Houston’s Watt faces season on sidelines after back surgery
(Reuters) – Houston Texans All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt underwent back surgery on Thursday and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, the NFL reported on its website. Watt was placed on the injured reserve on Wednesday after re-injuring…
Canada stage late comeback to win World Cup
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada scored two late goals to claim a nervy 2-1 win over Team Europe and complete a series sweep of the World Cup of Hockey final on Thursday, confirming their status as the sport’s undisputed superpower.
Green unstoppable as Bengals shred Dolphins
(The Sports Xchange) – A.J. Green had 10 catches for 173 yards and a touchdown and Mike Nugent tied a career high with five field goals, lifting the Cincinnati Bengals to a 22-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday.
Willett should be left out until Sunday: Jacklin
CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) – If it was down to Tony Jacklin, Europe’s most decorated Ryder Cup captain, Danny Willett would not play in this week’s matches against the United States until Sunday’s final-day singles.
Rose and Stenson to lead off for holders Europe
CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) – Ryder Cups are known for being one of the most highly charged occasions in sport and the 41st edition is poised for an electrifying launch at Hazeltine National on Friday in the opening foursomes.
Moving tributes, excitement builds at Ryder opening ceremony
CHASKA, Minnesota (Reuters) – Moving tributes to Arnold Palmer and a celebration of sportsmanship from the Ryder Cup past highlighted Thursday’s opening ceremony of the 41st edition of the match play event starting on Friday at Hazeltine.
Lady Gaga to perform Super Bowl 2017’s halftime show
(Reuters) – Grammy-Award winning pop singer Lady Gaga will play the halftime show at the 2017 Super Bowl, the musician and National Football League said on Thursday.
Lady Gaga to headline Super Bowl halftime show
(Reuters) – Pop singer Lady Gaga will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February, the National Football League said on Thursday.
Tokyo Olympics plan hits roadblock over fish market’s relocation
TOKYO (Reuters) – Tokyo won the 2020 Olympics on its reputation for efficiency, but a string of blunders has now been compounded by the city’s new governor halting relocation of the world’s largest fish market, jeopardizing a road needed for the Summer…
Judge dismisses scouts’ lawsuit against Major League Baseball
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit accusing Major League Baseball’s 30 teams of conspiring not to poach each other’s scouts and refusing to pay them overtime.
