NBC extends soccer deal with England’s Premier League
(Reuters) – NBC Sports Group, the sole broadcaster of Premier League matches in the United States, said on Monday it has agreed to a six-year extension of the deal that has seen thriving viewership for top-flight English soccer in recent seasons.
Symmonds absent from U.S. team headed by Justin Gatlin
(Reuters) – Nick Symmonds, the 800 meters silver medalist at the 2013 world athletics championships, is notably absent from the 130-athlete team named on Monday to represent the United States at this month’s worlds in China.
Rory, Jordan share top billing at PGA Championship
(Reuters) – The return from injury by Rory McIlroy to defend his title at this week’s PGA Championship at Whistling Straits gives the year’s final major extra spice as Jordan Spieth aims to carve out another slice of golf history.
DirecTV says investment in affiliate may be hurt by FIFA scandal
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Satellite-TV company DirecTV has said a $147 million investment in an affiliate that holds broadcast rights to soccer tournaments could be hurt by investigations into bribery allegations that are roiling the sport’s global governin…
Under Armour aims to expand reach with NBA deal
(Reuters) – Under Armour said on Monday it was expanding its partnerships with the National Basketball Association, sponsoring its pre-draft showcase and its youth basketball program in a move aimed at deepening ties with the league.
Nadal says mental strength has returned
(Reuters) – Rafa Nadal says his mental stability has returned after a topsy-turvy year for the former world number one.
NASCAR’s Buddy Baker, winner of 1980 Daytona 500, dies
(Reuters) – Buddy Baker, the 1980 Daytona 500 champion who became a popular commentator after his racing career ended in 1992, died on Monday of lung cancer at the age of 74, NASCAR said.
Froome going for rare Tour-Vuelta double
LONDON (Reuters) – Tour de France winner Chris Froome will be back in the saddle later this month as he tries to add Spain’s Vuelta to his career honors.
Under Armour to become title partner for NBA Draft Combine
(Reuters) – Under Armour Inc said it would be the title partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft Combine as the No. 2 U.S. sportswear maker expands its relationship with the league.
Twitter signs multi-year deal with NFL
(Reuters) – The National Football League said it signed a multi-year partnership with microblogging site Twitter Inc to deliver video and other content to NFL fans on a daily basis.
