Baseball: New posting system for Japanese players
(Reuters) – Major League Baseball announced major changes to the way its clubs can sign talent from Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), capping the “posting” fee at $20 million for any incoming Japanese players.
Dennis Rodman back to N.Korea despite political tension
SEOUL (Reuters) – Retired basketball star Dennis Rodman will return to North Korea for a third time on Thursday, despite political tension surrounding the execution of leader Kim Jong Un’s uncle, trip organizers said.
Miami soccer fan cleared of charges after Cristiano Ronaldo hug
MIAMI (Reuters) – A prosecutor on Monday dropped charges against a 20-year-old college student who jumped out of the stands, ran onto the field and hugged Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo during an exhibition match in Miami in August.
Arizona get closer Reed from Chicago for prospect
(Reuters) – The Arizona Diamondbacks bolstered the back end of their bullpen on Monday by acquiring young right-handed reliever Addison Reed from the rebuilding Chicago White Sox in exchange for third-base prospect Matt Davidson.
Nerves fraying as teams enter home stretch of playoff races
NEW YORK (Reuters) – With two weeks left in the National Football League’s (NFL) competitive regular season, many teams are starting to show frayed nerves – particularly in the NFC East.
NFL: Bears cornerback Tillman out for rest of season
(Reuters) – Veteran Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman has been ruled out for the rest of the season after not sufficiently recovering from a torn right triceps, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Monday.
Boxing: Vitaly Klitschko vacates WBC belt
BERLIN (Reuters) – Vitaly Klitschko has vacated his WBC belt but was named champion emeritus on Monday, leaving the door open for the leading Ukraine politician to one day return to the ring.
U.S. to spend $14 million on concussion research, using NFL funds
(Reuters) – U.S. researchers on Monday unveiled a $14 million series of research projects aimed at diagnosing and treating brain injuries in football players and others who have suffered multiple head injuries or concussions.
Media Day for chilly Super Bowl set for indoors
(Reuters) – In a Super Bowl first, the Media Day event that kicks off the season’s title game week will be held at a site other than the championship venue due to wintry conditions expected in New Jersey, the NFL said on Monday.
EU targets Real and Barca over illegal state aid
MADRID (Reuters) – The European Commission will begin disciplinary action against seven Spanish clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona over possible illegal state aid, Spanish foreign minister Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo said on Monday.
