Poll shows nearly half believe NFL’s Patriots are cheaters
(Reuters) – Nearly half of those responding to a national survey believe the Super Bowl-bound New England Patriots, engulfed in controversy over the so-called “Deflategate” scandal, are cheaters.
Super Bowl: from humble origin to king of U.S. sports events
(Reuters) – From modest beginnings of cheap tickets and empty seats to $4.5 million for a 30-second TV ad, the Super Bowl approaches its golden anniversary entrenched as the undisputed king of U.S. sporting events.
Lakers’ Bryant to have surgery, season in jeopardy
(Reuters) – Kobe Bryant’s NBA season could be over after the guard agreed to have surgery on a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder, the Los Angeles Lakers said on Monday.
Cornerbacks Revis, Sherman set for Super Bowl spotlight
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Wide receiver has long been one of American football’s glamour positions but in the buildup to Sunday’s Super Bowl it is the conerbacks on the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks packing the star power.
Jury seated for ex-NFLer Hernandez’s murder trial, to begin Thursday
FALL RIVER, Mass. (Reuters) – A Massachusetts judge on Monday completed jury selection for the trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez on charges of killing a semiprofessional football player near his home in June 2013.
New Ferrari F1 car takes SF15-T designation
(Reuters) – The car Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel hope will revive their Formula One fortunes this season will be called the SF15-T, the team said on Monday.
New Ferrari F1 car takes SF15-T designation
(Reuters) – The car Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel hope will revive their Formula One fortunes this season will be called the SF15-T, the team said on Monday.
Armstrong would race clean now but not in 1995
LONDON (Reuters) – Banned cyclist Lance Armstrong says he would not have needed to resort to doping in the sport’s current era and what happened years ago should be seen in the context of the times.
Dutchman Van Praag to bid for FIFA presidency
NYON, Switzerland (Reuters) – Dutch FA president Michael van Praag is to stand as a candidate for the presidency of world soccer body FIFA, the Dutch FA said on Monday.
Pats’ Brady says ‘feelings hurt’ amid ‘Deflategate’ scrutiny
(Reuters) – New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who will face the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl, said on Monday his feelings have been hurt during the NFL’s investigation into his team’s use of deflated balls.
