Michael Jordan’s Chicago-area estate up for auction
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The Chicago-area mansion belonging to American basketball star and NBA franchise owner Michael Jordan goes up for auction on Monday, according to a real estate auction house.
Dennis Rodman back in North Korea this week 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.
Spurs fire Villas-Boas after home humiliation
LONDON (Reuters) – Andre Villas-Boas was fired as Tottenham Hotspur manager on Monday as two Premier League thrashings in three weeks exposed the side’s frailties despite a transfer outlay of over 100 million pounds during the summer.
Steelers win at home to frustrate Cincinnati
(Reuters) – Cincinnati blew a playoff opportunity on Sunday with a 30-20 defeat at the hands of division rivals Pittsburgh Steelers that will keep the Bengals from clinching a post-season spot this week.
Russian torchbearer dies after carrying flame in Sochi relay
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A torchbearer died of a heart attack after carrying the Olympic flame as part of Russia’s torch relay leading up to the Sochi 2014 Winter Games in February, an official said on Monday.
Seahawks roll on, KC makes playoffs, Pats denied
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) – The Seahawks hit the mark for what they hope was their Super Bowl rehearsal by posting a shut out, the Chiefs reached the playoffs and the Patriots were denied clinching a spot in NFL action on Sunday.
Chiefs clinch playoff berth with win over Raiders
(Reuters) – The Kansas City Chiefs clinched a berth in the National Football League playoffs with a 56-31 road victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.
Seattle romps in possible Super Bowl rehearsal
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) – Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had his first glimpse at MetLife Stadium and it was love at first sight as he led the NFC West leaders to a 23-0 rout of the New York Giants on Sunday.
Seahawks shut out Giants, Dolphins deny Patriots
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) – The Seattle Seahawks hit the mark for what they hope is their Super Bowl rehearsal by blanking the New York Giants 23-0 on Sunday at the winter-weather site of Super Bowl 48.
Brazil judge halts work on World Cup stadium after death: media
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – A Brazilian judge ordered construction to stop on the Arena Amazonia in the jungle city of Manaus, local media said on Sunday, the day after a worker died after falling off the stadium’s roof.
