U.S. women’s league names Amanda Duffy as new president
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) announced on Tuesday that Amanda Duffy has been named president of the nine-team U.S. league.
Parry to referee Super Bowl LIII
John Parry will be the referee for Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta, the NFL announced Tuesday.
Alpine Skiing: Perfect Shiffrin continues assault on skiing records
Mikaela Shiffrin continued her relentless march towards a third straight overall World Cup title with a giant slalom victory on Tuesday that the dominant American felt was just perfect at the Italian resort of Kronplatz.
Eagles coach Pederson: ‘Wentz is the QB going forward’
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson didn’t waste any time putting an end to speculation about the team’s quarterback situation next year, saying Tuesday that “Carson Wentz is the quarterback going forward.”
Motor racing: IndyCar signs title sponsorship deal with NTT
IndyCar announced a multi-year agreement with NTT on Tuesday that will make the Japanese tech giant the title sponsor of North America’s premier open-wheel racing series.
Reports: Ex-pitcher Wetteland arrested on child sex abuse charge
Former All-Star pitcher John Wetteland was arrested Monday on a child sex abuse charge, multiple outlets are reporting, citing court records.
Motor racing: Red Bull retain Buemi as reserve for ninth year
Swiss driver Sebastien Buemi will continue as Red Bull’s Formula One reserve this season, his ninth year carrying out the backstop role.
Kings G Shumpert prevented from entering Blazers’ lockerroom
Sacramento Kings guard Iman Shumpert was prevented from entering the Portland Trail Blazers locker room to confront Jusuf Nurkic after Monday night’s game.
Dominant Djokovic shines in Melbourne Park opener
Top seed Novak Djokovic looked every inch the Australian Open favorite as he kicked off his bid for a record seventh title at Melbourne Park with an emphatic 6-3 6-2 6-2 win over American qualifier Mitchell Krueger on Tuesday.
Tennis: Determined Halep survives Kanepi onslaught to reach second round
Top seed Simona Halep showed grit and determination to come from a set down against Kaia Kanepi in a 6-7(2) 6-4 6-2 victory in the Australian Open on Tuesday and survive a repeat of a first-round Grand Slam exit at the hands of the Estonian.
