Wrong to dismiss Chelsea
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says it would be wrong to dismiss Chelsea’s chances of winning the Premier League this season. United, along with local rivals Manchester City, hold a 100% record after four games and meet Chelsea at…
Manchester sides draw in openers
Manchester United and City failed to win in their opening matches of the Champions League – with the pair coming from behind to both draw 1-1. A goal from the evergreen Ryan Giggs earned a point for the Reds in…
Alfonzo suspended for 2nd positive test
NEW YORK (AP) — Colorado Rockies catcher Eliezer Alfonzo become the first player suspended twice for performance-enhancing drugs under the Major League Baseball testing program when the commissioner’s office announced a 100-game penalty Wednesday. Alfonzo, a 32-year-old backup in his…
Bradford good to go for Monday night game
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford made all the throws during a short practice, making a fast recovery from a bruised index finger. A special glove designed to increase blood flow to the injury and reduce…
Lancs finally win cricket crown
Lancashire have won their first LV County Championship in 77 years with a dramatic victory at Taunton on the final afternoon of the season. The Red Rose, who last claimed the title outright in 1934, chased down 211 to secure…
Message from Russia, with love
West Bay hopeful Kendall Ebanks is fighting light weight instead of light welterweight at the World Boxing Championships. The 22-year-old is currently training in Azerbaijan ahead of next month’s competition after he was hand-picked to take part in the exclusive…
Bolt runs season best 9.85 in 100 at Zagreb
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Usain Bolt made a cautious start in his first 100 meters since his disqualification at the world championships, and still won in a season-best 9.85 seconds at the Zagreb World Challenge on Tuesday. Bolt, who false-started…
Rivera gets 600th save in Yankees’ 3-2 win
SEATTLE (AP) — The celebration was pure Mariano Rivera. No big screams or wild gestures. Certainly no spectacle, even if Rivera is widely regarded as the best ever at what he does. Just warm hugs and appreciative handshakes from Yankees…
Barca held against Milan
Barcelona were held at home 2-2 in the opening match of the Champions League group stages after a late equaliser by AC Milan. Alexandre Pato, Milan’s striker, was so fast out of the blocks that his goal in the Camp…
Three suspended OSU players reinstated by NCAA
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Just in time for its first road game of the season, No. 17 Ohio State got some good news for a change. The NCAA reinstated three Buckeyes players on Tuesday who were suspended for taking envelopes…
