Sprint car racer dies in wreck at Wisconsin dirt track
(Reuters) – A sprint race car driver died after crashing during practice at a Wisconsin dirt track on Saturday, the raceway said in a statement.
Man charged with killing NFL player Peterson’s son released on bond: report
(Reuters) – A South Dakota man charged last year with killing NFL star Adrian Peterson’s 2-year-old son has been released on $2 million bond, U.S. media reported on Saturday.
Ivanovic downs Kerber, to meet Wozniacki in Tokyo final
TOKYO (Reuters) – Ana Ivanovic overcame a slow start to beat top seed Angelique Kerber 7-5 6-3 in the semi-final of the Pan Pacific Open on Saturday to set up a title clash with second seed Caroline Wozniacki.
Nishikori says hopes to fill Li void in Asia
(Reuters) – The retirement of China’s Li Na may have robbed Asian tennis of its brightest star, but U.S. Open finalist Kei Nishikori has put up his hand to fill the breach.
Goodell tackles NFL domestic abuse crisis with vow to reform
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A chastened NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Friday that the league’s poor response to its domestic violence crisis will prompt an overhaul of how it deals with player behavior and punishment in America’s most popular sports …
NFL’s Ravens knew about Rice video within hours: ESPN
(Reuters) – The Baltimore Ravens knew about the video of star running back Ray Rice knocking out his then-girlfriend in an elevator within hours of the assault and the NFL team later sought leniency for him, ESPN reported on Friday.
Ex-Phoenix Suns player accused of stealing from Apple store
(Reuters) – Police arrested former Phoenix Suns basketball player Rex Chapman on Friday for allegedly shoplifting more than $14,000 worth of products over several months from an Apple store in Scottsdale, Arizona, authorities said.
Sacramento’s bid to win Major League Soccer franchise gets high marks
SACRAMENTO Calif. (Reuters) – Sacramento’s dark-horse bid to secure a Major League Soccer franchise won praise from league officials on Friday, who promised to continue serious negotiations with boosters led by mayor and former basketball star Kevin Jo…
As NFL tries to reassure women, sponsor Crest is first to retreat
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) – When NFL players strap on their pink shoes and gloves in October for the league’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign, it will be doing so with one less sponsor, a notable retreat blamed on the league’s handli…
Goodell tackles NFL domestic abuse crisis with vow to reform
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A chastened NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Friday that the league’s poor response to its domestic violence crisis will prompt an overhaul of how it deals with player behavior and punishment in America’s most popular sports …
