SMU to appeal scholarship loss, wins but not Larry Brown decision
Astros take 2-1 series lead over Royals with 4-2 win (Yahoo Sports)
Dallas Keuchel remained perfect at home with seven gutsy innings and Chris Carter homered Sunday, leading the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals to take a 2-1 lead in the American League Division Series. The Astros could wrap up the best-of-five series with a win over the defending AL champions in Game 4 on Monday. Keuchel, who shut down the Yankees in the AL wild-card
Tulo-led Blue Jays avoid ALDS elimination, beat Texas 5-1 (Yahoo Sports)
Troy Tulowitzki settled down at the podium after helping the Toronto Blue Jays extend the AL Division Series, his left shoulder and arm constantly pulsating from the medical device attached to him. Tulowitzki, still far from 100 percent from a collision that forced him to miss 19 games after being acquired by the Blue Jays, had certainly flexed his muscles on the field Sunday night in Game 3, a 5-1
Dodgers' Utley suspended 2 playoff games for 'illegal' slide (Yahoo Sports)
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Chase Utley was banned for two playoff games by Major League Baseball on Sunday night following his late takeout slide that broke New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada’s right leg. The Mets and Dodgers are tied at 1-all in the best-of-five NL Division Series. MLB would likely try to resolve the matter Monday, before the series resumes.
Dalton rallies Bengals over Seahawks 27-24 in overtime (Yahoo Sports)
Andy Dalton’s fingerprints were all over one of the Bengals’ greatest comebacks. Playing like an elite quarterback, Dalton led Cincinnati from a 17-point deficit to a legacy victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Mike Nugent’s 42-yard field goal in overtime bounced off the left upright, but went through for a 27-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
USC coach Steve Sarkisian taking indefinite leave of absence (Yahoo Sports)
Haden announced the decision in a hastily called news conference Sunday after Sarkisian didn’t show up for practice. ”I think it’s the right thing for our team, and I’ve always got to do what’s right for our team and for our school,” Haden said. Offensive coordinator Clay Helton will take charge of the Trojans (3-2, 1-2 Pac-12), who have lost two of their last three games.
Terry Brashaw lambasts Jerry Jones, has zero tolerance for Greg Hardy
Coaches Top 25: Some movement in top 10, but Ohio State still on top
Four in, four out: Gators on the verge; Utah remains top seed
Brugge boss: We need a miracle
Club Brugge manager Michel Preud’homme believes his side need a miracle to beat Manchester United and reach the Champions League group stage.
Healy's World Cup fitness race
Ireland prop Cian Healy is in a race against time to be fit for the Rugby World Cup.
Arc an option for Golden Horn
Golden Horn could travel to France for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe without another run should conditions turn against him in the Qipco Irish Champion Stakes.
Froome holds firm as Sagan wins
Chris Froome remained eighth overall at the Vuelta a Espana as Peter Sagan sprinted to victory on stage three in Malaga.
Pendleton poised for Ripon first
Victoria Pendleton is set to have her first ride as an amateur jockey on Royal Etiquette at Ripon on Monday.
Luton Town v Stoke City preview
Stoke will rest Xherdan Shaqiri against Luton and he will not travel for the Capital One Cup second-round tie.
Bury v Leicester preview
Gokhan Inler is expected to make his full Leicester debut when they travel to Bury.
Bortolami out of Italy squad
Italy’s most capped player, Marco Bortolami, has been left out of the 31-man squad for next month’s Rugby World Cup.
Burton Albion v Middlesbrough preview
Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was left angered by his side’s performance at the weekend and will make some changes against his former club Middlesbrough in the Capital One Cup.
Wolves v Barnet preview
Jed Wallace could make his Wolves debut in the Capital One Cup clash with Barnet as he nears full fitness following a foot injury after his move from Portsmouth in the summer.
