McIlroy pulls out of China swing to focus on legal battle: media
(Reuters) – Rory McIlroy has pulled out of next week’s BMW Masters and the following WGC HSBC Champions event in Shanghai to focus on his legal battle with his former management company, British media reported, citing a statement from the Northern Iris…
Kings’ Voynov suspended by NHL after domestic violence arrest
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov was suspended indefinitely by the National Hockey League following his arrest early Monday on a felony domestic violence charge, the league said.
Waiting game over for Cinderella Royals
(Reuters) – The waiting game will soon be over for the Kansas City Royals, who last played for the World Series crown 29 years ago and who host the San Francisco Giants in Tuesday’s opener of Major League Baseball’s championship series.
Ailing Nadal eases into Swiss Indoors second round
LONDON (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal did not appear to be affected by his appendicitis problems as he charged into the second round of the Swiss Indoors with a no nonsense 6-2 6-2 win over Simone Bolelli on Tuesday.
NFL, others file lawsuit to block New Jersey sports betting
(Reuters) – The National Football League and other sports leagues filed a lawsuit on Monday in an attempt to block New Jersey from offering legalized wagering on sporting events.
San Francisco stations banish ‘Royals’ song ahead of World Series
(Reuters) – At least two Northern California radio stations have pledged not to play New Zealand artist Lorde’s song “Royals,” in solidarity with the San Francisco Giants during their World Series matchup with the Kansas City Royals.
Brawn and Domenicali on Bianchi accident panel
LONDON (Reuters) – Former Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali and ex-Mercedes principal Ross Brawn will be part of a panel reviewing Formula One safety in the wake of Jules Bianchi’s Japanese Grand Prix accident, the sport’s governing body said on Monday.
Pistorius to be sentenced on Tuesday for girlfriend’s killing
PRETORIA (Reuters) – A judge will pass sentence on athlete Oscar Pistorius on Tuesday for killing his girlfriend after one of the most sensational murder trials in South Africa’s history – and the decision could fuel controversy over the state of the c…
Williams, Halep enjoy opening wins at WTA Finals
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Serena Williams shook off the rust and a feisty challenge from Serbia’s Ana Ivanovic to open the defense of her WTA Finals title with a 6-4 6-4 victory in the opening match of the elite eight-player tournament on Monday.
Navratilova unhappy with ITF silence on Williams slur
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Multiple grand slam winner Martina Navratilova has questioned the “silence” of the International Tennis Federation after one of its members described world number one Serena Williams and older sister Venus as “brothers”.
