Injury ends former world number three Petrova’s career
(Reuters) – Former world number three Nadia Petrova has retired from tennis after almost two decades in the sport.
McGregor was offered $15m for crossover fight: Mayweather
(Reuters) – Floyd Mayweather said he has offered UFC champion Conor McGregor$15 million and a percentage of pay-per-view sales for a crossover boxing bout.
Furyk named U.S. captain for 2018 Ryder Cup
(Reuters) – Former U.S. Open winner Jim Furyk will captain the defending champion United States in the 2018 Ryder Cup against Europe at Le Golf National in Paris, the PGA of America said on Wednesday.
Broncos name Miami defensive chief Vance Joseph as head coach
(The Sports Xchange) – The Denver Broncos hired Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph as their head coach on Wednesday to replace Gary Kubiak.
McDermott hired as Bills head coach, reports
(Reuters) – The Buffalo Bills have hired Carolina Panthers no-nonsense defensive coordinator Sean McDermott as their new head coach, NFL.com reported on Wednesday.
Murray makes career commitment to play at Queen’s
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s world number one Andy Murray has committed to compete in the Aegon Championships at The Queen’s Club for the rest of his career, officials said on Wednesday.
MLS all grown up, not waiting for another Beckham
(Reuters) – There will never be another David Beckham and those involved in perhaps the most significant signing in sport history say Major League Soccer does not need one having now established their own credentials and in no need of grandstanding.
Renault part with F1 team principal Vasseur
LONDON (Reuters) – The Renault Formula One team were left without a principal on Wednesday after Frederic Vasseur quit in the latest sudden departure to shake the sport ahead of a season of new regulations and change.
Landslide forces cancellation of Dakar ninth stage
(Reuters) – A massive landslide caused by thunderstorms forced the cancellation of Wednesday’s ninth stage of the Dakar Rally in Argentina, organizers said.
American Vonn returns to the slopes this week
LONDON (Reuters) – Four-times overall World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn will make her return to competition this week in Austria’s Altenmarkt-Zauchensee.




