NFL: Peterson denies argument with coach after quiet Saints debut
(Reuters) – Adrian Peterson dismissed suggestions of a heated exchange with New Orleans coach Sean Payton after his disappointing return to Minnesota on Monday.
North Korea crisis so far no threat to Pyeongchang 2018: IOC
LIMA (Reuters) – The escalating North Korean crisis had so far raised “no hint” of a security threat for next year’s Pyeongchang 2018 winter Olympics in South Korea, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday.
Olympics: IOC lawyers in touch with Brazil over Rio Games chief
LIMA (Reuters) – Lawyers for the International Olympic Committee on Monday contacted Brazilian judicial authorities to request any evidence regarding the involvement of Rio de Janeiro Olympics chief in alleged corruption, IOC chief Thomas Bach said.
Boxing: AIBA bans African confederation head for three years
LONDON (Reuters) – Olympic boxing’s governing body, AIBA, has banned African confederation head Kelani Bayor for three years for allegedly provoking the crowd at the continental championships in Brazzaville last June.
Olympics: LA to benefit from more time to prepare for Games: Garcetti
LIMA (Reuters) – Los Angeles will benefit from having longer to get ready for the 2028 summer Olympics after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to award the hosting rights to two Games at its session vote this week, mayor Eric Garcetti s…
McLaren’s future set to be revealed in Singapore
LONDON (Reuters) – McLaren’s split from Honda, and new partnership with Renault, looks imminent and the rumor mill is grinding faster as Formula One embarks on an Asian swing of races starting in Singapore this weekend.
Cardinals’ Johnson has dislocated wrist: coach
(Reuters) – Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson has a dislocated wrist and is likely headed to injured reserve, coach Bruce Arians said Monday.
Olympics: LA to benefit from having more time to prepare for Games: Garcetti
LIMA (Reuters) – Los Angeles will benefit from having longer to get ready for the 2028 summer Olympics after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided to award the hosting rights to two Games at its session vote in Lima this week, mayor Eric Ga…
NFL ratings on hold as Nielsen staff evacuates from storm Irma
(Reuters) – The highly anticipated television ratings for the Sunday night NFL win by the Dallas Cowboys over the New York Giants will be delayed because Nielsen evacuated its ratings staff in Tampa Bay, Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma, the company sai…
Absence of top players hurt men’s U.S. Open says Wilander
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A rather disappointing men’s U.S. Open tournament highlighted the absence of several top players on the tour, including past champions Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka.
