Rooney on the verge of legendary status at United: Moyes
(Reuters) – Manchester United manager David Moyes has suffered a stuttering start to life at Old Trafford but it could have been far worse for the Scot if he had failed to retain the services of striker Wayne Rooney.
Modest Manning stays grounded despite record-breaking feat
(Reuters) – Peyton Manning broke the single season NFL record for touchdown passes on Sunday but the modest quarterback was more comfortable discussing his team’s performance later.
Free-scoring Manchester City must be more boring, says Milner
(Reuters) – The entertaining, goal-scoring feats of title-chasing Manchester City has wowed fans and impressed rivals this season, but midfielder James Milner craves a less cavalier approach.
Ravens need a wild-card berth after pounding by Patriots
BALTIMORE (Reuters) – The New England Patriots pounded the Baltimore Ravens 41-7 on Sunday to leave the defending Super Bowl champions in a precarious tie for the AFC’s final wild-card spot.
Panthers, Bengals and Patriots earn invites to playoffs
(Reuters) – The Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals all clinched playoff spots as the National Football League playoff picture came into sharper focus on Sunday.
Panthers claw way to win over Saints and playoff spot
(Reuters) – Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton engineered a last gasp touchdown drive to clinch a thrilling 17-13 win over the New Orleans Saints and the Panthers’ first trip in the National Football League playoffs since 2008 on Sunday.
Manning sets record as Broncos claim AFC West crown
(Reuters) – Peyton Manning broke Tom Brady’s NFL record for touchdown passes in a season with his 51st as the Denver Broncos clinched the AFC West title and a first-round playoff bye on Sunday.
Bengals clinch playoff spot
(Reuters) – The Cincinnati Bengals have clinched a berth in the post-season after beating the Minnesota Vikings 42-14 on Sunday.
Patriots secure playoff spot when Dolphins lose
(Reuters) – The New England Patriots secured a playoff spot and captured their fifth straight AFC East title when the Miami Dolphins lost to the Buffalo Bills 19-0 on Sunday.
Spurs in my bones and blood, says hopeful Hoddle
LONDON (Reuters) – Glenn Hoddle wants another crack at managing boyhood club Tottenham Hotspur despite being sacked by the north London side 10 years ago.
