Boxing – Former world champion Rocchigiani dies in Italy after being hit by car
Germany’s former world super-middleweight and light-heavyweight champion Graciano Rocchigiani has died aged 54 in southern Italy after being hit by a car while out walking, officials said on Tuesday.
Twins fire manager Molitor
Paul Molitor was fired as manager of the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, though he has an offer to remain with the club in the front office.
Belichick: Vinatieri greatest kicker of all time
Adam Vinatieri has made more field goals than any kicker in NFL history, and a good chunk of those are seared into the memory of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.
Yankees name Severino wild-card game starter
The New York Yankees want another crack at the Boston Red Sox, and they’re hoping Luis Severino will deliver it to them.
Football concussions drop after Ivy League kickoff change
(Reuters Health) – Concussion rates plummeted in Ivy League football under new rules moving the kickoff line in an attempt to minimize the risk of high speed head-on collisions during this part of the game, a new U.S. study suggests.
Golf: Ryder Cup organizers helping spectator hit by Koepka drive
Ryder Cup organizers are helping a spectator who said she had been blinded in one eye after being struck by a tee shot hit by American Brooks Koepka during the weekend’s match against Europe, they said on Tuesday.
Bruins defenseman Krug out three weeks; Bergeron could play in opener
Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug will miss three weeks with a left ankle injury, but forward Patrice Bergeron is expected to play in the season opener.
Report: McCaw declines Warriors’ $4 million offer
Patrick McCaw did not sign a qualifying offer and rejected a two-year, $4 million contract from the Golden State Warriors, according to multiple reports.
Cubs closer Strop on wild-card roster
Closer Pedro Strop was on the 25-man wild card roster submitted by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, marking his return from a hamstring injury.
Jerry Jones: Running back Elliott hurting, to play vs. Texans
Running back Ezekiel Elliott is banged up and could be limited in practice this week, but Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the NFL’s leading rusher will play Sunday night against the Houston Texans.
