Bears’ defense feasts on Lions
(Reuters) – Chicago’s swarming, suffocating defense squeezed the life out of the Detroit Lions in a 13-7 victory on Monday that kept the Bears at the top of the NFC North.
Giants rout Cardinals to reach World Series
(Reuters) – The San Francisco Giants routed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-0 in Game Seven of the National League Championship Series on Monday to complete a stunning comeback and advance to the World Series against the Detroit Tigers.
No sticky substance used by Chargers, says coach Turner
(Reuters) – San Diego Chargers coach Norv Turner has rejected suggestions any of his players used an illegal substance to help them hold on to the ball in a National Football League game last week.
NFL: Packers’ Woodson out six weeks with broken collarbone
(Reuters) – Green Bay Packers safety Charles Woodson will miss six weeks with a broken collarbone suffered during Sunday’s 30-20 road win over the St. Louis Rams, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Monday.
Philadelphia Eagles fire defensive coordinator
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Philadelphia Eagles fired defensive coordinator Juan Castillo on Tuesday after a slow start to the National Football League season.
Massa stays at Ferrari for 2013
LONDON (Reuters) – Felipe Massa will stay at Ferrari for the 2013 season in an unchanged lineup with Fernando Alonso, the Italian Formula One team said in a statement on Tuesday.
Next PM says Georgia should compete in Russia’s Winter Olympics
TBILISI (Reuters) – Georgia’s incoming prime minister said it should compete in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia despite the president considering a boycott after the two countries fought a brief war in 2008.
Soccer: Japan angered by French TV host’s nuclear joke
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan has reacted angrily to a French television host who showed a composite picture of national team goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima with four arms and made a joke about the “Fukushima effect”.
Austin circuit to host MotoGP next year
(Reuters) – The new Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, will host a round of the MotoGP championship in 2013 as well as a Formula One grand prix.
Insight: Leeds United suitor looks to have little financial muscle
ZURICH/DUBAI/LONDON (Reuters) – Having seen an Abu Dhabi billionaire’s money help Manchester City become English soccer champions last year, Leeds United supporters dared to dream of something similar at Elland Road, the ground the club was forced to s…
