Winter Classic start could be delayed, by sunshine
(Reuters) – Dazzling sunshine forecast for New Year’s Day in Washington, D.C. could delay the start of the outdoor Winter Classic between the Washington Capitals and the visiting Chicago Blackhawks.
Motor racing-Italian Marciello appointed Sauber reserve driver
LONDON (Reuters) – Italian Raffaele Marciello will be Sauber’s test and reserve driver next season, the Swiss Formula One team said on Wednesday.
Head of Baltimore Ravens security charged with sex offense: report
(Reuters) – The senior director of security for the Baltimore Ravens was charged late on Tuesday with a sex offense, according to the Baltimore Sun newspaper and online court records.
Cilic pulls out of Brisbane event with shoulder injury
(Reuters) – U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic has withdrawn from next week’s Brisbane International with a right shoulder injury, the Croat opting to sit out the Australian Open warm-up event to recover fully ahead of the season’s first grand slam.
Panathinaikos, Galatasaray make winning starts
BELGRADE (Reuters) – Six-time Euroleague winners Panathinaikos started the competition’s second group stage with an 83-76 home win over holders Maccabi Tel Aviv while Galatasaray beat Zalgiris Kaunas 78-69 in an empty arena on Tuesday.
Lions defensive tackle Suh has one-game ban overturned
(Reuters) – Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has had a one-game suspension rescinded, making him eligible for Sunday’s NFC wildcard game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Steelers bring in Tate as cover for Bell
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Steelers, who face the Baltimore Ravens in the wildcard round of the playoffs on Saturday, have signed running back Ben Tate as cover for the injured Le’Veon Bell.
New York Giants keep faith with Coughlin as head coach
(Reuters) – Tom Coughlin has retained his post as head coach of the New York Giants, despite the team’s failure to reach the playoffs since 2011, co-owner John Mara announced on Tuesday.
College football-Ex-49ers coach Harbaugh accepts Michigan post
(Reuters) – American football coach Jim Harbaugh formally accepted the head coaching position at the University of Michigan on Tuesday, two days after parting company with the San Francisco 49ers.
Bianchi still unconscious, begins therapy
PARIS (Reuters) – French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi remains unconscious but has begun a program of rehabilitation therapy, his family said in a statement on Tuesday.
