Rome to host 2022 Ryder Cup matches
LONDON (Reuters) – Rome will become only the third Ryder Cup host from Continental Europe after Italy pipped Germany, Spain and Austria on Monday in the bidding race to stage the 44th edition of the matches in 2022.
Patriots rout Texans, regain AFC pole position
(The Sports Xchange) – The Patriots rightfully celebrated the return from injury of tight end Rob Gronkowski on Sunday night, but it was the New England defense that left the most lasting, unforgettable impression.
Super Bowl champion New England back in the postseason
(Reuters) – The New England Patriots became the first AFC team to clinch a playoff berth when they beat the Houston Texans 27-6 on Sunday.
Durant scores 31 points as Thunder edge Jazz in overtime
(The Sports Xchange) – Despite being held to one basket in the first half, Kevin Durant finished with 31 points, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 104-98 overtime victory over the Utah Jazz at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Sunday.
Bengals lose to Steelers as QB Dalton fractures right thumb
(The Sports Xchange) – Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton will miss at least one game, and could be out for the season, after fracturing the thumb on his throwing hand while making a tackle in the first quarter of Sunday’s 33-20 home loss to th…
Exclusive: U.S. investigates broadcasters in widening FIFA case
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A sports marketing company that was described in a sweeping indictment this month as retaining contracts because of the “support” of corrupt soccer officials has longstanding ties to the U.S. entertainment company 21st Century Fox,…
Bengal quarterback Dalton fractures thumb
(Reuters) – The seemingly playoff-bound Cincinnati Bengals suffered a significant setback on Sunday when quarterback Andy Dalton suffered a fractured right thumb in a loss against Pittsburgh.
Panthers first team to clinch first-round playoff bye
(Reuters) – The Carolina Panthers improved their season record to 13-0 on Sunday and became the first team to clinch a first-round playoff bye in the National Football League.
Welshman Donaldson wins in Thailand to secure Open berth
(Reuters) – Welshman Jamie Donaldson completed a memorable debut at the Thailand Golf Championship on Sunday, winning the Asian Tour event with a three-shot victory which also earned him a place in next year’s Open.
Warriors record streak ends with loss to Bucks
(Reuters) – Golden State’s record 24-game winning streak to start the season came to an end on Saturday in a 108-95 loss to the Bucks in Milwaukee, with interim coach Luke Walton saying the Warriors “ran of gas”.
