Grosjean named France Davis Cup captain
Former world number four Sebastien Grosjean has been named France Davis Cup captain for the next two seasons, the French Tennis Federation said on Monday.
Soccer: Qatar won’t decide on 48-team World Cup until it’s seen FIFA study
Qatar will not take a decision on whether to expand its 2022 World Cup to 48 teams from 32 until it has seen the details of a feasibility study from FIFA, an official from the country’s World Cup organizing committee said on Monday.
NFL: Playoff races tighten into Week 15
The National Football League (NFL) playoff picture became clearer Sunday as teams made another push for the post-season in Week 15 action.
NBA roundup: Simmons’ rare triple-double carries 76ers
Ben Simmons had 22 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds to lead the visiting Philadelphia 76ers past the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-105 on Sunday.
Blackhawks G Crawford diagnosed with concussion
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford left Sunday’s game against the San Jose Sharks late in the first period and was later diagnosed with a concussion after hitting his helmet on the goal post during an ugly collision with multiple players.
NHL roundup: Sabres get best of Bruins again
Buffalo’s Jeff Skinner scored two goals, including the go-ahead tally late in the third period, as the Sabres knocked off the host Boston Bruins 4-2 on Sunday.
NFL notebook: Flacco expected to change uniforms in 2019
The Baltimore Ravens are expected to release or trade quarterback Joe Flacco this offseason, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning.
NFL roundup: Steelers knock off Brady, Patriots
Ben Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes, and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense stopped Tom Brady and the visiting New England Patriots twice in the red zone in the fourth quarter to seal a 17-10 win Sunday.
NFL roundup: Bears pick off Rodgers, take NFC North
Mitchell Trubisky completed 20 of 28 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chicago Bears clinched their first NFC North division title since 2010 with a 24-17 win over the visiting Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon.
Cyclist Thomas voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Cyclist Geraint Thomas was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday, receiving British sport’s premier annual individual accolade in Birmingham as a reward for his remarkable Tour de France triumph.
