Cowboys’ win over Redskins muddies NFC East further
(Reuters) – The Dallas Cowboys’ 19-16 win over the Washington Redskins on Monday leaves three teams tied at the top of the NFC East — and none of them have a winning record.
University of Maryland to consider renaming athletic stadium
(Reuters) – The University of Maryland will consider renaming its athletic stadium, which honors a former college leader and supporter of racial segregation, the school said on Monday, the latest U.S. campus to tackle concerns of racism in names, title…
Wizards feel the need for speed, beat Heat
(Reuters) – The Washington Wizards shrugged off the absence of three front court players to defeat the Miami Heat 114-103 on Monday at American Airlines Arena.
Cowboys’ Witten gets 1,000 career reception
(Reuters) – Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten caught his 1,000th career pass on Monday, becoming the 12th NFL player to reach the milestone. Witten collected a short pass midway through the second quarter of the Cowboys’ game against the Washington…
Top tribunal to consider temporarily lifting Platini ban
BERNE (Reuters) – Sport’s highest tribunal will meet on Tuesday to consider temporarily lifting the 90-day suspension on Michel Platini barring him from seeking the presidency of soccer’s scandal-plagued governing body FIFA.
Chipotle shares take fresh hit after Boston College students fall ill
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – More than 20 Boston College students got sick after eating at Chipotle Mexican Grill over the weekend, sending its shares down 6 percent in extended trading on Monday on fears of more food poisoning problems at the popular burri…
U.S. Olympic hoops chief Colangelo joins 76ers
(Reuters) – USA Basketball chief Jerry Colangelo, one of the sport’s most successful executives, will be tackling a major challenge as he joins the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers as a special adviser and chairman of basketball operations.
Ripken joins commissioner’s office on youth programs
(Reuters) – Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. has been named special advisor to the Commissioner on youth programs and outreach, Major League Baseball chief Rob Manfred announced on Monday at the annual winter meetings in Nashville.
Mariners trade with Red Sox for starter Miley
(Reuters) – The Seattle Mariners moved quickly to replace veteran Hisashi Iwakuma in their rotation by acquiring left-handed starting pitcher Wade Miley from the Boston Red Sox in a winter meeting trade announced on Monday in Nashville.
Chipotle shares take another hit after Boston College athletes fall ill
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc fell 4.7 percent in extended trading on Monday, after Boston College said students, including members of the men’s basketball team, fell ill after dining at the popular burrito chain.
