Brooklyn Nets guard Donald Sloan (15) defends San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter at Barclays Center in New York. Spurs won 106-79. (Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports.)
ZURICH-- Lionel Messi reclaimed the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for the world player of the year on Monday from his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo who had walked off with the award for the previous two years.
BRISBANE-- An inspired Milos Raonic toppled Roger Federer 6-4 6-4 to win the Brisbane International on Sunday and avenge his defeat to the Swiss master in last year's final.
CINCINNATI-- Their previous meeting resulted in nearly $140,000 in fines and more punishment is likely to come from the NFL following Saturday's outrageous Wild Card playoff between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals.
LONDON-- Defender Brad Smith's second-half goal rescued a 2-2 draw as injury-hit seven-times FA Cup winners Liverpool denied fourth tier Exeter City a notable third round giantkilling scalp on Friday.
