Pioneering Sam has already made impact on the league
(Reuters) – Michael Sam has already made a significant impact on the National Football League, even though his long cherished dream to become the league’s first openly gay player may never materialize.
International teams to play record nine NBA preseason games
(Reuters) – Three top international teams will visit the United States and Canada for a combined nine preseason games against nine National Basketball Association teams this October, the league said on Tuesday.
Durant re-signs with Nike, spurning Under Armour deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Reigning National Basketball Association MVP Kevin Durant has signed a new shoe deal with sports apparel retailer Nike, spurning a deal from rival Under Armour that reportedly was worth as much as $285 million over 10 years.
Alonso frustrated and bored, but staying at Ferrari
(Reuters) – Fernando Alonso is not relishing his racing with Ferrari this year and has little hope of success at this week’s Italian Grand Prix, but he has rejected persistent speculation that he is set to move teams next year.
Electric series generates plenty of buzz
LONDON (Reuters) – Alejandro Agag, the man leading the world’s first all-electric car racing series, laughingly describes himself as an ‘old petrolhead’ who likes a bit of noise.
Indianapolis Colts owner pleads guilty to intoxicated driving
(Reuters) – James Irsay, owner of the National Football League’s Indianapolis Colts, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a deal with prosecutors to a misdemeanor charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and was suspended by the league for six games.
Contador leads Tour of Spain after Quintana crash
MADRID (Reuters) – Alberto Contador snatched the leader’s red jersey from Nairo Quintana at the Tour of Spain on Tuesday after the Colombian suffered a spectacular high-speed crash in the 10th-stage time trial.
Bautista to lead depleted Spain in Davis Cup playoff
MADRID (Reuters) – Captain Carlos Moya has named a depleted team led by 19th-ranked Roberto Bautista for Spain’s Davis Cup World Group playoff against Brazil this month.
‘Lucky’ McGinley picks Westwood, Poulter, Gallacher
LONDON (Reuters) – Paul McGinley called himself “a very lucky man” after Europe’s Ryder Cup captain dipped into an overflowing selection box before opting for Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Stephen Gallacher as his wildcard picks on Tuesday.
Triathlons test the mettle of the middle-aged athlete
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Triathlons, the swim-bike-run races of varying lengths, are scaling the bucket lists of many middle-aged athletes, according to U.S. fitness experts.
