Anthem-protesting Kaepernick named starter for 49ers
(Reuters) – Colin Kaepernick, who has caused controversy by kneeling during the U.S. national anthem, has been named the starting quarterback for the National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers, the team said on Tuesday.
Baseball: Dodgers edge Nats, send NLDS to Game Five
(The Sports Xchange) – Chase Utley’s RBI single with two outs in the eighth inning lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, leveling the National League Division Series at 2-2.
NFL: Anthem-protesting Kaepernick named starter for 49ers
(Reuters) – Colin Kaepernick, who has caused controversy by kneeling during the U.S. national anthem, has been named the starting quarterback for the National Football League’s San Francisco 49ers, the team said on Tuesday.
NHL: All eyes on Crosby’s Penguins as puck drops on new season
(Reuters) – The puck drops on the National Hockey League’s 2016-17 season on Wednesday and some teams could race out of the gate playing at a higher level than usual with many players fresh off competing in the World Cup of Hockey.
Golf: Johnson named Player of the Year after breakthrough season
(Reuters) – American Dustin Johnson was named the PGA Tour’s Player of the Year on Tuesday after a sensational 2015-16 season in which he celebrated his breakthrough victory in a major championship.
Golf: Tiger may just have to get stuck in and return: Donald
WATFORD, England (Reuters) – Former world number one Luke Donald spoke with the benefit of experience on Tuesday when the Briton suggested Tiger Woods
Rosberg rubbishes Hamilton ‘meltdown’ talk
BRIXWORTH, England (Reuters) – Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg poured scorn on suggestions that Mercedes team mate and reigning champion Lewis Hamilton is in ‘meltdown’ mode after losing ground in the title battle.
Italy’s Olympic Committee officially withdraws Rome bid to stage 2024 Games
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s Olympic Committee has officially withdrawn its bid to stage the 2024 Games in Rome after the city council voted to oppose the candidacy, committee chief Giovanni Malago said on Tuesday.
FIFA appoints first ever Chief Women’s Football Officer
ZURICH (Reuters) – Global soccer governing body FIFA has appointed Sarai Bareman as its first ever Chief Women’s Football Officer, the association announced on Tuesday.
Ryder Cup rookie Wood gutted hero Tiger is delaying return
WATFORD, England (Reuters) – Ryder Cup rookie Chris Wood is gutted his hero Tiger Woods has scrapped plans to make a comeback this week, calling it a blow to the European Tour as well as to the millions of golf fans around the world.
