Hearing on NFL concussion settlement set for Wednesday
(Reuters) – Lawyers for more than 20,000 former professional football players are expected in court on Wednesday in Philadelphia to argue over the terms of a settlement between the NFL and the players over concussions incurred while playing the game.
Swiss Davis Cup dreams clouded by injury and row reports
LONDON (Reuters) – Switzerland’s potential Davis Cup fairytale this weekend has become clouded by uncertainty over the fitness of Roger Federer and suggestions of strained relations between the all-time great and his team mate Stanislas Wawrinka.
‘Abu Double’ is a last roll of the dice for some
LONDON (Reuters) – Mercedes have won both Formula One titles already, and Red Bull are sure of second place, but Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be a last roll of the dice for some of those behind them.
Finn Selanne hangs up his skates at age 44
(Reuters) – Ten-times NHL All-Star Teemu Selanne, who played 1,451 games and won the Stanley Cup in 2007 with the Anaheim Ducks, has retired from the game at the age of 44.
Organizers have 10-year plan for Turkish Open
BELEK Turkey (Reuters) – There may be only 12 months left on their three-year contract with the European Tour but organizers of the Turkish Airlines Open say they are committed to running the November event until at least 2024.
Koepka poised to follow in countryman Uihlein’s footsteps
BELEK Turkey (Reuters) – Europe’s rookie of the year award was launched in 1960 and had never been won by an American until Peter Uihlein took the prize 12 months ago — now it looks like there will be two U.S. success stories in a row.
Gray day in Indianapolis as Patriots pound Colts
(Reuters) – Unheralded New England running back Jonas Gray scored four touchdowns to spark the Patriots to a 42-20 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
U.S. drug agents inspect NFL medical staffs: report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. drug agents carried out surprise inspections of the medical staffs of several National Football League teams on Sunday in an investigation of alleged prescription drug abuse in the league, the Washington Post reported.
Harvick wins NASCAR finale, championship
(Reuters) – Kevin Harvick won the last race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup season and the series championship in thrilling finale at Homestead, Florida on Sunday.
Broncos bucked by Rams while Cardinals soar on
(Reuters) – The St. Louis Rams limited Peyton Manning to a single touchdown in a shock 22-7 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday while the Arizona Cardinals began life without quarterback Carson Palmer with an impressive 14-6 win over the Detroit Lion…
