Giants QB Eli Manning practices, no signs of injured heelOctober 9th, 2009 Manning practices, no signs of injured heelEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning returned to practice Friday and showed no ill effects of the injured right heel that kept him out the previous two days.
Florida State trustees chairman says Bobby Bowden should retire after 2009 seasonOctober 5th, 2009 Fla. State official: Bowden should go after seasonTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The chairman of the Florida State University trustees wants Bobby Bowden to retire at the end of this season.
U.S.-backed America's Cup challenger opposes Alinghi's choice of Persian Gulf venueOctober 2nd, 2009 America's Cup challenger opposes venue choiceSAN DIEGO — Citing "grave safety concerns" for its U.S.-based crew that would be sailing a massive trimaran named USA within miles of Iran, challenger BMW Oracle Racing on Friday asked a New York court to reject Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, as the port for the 33rd America's Cup. BMW Oracle Racing filed a motion with the Supreme Court of the State of New York asking that the Persian Gulf port be replaced with Valencia, Spain, as the site for the best-of-3 showdown against bitter rival and two-time defending champion Alinghi of Switzerland for the oldest trophy in international sports.
Beyonce and Aerosmith headline Abu Dhabi's first Formula 1 race; Timbaland slated tooSeptember 30th, 2009 Beyonce, Aerosmith to play at Abu Dhabi F1 raceDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An entertainment promoter says Beyonce and Aerosmith will headline concerts at the first ever Formula One race in Abu Dhabi. Flash Entertainment said Monday the performers will open and close the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend next month.
Tampa Bay's Raheem Morris looks at Giants and sees where Buccaneers are headedSeptember 26th, 2009 Struggling Bucs hope to learn from GiantsTAMPA, Fla. — When Raheem Morris talks about molding Tampa Bay into a team with the mental and physical toughness necessary to endure any situation on a football field, the New York Giants are one of the examples he cites to his players.
DE Justin Tuck listed as questionable for Giants' game with BucsSeptember 25th, 2009 Tuck questionable, Canty out for GiantsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Pro Bowl defensive end Justin Tuck is questionable for the New York Giants' game this weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Spezza, Fisher each have goal and assist as Senators beat Lightning@September 21st, 2009 Spezza, Fisher help Senators beat LightningREGINA, Saskatchewan — Jason Spezza and Mike Fisher each had a goal and an assist to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Fisher opened the scoring early in the first when he put a wrister past Lightning goalie Antero Nittymaki.
$1 mn bonus for Gulf Cup winner UAE football teamSeptember 19th, 2009 ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a bonus of $1 million to players, administrators and coaches of the country's under-17 football team for winning the sixth Gulf Championship, WAM News agency reported Saturday. UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan called the victory "a remarkable achievement" and wished the team good luck in the final rounds of the Asia Cup which will be staged in Al Ain over the next two weeks.
NFL 2009: Ravens expect to take next step after surprising success in Harbaugh's 1st seasonSeptember 7th, 2009 Ravens, Harbaugh seek appropriate encore in 2009BALTIMORE — So, what else does John Harbaugh have to prove after taking the Baltimore Ravens to the AFC championship game in his first season as an NFL head coach?
Everything. Harbaugh took over a 5-11 team, started a rookie quarterback and won 13 games, including two in the playoffs.
Coughlin says backup DT Jay Alford out for season with knee injurySeptember 4th, 2009 DT Jay Alford will miss season with knee surgeryEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants backup defensive tackle Jay Alford is going to miss the season with a knee injury.
Coughlin says Giants backup DT Jay Alford is out for season because of knee injurySeptember 4th, 2009 Giants DT Alford to miss season with knee injuryEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants backup defensive tackle Jay Alford will miss the season with a knee injury.
Bob Tasca wins Funny Car, Larry Dixon takes Top Fuel at NHRA PennsylvaniaAugust 24th, 2009 Tasca takes Funny Car in PennsylvaniaMOHNTON, Pa. — Bob Tasca took his second Funny Car title of the season, beating Mike Neff with a pass of 4.23 seconds Sunday at the rain-delayed NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals.
Titans coach denies team has any interest in acquiring former Colts receiver HarrisonAugust 20th, 2009 Fisher: Titans not interested in Marvin HarrisonNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Coach Jeff Fisher says the Tennessee Titans are not pursuing veteran wide receiver Marvin Harrison.
Swiss pick Persian Gulf port Ras al-Khaimah for America's Cup showdownAugust 5th, 2009 Swiss pick UAE's Ras al-Khaimah for America's CupEverything leading up to the 33rd America's Cup has been unconventional and surprising, so it figures that the venue might as well be extraordinary, too. Yes, the stodgy old America's Cup is going to be decided in the Middle East.
Coughlin, Cowher, Fisher, Gruden, Harbaugh visit troops in Iraq in USO trip for NFL coachesJuly 3rd, 2009 NFL coaches visit troops in Iraq in first USO tripThe soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq. "They kept thanking us," said the Tennessee Titans' Jeff Fisher.
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