Yankees land Holliday on one-year-deal
(Reuters) – The New York Yankees have landed free agent Matt Holliday, agreeing to terms with the power-hitting outfielder on Sunday, according to a report on Major League Baseball’s website. The contract will be a one-year deal with $13 million.
U.S. skeleton athletes seek boycott of Sochi championships
(Reuters) – U.S. skeleton athletes are considering boycotting the world championships in Sochi next year in protest at the Russian doping scandal and how it has been handled, the New York Times reported on Sunday.
Golf: Tiger upbeat after mixed fortunes on his Bahamas return
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods’ return to competition after an absence of nearly 16 months was a mixed bag, though the former world number one said he had a great week simply competing at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.
Golf: Matsuyama wins fourth tournament in five starts
(Reuters) – Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama, the hottest player in world golf over the past two months, survived a shaky back nine to clinch his fourth win in five starts with a two-stroke victory at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Sunday.
Hamilton off the hook as Mercedes start driver search
LONDON (Reuters) – Mercedes will not punish triple world champion Lewis Hamilton for defying orders at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix, the team’s non-executive chairman Niki Lauda has said.
Selig, Schuerholz make Hall of Fame
(Reuters) – Former Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig and long-time MLB executive John Schuerholz were elected to the baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
NFL: Rams extend contract of head coach Fisher
(The Sports Xchange) – Despite being mired in another losing season, the Los Angeles Rams have handed head coach Jeff Fisher a contract extension.
Golf: Stone cruises to comfortable Alfred Dunhill Championship win
MALELANE, South Africa (Reuters) – Brandon Stone claimed a second European Tour victory as he ran away from the field for a seven-stroke triumph at the Alfred Dunhill Championship at the Leopard Creek Country Club on Sunday.
American Varner shoots 65 to clinch Australian PGA
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Big-hitting American Harold Varner III bagged nine birdies in a sizzling final round 65 to win the Australian PGA Championship by two strokes from overnight leader Andrew Dodt on the Gold Coast on Sunday.
Warriors’ Green slams NBA for flagrant foul call
(Reuters) – Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green slammed the NBA on Saturday for its officiating, two days after he was penalized for a flagrant foul that led to his team losing to the Houston Rockets.
