Dolphins finish with chip shot to survive Jets scare
(Reuters) – The Miami Dolphins have kept pace in the packed AFC wildcard playoff race after coming from behind to post an uninspiring 16-13 win over the New York Jets on Monday.
Slump made me stronger, says world number one Park
SEOUL (Reuters) – World number one Park In-bee believes a prolonged slump after her breakout year in 2008 has made her a stronger golfer.
Australian Open tweaks heat policy for 2015
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australian Open organizers have tweaked their ‘Extreme Heat Policy’ for next year’s tournament after being accused of forcing players to perform in “inhumane” conditions during a heatwave in January.
Former IOC vice president Pound backs squash inclusion
(Reuters) – Former International Olympic Committee vice president Dick Pound is confident the IOC will drop regulations limiting the number of sports on the Games program and says squash should be brought into the Olympic fold.
Juninho strike sends Galaxy into MLS Cup final
(Reuters) – LA Galaxy reached the MLS Cup final on Sunday after a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Sounders put them through to the championship game on the away goals rule.
National Hockey League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov pleaded not guilty Monday to a felony domestic violence charge.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Veteran outfielder and designated hitter Nelson Cruz has agreed to a four-year, $57 million deal with the Seattle Mariners, ESPN.com reported Monday.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The five St. Louis Rams players who entered the field before Sunday’s game with their hands in the air in a “don’t shoot” pose in support of the nearby Ferguson, Mo., protests will not be fined for their actions.
Vettel lives childhood dream at Ferrari
(Reuters) – Quadruple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel says he is living a boyhood dream after completing his first weekend at Maranello as a Ferrari driver.
Specialist will examine brain of dead Ohio State player
(Reuters) – A specialist will examine the brain of a deceased Ohio State football player, an Ohio coroner said on Monday, after the athlete died in an apparent suicide that his family said could be linked to sports-related concussions.