Dane Cappelen flies high in Jackson on PGA Tour debut
(Reuters) – Surprise package Sebastian Cappelen looked right at home in his first ever PGA Tour event as he charged into a two-shot lead in Thursday’s opening round of the $4 million Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi.
Former baseball pitcher Halsey’s fatal fall apparently an accident
AUSTIN Texas (Reuters) – The death of former Major League Baseball pitcher Brad Halsey, who fell off a cliff near his central Texas home last week, appears to have been an accident, police said on Thursday.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera faces a criminal complaint for resisting arrest after a traffic stop in September.
National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Cleveland Cavaliers stars LeBron James and Kyrie Irving exchanged words in what was termed a healthy discussion in the locker room following Tuesday’s loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, ESPN.com reported.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – With no timetable for a decision on Adrian Peterson’s playing status, the NFL rejected an attempt at immediate reinstatement by the Minnesota Vikings’ running back.
Dane Cappelen flies high in Jackson on PGA Tour debut
(Reuters) – Surprise package Sebastian Cappelen looked right at home in his first ever PGA Tour event as he charged into a two-shot lead in Thursday’s opening round of the $4 million Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi.
NFL to review Adrian Peterson case for ‘potential discipline’
(Reuters) – The National Football League said on Thursday it would review for “potential discipline” Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, following his plea agreement on child abuse charges.
NFL hearing on ex-Ravens running back Ray Rice ends
(Reuters) – A two-day hearing in New York on former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice’s challenge to his indefinite suspension from the National Football League for punching his then-fiancee ended on Thursday.
Maple Leafs’ Ashton banned 20 games for doping
(Reuters) – Toronto Maple Leafs forward Carter Ashton has been suspended 20 games after testing positive for a banned substance, the National Hockey League said on Thursday.
Hollande wants France to host 2024 Olympic Games
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Francois Hollande said on Thursday that he was in favor of France applying to host the Olympic Games in 2024, and that the country was a candidate to host the World Expo the following year.
