 New York Times (blog) | FOX NFL Sunday Roundtable: Favre won't last the season FOXSports.com Every week, the experts of FOX NFL Sunday will candidly reveal their observations and make their opinions known as they prepare for their top-rated pregame telecast ? seen each Sunday at 12 pm ET/9 am PT. We'll share with you some of the highlights and ... New Orleans goes black and gold as parade kicks off Saints are just another winless team again Ignore the Vikings haters: Favre, Harvin have your back |
 Reuters India | FIBA world championship: USA beats Russia 89-79 to gain semifinals USA Today UPDATE: The United States moved two games from ending a 16-year title drought at the world championships by downing Russia 89-79 on Thursday. Kevin Durant led the Americans with 33 points. The victory in Istanbul came on the 38th anniversary of the ... USA-Russia still packs a passionate punch 38 years after controversy Team USA keeps rolling at worlds United States reach basketball semis |
 Globe and Mail | Police cite van driver in crash with Patriots QB Tom Brady Boston Globe The driver of the minivan involved in a crash with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady this morning in Boston's Back Bay section has been cited by police for failure to stop for a red light. ... Police: Tom Brady not at fault in auto accident; QB practice with Patriots Brady looks fine during practice after being involved in crash near his home NFL Preview - Cincinnati (0-0) at New England (0-0) |
Rockies cap rally on rookie's steal of home MLB.com DENVER -- Rockies pinch-runner Chris Nelson stole home off Reds reliever Nick Masset to score the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, completing a 6-5 comeback Colorado victory on Thursday afternoon at Coors ... Rockies steal seventh consecutive win to finish sweep of Reds Chris Nelson Steals Home to Give Rockies Comeback Win Over Reds Rockies rally to beat Reds 6-5 |
 Sportsnet.ca | Cowboys sign Pro Bowl WR Miles Austin to six-year contract USA Today The Dallas Cowboys agreed to a six-year contract extension with Pro Bowl WR Miles Austin on Thursday. "It feels great to be wanted by this team because I want to be here," Austin said, via the Dallas Morning News. Miles emerged as the Cowboys' best ... Cowboys, WR Miles Austin agree on contract extension through 2016 Cowboys make Austin one of NFL's highest paid receivers Miles Austin Signs Six-Year Extension |
 The Guardian | Floyd Mayweather Jr accused of assaulting former girlfriend The Guardian Floyd Mayweather Jr was being sought by police to answer allegations that he assaulted his former girlfriend in Las Vegas . Reports said Josie Harris, who has three children with the boxer, was treated at Southern Hills Hospital for minor injuries at ... Floyd Mayweather Jr. Suspected in Domestic Violence Case Floyd Mayweather Sought in Potential Domestic Violence Case Police: Floyd Mayweather Jr. being sought in domestic violence incident |
 Kansas City Star | Rex Ryan on Ray Lewis' criticism: Jets will 'smash' him USA Today Rex Ryan took Ray Lewis' sharp comments in stride on Thursday. And then the New York Jets head coach vowed to "smash" the Baltimore Ravens linebacker. "Sounds like we got under Ray's nerves," Ryan said, via the New York Daily News. ... Ravens have no plans to avoid Revis Island Hype for Ravens-Jets matchup should live up to billing Jets coach Rex Ryan puts pressure of Super Bowl chase on himself |
 Reuters | Woodson says Green Bay is the place for him Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Green Bay - Once convinced that he was not going to be able to be happy in Titletown, Packers cornerback Charles Woodson agreed to a two-year contract extension that will tie him to the organization until 2014. ... Packers at Eagles NFL Preview - Green Bay (0-0) at Philadelphia (0-0) Caplan: Woodson gets rewarded with new contract |
Phillies place Mathieson on DL MiamiHerald.com By Sports Network The Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday placed pitcher Scott Mathieson on the 15-day disabled list with a latissimus dorsi strain. The 26-year-old pitched in two games for the Phils this season, with the last coming on Sunday against ... Scott Mathieson: Phillies place Mathieson on disabled list Phils Place Mathieson on DL; Robertson DFA'd Phillies claim pitcher Carrillo off waivers, place Mathieson on DL |
 Kansas City Star | Royals-White Sox Preview CBSSports.com The Chicago White Sox are falling further behind in the AL Central race as they get ready to debut Manny Ramirez to their home fans. Ramirez looks to break out of a hitless run that has coincided with the White Sox's three-game losing streak heading ... Porcello pitches Tigers to third straight win White Sox are six games behind Twins in AL Central despite 7-3 road trip Tigers beat White Sox, move above .500 |
