SPORTS

Antonio Valencia and Danny Welbeck were on target as Manchester United beat Swansea City 2-0 at Old Trafford.

The veteran Swiss star is a dark horse to win the 2014 Australian Open.

A-Rod will be suspended for the entire 2014 season and playoffs for doping after an independent arbitrator on Saturday rejected the All-Star third baseman's appeal.

Gunners manager Arsene Wenger said he was devastated by Theo Walcott’s injury and will now have to intensify his search around Europe for an attacker capable of equaling the 24-year-old’s five goals and four assists.

Indianapolis is 1-2 all-time against the Patriots, with both losses coming on the road under former quarterback Peyton Manning. But current Colts quarterback Andrew Luck looked poised last week to end Indianapolis’s woes in the East.

Barcelona coach Tata Martino has suggested that Lionel Messi will start from the bench in the top-of-the-table- clash with Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

These two teams clashed back in the 2011 playoffs, when the 7-9 Seahawks exploited home field advantage over 11-5 New Orleans for a 41-36 victory with 150 rushing yards.

Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres were on target as Chelsea beat Hull City 2-0 at the KC Stadium to move top of the Premier League.

Manchester United manager David Moyes will be without Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney as he tries to avoid a fourth-straight defeat.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he is happy with the progress of his squad, ahead of their visit to Hull City on Saturday.

A few WWE legends could return to the ring at the 2014 Royal Rumble.

J.R. Smith is being shopped by the Knicks, and the Rockets are interested in trading for Mike Dunleavy.

Auburn running back Tre Mason trucked Florida State’s top ranked defense for 237 total yards and two touchdowns from scrimmage in the tight 34-31 loss.

Jameis Winston will face a civil lawsuit from the same woman who accused him of rape.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick smiled just seven times at his postgame press conferences this season, according to a report.

The Seattle Seahawks have the best record against the spread this season in the NFL.

The Browns already possess the NFL’s leading receiver in Josh Gordon, and can address their quarterback and running back issues with the seven draft picks they own in the first four rounds of the upcoming draft.

Barcelona have a fight on their hands to remain top of La Liga after their visit to second-placed Ateltico Madrid on Saturday.

The Vikings are one of the three openings left after the Washington Redskins got their man in Jay Gruden on Thursday, and with the Detroit Lions likely waiting out Ken Whisenhunt and covering their bases with several other interviews.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant claims that someone hacked his phone and posted a picture of him smoking hookah to his Twitter account.

Canada is sending arguably its best team ever assembled to Sochi, but questions abound as who will perform in net.

The 38-year-old last claimed a major in 2008’s U.S. Open, and since then he’s gone through an extra marital affair scandal that cost him most of his endorsements and severe title drought. But according to reports the 38-year-old’s career earnings have reached $1.3 billion.

Goals from Karim Benzema and Jese Rodriguez gave Real Madrid a 2-0 victory over Osasuna in the first leg of their Copa del Rey last-16 tie.

Technically the Super Bowl did see snowy and frosty conditions when back in 2012 (Indianapolis) and 2011 (Arlington, Tx.), but both of those stadiums were indoors compared to 82,500-capacity MetLife.

Johnny Manziel’s quick feet, elusiveness in the pocket, and ability to make every throw have made him one of the most intriguing quarterback prospects to enter the draft in quite some time.

Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, as Brendan Rodgers looks to bolster his squad in the January transfer window.

WWE legend Mae Young is "gravely ill, but still alive," despite an initial report that claimed she was dead.

Despite boasting the NFL’s highest scoring offense and quarterback Peyton Manning setting a new single-season record with 55 touchdown passes, the Denver Broncos slipped back after linebacker Von Miller suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Week 16’s victory over Houston.

Manchester United continue to face a difficult to task to boost their squad in the January transfer window.