Broncos, head coach Fox mutually agree to part ways
(Reuters) – The Denver Broncos and head coach John Fox have mutually agreed to part ways, the National Football League team said on Monday, a day after a season-ending playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Looming putter ban a belly ache for some
KAPALUA, Hawaii (Reuters) – Less than a year remains before PGA Tour players have to accept a ban by golf’s rulemakers on long putters being anchored to the body and Tim Clark is among those who expect “some challenges along the way.”
Ronaldo wins another Ballon d’Or award
BERNE (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA Ballon d’Or award for the second year running and the third overall on Monday and said he wanted to become “one of the greatest players of all time.”
Hobbled Packers QB Rodgers inspires Lambeau faithful in win
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (Reuters) – There were no Arctic-like temperatures or an epic final drive to clinch an NFL title, but there certainly was a similar spirit of overcoming adversity in a game that was hyped as Ice Bowl II.
Grizzlies land Green in five-player, three-team trade
(Reuters) – The Memphis Grizzlies have picked up forward Jeff Green as part of a five-player trade that included the Boston Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans, the National Basketball Association teams said on Monday.
Red Star to host Galatasaray under tight security
BELGRADE (Reuters) – A Euroleague basketball match between Red Star Belgrade and Turkish side Galatasaray will be played under tight security on Friday after a fan was killed when the two sides met earlier this season, the Serbian club said.
LeBron leads NBA jersey sales for fifth consecutive year
(Reuters) – LeBron James has a new team this season but one thing remains the same — his jersey is still the most popular among basketball fans.
Bills hire former Jets boss Rex Ryan as head coach
(Reuters) – The Buffalo Bills named Rex Ryan as their new head coach on Monday in hopes the former New York Jets coach can help the team snap the longest current playoff drought in the National Football League.
Women offer FIFA ‘good-faith’ proposal in turf war
(Reuters) – Players at this year’s women’s World Cup, trying to settle a lawsuit against FIFA, will play on artificial turf as long as the final matches are on natural grass, their lawyer said on Monday.
Powell tries new regime to win elusive gold
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Jamaica’s Asafa Powell, who has struggled to produce form his best at major championships, believes a change in coach and a new approach to training will improve his fortunes.
