Play stopped at Ladies European Tour event after caddie dies
(Reuters) – The first round of the Dubai Ladies Masters golf tournament was suspended on Wednesday after the death of a caddie on the course, the Ladies European Tour said in a statement.
Djokovic splits with coach Becker
LONDON (Reuters) – Tennis world number two Novak Djokovic has split with coach Boris Becker three years after adding the German multiple grand slam winner to his team.
Tiger must prove he is over chipping yips: Jacklin
LONDON (Reuters) – Former world number one Tiger Woods must prove he has overcome the “chipping yips” in order to fully challenge golf’s elite again, according to double major champion Tony Jacklin.
Tomic happy to put 2016 controversies behind him
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Bernard Tomic has no qualms wiping his hands of a year he would rather forget and, with a reduced schedule next year, is keen to make a fresh start when he opens his season in Brisbane.
Sheriff charges manslaughter in Louisiana death of ex-NFL player
(Reuters) – A man suspected of fatally shooting former National Football League player Joe McKnight in a road rage incident near New Orleans has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, a Louisiana sheriff said on Tuesday.
Red Sox ‘go for it’ with trade for lefty ace Sale
(Reuters) – The Boston Red Sox dramatically retooled to build anew after winning the World Series in 2013, but on Tuesday they revised the blueprint again to go all-in for another title chase.
Murder or self-defense argued in trial over ex-NFL star’s killing
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – The shooting death of retired NFL player Will Smith was an “execution,” Louisiana prosecutors said in court on Tuesday, opening a high-profile murder trial in which the accused is seeking immunity under a “stand your ground” sta…
White Sox deal Sale to Red Sox for top prospects
(The Sports Xchange) – Chicago White Sox ace left-handed starter Chris Sale is headed to the Boston Red Sox for a package of prospects in a Winter Meetings blockbuster deal made on Tuesday.
Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL player Rashaan Salaam dies at 42
DENVER (Reuters) – Rashaan Salaam, who won the Heisman Trophy, U.S. college football’s highest honor, and played in the National Football League, was found dead in a city park in Boulder, Colorado, authorities said on Tuesday.
Golf: Jacklin backs Bjorn but worries about Paris venue
LONDON (Reuters) – Tony Jacklin has welcomed Thomas Bjorn’s appointment as 2018 European Ryder Cup captain but the former skipper is concerned about the Paris venue and the qualification criteria for the 12-man team.
