Rugby: US flanker Quill announces international retirement
United States flanker John Quill, who was shown the first red card of the World Cup in Japan, has announced his international retirement, U.S. Rugby said on Monday.
Nats’ Rendon up for NL MVP
Third baseman Anthony Rendon, who helped lead the Washington Nationals to their first World Series championship, is a finalist for the National League Most Valuable Player award.
NFL notebook: Eagles’ Jackson set for core surgery
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson is scheduled to undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a core muscle injury, the team announced Monday.
WADA to investigate athletes coached by banned Salazar: report
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Craig Reedie has said the organization will look into athletes who trained under banned coach Alberto Salazar as part of the Nike Oregon Project (NOP), according to a London Times report on Tuesday.
Trump wins political support from key Nats players in White House fete
Popular players on the Washington Nationals baseball team praised Donald Trump at Monday’s White House celebration of their World Series championship, days after the polarizing U.S. president drew boos from fans and criticism from a pitcher on the unde…
Soccer: Mexico’s Vela named MLS MVP after record-breaking season with LAFC
Los Angeles Football Club forward Carlos Vela was named Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Most Valuable Player for the 2019 season on Monday, making him the first Mexican to win the award.
Motor racing: Penske buys famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Roger Penske bought the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and IndyCar Series from Hulman & Company on Monday and said he plans to invest new money into the famed track and may even look into bringing Formula One racing back to the venue.
Tennis: India’s Davis Cup tie in Pakistan shifted to neutral venue
India’s Davis Cup tie against Pakistan at Islamabad this month must be played at a neutral venue after the latest advice from the International Tennis Federation’s independent security advisors, the world governing body said on Monday.
Clijsters’ 2020 comeback delayed by knee injury
Kim Clijsters’ tennis comeback in January has been pushed back as she recovers from a knee injury, the four-times Grand Slam champion said on Monday.
Giovinazzi staying in unchanged Alfa Romeo lineup for 2020
Italian Antonio Giovinazzi will stay with Alfa Romeo next season alongside Kimi Raikkonen, the Swiss-based Formula One team said on Monday.
