Boxing: Former heavyweight champ Spinks battling prostate cancer, says wife
Former heavyweight boxing champion Leon Spinks, who was hospitalized last month in a serious condition, is suffering from prostate cancer, his wife Brenda said on Thursday.
NHL notebook: Sabres trade Scandella, add Frolik on busy day
The Montreal Canadiens acquired Marco Scandella from the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday and sent fellow defenseman Mike Reilly to the Ottawa Senators in another trade.
NFL notebook: Polamalu, Wayne among HOF finalists
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne were named modern-era finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday in their first year of eligibility.
Former Bengals coach Wyche dies at 74
Former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Sam Wyche died on Thursday after a brief battle with melanoma. He was 74.
Take 5: Titans present Patriots major problems
The stability of the New England Patriots’ dynasty feels more precarious entering this postseason than perhaps ever before.
Browns’ Haslam driven to get latest coaching hire right
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is setting out on a search to hire the fifth head coach since buying the team in 2012.
Djokovic and Nadal rally for merger of ATP Cup and Davis Cup
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NHL fines Jackets coach Tortorella $20K for rant
Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella was fined $20,000 by the NHL for his comments regarding the officiating in his team’s 3-2 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.
Kyrgios pledges money for victims of Australian bushfires
Australian Nick Kyrgios has put his hand up to help the victims of raging bushfires in his country by promising a $200 donation for every ace he serves during the home summer season.
ATP Cup kicks off revamped Australian season
Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic – the top two men’s players in the world – will kick off a revamped Australian tennis summer on Friday with the inaugural edition of the ATP Cup team event.
