Price eyes more competitive Presidents Cup
INCHEON, South Korea (Reuters) – International captain Nick Price predicted a wonderful week of entertaining golf for fans at the Presidents Cup on Tuesday, but after a decade of demoralizing defeats he would surely settle for winning ugly against anot…
Controversial non-call denies Lions chance of first win
(Reuters) – A controversial non-call may have cost the Detroit Lions their first win of the season following a wild finish to their 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday.
Chancellor’s timely punch saves Seahawks against Lions
(Reuters) – Kam Chancellor’s game-saving effort on Monday against the Detroit Lions rescued the Seattle Seahawks’ season and proved his ultimate value to the franchise.
U.S. sports fantasy firms defend integrity after insider bet
(Reuters) – The two major U.S. sports fantasy companies defended their businesses’ integrity on Monday after an employee used insider information to place bets in the unregulated multi-billion-dollar industry.
Sharks forward Torres banned half a season for hit to head
(Reuters) – San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres has been suspended for half of the upcoming 2015-16 National Hockey League season for an illegal hit to the head of an opponent, the NHL said on Monday.
Eclectic mix of teams gear up for MLB postseason
NEW YORK (Reuters) – From pitching powerhouses in Los Angeles and New York to booming bats in Toronto, from upstarts in Chicago and Houston to aging warhorses in the Bronx, an eclectic cast of clubs gear up for MLB’s playoff extravaganza.
Nationals fire manager after two seasons in charge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Washington Nationals, a club that struggled all season and barely finished .500 despite a roster loaded with marquee names and assembled through a team-record $164 million payroll, fired manager Matt Williams on Monday.
Indian Wells executive Simon appointed WTA chief
(Reuters) – Steve Simon has been named CEO of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) after Stacey Allaster stepped down for personal reasons, the governing body’s board of directors said on Monday.
Yankees’ Sabathia entering rehab, will miss playoffs
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Yankees veteran starting pitcher CC Sabathia is checking himself into alcohol rehabilitation and will miss the upcoming Major League Baseball postseason, the left-hander said on Monday.
Italy’s Kostner cleared to compete next year
LONDON (Reuters) – Former figure skating world champion Carolina Kostner can compete in 2016 after settling a dispute with the Italian Olympic Committee and World Anti-Doping Agency over whether she helped her ex-boyfriend cover up his doping.
