Washington Nationals name Chicago Cubs bench coach Martinez as manager
(The Sports Xchange) – The Washington Nationals hired Chicago Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez to become their next manager, the team announced Monday.
Tennis: Forgotten ‘newcomer’ Coric still has time on his side
LONDON (Reuters) – The first surprise is that Croatian Borna Coric is young enough to play in the ATP’s inaugural Next Gen Finals in Milan next week — so familiar is his face on the Tour.
Hamilton favorite for 2018 title and knighthood
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton has been installed as the bookmakers’ favorite for next year’s Formula One championship, with the Mercedes driver also a 4/1 shot to be knighted in Britain’s New Year’s honors list.
Bears’ Miller undergoes emergency surgery on dislocated knee
(The Sports Xchange) – Chicago Bears tight end Zach Miller underwent emergency surgery Sunday night on his dislocated left knee suffered in the game against the New Orleans Saints.
Europe boost as Casey makes himself available for Ryder Cup
LONDON (Reuters) – Englishman Paul Casey is to rejoin the European Tour next season in a bid to qualify for the 2018 Ryder Cup team having effectively ruled himself out of the last match.
Saudi Arabia to let women enter sports stadiums in 2018
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia will for the first time allow women to attend sports events, preparing special sections in three selected stadiums from early next year in another step toward opening public spaces to women.
Verstappen gives Hamilton more motivation for 2018
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton sees Max Verstappen as added motivation for next season after recognizing Red Bull’s 20-year-old Dutch driver as one of the big threats to his bid for a fifth world championship.
Astros’ Verlander eager for shot at World Series title
HOUSTON (Reuters) – The Houston Astros acquired Justin Verlander in the hopes that he would be the final piece to their World Series puzzle and now the veteran right-hander will get a chance to lead his team to a maiden championship.
Stephens eyes quick rebound at Elite Trophy
(Reuters) – U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens is determined to end the season on a positive note at the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai, China after failing to win a match since her shock victory at Flushing Meadows.
Nadal virtually assured year-end top ranking
LONDON (Reuters) – A hoped-for fight to the finish for the year-end number one ranking at next month’s ATP World Tour Finals in London will likely be a coronation for Rafa Nadal, who is virtually guaranteed ending 2017 top of the pile.
