Yankees’ Rodriguez apologizes for using PEDs
(Reuters) – Embattled New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez apologized on Tuesday for “the mistakes” he made that led to his suspension for taking performance-enhancing drugs.
Ex-pro says Woods enjoyed equipment edge in dominant 2000
(Reuters) – Tiger Woods ruled golf in 2000 in a manner that may never be matched, but one of his peers may have an insight into one of the reasons for that dominance.
Love III to be appointed U.S. Ryder Cup captain: report
(Reuters) – Former U.S. PGA Champion Davis Love III will be appointed United States Ryder Cup captain next week for the 2016 matches at Hazeltine, the Golf Channel reported on Monday.
Armstrong loses ruling over Tour de France bonuses
(Reuters) – Lance Armstrong was ordered to pay $10 million to a sports insurance company after arbitrators ruled against him in a dispute over Tour de France bonuses, according to court documents made available on Monday.
FIS head laments drop in recreational skiers
BEAVER CREEK, Colorado (Reuters) – Sitting on a terrace on a bluebird day overlooking the Birds of Prey finish line, International Ski Federation (FIS) chief Gian Franco Kasper scanned the horizon for recreational skiers that never appear.
NASCAR’s Kurt Busch ordered to stay away from ex-girlfriend
(Reuters) – NASCAR driver Kurt Busch was ordered on Monday to stay away from his ex-girlfriend amid accusations of domestic violence, a Family Court commissioner in Kent County, Delaware, ruled.
Armstrong loses ruling over Tour de France bonuses
(Reuters) – Lance Armstrong was ordered to pay $10 million to a sports insurance company after arbitrators ruled against him in a dispute over Tour de France bonuses, according to court documents made available on Monday.
Russia faces action, sport in ‘crisis’: IAAF
LONDON (Reuters) – Russian athletes involved in a major doping scandal will face disciplinary proceedings in the next three months as the sport bids to deal with a “crisis”, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said on Monday.
Contador hints he may retire in 2016
MADRID (Reuters) – Twice Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has hinted 2016 may be his last year as a professional cyclist.
Knicks, Stoudemire agree on buyout
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York Knicks took another step in the deconstruction of the struggling team by agreeing to buy out six-time NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire, according to multiple reports on Sunday.