Struggling Rams fire head coach Fisher
(Reuters) – The struggling Los Angeles Rams have fired head coach Jeff Fisher after losing eight of their last nine games in what has become a disappointing homecoming season, the National Football League team said on Monday.
Olympics-Ex-IOC executive Hickey posts bail, free to leave Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Irishman Pat Hickey is to be given his passport back and will leave Brazil as soon as possible, his lawyers said on Monday after he posted bail in his alleged ticket-scalping case.
Ronaldo’s golden year rewarded with fourth Ballon d’Or
PARIS (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo capped a remarkable year by claiming a fourth Ballon d’Or award on Monday after leading Portugal to an emotional European Championship title and Real Madrid to a record-extending Champions League crown in 2016.
Four-times world champion Ogier signs for Ford M-Sport
LONDON (Reuters) – Four-times world rally champion Sebastien Ogier will race for the M-Sport Ford team next season following Volkswagen’s withdrawal.
Supreme Court ends fight over $1 billion NFL concussion deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the National Football League’s estimated $1 billion settlement of concussion-related lawsuits with thousands of retired players to take effect, rejecting a challenge brought by…
Stenson lands Writers’ Trophy for second time
LONDON (Reuters) – Henrik Stenson, who overcame American Phil Mickelson in a thrilling final-round duel to triumph in the British Open at Royal Troon in July, has won the Golf Writers’ Trophy for the second time in his career.
Park and Hosszu dazzle at short course worlds
(Reuters) – South Korea’s Park Tae-hwan banished memories of a dismal run at the Rio Olympics by winning his third gold medal at the FINA short course world swimming championships in the men’s 1,500 meters freestyle on Sunday in Windsor, Ontario.
Nacional, Guarani crowned champions in South America
(Reuters) – Three-times South American champions Nacional of Uruguay and Paraguay’s Guarani will both play in next year’s Copa Libertadores after winning their domestic league titles on Sunday.
Isinbayeva urges IAAF to reach compromise on Russia ban
(Reuters) – The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) must reinstate Russia as soon as possible to prevent the country’s athletes from stagnating, Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) chair Yelena Isinbayeva has said.
Kyrgios thinks ban will help him push for top 10 in 2017
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian world number 13 Nick Kyrgios thinks his ATP-imposed suspension will stand him in good stead when he makes a push for the top 10 next season.
