Michael Phelps suspended from USA Swimming-sanctioned events for six months
(Reuters) – American swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, was suspended for six months by USA Swimming on Monday following his recent arrest on a drunken driving charge.
Crosby and Ovechkin to get company as face of the NHL
(Reuters) – Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are the National Hockey League’s marquee players of their generation but must now make room in the elite club after enduring a string of playoff misfortunes.
League set for smooth-as-ice start to 2014-15 season
TORONTO (Reuters) – With the NBA trying to recover from the Donald Sterling fiasco and the NFL reeling from a string of domestic violence cases, the National Hockey League opens a new season on Wednesday free of controversy.
Murray not entertaining thoughts of ATP World Tour Finals qualification
(Reuters) – Andy Murray does not want to become too fixated with his chances of securing a place in next month’s ATP World Tour Finals in London despite ending his 15-month title drought recently.
Arizona Cardinals player pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Arizona Cardinals running back Jonathan Dwyer pleaded not guilty on Monday to felony aggravated assault and eight misdemeanor charges stemming from accusations he assaulted his wife on two occasions, court officials said.
Dempsey, Bradley left off U.S. roster for Donovan’s farewell
(Reuters) – Clint Dempsey and Michael Bradley are among the names not on the roster for Landon Donovan’s national team farewell match against Ecuador on Friday, according to the squad named by U.S. head coach Juergen Klinsmann on Monday.
NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars apologize for Ebola prank by mascot
(Reuters) – The National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars apologized on Monday after their mascot used the Ebola epidemic to taunt fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jail time ordered for Florida clinic owner in baseball doping scandal
MIAMI (Reuters) – A federal judge on Monday revoked the bail of the former anti-aging clinic owner at the center of a Major League Baseball doping scandal after he twice tested positive for cocaine.
NBA renews TV rights deals with ESPN, TNT
(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) said it renewed broadcasting agreements with Walt Disney Co and Turner Broadcasting System Inc for nine years, beginning with the 2016-17 season.
Karlovic stuns Cilic, Isner aces it in Shanghai
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic made a shock first-round exit from the Shanghai Masters on Monday after losing 7-5 2-6 7-6(2) to fellow Croatian Ivo Karlovic.
