Woods still ‘the man’, his fellow professionals say
(Reuters) – As Tiger Woods prepares for his PGA Tour return at this week’s Safeway Open, the big question is whether he will be able to recapture his previous greatness.
FIFA sued over treatment of Qatar World Cup workers
ZURICH/DOHA (Reuters) – A Bangladeshi man who says he was harshly exploited while working on 2022 World Cup facilities in Qatar is suing FIFA for allegedly failing to use its influence to ensure workers are treated fairly.
Brady back from suspension and Patriots beat Browns
(The Sports Xchange) – Playing quarterback must be like riding a bike for Tom Brady, because he knew exactly what to do when he got back into a National Football League (NFL) game.
Smith apologizes for offensive video
LONDON (Reuters) – Double Olympic silver medalist Louis Smith has apologized for a leaked video in which he and fellow gymnast Luke Carson appeared to mock Islam.
Iannone to miss Japanese GP
(Reuters) – Ducati MotoGP rider Andrea Iannone will miss this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi on medical advice and will not be replaced, the factory team said on Monday.
Soccer: China falling short in matching presidential aspiration
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s lengthy exile from the top table of international soccer looks set to continue for at least another six years unless Gao Hongbo can deliver a major turnaround in fortunes after a miserable start to the final round of World C…
Denver coach Kubiak taken to hospital with ‘flu-like’ symptoms
(Reuters) – Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak was taken to hospital on Sunday to be evaluated as a precautionary measure after he suffered from what the team called “flu-like symptoms”.
Australia hope Kyrgios has turned corner after Japan win
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Melbourne’s notoriously changeable weather threatened to wash out the soft launch of the Australian Open on Monday but the rain was unable to dampen the cheer among tournament organizers enthused by Nick Kyrgios’s weekend victory …
Rosberg keeping the champagne on ice despite closing in on title
SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg is refusing to get carried away by thoughts of celebrating a maiden Formula One title triumph at the end of the season, despite getting one hand on the championship crown with victory in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Cricket: Inquest into death of batsman Hughes opens in Sydney
SYDNEY (Reuters) – A coroner’s inquest into the death of Phillip Hughes opened on Monday, almost two years after the Australian cricketer died when he was struck by a ball during a match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
