McIlroy wins Golf Writers Trophy after stunning season
LONDON (Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy has won the Golf Writers Trophy for the second time in three years after an impressive season saw him claim two major championships and play an influential role in Europe’s Ryder Cup victory.
South African prosecutor appeals Pistorius verdict
PRETORIA (Reuters) – South African prosecutors appealed on Tuesday against the culpable homicide verdict and five-year prison term imposed on athlete Oscar Pistorius for the killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, saying it was “shockingly inappropr…
Platini hopes third FIFA candidate will emerge
PARIS (Reuters) – Michel Platini is refusing to back incumbent Sepp Blatter or challenger Jerome Champagne in next year’s FIFA presidential election with the UEFA boss saying he hopes a third candidate will emerge.
Packers use early onslaught to take down Falcons
(Reuters) – The Green Bay Packers produced a near flawless first half before holding on for a 43-37 home win over the Atlanta Falcons to cement their place at the top of the NFC North division on Monday.
New crop threatens ‘Big Four’ hegemony, says Djokovic
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – With a crop of talented young players such as Kei Nishikori and Milos Raonic knocking on the door of the exclusive men’s grand slam club, the “Big Four” hegemony over the game’s top tournaments may be coming to a close, said Novak…
National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob apologized to Mark Jackson after criticizing his former coach’s management skills last week.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Oakland Athletics continued the demolition of the middle of their lineup Monday by trading first baseman/outfielder Brandon Moss to the Cleveland Indians for a minor leaguer as baseball’s Winter Meetings began at the Manchest…
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – A doctor in Atlanta confirmed Monday that Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry has Hodgkin’s lymphoma and said it is “very treatable.”
Navratilova joins Radwanksa’s coaching staff
Agnieszka Radwanska has added 18 times grand slam champion Martina Navratilova to her coach staff, the Polish player said on Monday.
Arena football coach suspended on Florida domestic battery charge
ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) – The head coach of the Orlando Predators arena football team was suspended by the team on Monday after his arrest on a domestic battery charge after his girlfriend told an emergency dispatcher he grabbed her by the neck, accord…
