Manning throws away bid for one final comeback

Blocked onto his butt, Peyton Manning could only watch his last, best chance to win the Super Bowl go running right past him. Big games often come down to a turnover, and this one did. But who would’ve... Read more

Egypt prepare for Ghana in Nations Cup final

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Egypt turned up for the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola with only one intention, to defend their status as African champions, and by any assessment they’ve made a pretty good fist of achieving that... Read more

Manning rallies Colts to 27-23 win over Dolphins

While the Miami Dolphins’ celebrities were making a Hollywood-style grand entrance, Peyton Manning slipped in a side door and stole the show. Manning threw two touchdown passes to take some sheen... Read more

No. 1 Florida beats Troy 56-6 in tuneup for Vols

No. 1 Florida finished its “preseason” undefeated and unchallenged. Now, it’s Tennessee time. Tim Tebow threw four touchdown passes, ran for another score and the Gators beat Troy 56-6... Read more

Little sparkle for Beckham in British footballing return

David Beckham made his British footballing return with AC Milan in a 2-2 friendly draw against Rangers at Ibrox on Wednesday night though, taken off at half-time, he rarely sparkled. Beckham, whose lawyers... Read more

Bears rally to beat Packers in OT 20-17

Robbie Gould kicked a 38-yard field goal with 11:28 left in overtime and the Chicago Bears overcame frigid conditions and the Green Bay Packers for a 20-17 victory Monday night to stay in the running for... Read more

Rooney saves United blushes

Wayne Rooney saved Manchester United from an embarrassing Champions League defeat at home to Aalborg on Wednesday, but the striker was lucky to avoid a red card for a first-half foul on Kasper Risgard... Read more

Zaki makes Bruce regret not doing permanent deal

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has admitted that he may have made a major blunder by failing to sign Egypt striker Amr Zaki on a permanent basis when he was available for a bargain 7.25 million pounds. Zaki,... Read more