Strange days and low expectations for new-look Lakers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – These are very strange times for Los Angeles Lakers fans, with many of them holding surprisingly low expectations for this season after becoming accustomed to their team repeatedly reaching the NBA Finals.
PSG’s Cavani out, Ibrahimovic fit for Anderlecht game
PARIS (Reuters) – Paris St Germain will be without injured striker Edinson Cavani when they take on Anderlecht in the Champions League on Tuesday, the French champions said in a statement on Monday.
Texans’ Kubiak in ‘good spirits’ after mid-game collapse
(Reuters) – Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak is alert and upbeat after going through a battery of tests and will remain in hospital for the next 24 hours after collapsing at halftime of Sunday’s game, the team said on Monday.
Cuba-to-Florida swimmer Diana Nyad to write memoir
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Diana Nyad, the first person to complete the treacherous swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage, will write a book about her record-breaking achievement and her life, publisher Alfred A. Knopf said on Monday.
Wawrinka shines against Berdych on Tour Finals debut
LONDON (Reuters) – Stanislas Wawrinka got first use of one of illustrious compatriot Roger Federer’s favorite stages on Monday and seized the spotlight to open his ATP World Tour Finals campaign in style with a 6-3 6-7(0) 6-3 victory over Czech Tomas B…
Bolt, Bondarenko and Farah shortlisted for award
(Reuters) – Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, joined world high jump champion Bohdan Bondarenko and double Olympic and world 10,000 and 5,000 meters champion Mo Farah on the shortlist for the male Athlete of the Year award announced on Monday.
Edwin Watts Golf Shops files for bankruptcy, seeks sale
(Reuters) – Edwin Watts Golf Shops LLC, which has about 90 stores in the U.S. Southeast, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday due to increased competition and waning enthusiasm for the sport, according to a court filing.
Merlo bolsters Racing return with second successive win
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Not for nothing is there a statue of Reinaldo Merlo, nicknamed Mostaza (mustard) for the color of his hair, outside Racing Club’s headquarters.
Broncos name Del Rio as interim head coach
(Reuters) – The Denver Broncos named defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio as interim head coach on Monday as John Fox recovers from heart surgery.
City boss Pellegrini tells CSKA fans to stop racist abuse
(Reuters) – Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has warned CSKA Moscow fans not to racially abuse any of his players when the teams meet in the return fixture of their Champions League campaign at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.
