Jets turn to Geno Smith against Raiders after Ryan Fitzpatrick injury
ACC suspends officials for 2 games after Miami-Duke ending (Yahoo Sports)
The Atlantic Coast Conference threw some penalty flags of its own Sunday, suspending the officiating crew that worked the Miami-Duke game for two league contests after finding they committed ”a series of errors” that allowed the Hurricanes to score a wild last-play touchdown and pull out a win. The ACC said the crew committed four errors on that play, the most grievous being not seeing Miami running back Mark Walton’s
AP Top 25: Duke punished for bad call, UNC climbs
ACC suspends officials for 2 games after Miami-Duke ending (Yahoo Sports)
The Atlantic Coast Conference threw some penalty flags of its own Sunday, suspending the officiating crew that worked the Miami-Duke game for two league contests after finding they committed ”a series of errors” that allowed the Hurricanes to score a wild last-play touchdown and pull out a win. The ACC said the crew committed four errors on that play, the most grievous being not seeing Miami running back Mark Walton’s
Steelers' Roethlisberger, Bengals' Burfict back for matchup (Yahoo Sports)
Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger was back in the starting lineup on Sunday after missing four games with a sprained left knee. Roethlisberger had a little swelling in the knee last week, but wanted to play in a pivotal AFC North game against the Bengals (6-0). The Steelers (4-3) needed a win to stay in contention for a second straight division title.
Steelers' Roethlisberger, Bengals' Burfict back for matchup (Yahoo Sports)
Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger was back in the starting lineup on Sunday after missing four games with a sprained left knee. Roethlisberger had a little swelling in the knee last week, but wanted to play in a pivotal AFC North game against the Bengals (6-0). The Steelers (4-3) needed a win to stay in contention for a second straight division title.
Virginia Tech coach Beamer to retire after 2015 season (Yahoo Sports)
Frank Beamer has decided this will be his last season as Virginia Tech’s coach, ending a 29-year run in Blacksburg, Virginia, that made Beamer Ball synonymous with winning. ”I have always said that I want what is best for Virginia Tech,” Beamer said in a statement. The 69-year-old is the winningest active major college football coach with 277 victories.
Virginia Tech coach Beamer to retire after 2015 season (Yahoo Sports)
Frank Beamer has decided this will be his last season as Virginia Tech’s coach, ending a 29-year run in Blacksburg, Virginia, that made Beamer Ball synonymous with winning. ”I have always said that I want what is best for Virginia Tech,” Beamer said in a statement. The 69-year-old is the winningest active major college football coach with 277 victories.
Royals-Mets Preview (Yahoo Sports)
While carrying a heavy heart to the mound, Edinson Volquez will try to fulfill his dream of ending the Kansas City Royals’ 30-year championship drought. Volquez will pitch for the first time since his father’s funeral in the Dominican Republic in Game 5 of the World Series against the New York Mets on Sunday night. The 32-year-old right-hander gave up three runs in six innings then left for his native
Bradford let keeper Jones leave
Bradford have announced the termination of goalkeeper Brad Jones’ contract by mutual consent.
Mullins doubles up at Punchestown
News of the rest of the action from Punchestown where Danny Mullins completed a quick double.
RWC team of the week
Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand and Australia will meet in a Rugby World Cup final for the first time at Twickenham on Saturday.
WATCH: Rugby World Cup Wrap-up
Will Greenwood joins James Gemmell to look back at last weekend’s enthralling Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
Coneygree a Carlisle contender
Cheltenham Gold Cup hero Coneygree is among 14 entries for the Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase at Carlisle on Sunday.
Oscar ready to rock Cheltenham
Malcolm Jefferson is delighted with the progress that Oscar Rock has made ahead of next month’s Paddy Power Gold Cup.
Charlton appoint interim coach
Charlton have appointed Karel Fraeye as interim head coach following the departure of Guy Luzon at the weekend.
Millwall v Doncaster preview
Millwall manager Neil Harris is expected to retain much of the team who won 2-1 at Sheffield United when the Lions host Doncaster in Sky Bet League One.
Owens to referee final
Nigel Owens has been appointed to referee Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham.
Tigers snatch win over Quins
A late try by replacement Laurence Pearce saved Leicester’s blushes to snatch a 22-19 win against Harlequins in their first home Aviva Premiership match of the season.
