Aaron's Daily WWW Newspaper

(Reuters) - Michael Schumacher could keep on competing in the annual Race of Champions, to be held in Bangkok in December, for at least a year after he retires from Formula One this month. The seven-times world champion has won the Nations Cup event in partnership with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel, currently chasing his …

The Los Angeles Lakers hired Mike D'Antoni late Sunday night, signing the former coach of the Suns and Knicks to replace Mike Brown.

MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praised his players' adaptability after they coped with atrocious conditions and an injury to Cristiano Ronaldo to emerge with a 2-1 win at a waterlogged and hostile Levante on Sunday. Splashing through puddles that made playing a passing game next to impossible, Real ground …

BRISBANE (Reuters) - Australia captain Michael Clarke scored a brilliant unbeaten double century to give the hosts a remarkable 37-run first innings lead on the fourth day of the first test against South Africa on Monday. Supported first by a maiden century from opener Ed Cowan in a record stand of 259, and then by Mike …

BRISBANE (Reuters) - Captain Michael Clarke said positive batting had been the key to his unbeaten double century and Australia's remarkable turnaround of fortunes in the first test against South Africa on Monday. Clarke came to the wicket with his side under the cosh at 40 for three in reply to South Africa's 450 on Sunday …

There are no more unbeaten teams in the NFL. There are two teams with a tie, though.

(Reuters) - The Atlanta Falcons' unbeaten run was ended by the New Orleans Saints on Sunday with a 31-27 loss at the Superdome, while defending Super Bowl champions the New York Giants suffered a shock 31-13 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals. The Buffalo Bills came close to producing another upset against New England but quarterback …

Bears defenders have been running off the field for a half-century now and yelling the same thing at their offensive teammates.

(Reuters) - Chelsea's Victor Moses and Jon Obi Mikel have been excused from making a long midweek trip to Miami to play in Nigeria's friendly international against Venezuela in the American city on Wednesday. The pair were initially called up by coach Stephen Keshi but after requesting time off to either deal with a personal …

LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester City beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 to stay two points behind leaders Manchester United in the Premier League but Chelsea lost ground in the title race when they could only draw 1-1 at home to Liverpool on Sunday. Champions City came from behind to beat Spurs at the Etihad Stadium with substitute …

BERNE (Reuters) - Neymar and Radamel Falcao, two of the world's most prolific and sought-after strikers, come face-to-face when Brazil meet Colombia in the most enticing of around 50 friendly internationals being played on Wednesday. Spain and Portugal both face marathon trips with the world and European champions travelling …

(Reuters) - Russia coach Fabio Capello thinks Wednesday's friendly against the United States in the southern city of Krasnodar will be a good chance to test new players in the national team before a long winter break. Capello could give international debuts to several newcomers, including Real Madrid's Denis Cheryshev after …

There weren't many style points in this one. J.J. Watt wasn't interested in them, anyway.

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Stoke City defensive midfielder Steven Nzonzi has turned down an invitation to play international soccer for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's football federation said on Sunday. Nzonzi, who has played for France at under-21 level, received a call-up for a friendly international against …

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Arian Foster made a diving catch in the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown, lifting the Houston Texans to a 10-6 lead after three quarters against the Chicago Bears on a rainy Sunday night at Soldier Field.

The Atlanta Falcons can forget about perfection, thanks to their resurgent rivals from the City that Care Forgot.

Arian Foster made a diving catch in the end zone for a 2-yard touchdown, lifting the Houston Texans to a 10-3 halftime lead against the Chicago Bears on a rainy Sunday night at Soldier Field.

Two typically reliable kickers missed. Penalties doomed both sides. And a furious, thrilling finish to regulation ended with a dramatic dud in overtime: a tie.

When the fighting stopped, the oil had dried and the last of the wrecked cars had been towed away, Brad Keselowski found himself on the brink of a first Sprint Cup title for himself and team owner Roger Penske.

Tony Romo threw two touchdown passes that kept Dallas even through three quarters. Then the Cowboys let their defense and special teams run wild in the end zone to win big and pump some life back into the NFC East race.

Houston forced three turnovers in the first quarter and Shayne Graham kicked a 20-yard field goal to give the Texans a 3-0 lead over the Chicago Bears through one period at a rainy Soldier Field on Sunday night.

From across the locker room, the shouts toward Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson were clearly heard.