Jets beat Giants for braggin’ rights in ugly game
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rex Ryan got a kick out of receiving a bronzed Snoopy trophy for beating the Giants and winning the annual preseason braggin’ rights with their long-time rival. “That’s awesome,” Ryan said, holding up the trophy…
Colts activate QB Peyton Manning
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Colts activated Peyton Manning from the physically unable to perform list Monday, clearing the way for the four-time MVP to play early in the season. The team said Manning will participate in practice on a limited…
Vettel powers to Belgium victory
SPA, Belgium (AP) — Defending Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to strengthen his overall lead with seven races remaining. Vettel started from the pole to win his seventh race of the season and…
Serena Williams: ‘I don’t think about ‘09 tirade’
NEW YORK (AP) — Chuckling and rolling her eyes, Serena Williams dismissed questions Monday about her tirade at a line judge over a foot-fault call at the end of her loss in the 2009 U.S. Open semifinals. The 29-year-old American…
Wenger humiliated after crushing defeat
Arsene Wenger said he was humiliated by the crushing 8-2 defeat at Premier League rivals Manchester United. Wayne Rooney scored the sixth hat-trick of his Old Trafford career as United went back to the top of the table and left…
Bolt to run for redemption
DAEGU, South Korea (AP) — Usain Bolt will only need about 20 seconds to show the world he is lightning fast and not just a little jumpy. The Jamaican sprinter said in a statement Monday that he was disappointed with…
Hurricane prompts rescheduling of sporting events
Hurricane Irene is already leaving its mark on the sports world even before coming ashore. Professional baseball games, the NFL, tennis matches and MLS games are being rescheduled as the Hurricane approaches the East Coast. Major League Baseball announced Thursday…
Fergie under fire for FA blast
Manchester United take on under fire Arsenal in the Premier League clash of the weekend at Old Trafford. With a string of injuries worries, plus suspensions, Sunday’s match against the current Champions couldn’t have come at a worse time for…
Arsenal seal much needed win
A 2-1 win in Udinese allowed Arsenal to book their place in the UEFA Champions League and offered some respite for beleaguered boss Arsene Wenger. Priceless away goals from Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott saw the Gunners through 3-1…
England avoid Irish upset
England avoided another embarrassing defeat at the hands of Ireland as they recorded an 11-run win via the Duckworth-Lewis method at Clontarf. In a game affected badly by rain the visitors made 201-8 from 42 overs, Jonathan Trott and captain…
