Yankees sign All-Star closer Chapman in trade
(Reuters) – The New York Yankees bolstered their strong bullpen by landing controversial All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.
World body takes aim at NFL testing after doping report
(Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday described allegations made in an Al-Jazeera report that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning took human growth hormone (HGH) as “very concerning” and has urged “increased collaboration” wit…
Second part of WADA’s doping report set for Jan. 14
(Reuters) – The second part of an explosive Independent Commission (IC) report into allegations of systematic doping and “corruption and bribery” at the highest levels of international athletics will be released on Jan. 14, the World Anti-Doping Agency…
Meadowlark Lemon, star of ‘Harlem Globetrotters,’ dies at 83
(Reuters) – Meadowlark Lemon, the court jester of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team who delighted audiences around the world for some 25 years with an array of trick shots, comedy routines and pure charisma, has died at the age of 83, the team a…
Comanche stages epic comeback to win Sydney to Hobart race
SYDNEY (Reuters) – American super-maxi Comanche staged an epic fightback to take line honors in the tough Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on Monday after damaging a rudder in treacherous conditions that knocked out around one-third of the entrants.
Vikings rout Giants to clinch playoff berth
(Reuters) – The Minnesota Vikings clinched their first playoff berth since 2012 on Sunday and set up an NFC North division title game next week following a blowout win over the New York Giants.
Kanter helps Thunder take care of Nuggets
(The Sports Xchange) – Enes Kanter came off the bench to score 21 points, grab eight rebounds and totally frustrate the Nugget’s coaching staff as he helped the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-112 victory on Sunday.
Cardinals demolish Packers and earn first-round playoff bye
(The Sports Xchange) – Quarterback Carson Palmer passed for two touchdowns, rookie running back David Johnson accounted for 127 yards from scrimmage and a score, and the Arizona Cardinals registered nine sacks en route to a 38-8 home victory over the h…
Steelers loss puts playoffs further away
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Steelers hit a major speed bump on Sunday with a crucial loss that pushed them from contender to outside of the playoff picture.
Quarterback Manning denies taking human growth hormone but visited clinic
(Reuters) – Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning denied an Al-Jazeera report that he took human growth hormone (HGH) following neck surgery in 2011, but on Sunday acknowledged he visited a clinic that allegedly supplied the banned substance.
