Johnny Manziel’s antics have the Browns in a jam. Browns coach Mike Pettine said Monday that Manziel’s first career win on Sunday over Tennessee has Cleveland’s coaching staff considering maybe keeping him as their starting quarterback even if Josh McCown returns from a concussion. Manziel threw two long touchdown passes to wide receiver Travis Benjamin, the second an improvised 50-yarder with 2:52 left to seal a 28-14 victory.
David Price got the Blue Jays off to a winning start in Toronto’s most important series of the season. Price pitched seven shutout innings, Jose Bautista had two hits and the Blue Jays used a three-run first inning to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Monday night. Price improved to 8-1 in 10 starts with Toronto since being acquired in a July 30 trade with Detroit.
Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two touchdown passes and the New York Jets forced five Indianapolis turnovers en route to a 20-7 victory over the winless Colts. The Jets took advantage of their opportunities, especially corner back Darrelle Revis who recovered two fumbles and intercepted a pass for the Jets, who improved to 2-0 in the NFL season. Fitzpatrick finished 22-of-34 for 244 yards with one interception for the Jets who
(Reuters) – The Indianapolis Colts’ once-potent offense fell short of early-season expectations again after Andrew Luck and his team mates succumbed to their second straight defeat on Monday night against the New York Jets. The Colts (0-2) were picked by many to solidify their elite status this season, taking the next step after three consecutive trips to the playoffs, including their AFC championship loss to New England last January. “I
(The Sports Xchange) – Dallas Keuchel pitched splendidly into the eighth inning as the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 on Monday. Keuchel (18-8) allowed one run on six hits and one walk with six strikeouts over 7-2/3 innings. Shelled for a career-high nine runs last week at Texas, Keuchel returned to his dominating form at home to record his 14th win at home.
(The Sports Xchange) – Jonathon Niese allowed three hits over six innings and combined with three relievers on a shutout as the Mets edged closer to the National League East title by beating the Atlanta Braves, 4-0 on Monday. The victory increased the Mets (85-65) division lead over the Washington Nationals to 6-1/2 games. The Nationals’ game against the Baltimore Orioles was rained out.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo won’t need surgery to repair a fractured left collarbone, the team said Monday, but he could still miss half the National Football League season. Romo is expected to miss eight weeks after taking a hard hit in the third quarter of the Cowboys’ 20-10 victory over Philadelphia on Sunday. Romo said he felt a pop in his shoulder when he was sacked by linebacker Jordan
Leicester have confirmed Claudio Ranieri as their new manager.
Frankie Dettori’s dream season has left thoughts of when the ever-popular Italian might hang up his boots the furthest from his mind.
Bury have signed former Leeds and Preston utility-man Danny Pugh on a one-year deal.
Silvestre de Sousa will not be changing his approach to riding in the coming weeks despite the injury to Ryan Moore.
Brian Toomey was out of luck on his fairytale return to the saddle after a fall at Perth two years ago left him dead for six seconds, as he had to pull his mount Kings Grey up at Southwell.
Chris Froome retained the yellow jersey and extended his lead over his fellow Tour de France favourites after Team Sky finished a close second behind winners BMC Racing on stage nine’s team time trial.
Novak Djokovic ended Roger Federer’s dream of winning a record-breaking eighth Wimbledon title with a four set win in Sunday’s men’s singles final.
Jockey Brian Toomey was out of luck on his fairytale return to the saddle after a fall at Perth two years ago left him dead for six seconds, as he had to pull his mount Kings Grey up at Southwell.
Iker Casillas says FC Porto’s “hunger” persuaded him to end his 25-year love affair with Real Madrid and move to the Portuguese club.
German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has released a heartfelt statement and video message explaining why he’s swapping Bayern Munich for Manchester United.
