Miller, No. 1 Ohio State take care of Virginia Tech, 42-24 (Yahoo Sports)
Braxton Miller has clearly found a new home at wide receiver, and No. 1 Ohio State has found another dangerous weapon. Miller scored two touchdowns – one on a 54-yard catch-and-run where he had to tip-toe down the sideline, the other on an electrifying 53-yard run – and the star-studded Buckeyes began their title defense with a 42-24 victory over Virginia Tech on Monday night. ”I really would have preferred
Murray's major QF streak ends with US Open loss to Anderson (Yahoo Sports)
Andy Murray watched a 130 mph ace zoom by to create a two-set deficit at the U.S. Open, and then sat in his changeover chair and cursed at himself, over and over and over. A little later, Murray cracked his racket against the court once, breaking the frame, and went to the sideline and mangled his equipment even more, before meandering over to hand it to someone in the stands.
Goodell unwilling to give up final say in discipline process (Yahoo Sports)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is willing to lessen his role in the player discipline process, but he’s still reluctant to give up final say. The players union wants disciplinary power now held by Goodell to be handled by a neutral arbitrator. After a federal judge overturned Tom Brady’s four-game suspension in the ”Deflategate” scandal last week, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank suggested it may be time to revisit the system
AP Source: Injured Jason Pierre-Paul meets with Giants (Yahoo Sports)
Two months after injuring his right hand in a July 4 fireworks accident, two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has reported and met with the New York Giants. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not confirmed Pierre-Paul’s arrival. Eugene Parker, Pierre-Paul’s agent, did not return an email seeking comment on the meeting.
Jets' Smith doesn't plan to file charges against Enemkpali (Yahoo Sports)
Geno Smith insists he has moved on from the punch that rocked the franchise and might have cost him his starting job. The New York Jets quarterback has no plans to file charges against former teammate Ikemefuna Enemkpali, the linebacker who broke Smith’s jaw when he slugged him in the locker room last month. Smith, expected to miss at least the first four games of the regular season, would not
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Diamonds sparkles for O'Brien
Diamondsandrubies held off the late challenges of Legatissimo and Ribbons to win the Sea The Stars Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.
Nibali fit and ready for Tour
Vincenzo Nibali has warned his yellow jersey rivals that he is fit and ready to defend his Tour de France title when the race begins next week.
Westmeath comeback stuns Meath
Westmeath made history at Croke Park after coming from 10 points down to beat Meath for the first time in championship history.
Larrazabal snatches BMW title
Pablo Larrazabal clinched the BMW International Open in Munich by one stroke from Henrik Stenson after a sparkling final-round 66.
England heroics 'changing sport'
England reaching the World Cup semi-final is the best thing to ever happen to women’s football in this country, says Faye White.
Lehmann fires Ashes warning
Darren Lehmann has warned England that Australia have learnt the lessons from their last Ashes tour which saw them lose 3-0.
France confirm World Cup bid
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) confirmed on Saturday that the country will bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Murray: Mauresmo so important
Andy Murray admits the influence of two of the most important women in his life has played a major role in his renaissance this year.
Istomin claims Nottingham title
Denis Istomin claimed his first ATP Tour title on Saturday with a 7-6 7-6 victory over Sam Querrey in the final of the Nottingham Open.
Motherwell sign forward Fletcher
Motherwell have confirmed the signing of English striker Wes Fletcher on a one-year contract, with an option for a second year.