Federer to return to Brisbane to start 2015 season
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Roger Federer will return to the Brisbane International next January to start his 2015 season and warm up for the year’s first grand slam at the Australian Open, organizers said on Monday.
China’s Peng, Swiss teen set up U.S. Open quarter-final
NEW YORK (Reuters) – China’s Peng Shuai knocked out her third seeded player in a row and Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic beat a former world number one in fourth-round wins on Sunday to set up an unlikely U.S. Open quarter-final.
Early exit for Stewart on return to NASCAR racing
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Tony Stewart received a rapturous welcome and made a fast start before making a premature exit on his return to competitive racing on Sunday, three weeks after he struck and killed a young racer at a dirt track in New York.
Federer roars into fourth round after rain delay
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Grand slam king Roger Federer came back with renewed vigor after a weather delay to rout Spaniard Marcel Granollers 4-6 6-1 6-1 6-1 and charge into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Sunday.
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald was arrested and charged with felony domestic violence early Sunday morning.
Major League Baseball roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Oakland A’s acquired slugger Adam Dunn from the Chicago White Sox.
Murray looks to continue success against French
NEW YORK (Reuters) – No one loves beating up on French players quite like Andy Murray.
Chiefs sign quarterback Smith to contract extension
(Reuters) – Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, a Pro Bowl selection in 2013, signed a long-term contract extension with the National Football League (NFL) team on Sunday.
Henley leads, McIlroy two behind at Deutsche Bank
(Reuters) – American Russell Henley took the lead but Rory McIlroy loomed large, just two strokes behind after the third round at the $8 million Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton, Massachusetts on Sunday.
Sam’s league dream still in limbo after clearing waivers
(Reuters) – Defensive end Michael Sam’s quest to become the first openly gay player in the National Football League (NFL) remained in limbo on Sunday after his exit interview with the St. Louis Rams.
