Previously perfect Panthers beaten by Falcons
(The Sports Xchange) – With one mighty leap, Julio Jones ended the Carolina Panthers’ perfect season.
Belichick’s decision comes back to haunt Patriots
(The Sports Xchange) – Bill Belichick’s decision to kick off after winning the overtime coin toss came back to haunt the Patriots as Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Eric Decker 2:37 into overtime to give New York a …
Dave Henderson, who hit dramatic Red Sox home run, dies at 57
(Reuters) – Dave Henderson, an outfielder whose home run for the Boston Red Sox in the 1986 American League Championship Series ignited one of baseball’s most dramatic playoff comebacks, died of a heart attack on Sunday at age 57, the Seattle Mariners …
Quarterback Manning denies taking human growth hormone but visited clinic
(Reuters) – Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning denied an Al-Jazeera report that he took human growth hormone (HGH) following neck surgery in 2011, but on Sunday acknowledged he visited a clinic that allegedly supplied the banned substance.
Comanche leads ‘toughest since 2004’ Sydney to Hobart
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Damaged U.S. super-maxi Comanche led the field early on Monday in a strong position to take line honors as the toughest Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race for more than 10 years neared the finish after bad weather forced out nearly a third …
Carolina Panthers lose first game of season to Atlanta
(Reuters) – The Carolina Panthers were beaten 20-13 by the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, ending the team’s unbeaten streak in the National Football League.
Former Salvadoran national soccer player Alfredo Pacheco shot dead
SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) – Alfredo Pacheco, a soccer player who played for the Salvadoran national side before being banned from the sport for life for his involvement in match fixing, was murdered on Sunday, the Salvadoran attorney general’s office said…
Former Cincinnati Reds star pitcher Jim O’Toole dies at 78
(Reuters) – Jim O’Toole, a former star pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team, died on Saturday at the age of 78, the team said.
Wild Oats out as high winds hit Sydney-Hobart
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Defending line honours champion Wild Oats XI was the biggest casualty among the plethora of vessels forced to retire overnight as heavy winds decimated a Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race fleet being led by U.S. entry Rambler 88 on Sunday….
Redskins shoot down Eagles to claim NFC East title
(The Sports Xchange) – Quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 31-of-46 passes for 365 yards and four touchdowns while leading the Washington Redskins to the NFC East division title following a 38-24 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday.
