Category Archives: (Midwest Communications, Inc. Syndication Interface) Sports News (Master Feed)
Lions hire Spielman as special assistant
The Detroit Lions on Tuesday hired former NFL linebacker and current broadcaster Chris Spielman as a special assistant to the team's chairman and president and CEO. Per the Lions, Spielman will report...
Dec 15, 2020
Sorenstam to play at Tournament of Champions
Annika Sorenstam will return to active competition in January when she competes in the 2021 Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions near Orlando, Fla. The tournament, which will be contested at Four S...
Dec 15, 2020
OCA chief seeks ‘win-win’ solution as Doha, Riyadh contest Asian Games bid
(Reuters) - Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) chief Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Saba said on Tuesday he was looking for a solution where Doha and Riyadh will get to host the Asian Games in the future as both...
Dec 15, 2020
Federer not sure he’ll be ready for Australian Open
Roger Federer said his right knee is still not 100 percent, casting doubt on his availability for the Australian Open. The 20-time Grand Slam winner has been sidelined since knee surgery in February. ...
Dec 15, 2020
NFL reports 45 new positive COVID-19 tests over past week
The National Football League and NFL Players Association reported 45 positive COVID-19 tests in the past week, holding steady from last week. Testing for the period from Dec. 6-12 found 14 players tes...
Dec 15, 2020
‘This is my home’: Antetokounmpo signs extension with Bucks
(Reuters) - Reigning National Basketball Association (NBA) MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed a five-year contract extension to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks, the 26-year-old said on Tuesday. "This ...
Dec 15, 2020
Rapids sign D Abubakar to new deal through 2024
The Colorado Rapids signed defender Lalas Abubakar to a new deal through the 2024 season with a club option for an additional year. "We're delighted to secure Lalas' future in Burgundy," Rapids execut...
Dec 15, 2020
Kelly named Charlotte FC club president
Expansion side Charlotte FC named Nick Kelly as its club president on Tuesday. Kelly will oversee the club's day-to-day business operations. He comes from Anheuser-Busch InBev, where he worked most re...
Dec 15, 2020
MLB owners, players at odds about season start
A disagreement between Major League Baseball owners and players over COVID-19 protocols is brewing and could put the start of spring training in question, USA Today reported Tuesday. On one side are t...
Dec 15, 2020
European Tour unveils 2021 calendar, boosts prize money for Rolex Series events
(Reuters) - The European Tour on Tuesday announced its global schedule for the 2021 season featuring 42 tournaments in 24 countries, with each of the four Rolex Series events offering an increase in p...
Dec 15, 2020
