Ohio police union slams football star for protest of black boy’s shooting
(Reuters) – A police union in Ohio criticized football player Andrew Hawkins for wearing a shirt protesting the fatal police shooting in November of a 12-year-old African-American boy who was carrying a pellet gun, the Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper …
America win record 12th Mexican league title
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – America beat UANL Tigres 3-0 in the second leg of the Apertura championship final at the Azteca to win a record 12th Mexican league title 3-1 on aggregate on Sunday.
Patriots, Colts, Broncos into postseason, Packers stunned
(Reuters) – The New England Patriots, the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos clinched divisional titles and playoff berths with wins on Sunday while the Green Bay Packers’ five-game winning streak was ended by the Buffalo Bills.
Broncos beat Chargers, secure AFC West divisional title
(Reuters) – The Denver Broncos won the AFC West title on Sunday after a 22-10 win over divisional rivals the San Diego Chargers took them to an 11-3 record.
Hamilton wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year
LONDON (Reuters) – Double Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, who won 11 grands prix for Mercedes in 2014, was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year against the odds on Sunday.
Patriots and Colts into postseason, Packers stunned
(Reuters) – The New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts clinched divisional titles and playoff berths with wins on Sunday while the Green Bay Packers’ five-game winning streak was ended by the Buffalo Bills.
Patriots clinch AFC East division title with win over Miami
(Reuters) – The New England Patriots clinched the AFC East divisional title for the sixth straight year thanks to a 41-13 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
Colts claim AFC South Division title with win over Texans
(Reuters) – The Indianapolis Colts came from behind to beat the visiting Houston Texans 17-10 and claim their second consecutive AFC South title on Sunday.
Football player shot dead near Alabama campus, suspect arrested
(Reuters) – An 18-year-old Auburn University football player was shot dead early on Sunday at an apartment complex near his campus in eastern Alabama, and a male suspect was later arrested, police said.
Grace holds nerve in final round to claim Leopard Creek win
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South Africa’s Branden Grace kept his nerve while all around him lost theirs to win the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek Country Club in South Africa on Sunday.