Mack not satisfied with monster debut
Chicago Bears: In his first game with the team, outside linebacker Khalil Mack made his share of big plays, including a forced fumble, fumble recovery and interception return for a touchdown. But he said the biggest takeaway from Week 1 was the effort …
Keselowski bumps Hamlin to win in Indy
Brad Keselowski bumped his way past Denny Hamlin with two laps to go on Monday and went on to win the rain-postponed Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series’ Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard on Monday afternoon.
NFL notebook: ‘No decision’ on Rodgers’ Week 2 availability
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Monday “no decision has been made” about whether quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be able to play Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Tiger shoots 65 to qualify for Tour Championship
Tiger Woods shot a 5-under-par 65 in the rain-delayed final round of the BMW Championship on Monday to finish the tournament at 17 under and qualify for next week’s Tour Championship.
Golf: Finau gets final spot on U.S. Ryder Cup team
Tony Finau was named by United States captain Jim Furyk on Monday as the final member of the team for this month’s Ryder Cup.
U.S. Olympic Committee board chair Probst to step down
U.S. Olympic Committee Board Chair Larry Probst will step down at the end of the year and be replaced by board member Susanne Lyons, who until recently was the acting CEO, USOC said on Monday
Golf: Bradley beats Rose in playoff to win BMW Championship
American Keegan Bradley ended a six-year drought when he won the BMW Championship in a playoff with Justin Rose on Monday, though the Englishman’s consolation was to become world number one.Bradley parred the first extra hole to edge Rose after the pai…
U.S. MMA fighter Jeff Monson elected to local council in Russia
U.S. mixed martial arts fighter Jeffrey Monson, granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin in May, was elected on Sunday to the council of deputies of a small city just outside Moscow, official election results showed on Monday.
Englishman Rose becomes world number one
Justin Rose became world number one on Monday when he finished second at the BMW Championship where he lost a playoff with American Keegan Bradley in suburban Philadelphia.
Controversial U.S. Open prompts promises of improvement
Issues of sexism, officiating double standards and adverse playing conditions have dominated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open, raising uncomfortable questions and prompting authorities to promise a review of existing policies.
