Djokovic and Serena Williams named ITF players of the year
LONDON (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams were named men’s and women’s world champions for 2015 by the International Tennis Federation on Tuesday.
Platini slams FIFA ban as ‘masquerade’, vows to fight in court
LONDON (Reuters) – The head of European soccer, Michel Platini, vowed on Monday to go to court to fight a decision by the independent Ethics Committee of the world football body FIFA to ban him for eight years, calling it a “pure masquerade”.
Japan picks new design for Olympic stadium after cost estimates soar
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese architect Kengo Kuma on Tuesday won a competition to design the centerpiece stadium for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, after ballooning costs forced the futuristic original plan to be scrapped.
2017 Tour de France to start in Dusseldorf
LONDON (Reuters) – The German city of Dusseldorf will host the Grand Depart of the 2017 Tour de France, the organizers announced on Tuesday.
Durant nets winner as Thunder beat Clippers
(The Sports Xchange) – Kevin Durant scored the game-winning basket with 5.8 seconds left and blocked guard Chris Paul’s shot near the buzzer, lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 100-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday at Staples Cente…
Brees reaches 60,000 yards milestone in Saints loss
(Reuters) – – Drew Brees became the fourth NFL quarterback to throw for 60,000 yards during the New Orleans Saints’ 35-27 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday, reaching the mark with a 27-yard touchdown pass to receiver Brandin Cooks in the third quarter.
Stafford leads Lions to win in New Orleans
(The Sports Xchange) – Detriot quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 22 of 25 passes for 254 yards and three first-half touchdowns to lift the Lions to a 35-27 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Monday.
Raiders’ Woodson to retire at end of season
(Reuters) – Raiders safety Charles Woodson will bring the curtain down on his spectacular 18-year career in the NFL at the end of the season, the 39-year-old said on Monday.
Future impact the perfect legacy for Bryant
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – For all the NBA titles and All-Star selections he has piled up during an illustrious career, Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant wants his legacy to be judged on how he has impacted the sport’s future not the past.
Platini slams FIFA ban as ‘masquerade’, vows to fight in court
LONDON (Reuters) – The head of European soccer, Michel Platini, vowed on Monday to go to court to fight a decision by the independent Ethics Committee of the world football body FIFA to ban him for eight years, calling it a “pure masquerade”.
