Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez back in court on murder charges
BOSTON (Reuters) – Former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez, who was accused of killing a semi-professional football player in June, is due back in a Massachusetts court on Monday afternoon for a hearing in the case.
Panthers’ Smith “highly doubtful” for game against Falcons
(Reuters) – Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera on Monday described wide receiver Steve Smith as “highly doubtful” to play in Sunday’s pivotal regular-season finale against the Atlanta Falcons because of a sprained left knee.
Timely family fortune for Kopitar in Sochi
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – ‘Slovenian synchronicity’ describes the near-perfect scenario for center Anze Kopitar as he prepares for his country’s ice hockey debut at next year’s Winter Olympics with a huge dose of family pride.
Broncos linebacker Miller out with torn ACL
(Reuters) – The playoff-bound Denver Broncos will mount their Super Bowl campaign without pass-rushing linebacker Von Miller, who suffered a torn knee ligament in Sunday’s win over the Houston Texans, the NFL’s website said on Monday.
Bears’ Melton arrested in Texas for suspected assault
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Chicago Bears defensive lineman Henry Melton was arrested early on Sunday on suspicion of public intoxication and for assaulting the manager of a suburban sports bar in Dallas, Texas.
Froome extends contract with Team Sky
LONDON (Reuters) – Tour de France champion Chris Froome has strengthened his ties with Team Sky by agreeing a new deal with the British cycling outfit.
Rodman back from North Korea but fails to meet leader Kim
BEIJING (Reuters) – Retired U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman returned on Monday from a four-day trip to isolated North Korea saying he was not concerned that he had not met leader Kim Jong Un and he would “see him again”.
Eagles crush Bears to set up battle with Cowboys
(Reuters) – The Philadelphia Eagles destroyed Chicago’s hopes of clinching a playoff berth on Sunday in a 54-11 blowout that sends both teams into a winner-take-all season finale next week.
Formula One forced to cut spending as costs pinch
LONDON (Reuters) – Glamorous, high-tech and hugely profitable: With the lure of races from Monaco to Singapore, Formula One just keeps on giving so far as the money men controlling the motor sport are concerned.
Mourinho plans 12-year Chelsea stay despite poor contract
(Reuters) – Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho plans to stick with the English Premier League club for 12 seasons despite accepting his ‘worst contract’ in six years.
