Manziel to reclaim starting role this week: report
(Reuters) – Johnny Manziel will regain the starting quarterback role for the struggling Cleveland Browns in this Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, according to a report on nfl.com.
Dodgers get busy at winter meetings: reports
(Reuters) – The Los Angeles Dodgers, set on retooling after another early ouster in the playoffs, have agreed on a deal with the Cincinnati Reds to obtain flame-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman, according to reports on Monday.
Arrested CONMEBOL head agrees to U.S. extradition: Paraguay media
ASUNCION (Reuters) – Paraguay’s Juan Angel Napout, president of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL), has agreed to be extradited to the United States after being arrested in Zurich on charges of involvement in bribery schemes for marke…
Platini’s counsel invited to CAS hearing on Tuesday
BERNE (Reuters) – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has invited counsel for both Michel Platini and FIFA to attend a hearing on Tuesday on whether his 90-day suspension from football should be temporarily lifted.
Pistorius to apply for bail in South African court on Tuesday
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Disgraced Olympic and Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will appear in court on Tuesday to apply for bail following his conviction for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, the justice department said.
Sierra Leone cleared to host games after Ebola ban lifted
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – – Sierra Leone has been cleared to host international soccer matches again after being declared free of the Ebola virus, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said on Monday.
Liverpool’s Klopp worries me, says Ferguson
(Reuters) – Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said he was worried about the impact manager Juergen Klopp was having at his old team’s great rivals Liverpool.
Motor racing: Renault to pay Lotus debts by end of year
LONDON (Reuters) – French carmaker Renault aims to complete its takeover of the Lotus Formula One team on Dec. 16 and pay creditors, including Britain’s tax authorities, by the end of the year, the High Court heard on Monday.
Jets earn New York bragging rights with win over Giants
(The Sports Xchange) – New York Giants kicker Josh Brown’s franchise record ended at 29 straight field-goal attempts made when he pulled a 48-yarder wide left, helping the New York Jets to a 23-20 overtime win at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Albuquerque welcomes home UFC champion Holly Holm
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Reuters) – As the world is slowly getting to know Holly Holm, the new female Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight champion of the world was warmly welcomed back home on Sunday to Albuquerque, where she is a well-known local ce…
