Receiver for NFL’s Titans found not guilty of assault
(Reuters) – A judge on Tuesday found a receiver for National Football League’s Tennessee Titans not guilty of assault and battery charges from a fight at a Virginia bar in July.
Greater belief has underpinned Day’s greatest season
LAKE FOREST, Illinois (Reuters) – The “last piece of the puzzle” finally clicked into place for Jason Day at the U.S. Open and, armed with greater self-belief in his own talent, he has since delivered the most successful season of his career.
McLaren’s Magnussen falls off bike and breaks hand
(Reuters) – McLaren reserve driver Kevin Magnussen will be absent from this weekend’s Singapore Formula One Grand Prix paddock after breaking his hand while cycling.
Trial opens for man charged with murdering NFL star Peterson’s son
(Reuters) – A South Dakota jury heard opening statements on Tuesday in the trial of a Sioux Falls man accused of killing the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in 2013.
Mexican GP circuit names last corner after Mansell
(Reuters) – Mexico has named the last corner of its revamped Formula One circuit after Britain’s 1992 world champion Nigel Mansell as the country prepares for its first grand prix in 23 years in November.
Toronto mayor says not right time for 2024 Games bid
TORONTO (Reuters) – Toronto will not bid for the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the mayor of Canada’s largest city said on Tuesday while promising to create a panel to advise on bidding for future major sporting events.
Singapore Grand Prix officials unfazed by haze
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Organisers of this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix have played down concerns about the cloud of haze hanging over the city, saying it was not expected to impact on Sunday’s Formula One race.
Lyme disease never far from thoughts of WNBA star Delle Donne
(Reuters) – Chicago Sky head coach Pokey Chatman needs only a brief glance at Elena Delle Donne, one of the brightest stars in the WNBA, to know when the high-scoring forward is going to need a break.
WADA hopes to get doping report by mid-November
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – The World Anti-Doping Agency is hoping to receive the much-awaited report on allegations of widespread doping in sport before its board meeting in mid-November, WADA Director General David Howman said on Tuesday.
Troubled South American confederation approves reform plan
ASUNCION (Reuters) – South America’s troubled soccer confederation CONMEBOL has approved a reform plan after it was caught up in the corruption scandal that has swept the sport and plunged governing body FIFA into crisis.
