ESPN posts second-worst ‘Monday Night Football’ season
(Reuters) – If not for this past Monday night’s highly watched NFL game, The Walt Disney Co’s ESPN network would have had its smallest audience for “Monday Night Football” in 2016 since the 2006 season.
I tried to kill myself, says former world champion Hatton
LONDON (Reuters) – Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton tried to kill himself when he suffered from depression after quitting the ring, the Briton said on Thursday.
Qatar World Cup construction workers to get ‘cooling’ hats
DOHA (Reuters) – Migrant workers building soccer stadiums in Qatar’s desert heat are to be given ‘cooling’ hard hats to reduce their body temperature and risk of suffering heat stroke, tournament organizers said.
Money problems force cancellation of 2017 Tour of Qatar
DOHA (Reuters) – The 2017 Tour of Qatar has been canceled due to the lack of a financial sponsor, cycling’s ruling body announced.
Former world number one Ivanovic retires at age 29
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 29 on Wednesday because she no longer feels fit enough to compete at the highest level.
Warriors spoil DeRozan’s record achievement
(The Sports Xchange) – Klay Thompson scored 12 of his 21 points in Golden State’s 42-point first quarter on Wednesday, which propelled the Warriors to a 121-111 victory over the Toronto Raptors.
Anthony ejected for flagrant foul as Knicks fall to Hawks
(Reuters) – New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony was ejected for a flagrant foul during the game against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday as tempers flared again in the National Basketball Association.
Woods worth $740 million, Jordan a billionaire says Forbes
(Reuters) – Golfers Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson and former NBA player Michael Jordan are among the 20 wealthiest American celebrities, Forbes reported on Wednesday.
Bucs’ RB Martin suspended four games for doping violation
(Reuters) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin has been suspended four games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy and said on Wednesday he was entering a treatment facility.
Interim Bills coach says benching QB Taylor business decision
(The Sports Xchange) – EJ Manuel will start at quarterback for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but interim head coach Anthony Lynn made it clear the decision to bench Tyrod Taylor in the season finale came from the front office.
