Sports

Brisbane -- Belgians Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin, who both recently ended retirements from tennis, will meet in the finals of the Brisbane International in Australia.

Brisbane, Australia, January 8 -- Andy Roddick will not be a part of the U.S. Davis Cup team this year. The American has pulled out of the tournament to avoid any serious damage to his previously injured knee.

Mclean -- Alabama, which was a clear winner in the Bowl Championship Series title game, is the unanimous No. 1 in the final USA Today Coaches' football poll.

Vancouver, British Columbia -- Alexandre Burrows had a hat trick and Roberto Luongo had 31 saves for his 50th career shutout Thursday in the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 win over Phoenix.

Los Angeles -- Jimmy Howard went 51-of-52 in goal Thursday Darren Helm's goal with 17.3 seconds remaining gave the Detroit Red Wings a 2-1 win over Los Angeles.

Anaheim, Calif. -- Matt Beleskey's goal late in the third period proved to be the game winner Thursday in the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 win over St. Louis.

Pasadena, Calif. -- A brutal tackle and an interception return by Marcell Dareus Thursday sparked Alabama to its 13th national title in a 37-21 win over Texas.

Edmonton, Alberta -- Kristian Huselius put Columbus in front 3:36 into the third period Thursday and the Blue Jackets went on to down Edmonton 4-2.

North Devon, England -- Two-time British Olympic Gold Medalist rower James Cracknell was rescued by a lifeboat while paddling about 550 yards offshore in England, officials said.

Kapalua, Hawaii -- Lucas Glover opened with a double bogey Thursday and then turned in a sensational nine holes of golf to take the lead after one round of the SBS Championship.