South Korea, Netherlands ink skating accord
SEOUL (Reuters) – Short track powerhouse South Korea and speed skating masters the Netherlands have agreed to share expertise in the winter sports to boost their medal hopes at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.
Scott surprised by ‘cracking’ caddie offers
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Adam Scott has been contacted by about 100 caddies offering their services but the world number two is in no hurry to appoint a replacement for Steve Williams.
Luck leads Colts to big win over falling Giants
(Reuters) – Indianapolis quarterback Andrew Luck threw four touchdown passes to guide the Colts to a 40-24 road win over the New York Giants on Monday and solidify their lead in the AFC South.
‘Queen Yuna’ named honorary ambassador for 2018 Games
SEOUL (Reuters) – Former Olympic figure skating champion Kim Yuna will play the role of honorary ambassador for the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea’s Pyeongchang.
Pre-race favorite Admire Rakti dies after Melbourne Cup
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Pre-race favorite Admire Rakti collapsed and died after finishing last in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday.
Trend setter Murray seeks London triple crown
PARIS (Reuters) – He is the man who sparked joyous scenes of celebration across a grateful nation when he ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a Wimbledon men’s champion.
National Hockey League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Edmonton Oilers defenseman Andrew Ference was suspended three games without pay Monday for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Zack Kassian.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Joe Maddon was introduced Monday as the Chicago Cubs’ new manager after the two sides agreed to a five-year deal through the 2019 season, and he didn’t waste any time talking about the playoffs and the World Series.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Tony Romo is likely to be back in the starting lineup for the Dallas Cowboys for Sunday’s game in London.
Hamilton, amid title chase, talks post-racing options
AUSTIN Texas (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton is already planning for a life after Formula One even as he zooms in on a second world championship.
