Broadcaster dangles new technology for Winter Olympics
St Moritz, Switzerland (Reuters) – With the Winter Olympics just a year away, Europe’s broadcast rights holder is dangling a host of technological breakthroughs – from “ghost skiers” to performance patches – which it says will enhance the drama of the …
Alpine skiing: Vonn slides out of world’s Super G on first day
ST MORITZ, Switzerland (Reuters) – Lindsey Vonn’s first run at the World Championships lasted just a few seconds on Tuesday when the American slid out of the Super-G in St Moritz.
2020 golf venue postpones decision on ending ban on women
TOKYO (Reuters) – The Kasumigaseki Country Club, which is set to host golf for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, failed to reach a decision about ending a ban on women as full members on Tuesday, with the head of its board of directors calling the situation “a …
Falcons at crossroads after Super Bowl meltdown
(Reuters) – The Atlanta Falcons were left to wonder what might have been and what will be of their future in the aftermath of their Super Bowl collapse on Sunday.
Kings’ Cousins faces suspension after 16th technical foul
(Reuters) – Sacramento Kings power forward DeMarcus Cousins is facing a suspension after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season on Monday against the Chicago Bulls.
Olympic champion Park ready for LPGA return
SEOUL (Reuters) – Olympic champion and seven-times major winner Park In-bee has a relatively modest goal this season — stay healthy.
Despite overtime finish, NFL Super Bowl draws lower TV ratings
(Reuters) – Fox Television’s broadcast of Super Bowl LI on Sunday night drew 111.3 million viewers, according to Nielsen data released by the network on Monday, the smallest audience for the National Football League’s title game in four years.
Super Bowl sets gambling record at Nevada sports books
(Reuters) – Tom Brady and the New England Patriots were not the only ones breaking records at Sunday’s Super Bowl as gamblers in Nevada set a new mark for betting on the NFL’s championship game.
Shanahan named 49ers head coach, a day after Super Bowl loss
(The Sports Xchange) – The San Francisco 49ers officially named Kyle Shanahan as the 20th head coach in franchise history on Monday.
Bouchard agrees to blind date after betting against Brady
(Reuters) – Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard says she will honor a promise to go on a blind date with a Twitter follower after losing a Super Bowl bet.
