boiled over at the weigh-in.

Moss: Vettel is a modern Fangio

Moss: Vettel is a modern Fangio

Formula 1 legend Stirling Moss believes current world champion Sebastian Vettel is the modern equivalent of Juan Manuel Fangio.

Horse Racing

  Jockey Luke Nolen Riding Black Caviar Wins

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Jockey Luke Nolen riding Black Caviar wins Race Six the Coolmore Lightning Stakes during Lightning Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse on February 18, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

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