Tennis: Cash and Stich headline Hall of Fame nominations
(Reuters) – Former Wimbledon champions Pat Cash of Australia and Germany’s Michael Stich headlined the list of five nominees up for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Nadal’s shadow no hindrance for Spaniard Carreno Busta
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta said playing in the shadow of Rafael Nadal, his country’s most celebrated player, has helped to keep the pressure off him as he has quietly advanced to the semi-finals of the U.S. Open.
Tennis-Stephens wins to launch American semi-final charge
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Sloane Stephens took down 16th-seeded Latvian Anastasija Sevastova with a gritty 6-3 3-6 7-6(4) win on Tuesday to lead what could be an American parade into the U.S. Open semi-finals.
Dolphins will not play at home on Sunday due to Irma
(Reuters) – The Miami Dolphins will not play their season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home on Sunday due to the potential impact of Hurricane Irma on South Florida, the NFL said on Tuesday.
Brazil Olympic chief brokered $2 million bribe to buy Rio Games: police
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazilian investigators said on Tuesday that politicians and the head of the national Olympic committee arranged a $2 million bribe to bring the 2016 games to Rio de Janeiro, despite the city having the worst conditions to ho…
Ageless Brady showing no signs of slowing down at 40
(Reuters) – Tom Brady’s insatiable work ethic has allowed him to overcome nearly every obstacle thrown his way but now the NFL’s greatest quarterback faces what could prove to be his toughest test yet.
NFL-Falcons ready to move on from Super Bowl collapse
(Reuters) – The Atlanta Falcons are done licking their wounds following last season’s epic Super Bowl collapse, refusing to dwell on the past as they get set to open a new season that they refuse to call a redemption tour.
Sunny forecast for Cowboys despite uncertainty over Elliott
(Reuters) – Despite the cloud over Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and his possible six-game suspension, the forecast is still sunny for America’s Team heading into the 2017 NFL season.
Panthers hoping to be the turnaround team for 2017
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The competitive landscape of the National Football League is often as volatile as the action itself.
Preview: Patriots take familiar ‘favorite’ label into 2017 season
(Reuters) – The 2017 NFL season begins this week with some old faces in new places, a second team in LA and relaxed touchdown celebration rules, but one thing that has not changed is the New England Patriots’ status as Super Bowl favorites.
