New snowboard bindings fuel amputee’s Paralympic hopes
A former British army soldier who lost both his legs in a bomb explosion in Northern Ireland is hoping to snowboard in the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games in China thanks to new 3D-printed bindings which can absorb shock and give him greater speed.
William Hill Sports Book of the Year shortlist announced
The six-strong shortlist for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award was announced on Tuesday, with twice winners Donald McCrae and Duncan Hamilton in contention for the 2019 prize.
NHL roundup: Jackets edge Leafs on OT penalty shot
Gustav Nyquist scored on a penalty shot at 1:57 of overtime, and the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday.
NFL notebook: Quick return unlikely for Mahomes
Asked Monday how soon Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes could return from his dislocated right kneecap, coach Andy Reid said it would be a “stretch” to expect his star to be back for the Chiefs’ Sunday night game against the Green Bay Packers.
Jazz sign Ingles to one-year extension
The Utah Jazz signed forward Joe Ingles to a contract extension on Monday, the team announced.
NBA notebook: Zion out 6-8 weeks after knee surgery
New Orleans Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williamson will be sidelined up to two months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Monday.
Tennis: Murray back in Davis Cup frame
Former world number one Andy Murray has been named in Britain’s team for next month’s revamped Davis Cup tournament as he continues his encouraging comeback from career-saving hip surgery.
Ex-CEOs plead guilty to roles in U.S. college admissions scandal
Four wealthy parents including the former chief executives of bond manager Pimco and specialty finance lender Hercules Capital Inc pleaded guilty on Monday to participating in a vast U.S. college admissions cheating and fraud scheme.
Tennis: Berrettini sets up second round clash with Dimitrov in Vienna
Italy’s Matteo Berrettini fought back from a set down to beat Briton Kyle Edmund 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the first round of the Vienna Open on Monday, giving his chances of qualifying for next month’s ATP Finals a shot in the arm.
Athletics: Diamond League adds 15th stop to 2020 season
Diamond League officials agreed on Monday to add a 15th meet to its 2020 season while a decision on what events will be contested at each circuit will be made in November.
