Baseball: Dodgers, Astros brace for scorching start to World Series
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Baseball’s ‘Fall Classic’ will begin in decidedly summer-like conditions on Tuesday in Los Angeles when temperatures are forecasted to set a new high for a World Series game.
Motor racing: No halo but IndyCar could see screen next year
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Indycar has ruled out using a head protection device similar to Formula One’s halo but a screen could yet be introduced some time next season, according to series chief executive Mark Miles.
WADA to investigate claims of systematic doping in China
(Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will investigate allegations by a retired physician that systematic doping took place in Chinese sport during the 1980s and 1990s, the international anti-doping agency said in a statement.
Motor racing – Toro Rosso drop Kvyat and give Hartley another go
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Toro Rosso have dropped Russian Daniil Kvyat for Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix and handed Brendon Hartley a second chance after the New Zealander made a strong debut in Texas at the weekend.
Sendejo suspended for hit that sent Wallace’s helmet flying
(Reuters) – Minnesota Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo has been suspended for one game following a hit on Ravens’ wide receiver Mike Wallace during Sunday’s game.
Suns’ GM says guard Bledsoe likely done with team
(Reuters) – Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe has likely played his final game for the team, general manager Ryan McDonough told reporters on Monday.
NBA: Curry fined $50,000 for tossing mouthpiece
(The Sports Xchange) – Former two-time NBA MVP and Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has been fined $50,000 by the league for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of a referee during Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the …
Motor racing: Torro Rosso pick Gasly and Hartley for Mexico, Kvyat axed
LONDON (Reuters) – Frenchman Pierre Gasly will return to the Toro Rosso lineup for the Mexican Grand Prix after the team axed Russian driver Daniil Kvyat from Sunday’s race.
Soccer: Atlanta to host 2018 MLS All-Star Game
(Reuters) – Atlanta United’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host the 2018 Major League Soccer All-Star Game, MLS Commissioner Don Garber announced on Monday.
Cristiano Ronaldo retains FIFA award for world’s best player
LONDON (Reuters) – Real Madrid’s Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned the best soccer player in the world for the second year running at FIFA’s The Best awards gala on Monday.
