DraftKings, FanDuel seek orders to stay open in NY
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Daily fantasy sports companies DraftKings and FanDuel said on Monday they are seeking temporary restraining orders in an effort to continue operating in New York after the state’s attorney general last week declared the games to be…
Nadal makes short work of wayward Wawrinka
LONDON (Reuters) – Rafael Nadal’s late-season resurgence continued at the ATP World Tour Finals when he beat wayward French Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3 6-2 to open his account on Monday.
Galette, linebacker for NFL’s Redskins, suspended two games
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Injured Washington Redskins linebacker Junior Galette has been suspended for two games for a domestic violence incident in January at his suburban New Orleans home, the NFL said on Monday.
Broncos’ injury-hit Manning to sit out Bears game
(Reuters) – Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning will sit out this Sunday’s road game against the Chicago Bears after struggling with multiple injuries this season, the team said on Monday.
Giants’ Cruz out for season due to calf surgery
(Reuters) – New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz will have season-ending surgery on his left calf to resolve an injury he suffered during training camp, the National Football League team said on Monday.
Anti-doping crusaders to consider new battle plan
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Reuters) – Anti-doping crusaders losing ground in the war on drugs in sport will meet this week to discuss dramatic new battle plans including a more robust role for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Murray plays down security fears for Davis Cup final
LONDON (Reuters) – Andy Murray said he would put security concerns about next week’s Davis Cup final in Belgium to the back of his mind despite several arrests near Brussels in connection with last Friday’s deadly attacks in Paris.
McDowell wins OHL Classic in three-way playoff
(Reuters) – Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell ended a title drought of more than two years on the PGA Tour with a wonder shot to cap a spectacular playoff victory in the weather-delayed OHL Classic at Mayakoba in Mexico on Monday.
France keen to show pride against England at Wembley
LONDON (Reuters) – France will be keen to represent their colors with more pride than ever when they take the field in a friendly against England at Wembley four days after the deadly attacks in Paris, coach Dider Deschamps said on Monday.
Russia will not boycott Rio Olympics over doping ban: RIA cites Olympic chief
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia will not boycott the Rio Olympics after being suspended from the International Association of Athletics Federations over a doping scandal, RIA news agency cited Russian Olympic Committee head Alexander Zhukov as saying on Mond…
