golf: Wozniacki grills McIlroy
In the interview room after the first round of the Dubai World Championship, Rory McIlroy took a tough question from his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki.
The Danish tennis star demanded to know what she would get for Christmas. McIlroy, who shot a 67 to finish two shots behind leader Luke Donald, tried to avoid the topic by telling her she “already got a lot of nice presents.”
college: Coach under fire
Morehead State first-year coach Sean Woods is facing possible disciplinary action after appearing to shove Eagles’ point guard Devon Atkinson during Wednesday’s 81-70 loss to Kentucky. A university spokesman said the situation is being discussed internally and any disciplinary action would be announced this morning.
etc.: Referee cleared of slur
Referee Mark Clattenburg was cleared by English soccer authorities of using racist language toward a Chelsea player last month during a Premier League match.
Chelsea midfielder Ramires said he heard Clattenburg tell teammate John Obi Mikel “shut up you monkey” during the match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht seriously injured his left knee in a crash in training for a World Cup downhill race in Lake Louise, Alberta.