Eagles’ defense rough up Manning to post 27-7 win
(The Sports Xchange) – The Eagles intercepted Eli Manning twice and returned one for a touchdown as Philadelphia beat the New York Giants 27-7 on Monday to take over first place in the NFC East.
Royals Young gets second start after nine years
TORONTO (Reuters) – Nine years between postseason starts, Kansas City righthander Chris Young will be back on the mound in the American League Championship Series on Tuesday as the Royals try to push the Toronto Blue Jays to the brink.
Murray finally finding his lanes and getting going
(Reuters) – DeMarco Murray and the Philadelphia Eagles made for an awkward marriage though the first few games of the season, but after a frustrating beginning the running back appears to be turning the corner.
Blue Jays bats come to life to beat Royals
TORONTO (Reuters) – The Toronto Blue Jays blasted their way back into the American League championship Series with an 11-8 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday, the home side delivering a landslide victory on election day in Canada.
Lindsey Vonn heads to Europe as comeback continues
(Reuters) – American skier Lindsey Vonn is heading to Europe to resume training but is not sure if she will compete in this week’s season-opening alpine World Cup race, the 2010 Olympic downhill champion said on Monday.
Rangers respond to coach with demolition of Sharks
(The Sports Xchange) – Goaltender Antti Raanta stopped 22 shots in his team debut as the New York Rangers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-0 at Madison Square Garden on Monday to snap a three-game losing streak.
Detroit pitcher Norris to have cancer surgery
(Reuters) – Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris will undergo surgery for a cancerous growth on his thyroid after being diagnosed earlier this year.
Pistorius freed on parole after year behind bars for killing girlfriend
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Oscar Pistorius, South Africa’s “Blade Runner”, was released on parole on Monday, just short of a year into his five-year sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
DraftKings: Employee who won $350,000 did not use inside info
NEW YORK (Reuters) – DraftKings said on Monday that an independent investigation found that an employee who won $350,000 on rival fantasy sports website FanDuel did not use nonpublic information to pick his team’s lineup.
Pitcher Zito retires on high note to seek music career
(Reuters) – Former Cy Young winner Barry Zito officially announced his retirement on Monday, ending a 15-year career “full of euphoric highs and devastating lows” that included three All-Star appearances and a World Series title.
