Young power hitters Davis and Harper in home run derby
(Reuters) – Major League Baseball home run leader Chris Davis of the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals Bryce Harper will join celebrated long-ball hitting veterans in the All-Star Home Run Derby lineup announced on Monday.
NFL, former players ordered to mediation in concussion lawsuit
(Reuters) – The National Football League and thousands of former football players who have sued the league for allegedly hiding the dangers of brain injury while profiting from the sport’s violence have been ordered to try to resolve the case in mediat…
Phillies slugger Howard out six to eight weeks
(Reuters) – Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard will have surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, the National League team said on Monday.
Giants receiver Cruz signs through 2018
(Reuters) – New York Giants Victor Cruz, who went from an undrafted free agent to an explosive Pro Bowl receiver, signed a multi-year contract extension on Monday to remain with the National Football League (NFL) club through the 2018 season.
Formula One mulls tighter pitlane safety
(Reuters) – Formula One pitlane television crews will have to film from the pit wall during races in future after a cameraman was hit and injured by a bouncing wheel in Sunday’s German Grand Prix, Bernie Ecclestone said on Monday.
Injured former champion Daly to miss British Open
(Reuters) – Former champion John Daly has withdrawn from next week’s British Open golf through injury, organizers said on Monday.
Nationals obtain outfielder Hairston from Cubs
(Reuters) – The Washington Nationals, mounting a drive in the National League East, bolstered their depth by acquiring outfielder Scott Hairston from the Chicago Cubs in a trade for a minor league pitcher, the team said on Monday.
Froome still alive and well after Pyrenees ambush
LA BAULE, France (Reuters) – Rivals have been bragging that they dismantled Team Sky with a brutal onslaught in Sunday’s second mountain stage, yet Chris Froome is still in yellow and on the path to a maiden Tour de France title.
Working with controversial doctor was mistake: Brailsford
LA BAULE, France (Reuters) – Hiring a doctor once linked with alleged doping practices was a mistake, Team Sky principal Dave Brailsford said on Monday.
Weekley and Bjorn book British Open tickets
LONDON (Reuters) – American Boo Weekley and Dane Thomas Bjorn are among 10 players to book their places in next week’s 142nd British Open at Muirfield through the FedExCup and Race to Dubai standings.
