GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It must have been a sleepless night for fans of the Seattle Seahawks as they pondered why coach Pete Carroll opted for a pass instead of a run with just seconds remaining in the Super Bowl. As most football fans know by now, the ball was intercepted at the goal line and the Patriots went on to a 28-24 win. With a four-touchdown performance Pats quarterback Tom Brady earned another Super Bowl MVP Award.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Just who is Malcom Butler? The New England safety was at the center of all the attention last night as his interception of a Russell Wilson pass virtually put an end to the Super Bowl, giving the Patriots the championship. In short, he is an undrafted free agent out of West Alabama, which is located in Livingston, Alabama. After the game he told reporters he had a vision that the might do something big in the game but had no idea just how big his contribution would be.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — In case you missed it yesterday, the Australian Open came to an end with Novak Djokovic (NOH’-vak JOH’-kuh-vich) beating Andy Murray in the men’s title match. The victory is his fifth in the event while Murray has been a loser in the final four times.
UNDATED (AP) — There were two Top-25 men’s basketball games yesterday with one ending in an upset. In that game Florida State knocked off 23rd-ranked Miami of Florida 55-54. The Seminoles rallied from a 16-point first-half deficit to beat the Hurricanes. In the other game No. 11 Utah destroyed Southern California 67-39.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The winner of the Phoenix Open yesterday was Brooks Koepka (KEHP’-kah). He shot a final round 5-under-66 to finish one shot in front of Masters champion Bubba Watson, Ryan Palmer and Hideki Matsuyama (hih-DEK’-ee maht-soo-YAH’-mah). Third round leader Martin Laird shot a 1-over 72 on the final day to finish three shots back.
