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9/17/2012 8:52:59 AM

With the game on the line, Michael Vick made all the right decisions — again.

9/17/2012 7:04:14 AM

Stephen Gostkowski lay face down on the field after missing a shot at a winning field goal. On the sideline, Kevin Kolb and the Arizona Cardinals celebrated their victory.

9/17/2012 12:50:53 PM

The San Francisco 49ers stymied 2011 NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers in Week 1, then record-setting Matthew Stafford in Week 2.

9/17/2012 9:39:33 AM

So much for Todd Haley cramping Ben Roethlisberger's style.

9/17/2012 6:58:34 AM

Brad Keselowski began the season with a bit of goofiness, posting on Twitter during a red-flag stoppage at the Daytona 500.

9/17/2012 7:55:10 AM

Die-hard hockey fans might need to invest in some classic NHL games on DVD.

9/17/2012 7:22:42 AM

Lonnie Chisenhall singled in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning to give the Cleveland Indians a 7-6 win over Detroit, dealing the playoff-hopeful Tigers a crucial loss Sunday.

9/17/2012 8:35:20 AM

Jiyai Shin avoided mistakes in miserable weather conditions Sunday to cruise to a record nine-stroke victory in the Women's British Open.

9/17/2012 10:08:26 AM

Robert Griffin III had his moments. The St. Louis Rams, though, have what counts most of all — a win.

9/17/2012 10:35:49 AM

Aaron Hernandez left Gillette Stadium in a walking boot and carrying crutches.

9/17/2012 12:50:20 PM

(Reuters) - The Cincinnati Reds pulled out a 5-4, 11-inning victory over the Miami Marlins Sunday to avoid being swept and get their march to a division title back on track. Ryan Ludwick delivered the game-winning RBI single in the top of the 11th as the Reds shook off two previous defeats to the Marlins to open up an 11.5 game lead in the National League Central standings. Cincinnati (88-59) had to work a little harder than they might have expected after starting pitcher Mat Latos gave up a 4-2 lead when Miami scored runs in the seventh and eighth to tie the game. ...

9/17/2012 12:26:18 PM

(Reuters) - Alex Smith proved once again he can handle the big moment, leading San Francisco to a game-clinching drive that finished off the Detroit Lions 27-19 on Sunday and kept the 49ers' perfect start intact. Smith was flawless in throwing for 226 yards and two scores, and engineered a 13-play 79-yard march downfield that gave the home team a 15-point lead with just 3:04 remaining. Detroit (1-1) answered with a late touchdown, but it was too little, too late. ...

9/17/2012 10:49:12 AM

Alex Smith threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Vernon Davis, Frank Gore ran for 93 yards and a score and the San Francisco 49ers took a 17-9 lead over the Detroit Lions through three quarters Sunday night.

9/17/2012 10:35:49 AM

Aaron Hernandez left Gillette Stadium in a walking boot and carrying crutches.

9/17/2012 10:08:26 AM

Robert Griffin III had his moments. The St. Louis Rams, though, have what counts most of all — a win.

9/17/2012 10:06:31 AM

Alex Smith threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Vernon Davis, Frank Gore ran for 62 yards and a score and the San Francisco 49ers took a 14-6 halftime lead over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night.

9/17/2012 10:06:00 AM

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw a career-best 510 yards to lead the reigning Super Bowl champions to their first win of the NFL season on Sunday. Manning became just the 13th player in NFL history to pass the magical 500-yard milestone when he recovered from a sloppy start to steer the Giants to a 41-34 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ...

9/17/2012 9:32:12 AM

Alex Smith threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Vernon Davis, and the San Francisco 49ers took a 7-6 lead over the Detroit Lions after the first quarter Sunday night.

9/17/2012 7:37:53 AM

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - Eli Manning made amends for an awful second quarter by throwing a career-best 510 yards to lead the Super Bowl champion New York Giants to a 41-34 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers n Sunday. Manning threw three second-quarter interceptions that led to three Tampa Bay touchdowns and a 24-13 halftime deficit, but he brought New York back in a thrilling last quarter in which he threw two touchdown passes and another bomb to set up the game-winner. ...

9/17/2012 7:22:42 AM

Lonnie Chisenhall singled in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning to give the Cleveland Indians a 7-6 win over Detroit, dealing the playoff-hopeful Tigers a crucial loss Sunday.

9/17/2012 6:40:23 AM

MIAMI (Reuters) - Joe Philbin claimed his first victory as a head coach on Sunday when the Miami Dolphin beat the Oakland Raiders 35-13. After losing all four pre-season games and last week's opening game, Dolphins fans were wondering if the mild-mannered 51-year-old from Green Bay was the right man to motivate a team few expect to challenge in the AFC East this year. A 'fly on the wall' television documentary series 'Hard Knocks' did little to help his image, showing him obsessing about litter and shoelaces. ...

9/17/2012 6:25:59 AM

NEW YORK (Reuters) - List of quarterbacks to throw over 500 yards in a single National Football League (NFL) game after Eli Manning of the New York Giants reached the milestone against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. ...

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9/17/2012 4:41:50 AM

MIAMI (Reuters) - Reggie Bush ran in two touchdowns and rushed for 172 yards as the Miami Dolphins brushed away pre-season pessimism with a 35-13 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. After an off-season where already low expectations plummeted further when the Dolphins failed to make the major upgrades to their roster, Miami desperately needed a positive start. Seeking to change the mood, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross personally greeted fans at the stadium entrance offering them a free cap but it was the introductions on the field that did most to raise spirits. ...

9/17/2012 4:36:23 AM

Not even a breakout game by Cleveland's rookie playmakers could change the outcome of Ohio's intrastate series.

9/17/2012 3:36:03 AM

(Reuters) - South Korean Shin Ji-yai romped to victory at the women's British Open on Sunday, carding a final-round 73 to win her second major by a massive nine shots in horrendous weather at Royal Liverpool, England. She was the only player to finish under par for the tournament, ending on nine-under 279 to complete an Asian sweep of the year's four women's majors. Compatriot Park Inbee birdied the 18th hole to take second place on level par for her four rounds. American Paula Creamer fired a fourth-round 72, the joint-best round of a difficult final day, to take third. ...

9/17/2012 2:46:40 AM

(Reuters) - Spain's Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano won his sixth European Tour title at the Italian Open on Sunday in good scoring conditions which boosted the confidence of the three Ryder Cup players in the field. Fernandez-Castano produced his lowest round of the tournament at Royal Park in Turin with an eight-under-par 64 to finish on 24 under and beat South African Garth Mulroy (67) by two shots. ...

9/17/2012 2:13:12 AM

(Adds quotes) Sept 16 (Reuters) - Spain's Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano won his sixth European Tour title at the Italian Open on Sunday in good scoring conditions which boosted the confidence of the three Ryder Cup players in the field. Fernandez-Castano produced his lowest round of the tournament at Royal Park in Turin with an eight-under-par 64 to finish on 24 under and beat South African Garth Mulroy (67) by two shots. ...

9/17/2012 1:02:22 AM

Bobby Valentine insisted he wasn't trying to be critical when he said his struggling Red Sox had "the weakest roster we've ever had in September in the history of baseball."

9/17/2012 12:17:43 AM

The NFL has removed a replacement official from the New Orleans-Carolina game because it discovered he's a Saints fan.

9/16/2012 11:36:31 PM

Sept 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the European PGA Tour Italian Open at the par-72 course on Sunday in Turin 264 Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano (Spain) 68 65 67 64 266 Garth Mulroy (South Africa) 66 67 66 67 268 Gregory Bourdy (France) 69 64 70 65 Matteo Manassero (Italy) 69 69 65 65 270 Gary Boyd (Britain) 69 70 68 63 Martin Kaymer (Germany) 70 66 67 67 Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium) 71 67 65 67 Pablo Larrazabal (Spain) 69 66 66 69 271 Rafael Cabrera-Bello (Spain) 67 69 65 70 272 Jaco Van Zyl (South Africa) 71 69 68 64 Marc Warren (Britain) 68 65 72 67 Anders Hansen (Denmark) 70 68 67 67 273 ...

9/16/2012 1:47:14 PM

(Reuters) - The New York Yankees took sole possession of top spot in the American League East with a win over Tampa Bay on Saturday, while Oakland's win over Baltimore moved the A's within striking distance of Texas in the AL West. In the AL Central, the Chicago White Sox remain a game ahead of Detroit after both teams recorded victories on Saturday. The Yankees (82-63) moved a game clear of Baltimore (81-64) after a 5-3 win over the Rays (78-67), Curtis Granderson hitting his 39th home run of the season to help New York to a 4-0 lead though five innings. ...

9/16/2012 1:44:50 PM

The Oakland Athletics have had a different star for just about every monumental win they've had this season.

9/16/2012 10:21:34 AM

(Reuters) - The New York Yankees regained the lead in the American League East division with a 5-3 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. The Yankees (82-63) moved half a game clear of Baltimore (81-63) but the Orioles had the chance to rejoin them on top with their game in Oakland still to play. The Yankees opened up a 4-0 lead through five innings after Curtis Granderson hit his 39th homer of the season and Eduardo Nunez his first. ...

9/16/2012 9:23:08 AM

Some critical reinforcements are still on the way for the Yankees. With the AL East race up for grabs, New York would be thrilled if those players are as sharp as Ivan Nova when they get back.

9/16/2012 3:29:42 AM

(Reuters) - Jiyai Shin broke the women's course record at Hoylake on Saturday, a blistering eight-under 64 pushing the South Korean five strokes clear of the field after the weather-delayed British Open second round. Compatriot Inbee Park (68) was in second place on four-under 140 at the final major championship of the year. Japan's Mika Miyazato (70) and seven-times major winner Karrie Webb of Australia (70) shared third spot on 141. Shin hit all 18 greens in regulation, never found a bunker and only missed one fairway as she fired six birdies and an eagle. ...

9/16/2012 3:27:52 AM

NFL punters are only seen on fourth down and heard from less than that. But with Minnesota voters weighing whether to ban gay marriage this fall, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe has emerged as a high-profile gay rights champion — and a symbol of changing attitudes toward homosexuality in the sports world.

9/16/2012 3:13:52 AM

Sept 15 (Reuters) - Jiyai Shin broke the women's course record at Hoylake on Saturday, a blistering eight-under 64 pushing the South Korean five strokes clear of the field after the weather-delayed British Open second round. Compatriot Inbee Park (68) was in second place on four-under 140 at the final major championship of the year. Japan's Mika Miyazato (70) and seven-times major winner Karrie Webb of Australia (70) shared third spot on 141. Shin hit all 18 greens in regulation, never found a bunker and only missed one fairway as she fired six birdies and an eagle. ...

9/15/2012 2:03:44 PM

(Reuters) - The Texas Rangers left it late against American League West rivals Seattle on Friday but exploded for seven runs in the eighth inning to secure a 9-3 win over the Mariners. Yu Darvish (15-9) won the battle of Japanese rookie pitchers against Hisashi Iwakuma, allowing just two hits and one run in seven innings for the division-leading Rangers. Darvish struck out nine to take his season total to 205 strikeouts, becoming the 16th rookie to take at least 200 since 1900. Dwight Gooden holds the rookie record with 276 in 1984 with the Mets. Darvish is now 4-1 with a 2. ...

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