McIlroy calls for changes to Ryder Cup selection rules
(Reuters) – Former world number one Rory McIlroy has urged the European Tour to scrap its controversial rule barring non-members of that tour from competing in the Ryder Cup, the Daily Telegraph reported on Wednesday.
Chiefs place Charles on injured reserve
(The Sports Xchange) – The Kansas City Chiefs placed running back Jamaal Charles on injured reserve Tuesday amid a report that he may need another knee surgery.
Mets’ Familia arrested on domestic violence charge
(The Sports Xchange) – New York Mets All-Star closer Jeurys Familia was arrested earlier this week on a domestic violence charge, according to a complaint filed in municipal court in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
FIFA says England and Scotland cannot wear poppy armbands
LONDON (Reuters) – FIFA has rejected a request by England and Scotland for their players to wear armbands featuring poppies during their World Cup qualifier on Nov. 11 in commemoration of the armistice that ended World War One, the Scottish FA (SFA) sa…
Prime spot for California Chrome in Classic
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Twelve months after American Pharoah ended a stellar career with a commanding victory at the Breeders’ Cup Classic, California Chrome is ideally placed to follow suit in similar fashion in the same race on Saturday.
Woods to make comeback in Bahamas next month
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former world number one Tiger Woods will make his competitive comeback at next month’s Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, an event which he hosts, after being sidelined for more than a year.
Sweary Vettel escapes FIA sanction after apology
LONDON (Reuters) – Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel has escaped sanction after apologizing to Formula One race director Charlie Whiting and the sport’s governing body for Sunday’s expletive-laden Mexican Grand Prix rant.
Volkswagen to pull out of world championship – reports
LONDON (Reuters) – Volkswagen is set to pull out of the world rally championship at the end of the season, with the decision coming only days after the German manufacturer won a fourth successive title, specialist media reported on Tuesday.
NBA veteran Allen retires, says ‘at peace with himself’
(The Sports Xchange) – Ray Allen, a 10-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, officially announced his retirement after 18 seasons on Tuesday.
Joshua to fight Molina in second defense of IBF belt
LONDON (Reuters) – Anthony Joshua will put his IBF world heavyweight title on the line against American Eric Molina in Manchester on Dec. 10, the British fighter’s camp said on Tuesday.
