Francona, Roberts named Managers of the Year
(The Sports Xchange) – Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona and Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts were named the American League and National League Managers of the Year in a vote by members of the Baseball Writers Association of America, it…
Djokovic digs deep to repel Raonic onslaught
LONDON (Reuters) – It has been missing for a while but Novak Djokovic rediscovered his warrior spirit to tame Canada’s Milos Raonic 7-6(6) 7-6(5) in a riveting duel and guarantee progress from his group at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday.
Prescott ‘earned the right’ to start: Cowboys’ Romo
(The Sports Xchange) – Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is officially a backup and said on Tuesday that rookie Dak Prescott deserves to be the starter for the 8-1 team.
Dennis forced out of McLaren after 35 years
LONDON (Reuters) – Ron Dennis has been forced out as chairman and chief executive of McLaren, bringing to an end the Briton’s 35-year involvement with one of Formula One’s top teams.
Italy, Germany play out 0-0 draw, Buffon equals European record
MILAN, Italy (Reuters) – World champions Germany and Italy played out an entertaining goalless draw in their friendly international on Tuesday with both sides missing a string of chances in their final match of the year.
Gerrard to consider future after leaving LA Galaxy
(Reuters) – Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard will leave Los Angeles Galaxy and take time out to consider his next move, the midfielder said on Tuesday.
Thiem weathers Monfils storm to win first Tour Finals match
LONDON (Reuters) – Dominic Thiem stayed very much in the mix at the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-3 1-6 6-4 victory over mercurial Frenchman Gael Monfils at the O2 Arena on Tuesday.
Jamie Murray steps up bid for doubles top spot
LONDON (Reuters) – Jamie Murray maintained his pursuit of the end-of-year doubles number one ranking with Brazilian partner Bruno Soares as they beat American greats Bob and Mike Bryan 6-3 6-4 at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday.
Swiss-based trade union to inspect Qatar 2022 World Cup sites
DOHA (Reuters) – A global trade union for construction workers that has criticized labor conditions in Qatar will inspect soccer stadiums being built for the 2022 World Cup in the Gulf Arab state.
New Euro series designed to stop elite drift to U.S. Tour
LONDON (Reuters) – The European Tour has ramped up efforts to persuade Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson and its other elite golfers to turn their backs on the U.S. circuit by launching the money-spinning Rolex Series.
