Alpine skiing: In-form Shiffrin triumphs in giant slalom in Courchevel
BERLIN (Reuters) – Overall World Cup leader Mikaela Shiffrin confirmed her fine form this season, racing to victory in the women’s giant slalom at France’s Courchevel on Tuesday to tighten her grip at the top of the standings.
Pistorius appeals sentence to constitutional court: court documents
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African Paralympic gold medalist Oscar Pistorius has filed an application to the Constitutional Court seeking to overturn a higher prison sentence handed down by the appeals court last month, court documents showed on Tue…
Pistorius to appeal increased sentence at South Africa’s highest court: EWN
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Jailed South African track star Oscar Pistorius will appeal his increased prison sentence of 13 years and five months at South Africa’s Constitutional Court, Eye Witness News reported on Tuesday.
Athletics: Shocked Gatlin sacks coach after doping claim
LONDON (Reuters) – World 100 meters champion Justin Gatlin said on Tuesday he was “shocked and surprised” at doping allegations made against his coach Dennis Mitchell, like Gatlin a convicted doper, but added that he had sacked him as soon as he heard …
Falcons dump Bucs to stay in NFC South chase
(The Sports Xchange) – The Atlanta Falcons pulled within a game of the NFC South lead thanks to a 24-21 victory against the injury-plagued Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night at Raymond James Stadium.
Salt Lake City ‘expects’ to bid for 2030 Winter Games
(Reuters) – Salt Lake City officials expect the Utah capital to bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics and say it already has the infrastructure in place to host a low-cost Games, local media reported on Monday.
ESPN President Skipper resigns to deal with substance addiction
(Reuters) – Walt Disney Co’s John Skipper resigned on Monday as president of ESPN, the company’s most important network, due to a problem with addiction.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown isn’t letting his calf injury get him down.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Boston Red Sox re-signed free agent first baseman Mitch Moreland to a two-year contract through the 2019 season on Monday.
Panthers appoint Tina Becker to run daily operations
(Reuters) – The Carolina Panthers have appointed Tina Becker as Chief Operating Officer (COO) with full control of the daily management of the National Football League (NFL) franchise, the team announced on Monday.
