Details released of alleged rape by Florida State quarterback Winston
TAMPA, Fla. (Reuters) – A woman says she pleaded, “please stop, no,” as Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston allegedly raped her, according to transcripts from a university hearing released on Monday by her attorneys after he was cleared…
Neureuther leads German one-two in last slalom of 2014
MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO, Italy (Reuters) – Felix Neureuther became the most successful German skier in the men’s World Cup with his 10th career victory in a slalom in Madonna di Campiglio on Monday.
Englishman Willett secures Masters berth via world ranking
(Reuters) – Englishman Danny Willett will be a big winner in the final world rankings of the year, to be issued next week, by narrowly punching his ticket to the 2015 Masters.
Bears QB Cutler back in after concussion for Clausen
(Reuters) – Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will be back on the gridiron in Chicago’s season finale on Sunday against the Vikings after Jimmy Clausen was ruled out due to a concussion, the team said on Monday.
Dimitrov and Halep win domestic sports awards
(Reuters) – Wimbledon semi-finalist Grigor Dimitrov has been named Bulgaria’s Athlete of the Year in a nationwide poll conducted by sports journalists while French Open runner-up Simona Halep won the award in neighboring Romania.
Scott hires new caddie for 2015
(Reuters) – Australian world number three Adam Scott has hired a new caddie to replace the semi-retired Steve Williams after trying out several bagmen in recent months.
Pirates win bidding for Korean shortstop Kang
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Pirates have posted the winning bid for power-hitting South Korean shortstop Kang Jung-ho, Major League Baseball said on Monday.
Condition of Muhammad Ali ‘vastly improved’
(Reuters) – The condition of Muhammad Ali has “vastly improved” since he was admitted to the hospital over the weekend with a mild case of pneumonia and doctors hope to discharge the boxing legend soon, a spokesman said on Monday.
Packers, Steelers and Cowboys head to playoffs
(Reuters) – The Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys booked their places in the playoffs after victories on Sunday while the New England Patriots earned a first round bye for the postseason.
The future is Clear for Ferrari
MARANELLO, Italy (Reuters) – Ferrari have recruited Jock Clear, the Mercedes engineer who helped Lewis Hamilton win this year’s Formula One world championship, as the last key element in the Italian team’s rebuilding after a dismal year.