Americans sour to sport on news of horse deaths: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Around a third of Americans said that a series of high-profile race horse deaths this year, many of them at Southern California’s famed Santa Anita Park, had soured their opinion of the sport, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos.
Chess player ‘won’t play for Iran’ due to ban on Israeli players
Iran’s top rated chess champion has decided not to play for his country, Iranian news agencies reported on Tuesday, in an apparent reaction to Tehran’s informal ban on competing against Israeli players.
NHL roundup: Leafs notch high-scoring win over Hurricanes
Mitch Marner had two goals and three assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored twice in six seconds to take the lead during the third period on the way to defeating the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 8-6 on Monday afternoon.
NBA roundup: Nuggets edge Suns, extend win streak
Jamal Murray had 28 points and seven assists, and he hit a go-ahead basket with 2.5 seconds left as the visiting Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns 113-111 on Monday.
Seahawks officially bring back RBs Lynch, Turbin
“Beast Mode” and “Turbo” are returning to Seattle’s backfield as the Seahawks attempt to salvage what has turned into an injury-ravaged playoff push with a backfield tandem blast from the franchise’s past.
Australian Open prize pool jumps to $49 million, biggest gains for early rounds
The prize pool for the 2020 Australian Open has been boosted by 14% to A$71 million ($49.1 million), organizers said on Tuesday, with the biggest gains for players exiting in the early rounds.
Tennis: Andreescu out of season opener in Auckland with ‘knee issues’
Auckland Classic organizers suffered a major setback to their tournament lineup on Tuesday with U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu withdrawing due to “knee issues”.
NHL: Maple Leafs score four late goals, top Hurricanes 8-6
Mitch Marner had two goals and three assists and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored twice in six seconds to take the lead during the third period on the way to defeating the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 8-6 on Monday afternoon.
MLB notebook: LHP Hill, wife arrested at Pats-Bills game
Free agent pitcher Rich Hill was arrested and fined, along with his wife, following an exchange with the police on Saturday before the New England Patriots-Buffalo Bills game, the Boston Globe reported Monday.
NFL notebook: McCarthy reportedly interviews with Panthers
Former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy was interviewed by the Carolina Panthers for their head coaching position on Sunday after their 38-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, according to multiple media reports Monday.
