Extra Cup motivation not necessary for Johnson
(Reuters) – American Zach Johnson says he does not need any extra motivation at this month’s Ryder Cup in Scotland where the United States will bid to improve on a dismal record of seven losses to Europe in the last nine editions.
Dwyer of NFL’s Arizona Cardinals arrested on suspicion of domestic violence
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Detectives in Phoenix arrested Jonathan Dwyer, a running back with the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, on charges of aggravated assault in connection with two alleged incidents of domestic violence in late July, a police spokesman said on …
Chagrined NFL teams bow to pressure on domestic abuse cases
(Reuters) – Two NFL teams succumbed to public pressure and suspended two players enmeshed in domestic abuse cases on Wednesday in the midst of intensifying criticism by corporate sponsors and politicians of America’s top sports league.
Michigan board OKs $450 million Detroit hockey arena bonds
(Reuters) – The Michigan Strategic Fund board gave final approval on Wednesday for the sale of up to $450 million of 30-year revenue bonds for a downtown Detroit arena that will be home to the National Hockey League’s Detroit Red Wings.
A ‘second chance’ for NFL’s Ray Rice not out of the question
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In launching a bid to overturn his indefinite suspension from the National Football League, former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice may be hoping for the same type of second chance that other tarnished NFL stars like Michae…
NFL’s Panthers puts Hardy on leave pending settlement of case
(Reuters) – The Carolina Panthers on Wednesday placed Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy on the National Football League’s exempt list, meaning he will not play until his domestic violence case is settled.
Watson says in-form Horschel did not deserve Ryder Cup nod
(Reuters) – United States captain Tom Watson said on Wednesday he has no issue with the deadline for making wildcard picks even though his team at next week’s Ryder Cup in Scotland will not include the game’s hottest player.
Florida State University benches quarterback Jameis Winston half a game
TALLAHASSEE Fla. (Reuters) – Florida State University benched Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jameis Winston on Wednesday for the first half of Saturday’s game against Clemson after he shouted obscenities in the student union plaza, for which he lat…
League and players’ union agree on revised drug policy
(Reuters) – The National Football League and the union representing its players have agreed to a revised drug policy that includes HGH testing starting this season, the two sides said on Wednesday.
Vikings change mind, suspend Adrian Peterson
Sep 17 (Reuters) – The Minnesota Vikings have placed star running back Adrian Peterson on the NFL exempt list, suspending him from all team activities until his child-abuse case is resolved, the franchise said on Wednesday.
