Bears strike early to hold off Jets
Sep 22 (Reuters) – The Chicago Bears struck early and never trailed as they rode two Martellus Bennett touchdowns to a 27-19 win over the New York Jets on Monday.
Former NFL kicker reported missing night he died in crash: The Tennessean
(Reuters) – Former NFL kicker Rob Bironas was reported missing by his wife the night he died in a crash in Nashville because she found it unusual for him to leave without telling her, The Tennessean newspaper reported on Monday.
Ravens owner apologizes for not demanding Ray Rice video
(Reuters) – The owner of the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens apologized on Monday for not demanding the graphic video of former star running back Ray Rice striking his then-fiance, saying it “never crossed my mind” and he was “deeply sorry….
Ravens owner says demanding Rice video ‘never crossed my mind’
(Reuters) – The owner of the National Football League’s Baltimore Ravens on Monday apologized for not demanding the graphic video of former star running back Ray Rice striking his then-fiance, saying it “never crossed my mind” and he was “deeply sorry….
Nadal puzzled as Spain pick female Davis Cup captain
(Reuters) – Toni Nadal has given a lukewarm response to the decision by the Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) to appoint former women’s Tour player Gala Leon as Spain’s new Davis Cup captain.
Qatar adamant it will host 2022 World Cup despite doubts
BERLIN (Reuters) – Qatar remained adamant it would host the 2022 soccer World Cup despite a FIFA Executive Committee member suggesting on Monday that the tournament would have to move because of scorching temperatures.
Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Kingman retired to stud
LONDON (Reuters) – Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Kingman has been retired to stud after a throat infection called time on the colt’s career, owners announced on Monday.
Bettman says mistakes ‘magnified’ when doling out punishment
TORONTO (Reuters) – In light of the National Football League’s poor response to its domestic violence crisis, National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman said on Monday there is no margin for error when doling out discipline.
Beware glint in Watson’s eye, McGinley warns Europe
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – Paul McGinley rates his Ryder Cup team as one of the strongest assembled by Europe but he will be mindful this week of the special influence rival captain Tom Watson can exert on his United States side.
Ryder Cup players must leave egos behind : Rotella
GLENEAGLES Scotland (Reuters) – The 24 players in this week’s Ryder Cup must leave their egos at the front gate and focus on the needs of their respective teams, according to one of golf’s top psychologists Dr Bob Rotella.