Sharapova to make comeback after doping ban in Stuttgart
BERLIN (Reuters) – Five-times grand slam champion Maria Sharapova will return to competitive action following a 15-month doping ban at the Stuttgart Grand Prix in April, the Russian said on Tuesday.
Teenaged Russian ousts world number one Kerber in Sydney
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber’s build-up for next week’s Australian Open suffered a setback when the world number one was beaten 7-6(5) 6-2 by Russian teenager Daria Kasatkina in the second round of the Sydney International on Tuesday.
Clemson clinch national championship
(Reuters) – A last-second touchdown gave Clemson a thrilling 35-31 victory over Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday.
Westbrook, Thunder breeze past shorthanded Bulls
(The Sports Xchange) – The anticipated matchup between Russell Westbrook and Jimmy Butler fizzled, but Westbrook sizzled to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 109-94 win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday at the United Center.
Knicks’ Rose a no-show for game against Pelicans
(Reuters) – New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose did not show up for Monday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Prior to the opening tip off the Knicks said he was not with the team but provided no other information.
TIU bans Australian Lindahl for 2013 match-fixing scandal
(Reuters) – Australian former tennis player Nick Lindahl has been banned for seven years and fined $35,000 for match-fixing in a 2013 tournament, the Tennis Integrity United (TIU) has said.
Jaguars bring back Coughlin in front office shake-up
(Reuters) – The Jacksonville Jaguars made major changes to their front office on Monday, promoting Doug Marrone from interim headcoach to the full-time position and hiring former coach Tom Coughlin as executive vice president of football operations.
Peterhansel increases Dakar lead after stage seven
(Reuters) – French driver Stephane Peterhansel won the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally in Bolivia on Monday to pull further ahead of Peugeot team mate and compatriot Sebastien Loeb.
Ronaldo wins FIFA’s player of the year award
ZURICH (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo won FIFA’s player of the year award for the fourth time on Monday, beating his old rival Lionel Messi who was pulled out of the ceremony only a few hours earlier by his club Barcelona.
Gutierrez to race in Formula E after F1 exit
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican driver Esteban Gutierrez will compete in his home Formula E electric race in April after losing his Formula One seat at the U.S-owned Haas team.
