Former players sue NHL over concussions
(Reuters) – Ten former players have filed a class action lawsuit against the National Hockey League (NHL), claiming the league did not do enough to prevent concussions.
Canadian teams top Forbes’ most valuable list
(Reuters) – Canadian teams dominated the top end of Forbes’ annual list of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) most valuable franchises on Monday with the Toronto Maple Leafs leading the pack for an eighth consecutive year.
Mourinho can’t wait to get claws into Christmas
BASEL, Switzerland (Reuters) – Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is relishing the prospect of a Premier League Christmas, a period he said on Monday that only the brave could survive.
Allegri denies Milan players arrived late for training
(Reuters) – AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has denied that a handful of players failed to show up on time for Sunday’s training session.
Barcelona record and injuries are on Martino’s mind
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino had an injury crisis and the prospect of setting a record-equaling unbeaten start to a season to think about on the eve of Tuesday’s Champions League tie at Ajax Amsterdam.
Stellar defense by Clippers gives coach Rivers title hopes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – All season long, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has been preaching his mantra that NBA championships can be won only with good defense and his new team finally came up with the goods for all four quarters.
Bryant signs two-year extension with Lakers
(Reuters) – Future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant signed a two-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, the team announced.
Bulls’ Rose out for season after knee surgery
(Reuters) – Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will miss the rest of the National Basketball Association (NBA) season after undergoing knee surgery on Monday, the team said.
Rematch or retire, Groves challenge to champion Froch
LONDON (Reuters) – George Groves said on Monday he was robbed of the chance to be a world champion, something he had worked for all his life, after he was controversially stopped by double champion Carl Froch.
Vettel’s next win will sound very different
LONDON (Reuters) – Sebastian Vettel urged his Red Bull team to “enjoy this moment” as they celebrated his record ninth win in a row and the quadruple world champion knew what he was talking about.
