Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov surprised top-seeded American Sam Querrey in second-round action at the $450,000 Sydney International, a final Australian Open tune-up.
Two recently-suspended rookies have officially been thrust into the playoff-week circus between the New England Patriots and their AFC Divisional Playoff opponents, the New York Jets.
Fourth-seeded Italian Roberta Vinci surged past fellow countrywoman Romina Oprandi, 7-6 (7-0), 6-3 to advance to the second round at the $220,000 Hobart International tennis event, a final Australian Open tuneup.
The Anaheim Ducks will open the playoffs at home tonight, as they host the Nashville Predators at Honda Center for Game 1 of this best- of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series.
Finally. After months of grueling regular season hockey, head shot debates and Sidney Crosby updates, 16 NHL teams are set to do battle for the Stanley Cup starting Wednesday and there are numerous storylines to keep tabs on.
Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark and Germany's Julia Goerges were semifinal winners Saturday and will meet for the title of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.