Playing without Pro Bowl linemen Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora, New York limited the new-look Washington Redskins to 11 first downs and 209 total yards and gave indications that these Giants are back for another run in a 16-7 victory that ushered in the NFL season Thursday night. (Read on Source)
Barry Zito prefers to be seen from behind. (Eric Giberson/Flickr) Only a week after it debuted instant replay, MLB was forced to use it after an Alex Rodriguez home run clipped the foul pole in Tampa Bay. The Pitch hosts Joe Aiello and Brandon Rosage waste no time making quick judgment of how it effected the [...] (Read on Source)
The Twins are back home Friday night with the idea that it could have been much worse. They could have been five games out, and we would have been busy writing an obituary of the 2008 Twins. Thanks goodness for some small blessings. There is a theory that everything is going to be okay now that the Twins are [...] (Read on Source)
This is a big pressure game. Outside of playoff football and the SuperBowl, opening night on Thursday has an attraction all its own. For the Giants, it is just repetition from last year. Coming off the SuperBowl win, as much as you learn about rising to the challenge, you also learn how to manage the challenge throughout the week. If there is ... (Read on Source)
KIEV (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney discusses the Georgia crisis on Friday with Ukrainian leaders, whose country is deeply divided over NATO membership and distracted by a domestic political crisis. (Read on Source)
MIRANSHAH, Pakistan (Reuters) - Five Islamist militants were killed on Friday in a missile attack by a suspected U.S. drone in Pakistan's North Waziristan region, in a stepped up campaign against militants near the Afghan border. (Read on Source)
Scotland midfielder James Morrison is a major injury doubt for Saturday's World Cup qualifying opener in Macedonia. (Read on Source)
LONDON (Reuters) - A wave of risk aversion hit financial markets on Friday, pushing world stocks to their lowest in more than two years, and knocking European currencies and oil as fears about the slowing global economy intensified. (Read on Source)
Bill Barnwell, a contributing editor at footballoutsiders.com and one of the minds behind the must-read Pro Football Prospectus, will answer five Cowboys questions each week of the season using the FO data and methodologies. Here's the Week 1 edition: (Read on Source)
Novak Djokovic said he overreacted to jokes about his long list of injuries when he lashed out at Andy Roddick after defeating the American on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the US Open. (Read on Source)
Felipe Massa has completed the fastest lap at Spa-Francorchamps this morning. At the Belgian track the Ferrari driver completed his fastest lap in 1m47,284, which waas almost half a second faster than team mate Kimi Raikkonen who finished second. McLaren drivers Hamilton and Kovalainen ended third and fourth. (Read on Source)
Switzerland international Gokhan Inler has confirmed that he deliberated over whether to join Arsenal for a week, before eventually settling on staying with Udinese. (Read on Source)
McLaren Electronic Systems, the specialist electronics arm of British Formula 1 racing and automotive company McLaren, has announced the launch of a new North American subsidiary: McLaren Electronics Inc. (Read on Source)
Todd Cruz, an infielder with the White Sox and 1983 world champion Baltimore Orioles, has died. He was 52. Cruz died Tuesday while swimming at the apartment complex in which he lived in Bullhead City, Ariz. The cause of death is pending results of an autopsy. (Read on Source)
Slaven Bilic refuses to rule out becoming the new West Ham manager despite reaffirming his commitment to Croatia. (Read on Source)
AFP - League Managers' Association (LMA) chief executive Richard Bevan on Friday called on Newcastle to sort out their structural problems to ensure their next manager does not suffer the same fate as Kevin Keegan. (Read on Source)
Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Sebastian Vettel will be testing for two days at Jerez later this month. Meanwhile at Toro Rosso Takuma Sato and Sebastien Buemi will be joining the team at this very same test for a day of testing. (Read on Source)
... derson said. "The organization was real cool. I was kind of nervous." Former Bengals wide receivers coach Hue Jackson, now Ravens quarterbacks coach, took Anders ... (Read on Source)
The second Champions Twenty20 League will take place between September 25 and October 11, 2009, the three founding members - the BCCI, Cricket Australia and Cricket South Africa - have announced. (Read on Source)
Filed under: NFL Media Watch , NFL Video Here's how ESPN has been reporting the retirement of Daunte Culpepper all day today: Without fail, the ESPN anchor in Bristol will say that Culpepper retired and then add, "Now, to the man who broke the story, ESPN.com's John Clayton." Except that Clayton didn't "break the story" at all. Culpepper e- ... (Read on Source)
A LITTLE MORE than 8 years ago, as the 20th century gave way to a new millennium, the Daily News compiled top-10 lists of Philadelphia athletes in various sports. Former middleweight champion Joey Giardello was rated as the fourth-best Philadelphia fighter of all time. (Read on Source)
... he decision to recognize the new name was approved by the NFL office and the Bengals . He will be listed as "Chad Ocho Cinco for all club business," the club anno ... (Read on Source)
Rafael Benitez has appealed to Liverpool supporters for understanding that the club's chances of ending their long wait for a Premier League title have been compromised by the injection of money at Manchester City. (Read on Source)
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ESPN.com Gillett Evernham Motorsports has filed suit against Robby Gordon, claiming the owner/driver of Robby Gordon Motorsports violated terms of a tentative agreement that would have sold his team to GEM for $23.5 million earlier this year. The agreement, arrived at Jan. 29, was pending an audit and other due diligence from GEM, which could ... (Read on Source)
Former NFL personnel executive Mike Lombardi opines on the Patriots' signing of cornerback Deltha O'Neal in one of his latest blog entries on The National Football Post web site. Lombardi seems to believe O'Neal will help the Patriots. "O’Neal is similar to Asante Samuel in his style of play ," he writes. "He has good hands and will take ... (Read on Source)
Scott Kazmir pitched confidently with his fastball, spotting it at the knees on the outside corner or firing it high in the zone, daring the Yankees to hit it. (Read on Source)
Ohio State coach Jim Tressel said tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells will not play when the third-ranked Buckeyes take on Ohio on ... (Read on Source)
It’s time again for me to write down my awards predictions for the 2008 NFL season. I have a great past record with this stuff so I take a lot of pride in my predictions. I won’t go through every award but I’ll do the most important ones. League MVP: LaDainian Tomlinson I don’t want to go [...] (Read on Source)
Getting beat 34-0 would make me grasp at straws too. What Pat Williams and Jared Allen fail to realize is, although Favre has changed zip codes, the pressure still lies on them to prove they are something more than sacrificial lambs on the battle field of Lambeau. They must prove they are a different team [...] (Read on Source)
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - How much Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen has matured mentally and physically since last season will begin to reveal itself Saturday when the Irish host San Diego State in their opener at Notre Dame Stadium. (Read on Source)
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton faces an FA disciplinary panel for assaulting former team-mate Ousmane Dabo. (Read on Source)
The Titans chose to designate Haynesworth as its franchise player instead of signing him to a lucrative, long-term deal. As of today, Haynesworth has not signed the one-year contract offer which would pay him $7.25 million this season (source). (Read on Source)
Carlos Zambrano, the ace of their pitching staff, has been having shoulder problems and was diagnosed with tendinitis in his right rotator cuff Thursday. (Read on Source)
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a great football fan, has said that Argentine Lionel Messi "is the best player in the world," in comments published Thursday. (Read on Source)
Jason Motte wasted no time making an impression in his major-league debut with the Cardinals on Wednesday. (Read on Source)
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Filed under: Redskins , NFC East I love this new Redskins offense. Ya know, the kind that never uses timeouts, doesn't have a hurry up offense and decides to throw short on third (and fourth) downs. That was Redskins fans saw tonight as their team lose to the New York Giants, 16-7. On plenty of third down plays (and a late fourth down play), the ... (Read on Source)
BMW-Sauber's Nick Heidfeld admits that he is under pressure to perform in F1 this year, but remains confident of successfully turning things around as his 2009 options outside of the Munich and Hinwil-based concern appear distinctly limited... (Read on Source)
... he had stayed, Paul Brown Stadium might be in Columbus, not Cincinnati. The Bengals he brought into the NFL in 1968 might never have existed, and the Browns mig ... (Read on Source)
Athlete Danny Crates will carry the Great Britain team flag at Saturday's Paralympic Games opening ceremony in Beijing. (Read on Source)
As the Tampa Bay Rays continue their push to the postseason, do their starters have them poised for a deep run in October? (Read on Source)
As we all know, Number Four is on our team, and he may well be in Miami by now (he’s in town to play the Dolphins, you dumbass). All of New York is pulling for its favorite son to lead the Jets to victory over hated rival Chad Pennington and the Miami Dolphins. I suspect [...] (Read on Source)
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After watching the 2008 Summer Olympics, Reavis coach Jennifer Jensen believes the sport of swimming is viewed in a different light. "Swimmer Michael Phelps and Tinley Park's own Christine Magnuson have really sparked a new and exciting time in the sport of swimming," Jensen said. "Their inspiration has truly paved the way for many young swimmers ... (Read on Source)
Hall of Fame football player and coach Mike Ditka is bringing his namesake restaurant to western Pennsylvania. Officials at Pittsburgh-based Restaurant Holdings say a restaurant in Robinson Township is being renovated and will open as a Mike Ditka's steakhouse in October. The Pittsburgh company runs Ditka's two restaurants in Illinois, in ... (Read on Source)
Vitali Klitschko (right) will make his return to the ring after nearly four years of retirement when he faces Samuel Peter (left) on October 11 in Germany. (MICHAEL GOTTSCHALK/AFP/Getty Images) (Read on Source)
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Angus Fraser has confirmed his interest in running for the newly opened position of managing director at Middlesex, the club at which he played his entire 18-year career. (Read on Source)
South Africa's one-day nightmare against England has at least crystallised two things in coach Mickey Arthur's mind: the need for inaction on one front and action on another. (Read on Source)
US Open organisers are preparing for major weather disruption as Britain's Andy Murray waits to take on world number one Rafael Nadal on "Super Saturday" in New York. (Read on Source)
Penn State players Maurice Evans, Abe Koroma and Andrew Quarless will miss Saturday's game against Oregon State after police found marijuana in their apartment earlier this week, Penn State coach Joe Paterno said on his radio show Thursday night. (Read on Source)
Gilles Muller said on Thursday the key to his surprising run at the US Open was setting aside his respect for higher-ranked players. (Read on Source)
Castleford Tigers have resigned their former hooker Ryan Hudson from Huddersfield Giants on a fouryear contract. (Read on Source)
Ahead of today's opening free practice session, the air temperature is 15 degrees C, while the track temperature is 15 degrees. It is overcast, to put it mildly. Although it is not raining at present, the track is still damp following lots of overnight rain, (Read on Source)
Fernando Alonso has poured more cold water on suggestions that he may be a Ferrari driver next season, by insisting that he will not be making an announcement on his future at next weekend's Italian Grand Prix. (Read on Source)
"To not have those types of individuals (experienced players) means they are going to be replaced by more inexperienced players, so we will hopefully be able to exploit (that)," said Kirsten (Read on Source)
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Raiders defensive tackle Terdell Sands hunched over at his locker room, panted once or twice, then told someone exactly how he was feeling after a two-hour practice this week. "Tired," Sands said with one big exhale. Just wait until he gets a load of his... (Read on Source)
Despite all the offseason tricks, the greatest motivation Pasqualoni gave his defense came in the playbooks this week: stopping Brett Favre and the New York Jets. (Read on Source)
AP - Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees are struggling to get back into the playoff race while the Los Angeles Angels are closing in on another postseason berth. (Read on Source)
Cristiano Ronaldo attempts to smooth over differences with Manchester United fans ahead of longawaited return. (Read on Source)
Aussie legend Tim Horan believes the Wallabies will bounce back from their humiliating defeat to the Springboks and lift the Tri-Nations trophy. Although Horan admits the Wallabies will go into next week’s encounter as clear underdogs, the 80 Test veteran believes they will be boosted by a 52,500 capacity Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, where ... (Read on Source)
Kazuki Nakajima has revealed that his place on the Formula One grid remains in doubt, at least for as long as it takes for the Williams team to decide whether or not to retain his services for a second season. (Read on Source)
The Cardinals have answered last season's 78-84 downer with a 75-65 record that contradicted the low expectations that greeted them at spring training. (Read on Source)
Cardinals vs. Florida at Busch Stadium 7:15 tonight FSN Midwest BRADEN LOOPER RH Record ?€? 12-11 ERA ?€? 4.27 RICKY NOLASCO RH Record ?€? 13-7 ERA ?€? 3.65 6:15 Saturday KSDK (Ch. 5) TODD WELLEMEYER RH Record ?€? 11-6 ERA ?€? 3.76 SCOTT OLS... (Read on Source)
It’s just hours before the start of the 2008/09 Premiership season but there are still mixed feelings towards the implementation of the ELVs. The 2008 Super 14 witnessed the introduction of the new laws and the first few weeks of this competition were marked by criticism from various players, coaches and media. Only 80% of [...] (Read on Source)
A California state senator said Thursday that he's seeking a legal opinion to determine whether the LPGA Tour's language requirement for players violates state or federal law. (Read on Source)
Those who call themselves experts have said for years that the days of the triple option offense, popularized by the wishbone formation, are long gone at the elite level of college football. Sure, it can still work in lower divisions, and maybe at the service... (Read on Source)
From the home office in Atlanta, Georgia, tonight's Top Ten reasons why Alabama is back yet again: 10) Red Elephant Club cancelling all hotel reservations in Shreveport... 9) Snake Stabler off probation and sauce; back in the booth... 8) Scapegoat Shula and dead horse no longer around to beat... 7) Tide back in Atlanta, albeit not for the SEC CG ... (Read on Source)
Eagles Notes Jim Johnson says he is not sure how much defensive end Chris Clemons is going to play Sunday when the Eagles open the season against St. Louis at Lincoln Financial Field. (Read on Source)
Will Venable hit his first career homer as the Padres won 5-2 and handed the slumping Brewers their fourth straight loss on Thursday night in Milwaukee. Nick Hundley and Luis Rodriguez each drove in two runs for San Diego, which had lost nine straight on the... (Read on Source)
The ?21? Club?s once-secret wine cellar was a childhood playground and became a corporate inspiration for Ken Solomon as he built up the Tennis Channel. (Read on Source)
In a long promised development, we are pleased to announce that, starting this coming weekend, UpdateF1 will be introducing expanded coverage of the Indy Racing League, the premier open wheel series in the USA. We will also be covering the feeder series, Indy Lights. Look out for reports and regular columns from our new writer, Filip Cleeren, ... (Read on Source)
Star reporters tell you why you should care about upcoming high school happenings. A quick look: Football frenzy Carmel High School football coach Mo Moriarity said his Class 5A No. 1 Greyhounds face a major threat tonight in No. 2 Center Grove in the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference opener for both. (Read on Source)
Rocky Elsom and Daniel Vickerman will miss the Wallabies’ end of year tour after the Australian Rugby Union stood firm by their decision to bar foreign based players. Elsom and Vickerman have signed deals to play in Ireland and England respectively but will not tour after a nine-man board reinforced their stance on foreign based players. ... (Read on Source)
U.S. men's soccer coach Bob Bradley recognizes the unique opportunity of playing in Cuba. But he's more concerned with not playing ... (Read on Source)
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It infuriates me when people are judged on their appearance. Just because Rafa Benitez is a tubby mess, this does not give opposing supporters the right to abuse him. The Aston Villa supporters went well over the top with their ?Fat Spanish Waiter? banner. Admittedly, he is carrying a few stone overweight, and he?s [...] (Read on Source)
The Sharks have shown the Springboks that structure doesn’t mean a bland brand of rugby. Under former coach Dick Muir the Sharks’ players were encouraged to play a style which emphasised an instinctive approach that sought to empower players to make their own decisions rather than shackle them with a rigid structure. Much like the ... (Read on Source)
Instant replay is here, but why limit it to home run calls? It's time to expand replay to include other calls. Jayson Stark Republicans maintain the lead in presidential campaign contributions from pro sports figures, but the gap is narrowing. Paula Lavigne (Read on Source)
ON SUNDAY, two local boys made good, Penn Charter's Matt Ryan and Audubon High and the University of Delaware's Joe Flacco, will become just the 14th and 15th rookie quarterbacks to start an NFL season-opener since 1980. (Read on Source)
For the Mercury and its visiting opponent Friday, the Sacramento Monarchs, every game from here on out is an elimination game - as if this rivalry couldn't get any better. (Read on Source)
Coyotes radio analyst Louie DeBrusk has resigned to become an Edmonton Oilers television analyst with Rogers Sportsnet. DeBrusk - who played 11 seasons in the NHL, including six in Edmonton - spent three seasons in the Coyotes booth. (Read on Source)
Sophomore cornerback Corey Gatewood will not play for Stanford on Saturday against No. 15 Arizona State after sustaining an ankle injury last week, coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed Thursday. Gatewood, the backup behind starter Kris Evans after a competitive camp... (Read on Source)
Source: F4Wonline.com - The son of Mr. Perfect, Joe Hennig teamed with Eric Perez and RAW Superstar Primo Colon to defeat the FCW Tag Team Champions Gavin Spears and Nick Nemeth, along ... (Read on Source)
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Mats Sundin told reporters Thursday in Toronto to deliver the same message to the NHL and its fans: Don't wait up for me. (Read on Source)
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While Barry Bonds may be detestable, the government?s legal case against him has turned from a prosecution into a persecution. (Read on Source)
Mardy Fish executed the perfect game plan for knocking off the world?s No. 1 tennis player, but against Rafael Nadal, that plan lasted exactly one set. (Read on Source)
The returning Springboks will inspire both WP and the Blue Bulls to big victories in what should be an entertaining weekend of Absa Currie Cup rugby. It’s do or die for the Capetonians as the domestic competition enters the business end, and for the Bully Boys this Saturday marks a great opportunity to build on their [...] (Read on Source)
In my life, no success has come without a good fight, and this nomination wasn’t any different. That’s a tribute to the candidates who opposed me and their supporters. (Read on Source)
The 21-year-old midfielder moved to Emirates Stadium from Marseille over the summer and scored on his Premier League debut against West Brom. He has also turned in impressive performances against FC Twente and Newcastle, and has managed to break back into the France side. (Read on Source)
Brent Burns was feeling back to normal Thursday night -- he was at his Lake Elmo Park Preserve home watching the TV show "Big Brother." Burns, arguably the Wild's best defenseman, underwent surgery Thursday afternoon to remove loose fragments from his left elbow. The team expects Burns to miss four weeks, but he expects to be back sooner. (Read on Source)
Aaron Rodgers not only will be making his first start on Monday, he will be trying to replace the Packers' legendary quarterback. (Read on Source)
First the negatives. Peyton Manning probably will be a bit rusty after the Battle of the Bursa kept him out of the preseason, and his center will be making his NFL regular-season debut. Now the positives. Manning will be under center, Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne will be begging for the football and the defense should be at full strength. (Read on Source)
RICHMOND, Va. (September 3, 2008) – Michael McDowell returns to his #00 Champion Mortgage Toyota Camry at Richmond International Raceway (RIR) after stepping out for three consecutive races for Mike Skinner to evaluate the Michael Waltrip Racing organization. (Read on Source)
Mark Bradley lingered outside the weight room at Halas Hall after practice earlier this week after a one-on-one session with special-teams coordinator Dave Toub in which he worked as a gunner for punt coverage. (Read on Source)
For a man with bloodlines that make him a prince, Adewale Ogunleye has very common goals when it comes to Nigeria, the country his family comes from. (Read on Source)
ADDITIONAL NOTE (9:51 a.m.): Some of you are shocked and accused me of burying the lede when I mentioned lower down that Chuck Armstrong had blocked the Washburn deal. I guess this just didn't surprise me, since Armstrong said the day of Bill Bavasi's firing in June that he would be looking over Lee Pelekoudas' shoulder on every potential deal. ... (Read on Source)
Rob Neyer is a senior writer at ESPN.com. He began his career with legendary baseball author (and now Red Sox executive) Bill James, then joined Stats Inc. and wrote about MLB, the NFL and the NBA. Neyer joined ESPN.com in 1996, and it's believed that he's written more words for the site than anybody. (Read on Source)
Eight. That's how many wins in a row the Phillies posted against the Mets to close last season and contribute to one of the greatest collapses - or comebacks, depending on your perspective - in baseball history. (Read on Source)
Jim Zorn made his regular season debut tonight, and if you want a recap or missed the game, let me give you a synopsis. Remember Super Bowl 39, when the Eagles, down by 10, refused to go no-huddle, even with 3 mins left? Remember the head scratching that ensued? Well, that was your scenario tonight. With the Redskins down 16-7 with 5 mins left, ... (Read on Source)
Chris Broussard of ESPN.com is reporting Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur have been kicked out of the NBA's Rookie Transition Program for violating program rules. Watch video » (Read on Source)
Former Lions running back Tatum Bell, in an effort to clear the air regarding his non-theft theft of Rudi Johnson’s luggage, continued his assault on the English language by asserting at one point to Dan Patrick, “Tatum Bell’s not no thief.” (Read on Source)
Are you a "geek with style and a passion for sports?" Jay Mariotti wants you to design his blog. At least I assume that's who is responsible for this Chicago Craigslist post which went up on Wednesday afternoon, which states a "major national sports personality website is looking for a talented webmaster/designer." Apparently all those new media ... (Read on Source)
KIEV (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney appealed to Ukraine's divided leaders on Friday to unite and forge closer links with the West, pledging Washington's support for Kiev to join the NATO military alliance. (Read on Source)
Josh Beckett has not pitched since his 2 1/3-inning, 8-run implosion in Toronto Aug. 17, and Tony Mazz writes this might be a good thing. Beckett’s hiatus will end tonight with a closely monitored start against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, during which Beckett will throw between 55-60 pitches, per Mazz’s column. (While I trust you all have ... (Read on Source)
Radar Staff Writer Neel Shah spent the evening in Las Vegas (more on that later), and was kind enough to send along these fine photos of Olympic hero Michael Phelps "massively skeeving on girls at the Playboy Club" in that city's Palms Casino. Neel notes that the Olympian was accompanied by an entourage of striped-shirted schmucks, one of whose ... (Read on Source)
McLaren Mercedes drivers Heikki Kovalainen and Lewis Hamilton finished Friday's second Free Practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps in third and fourth positions respectively. In a session which was disrupted by light rain and a red flag half an hour before the end, Heikki completed 19 laps and set a time of 1m48.740. (Read on Source)
The Patriots hosted punter Zac Atterberry on a workout at Gillette Stadium on Thursday. Atterberry played in college at Lindenwood. With the Patriots adding punter Reggie Hodges to the practice squad on Thursday, it is unlikely Atterberry will join the club. (Read on Source)
Chargers Exec VP & COO Jim Steeg “ripped” the Qualcomm Stadium Advisory Board at its monthly meeting Thursday for the stadium’s “condition and upkeep, questioning the motivation level of stadium workers and saying he’s sick of this blame being passed to City Hall,” according to Schrotenboer & Acee of the SAN DIEGO ... (Read on Source)
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New head coach, new offensive scheme, new play-caller, new defensive coordinator, similar but different defensive scheme and playing without the teams best defensive back in Shawn Springs...could Redskins fans really have expected anything better than the dismal and disjointed 16-7 loss that ensued? (Read on Source)
Last year I wrote about how to be a College Football Fanatic. This year I ask does your team have a new head coach, have they graduated 80% of last year’s starters, are they on probation, are you guaranteed to lose 5 games and play in a Christmas week bowl, did your Heisman hopeful get thrown off the team for possession of marijuana or are ... (Read on Source)
No, ladies, this isn’t some kind of casting call for a new dating show starring Tennessee Titans QB Vince Young. This is a new business venture for a young man who realizes that a football career is not guaranteed. That’s right, Vince has gone into the meat business, which is the number two goal [...] (Read on Source)
The Cardinals have answered last season's 78-84 downer with a 75-65 record that contradicted the low expectations that greeted them at spring training. (Read on Source)
REGGIE BROWN did not practice yesterday, a miserably hot day. Brown continues to nurse a hamstring that has been balky for weeks. That the Eagles' wide receiver was able to do a little bit on Wednesday but nothing yesterday afternoon is reasonably disconcerting, as trends go. It is fair now to wonder about the opener on Sunday against St. Louis. (Read on Source)
For a guy who supposedly had a nasty combination of the bird flu and SARS, Novak Djokovic pulled through nicely last night with a 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(5) victory over American Andy Roddick. (Read on Source)
The loss left the Yankees in third place in the wild-card race, seven and a half games behind Boston and two behind Minnesota. (Read on Source)
Oh football, my football, you're finally back. It's been a cruel, cruel summer full of heartbreak and despair. Who can eat (or even breathe) during the third overtime of a Game Five in the Stanley Cup Finals? Who can plan a whole day around watching a baseball team that is 25 games back? (Jumpin' Jesus Christ Jehoshaphat Buccos! The Pirates ... (Read on Source)
Six weeks ago, during the 25th anniversary celebration of the Orioles' last world championship, Todd Cruz stood on the field at Camden Yards and reveled in the moment. (Read on Source)
The mission of "The Way Out In Left Field Society" is to promote, explore and discover the hidden, forgotten and eccentric historical places, people and occurrences of baseball and to enjoy the legacy of baseball with other baseball fans that are just as passionate, odd, strange, misguided and peculiar as the people who were considered ? (Read on Source)
1. Inexcusable. There's no excuse for what we saw tonight. There just isn't. Don't even start this "Vanderbilt is a good team" crap. Don't even start making excuses. Don't even begin to try to explain this away. (Read on Source)
The above graph represents 15-day averages over the past couple years. (Read on Source)
AP - Under increasing criticism, the LPGA Tour on Friday backed off a proposed policy that would have suspended players who could not efficiently speak English. (Read on Source)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly shot up to 6.1 percent in August, the highest in nearly five years, as employers cut payrolls for an eighth straight month and a decline in labor markets accelerated. (Read on Source)
The Giants opened the season with a beating of the Washington Redskins and looked as dominant as the team that stunned the New England Patriots just months ago. (Read on Source)
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Top U.S. diplomat Condoleezza Rice arrived in Tripoli on Friday on the first trip by a U.S. secretary of state to Libya since 1953, and said it was proof that Washington had no "permanent enemies". (Read on Source)
I originally e-mailed Chuck Klosterman because I wanted to, in part, interview him about his new novel, Downtown Owl. However, he had two stipulations: 1) that I ask him a maximum of six questions and 2) I only ask him questions he’d never been asked before. As such, here was my attempt to do so. Read on for his thoughts on sports blogs, a ... (Read on Source)
Disgraced track star Marion Jones was released from prison early Friday morning, according to a U.S. federal Bureau of Prisons spokeswoman. (Read on Source)
Filed under: Giants , Redskins , NFC East , NFL Video If there was one highlight play in a very lackluster game last night, it was Brandon Jacobs bowling over LaRon Landry . In the first quarter of the Giants 16-7 win over the Redskins, Jacobs got lose a bit and just blew up Landry -- who is known as somewhat of a big hitter himself. Well, ... (Read on Source)
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will miss England's opening World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Saturday. (Read on Source)
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My apologies to Dave Niehaus. Alex Rodriguez heads into his former stomping grounds of Seattle on a tear, homering in his last three straight including a doubly historic shot that passed Mike Schmidt on the all time list as well as garnering a footnote in the annals as the first home run to come under video review. This story interests me in a ... (Read on Source)
AFP - Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton was banned on Friday for six matches - with another six suspended - and fined 25,000 pounds for assaulting team-mate Ousmane Dabo. (Read on Source)
It seems the International Cup has stirred someone in control of the Age's Real Footy website to run a poll (at time of writing) asking "Should the AFL look at hosting a football World Cup, including an Australian team?" (Read on Source)
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I was one of the people who believed that the Red Sox gave up too much for Jason Bay but Craig Hansen's performance since he has been in Pittsburgh has changed my opinion. Boston paid Manny's salary to L.A. and now it looks like they should have paid Pittsburgh to take Hansen too. Last night Craig Hansen pitched 1/3 of and inning and gave up 3 ... (Read on Source)
Both Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet were competitive throughout the day, with Alonso setting the fastest time in the damp afternoon session at Spa. Both drivers started working on Renault's technical programme, which involved tyre evaluation and balance work to adapt the R28 to the demands of the longest track of the season. Between them, ... (Read on Source)
Alan Shearer appears to rule himself out of the vacant manager's job at Newcastle, calling the club's structure "strange". (Read on Source)
This wouldn't be happening at Notre Dame. But this is Texas, where barbecue is king. So 40 percent of the five University of Texas' football players whose numbers are retired at Royal-Memorial Stadium have a line of sausage on the market. (Read on Source)
Toyota was left looking for more pace at the end of Friday practice as Jarno Trulli ended up ninth fastest and team mate Timo Glock was fourteenth. (Read on Source)
The Fiorentina and Romania forward is hoping to avoid paying the Fifaimposed fine of 17.17 million euros about ?14 million to Chelsea. (Read on Source)
I remember seeing Catlab's K State Mind Eraser video for the first time, and it made me feel gleefully high and spectacularly off the rails, which is the sort of homery anarchy the internet was made for. Just in time for The Big Game (more on that later - I've got to see my mom through a double bypass WHICH, IF SHE REALLY LOVED ME, SHE' (Read on Source)
Visit the ESPN Widget Center. (Read on Source)
The Democratic presidential nominee was listed as a 10,000-1 shot to take over Premier League West Ham on Wednesday after a London-based businessman bet £10 that Obama will replace Alan Curbishley as the team's manager. (Read on Source)
Orchard Park, NY ? The Buffalo Bills Television Network (BTN) announced the television airing schedule for their new line up, The Thurman Thomas Show presented by Northtown Automotive, and their revamped program, BILLS ALL ACCESS presented by Cellino & Barnes. (Read on Source)
Bills linebacker Angelo Crowell is out for Sunday's game after deciding to undergo surgery for a persistent knee problem. The decision however, came as a shock to the coaching staff and teammates as Crowell practiced fully on Wednesday. (Read on Source)
Repsol Honda Team riders Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden will tackle the inaugural Indianapolis Grand Prix using pneumatic-valve RC212V machines. This is the first time that both riders will race with Honda’s pneumatic-valve engine. Until now Pedrosa has raced a conventional spring-valve engine, while Hayden first raced the pneumatic-valve ... (Read on Source)
Filed under: Steelers , Texans , AFC North As we get ready for the Steelers-Texans game, here's three things that excite me about the matchup as a Steelers fan. 1. Duane Brown is a rookie left tackle. Brown has looked very good, better than expected, during the preseason, but Dick LeBeau has to be spending late nights figuring out all kind of ... (Read on Source)
The Observer included another article on The Cancellation that confirms what one of our readers let us know: the guys at Dillon had their stuff together. As MQ noted in the first post on the issue, we know Father Doyle. And we like him. But, people can certainly change over time at Notre Dame, priests included. [...] (Read on Source)
On Thursday evening, the U.S. national team arrived at the Hotel Melia Cohiba, two blocks from Havana's charming Malecón, the four-mile waterfront walkway. Before heading for the team dinner, coach Bob Bradley discussed the significance of Saturday's Cuba-U.S. game (8 p.m. ET, ESPN Classic and Galavision), which will most likely be one of the U.S. (Read on Source)
While Barry Bonds may be detestable, the government?s legal case against him has turned from a prosecution into a persecution. (Read on Source)
Breaking down Monday night's Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers game (7 p.m., ESPN) ... (Read on Source)
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- Usain Bolt already has three of the biggest trophies this year because of his triple Olympic gold and world record feat in Beijing. (Read on Source)
Five runs in the ninth inning weren’t enough to pull the Yankees out of the 7-0 hole they had already dug for themselves. Thanks to an atrocious five runs given up by Rasner in the second inning of his one and one-third inning start, ... (Read on Source)
Pat Burrell has developed into a constant power threat in the middle of the Phillies lineup over the past ... (Read on Source)
When defensive end Dwight Freeney sees the Colts' defense, he sees talented young players and talented players with experience. The three-time Pro Bowl selection said this week that's a combination that could result in the best defense in his seven seasons with the team. (Read on Source)
Keo.co.za brings you live scoring from the Absa Currie Cup match in Brakpan. Valke ? Try: Dewald Pretorius. Conversion: Poerie van Rooyen. Lions ? Tries: Jaco Pretorius. Jaco van Schalkwyk. Conversion: Earl Rose. Lions ? 15 Jaco van Schalkwyk, 14 Michael Killian, 13 Jaco Pretorius, 12 Doppies la Grange, 11 Trompie Nontshinga, 10 Earl Rose, ... (Read on Source)
New England is in the midst of their final practice of the week, again in shells and shorts. DL Le Kevin Smith returned to practice for the first time since Aug. 11, which meant that there were only four players... (Read on Source)
FOXBOROUGH -- The Patriots are holding their afternoon practice on the lower field behind Gillette Stadium (11:55 a.m.) and colleague Christopher L. Gasper reports that the team's defensive line received a boost with the return of reserve Le Kevin Smith. Smith, now in his third season and with 16 career regular-season games on his resume (no ... (Read on Source)
One person was killed overnight in a shooting in northwest suburban Hoffman Estates. CBS 2's Joanie Lum reports. (Read on Source)
Forceout Rule -- The forceout rule has been eliminated. A player who receives or intercepts a ball must land with both feet inbounds. The defensive player can now push them out of bounds as much as they like. (Read on Source)
In addition to preparing for the season opener against the Chiefs, left tackle Matt Light is getting ready for one of the annual highlights on his personal calendar -- a celebrity shootout that benefits his Matt Light Foundation . The event is set for Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Addieville East Farm in Mapleville, RI. Like most NFL games, it kicks off ... (Read on Source)
Reporters at Kirk Ferentz's news conference Tuesday were handed a surprise by Iowa officials: A notice detailing conditions and limitations of the NCAA Blogging Policy.That policy, which also gives the host institution final authority on whether a credential holder or... (Read on Source)
Juan Diaz and Michael Katsidis pose for photos. The two square off on Saturday night in Diaz's hometown of Houston. (Read on Source)