Two NFL players arrested for trespass in separate incidents
(Reuters) – Police in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Minneapolis arrested two professional football players on trespassing and other charges, authorities and local media reported Sunday.
Japan delays demolition of stadium for Olympics over new bid round
TOKYO (Reuters) – The demolition of Japan’s National Stadium to clear the way for a new structure to host the 2020 Summer Olympics has been further delayed in order to hold another round of bidding for the project, officials said on Monday.
NBA inks long-term rights deals with Disney, Time Warner: WSJ
(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association has reached long-term media rights contracts with Walt Disney Co and Time Warner Inc’s Turner Broadcasting, more than doubling the fees it received under the previous contracts, the Wall Street Journal re…
Formula One praying for stricken Bianchi
(Reuters) – French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi remained in a critical condition after suffering severe head injuries in a Japanese Grand Prix crash on Sunday, with the sport praying for him to pull through.
Bianchi critical after Suzuka crash
SUZUKA Japan (Reuters) – French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi was fighting for his life on Sunday after suffering a severe head injury and undergoing surgery following a Japanese Grand Prix crash.
Sweeping Royals, Orioles eye World Series spot
(Reuters) – The fairytale Kansas City Royals and resourceful Baltimore Orioles completed sweeps of their American League Division Series on Sunday to set up an intriguing best-of-seven clash with a trip to the World Series at stake.
NFL-Brady passes milestone as Pats thump Bengals
(Reuters) – Tom Brady notched his 50,000th passing yard in a virtuoso display to silence his critics and drive the New England Patriots to a dominant 43-17 victory over previously unbeaten Cincinnati on Sunday. Brady and the Patriots came under fire af…
Underdog Royals rout Angels to complete sweep
KANSAS CITY (Reuters) – The wild card Kansas City Royals completed a stunning playoff sweep of the top-seeded Los Angeles Angels on Sunday with an 8-3 win that set up an American League Championship Series against the Baltimore Orioles.
Broncos’ Manning emulates Favre with 500th TD pass
(Reuters) – Peyton Manning joined Brett Favre in an exclusive two-man club on Sunday when he threw the 500th touchdown pass of his glittering career, then added three more as the Denver Broncos hammered the Arizona Cardinals 41-20.
Orioles complete division sweep of Tigers
DETROIT (Reuters) – The Baltimore Orioles advanced to the American League Championship Series (ALCS) with a 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday that gave them a three-game sweep of their best-of-five Division Series.