Brown a ‘Steeler for life’ after new deal
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Antonio Brown to a four-year, $68 million contract extension that makes him the highest paid wide receiver in the National Football League, NFL.com reported on Monday.
Former Soviet gymnast Korbut sells off Olympic medals
(Reuters) – Olga Korbut, the gymnastics darling of the 1972 Munich Olympics who has apparently fallen on hard times, has sold off her Games medals and other trophies through a U.S. auction house.
Haye, Bellew trade verbal blows before heavyweight boxing clash
(Reuters) – Former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye and Saturday’s opponent Tony Bellew traded verbal insults but thankfully no punches as they warmed up for their much-hyped contest.
BCE says head of its Bell Media unit leaves for NFL job
TORONTO (Reuters) – The head of BCE Inc’s Bell Media unit has left the Canadian company to take a job at the National Football League, BCE said on Monday.
Knicks’ Noah expected to miss rest of season
(The Sports Xchange) – New York Knicks center Joakim Noah will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and miss the remainder of the season, according to multiple reports Monday.
Tebow reports to Mets Spring Training
(Reuters) – Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow reported to spring training with Major League Baseball’s New York Mets on Monday, eager to continue his quest to make it in professional baseball.
Motor racing: Alonso sad and disappointed by lack of laps
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso spoke of his sadness and disappointment on Monday after his McLaren once again let him down on the first day of Formula One’s pre-season testing in front of the Spaniard’s home fans.
Horner says new F1 cars let down by ‘shark fins’
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Formula One has put aerodynamics before aesthetics, with the new-look 2017 cars let down by “shark fins” resulting from a change in the rules, according to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Federer returns with easy win over Paire in Dubai
DUBAI (Reuters) – Roger Federer breezed back into action to reach the second round of the Dubai Open with a straightforward 6-1 6-3 win over erratic Frenchman Benoit Paire on Monday.
Formula One relaxes social media rules for teams
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Formula One’s new owners signaled a break from the Bernie Ecclestone era on Monday by giving teams and drivers greater freedom to engage with fans on social media from inside the circuit confines.
