National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Mercurial linebacker Rolando McClain faces a four-game fine for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy, sources told ESPN.com.
Goosen moves two ahead at tricky Riviera
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – South African veteran Retief Goosen survived a trying time on the back nine in tough scoring conditions at the Northern Trust Open to stretch his lead to two shots after the third round on Saturday.
Rio Games course ‘virtually complete’, says Votaw
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – Though work on the Olympic golf course for the 2016 Rio Games lagged well behind schedule, construction is now “virtually complete”, according to International Golf Federation vice-president Ty Votaw.
Vogel flies to sprint title as Germany dominate
ST QUENTIN EN YVELINES, France (Reuters) – Kristina Vogel retained her sprint title as Germany topped the medals table at the track cycling world championships on a chaotic day on Saturday.
Heat’s Bosh out for season due to blood clots
(Reuters) – Miami Heat All-Star forward Chris Bosh has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to blood clots on his lungs, the National Basketball Association team said on Saturday.
Busch suspension appeal denied, Regan replaces him
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) – NASCAR driver Kurt Busch’s appeal of a suspension imposed after a Delaware judge’s finding of domestic abuse by him was denied by a three-person panel on Saturday.
Chelsea held in Bridge storm, five-star City cut gap
LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by lowly Burnley as rivals Manchester City thrashed Newcastle United 5-0 to leave Jose Mourinho smoldering with rage after the title race was injected with new life on Saturday.
Stewart ready to move forward after ‘bad’ stretch
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) – After 18 months of physical and mental anguish, three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart says he’s ready to begin a charge for a fourth title at the season-opening Daytona 500.
Caution Flags In Danica Patrick’s NASCAR future
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) – Caution lights may be appearing in Danica Patrick’s future NASCAR career.
Halep beats Pliskova in Dubai final
DUBAI (Reuters) – Romania’s Simona Halep overcame Czech Karolina Pliskova 6-4 7-6(4) in the final of the Dubai Championships on Saturday to claim a 10th WTA singles title that will lift her back to third in the world rankings.
