Flacco rallies Ravens past Steelers 23-20
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Torrey Smith’s night began with a penalty that wiped out a long Baltimore touchdown. It ended with a catch that gave the Ravens a season sweep of Pittsburgh. Five plays after a sure scoring strike tipped off…
Stewart wins at Texas to cut gap to three on Edwards
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — When Tony Stewart stood up after his postrace interview, a full-length boxing robe was draped over his shoulders. Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage then put his hands on the race winner’s shoulders and bounced…
Newcastle dream of Champions League
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is thrilled with his team as they continue their unbeaten start to the season by beating Everton 2-1 to go second in the Premier League table. Pardew thanks the St James’ Park crowd for their…
Ex-Giant Matty Alou, 72, dies in Dominican Rep.
(AP) — Matty Alou, once part of an all-Alou outfield for the San Francisco Giants with brothers Felipe and Jesus, died Thursday in his native Dominican Republic. He was 72. He died of diabetes complications, according to his former Dominican…
Sir Alex celebrates 25 years at United
Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates 25 years at the helm of Manchester United by declaring there is plenty more to come as long as he stays healthy. The fiery Scot has been the most successful manager the game has ever seen…
Predators sign Pekka Rinne to seven years, $49m
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have signed goaltender Pekka Rinne to a seven-year, $49 million contract, and now they are turning their attention to his defense. The Predators are trying to keep defensemen Ryan Suter and Shea Weber,…
UK lawmakers demand Dow’s Olympic deal is ditched
LONDON (AP) — British opposition lawmakers are demanding that London 2012 Olympics organizers scrap a deal for Dow Chemical Co. to fund an artistic centerpiece of the games over concerns about the company’s links to the deadly 1984 toxic gas…
Judge sentences Pakistan cricketers, agent to jail
LONDON (AP) — A British judge sent three Pakistan cricketers and an agent to prison on Thursday for their involvement in one of the biggest fixing scandals to tarnish the sport. Former captain Salman Butt received 2½ years, the longest…
Cuba shines at Pan Am Games
Cuba overwhelmed other Caribbean entrants in athletics at the 2011 Pan Am Games, earning a total of 33 medals,including 18 golds, while setting four meet records. Jon Rankin achieved the best result for the Cayman Islands competitors with a fourth-place…
Sebastian is living the dream
He may only be a little under five foot tall but this 13 year old has a really big future ahead of him. Sebastian Martinez has just signed an 18-month contract with Swindon Town in the United Kingdom. After completing…
