Djokovic Wears Murray Down for Australian Open Title

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates his win over Britain's Andy Murray on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic won a grueling final 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 match over Andy Murray to win his third consecutive Australian Open title.

Straight Sets: In Men's Final, a Surprising Lack of Return Success

Victoria Azarenka reacted after winning the Australian Open singles title on Saturday.

It’s a Rough-and-Tumble Path to a Title Repeat for Azarenka

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY

Victoria Azarenka retained the Australian Open title with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over Li Na, and preserved her No. 1 ranking.

Bryans Set Record With 13th Grand Slam Doubles Title

By JOHN MARTIN

Bob and Mike Bryan became the most decorated doubles team in Grand Slam history by beating Robin Haase and Igor Sijsling in the Australian Open men’s doubles final.

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The owner Art Modell promised that Baltimore would have an elite team in 1998, but Jim Harbaugh and the Ravens struggled.

The Harbaugh Who Did Not Enjoy Success in Baltimore

By BEN SHPIGEL

Jim Harbaugh’s quarterbacking tenure in Baltimore, brief and unproductive, was the opposite of his older brother John’s experience while steering the Ravens to three A.F.C. title games in five years.

The Fifth Down

Obama on Football, and Contemplating a Death on the Field

By TONI MONKOVIC

President Obama predicted that the game would gradually change to "reduce some of the violence," and he expressed more concern about college players than those in the N.F.L.

Joe Greene’s Keepsakes, No Longer His

By KEN BELSON

Boxes of photographs, awards and highlight reels once belonging to Mean Joe, famous for his defensive play for the Pittsburgh Steelers, are in a warehouse in Phoenix.

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Politics, climate and food are just three of the non-soccer issues Alejandro Bedoya has to consider when deciding on his next employer.

Bedoya Considers the Next Stop in His Soccer Odyssey

By ANDREW KEH

Alejandro Bedoya, a free agent who played recently in Sweden, is in training camp with the United States national soccer team, unsure of where he will next be playing.

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Carmelo Anthony (7) and the Knicks failed to contain Jrue Holiday (11).

76ers 97, Knicks 80

The Knicks, Finally All Together, Prove Altogether Lackluster

By TIM ROHAN

Even with their full complement of talented, confident and expensive pieces at their disposal, the Knicks were unable to slow down the 76ers and Jrue Holiday, who scored 35 points.

Rockets 119, Nets 106

Deron Williams, left, was ejected with 1 minute 7 seconds left in the game after arguing with the referees.

Williams Starts Fast, but Pace Suits Rockets

By ZACH SCHONBRUN

Deron Williams scored 20 points in the first quarter but was held to 7 points the rest of the game, and the Nets struggled to contain Houston early.

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On Basketball

The Nets’ Key Player, and Their Key Pawn

By HOWARD BECK

Despite Brook Lopez’s fine season and Dwight Howard’s horrid one, an exchange of centers by the Nets and the woeful Lakers may still happen.

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Marian Gaborik used the shaft of his stick to deflect Marc Staal’s shot past Toronto goalie James Reimer for the go-ahead goal.

Rangers 5, Maple Leafs 2

Rangers Show a Spark on the Ice, and Make Some Moves Off It

By JEFF Z. KLEIN

The Rangers scored four goals in the third period, two by Marian Gaborik, and rallied to earn their second victory of the season.

Baseball officials are investigating a trainer linked to Alex Rodriguez.

Concerns About Rodriguez on New Front

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and DAVID WALDSTEIN

For Alex Rodriguez a directive to use a different surgeon for his latest hip surgery is followed by unease over possible past links to a Miami-area man being investigated by Major League Baseball.

Hank Aaron, left, and his brother at spring training in 1962, Tommie’s first year in the majors.

Upton Brothers Have Hard Act to Follow

By KEN BELSON

Atlanta’s acquisition of B. J. and Justin Upton evokes memories of Henry and Tommie Aaron, who hit more home runs combined than even the three DiMaggios.

Giants’ Flannery Has Gift for Coaching and Carrying a Tune

College Basketball Roundup

Villanova's Daniel Ochefu celebrated with students who stormed the court after the Wildcats' victory against Syracuse.

Villanova Defeats Syracuse in Overtime

By TIM ROHAN

The Wildcats, on the strength of some late 3-pointers, posted their second victory of the week over a top-5 team.

Scott Gardiner made the cut at Torrey Pines at one under with no strokes to spare.

An Australian’s Successful Quest, Inspired by Woods

By KAREN CROUSE

At 36, Scott Gardiner is the oldest rookie on the PGA Tour and he is also the first indigenous Australian to earn his full-time playing privileges.

Video: Point/Counterpoint

Who Will Win Super Bowl XLVII?

By THE NEW YORK TIMES

The Ravens, a traditional defensive powerhouse, will face the 49ers’ speed and youth. Tom Jolly and Carl Nelson have their annual debate on who will win.

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