NFL notebook: Bills’ Anderson out for Sunday
The Buffalo Bills ruled quarterback Derek Anderson out for their Sunday game against the Chicago Bears, making Nathan Peterman the starter.
Horse racing: Accelerate surges late to win Breeders’ Cup Classic
Accelerate surged down the stretch to win the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Churchill Downs on Saturday, delivering trainer John Sadler his first career win at the competition in 45 tries.
NASCAR notebook: Elliott looks to end recent slump
FORT WORTH, Tex. – Just when he needs it most, the newfound speed that has carried Chase Elliott to a pair of victories in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs seems to have deserted the driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.
Horse racing: Accelerate wins Breeders’ Cup Classic
Accelerate surged down the stretch to win the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Churchill Downs on Saturday to deliver trainer John Sadler his first career win at the championships in 45 tries.
Horse racing: Expert Eye wins Breeders’ Mile after late surge
Expert Eye responded to a late push by jockey Frankie Dettori to secure victory in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile at Churchill Downs on Saturday, becoming only the second British-trained horse to win the race.
Horse racing: Monomoy Girl cruises to Breeders’ Cup Distaff win
Kentucky Oaks champion Monomoy Girl cruised to an easy win in the $2 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Horse racing: Enable storms to Breeders’ Cup Turf win
Enable battled from behind to win the $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf in thrilling fashion at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Pliskova pulls out of Czech team for Fed Cup final vs. U.S.
World number eight Karolina Pliskova has pulled out of the Czech team for next week’s Fed Cup final against defending champions the United States due to a calf injury, she said on Saturday.
Nishikori to replace Del Potro at ATP Finals
Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro has withdrawn from the season-ending ATP Finals and will be replaced by Japan’s Kei Nishikori, organizers of the London event said on Saturday.
Djokovic ousts Federer in epic Paris semi-final
Novak Djokovic ruined Roger Federer’s ambitions of a 100th career title as he outlasted his great adversary 7-6(6) 5-7 7-6(3) in an epic Paris Masters semi-final that stretched his remarkable unbeaten run to 22 matches on Saturday.
