Yearender: New Tiger’s still the man to watch, if not the man to beat
The most memorable scene in golf in 2018 was not the conclusion to a major championship, but rather the sight of a frenzied gallery swarming over the final fairway as a familiar figure stood on the brink of a win some doubted would ever come.
Yeareneder: Djokovic back on top as old guard refuse to let go
Young German Alexander Zverev’s breakthrough title at the ATP Finals in London last month brought the future into focus but the year ended with men’s tennis in the grip of a block of 30 somethings led by a resurgent Novak Djokovic.
Yearender: Djokovic back on top as old guard refuse to let go
Young German Alexander Zverev’s breakthrough title at the ATP Finals in London last month brought the future into focus but the year ended with men’s tennis in the grip of a block of 30 somethings led by a resurgent Novak Djokovic.
Yearender: Hamilton and Mercedes shift from fourth to fifth
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes won their fifth Formula One championships in 2018 but, even if nothing actually changed at the top, the season at least added an exciting twist to the same old story.
NBA notebook: Dolan reportedly open to selling Knicks
James Dolan is selling the New York Liberty and the owner of the New York Knicks and Rangers would listen if bidders wanted to make a run at his NBA and NHL franchises.
Surfing: Brazil’s Medina wins second world title and Pipe Masters
Gabriel Medina won the men’s World Surf League championship for the second time when he advanced to the final of the Billabong Pipe Masters in Oahu, Hawaii, then went on to clinch his first win of the event on Monday.
Reports: Astros agree to deal with OF Brantley
The Houston Astros agreed to terms on a two-year, $32 million deal with outfielder Michael Brantley on Monday evening, according to multiple reports.
NFL notebook: Foles to start again for Eagles
Nick Foles will make another start for the Philadelphia Eagles after leading a 30-23 upset of the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night, coach Doug Pederson announced Monday.
Kings coach Joerger: ‘No veiled shots’ at his own front office
A day after he complimented Dallas Mavericks standout rookie Luka Doncic, Sacramento Kings coach Dave Joerger on Monday addressed the comments to clarify that he was not taking any shots at his own organization.
MLB notebook: Machado kicks off free-agent tour
Manny Machado plans to visit the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies this week with additional teams lining up for weekend appointments.
