Denver cornerback Talib suspended one game for eye poke
(Reuters) – Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib has been suspended one game by the National Football League for poking an opponent in the eye, the league announced on Monday.
Russia faces ban from athletics for widespread doping offences
GENEVA (Reuters) – Russia could be banned from international athletics, including the 2016 Olympic Games, after an anti-doping commission report on Monday alleged widespread corruption and collusion that added up to a state-sponsored drugs culture in a…
Malnati wins PGA Tour event by one stroke over Toms, McGirt
(Reuters) – Peter Malnati churned through the Mississippi mud to clinch a one-stroke victory at the $4.1 million Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson on Monday.
Illinois fires athletic director after allegations by athletes
(Reuters) – The University of Illinois fired athletic director Mike Thomas following the release on Monday of a report that detailed the mistreatment of players by former football coach Tim Beckman.
NHL weighs participation in 2018 and 2022 Olympics
TORONTO (Reuters) – The National Hockey League will weigh the benefits of playing at the 2022 Beijing Olympics before committing to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said on Monday.
Mexican GP promoter prefers Texas back-to-back
LONDON (Reuters) – Mexican Grand Prix organizers would rather have their Formula One race paired with neighboring Texas than be back-to-back with Brazil, promoter Alejandro Soberon said on Monday.
German FA boss Niersbach resigns over 2006 scandal
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – German FA (DFB) president Wolfgang Niersbach resigned on Monday over a 2006 World Cup scandal, buckling under mounting pressure over an issue that has tarnished the reputation of the world’s biggest national soccer federation.
Twins earn right to negotiate with Korean slugger Park
(Reuters) – The Minnesota Twins have put forward the winning bid to negotiate a contract with Korean slugger Park Byung-ho, Major League Baseball said on its website on Monday.
New York City name former France midfielder Vieira as coach
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former France international Patrick Vieira has been appointed head coach of New York City FC, the Major League Soccer club said on Monday.
IOC’s ethics commission recommends provisional suspension of Diack
BERLIN (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee’s Ethics Commission recommended the provisional suspension of Lamine Diack as an honorary member of the IOC on Monday.
