Protesters hang banner during NFL game to protest North Dakota pipeline
(Reuters) – Two protesters dangling from a ceiling support at Minneapolis’ U.S. Bank Stadium unfurled a banner criticizing the Dakota Access Pipeline during a National Football League game on Sunday between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, poli…
Ravens receiver Smith calls it quits after 16-year career
(The Sports Xchange) – Steve Smith Sr., a tough, elusive, explosive receiver over 16 years in the NFL, confirmed his retirement after Sunday’s loss to the Bengals in the team’s regular season finale.
Patriots clinch AFC top seed with win over Dolphins
(Reuters) – The New England Patriots clinched home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs with a 35-14 victory over the Dolphins in Miami on Sunday.
Cowboys quarterback Romo makes an appearance
(The Sports Xchange) – Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo took his first snaps of the regular season when he entered Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half for Dak Prescott and showed little rust.
Warm, wet weather could delay Winter Classic
(Reuters) – Warm and wet weather conditions may alter plans for the 2017 NHL Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Blues outdoors at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Monday.
New broadcaster promises year-round buzz
LONDON (Reuters) – Fans of the Olympics can expect the spirit of the Games to remain aflame all year round, not just during the sporting extravaganzas, the man now responsible for broadcasting both the Summer and Winter events to hundreds of millions o…
Clemson bulldoze Ohio to set up Alabama rematch
(Reuters) – Clemson destroyed Ohio State in a dominating 31-0 victory on Saturday to set up a rematch against Alabama in the College Football national championship game.
Westbrook, Thunder overpower Clippers
(The Sports Xchange) – Russell Westbrook collected his 16th triple-double of the season to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.
Murray ends landmark year with win over Raonic
(Reuters) – World number one Andy Murray ended 2016 with a 6-3 7-6(6) win over big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic to take third place at the year-ending exhibition tournament Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Nunes stuns challenger Rousey with first-round title win
(Reuters) – Ronda Rousey’s effort to reclaim her UFC bantamweight title ended in spectacular failure as champion Amanda Nunes stopped her after just 48 seconds of the first round of their title fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Friday.
