Military service puts Bae’s PGA Tour career on hold: report
SEOUL (Reuters) – The burgeoning U.S. PGA Tour career of South Korean golfer Bae Sang-moon appears on hold after the 28-year-old was ordered to return home to complete military service.
Three head coaches dumped on Black Monday
CARY, North Carolina (Reuters) – There were no surprises when three National Football League head coaches were axed on what has become known as Black Monday, following the league’s regular season finale.
Lions’ Suh suspended for playoff game against Cowboys
(Reuters) – Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will miss Sunday’s NFC wildcard clash with the Cowboys in Dallas after being suspended for one game for a violation of the National Football League’s safety-related playing rules.
Bears ditch head coach Trestman and general manager
(Reuters) – The Chicago Bears have fired head coach Marc Trestman and general manager Phil Emery, the team announced on Twitter on Monday.
Top seeds bring plenty of Super Bowl experience
MIAMI (Reuters) – For all the NFL’s much-vaunted unpredictability, the 2014 regular season ended with largely expected results meaning a powerful playoff field headed by teams with recent Super Bowl experience.
Jets fire coach Ryan and general manager Idzik
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York Jets have fired head coach Rex Ryan and general manager John Idzik after a 4-12 season, the team said in a statement on Monday.
American Shiffrin ends year on high note
KUEHTAI IN TIROL, Austria, Dec 29 (Reuters) – – World and Olympic slalom champion Mikaela Shiffrin finished the year on a high on Monday, claiming her first victory of the season in her favorite discipline. Since the American’s win in the opening giant slalom in Soelden in October, she has struggled for form but a podium place in Sunday’s giant slalom on the same course boosted her confidence.
Falcons fire coach Smith after 6-10 season
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Atlanta Falcons have sacked head coach Mike Smith after a second straight losing season, the franchise said on Monday.
Bills quarterback Orton retires
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Buffalo Bills quarterback Kyle Orton retired from football on Monday, almost a decade after being drafted by the Chicago Bears.
Seahawks take NFC top seed, Packers and Panthers win
(Reuters) – The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks claimed the number one seed in the NFC playoffs with Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers adding divisional titles after wins on the final Sunday of the regular seas…