- Bucs make Schiano only new coach to win Sunday AP - 3 hrs ago
Greg Schiano separated himself from every other new NFL head coach who spent Sunday on the sideline. He won. More »Bucs make Schiano only new coach to win Sunday
- Tulane player stable after surgery on spine AP - 4 hrs ago
Loved ones and teammates of a Tulane University football player who fractured his spine while making a tackle will face an agonizing wait to learn how serious the injury is and whether it will leave him … More »Tulane player stable after surgery on spine
- Griffin stars and Redskins down Saints 40-32 AP - 4 hrs ago
Robert Griffin III lifted his head from the Superdome turf so he could witness the fruits of his sacrifice, then raised both arms in the air as he began to sit up. More »Griffin stars and Redskins down Saints 40-32
- Manning, Porter magnificent in Denver debuts AP - 4 hrs ago
Now that they're teammates, Peyton Manning can celebrate when Tracy Porter returns an interception for a touchdown. More »Manning, Porter magnificent in Denver debuts
- Djokovic, Murray meet in Monday final at US Open AP - 5 hrs ago
Born only a week apart and brought up as tennis prodigies who later turned into stars, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have been crisscrossing the globe together, growing as familiar with each other as … More »Djokovic, Murray meet in Monday final at US Open
- Williams caps off great summer with win at US Open AP - 5 hrs ago
Serena Williams wrapped up her remarkable summer with the latest rendition of a scene that has become familiar the past few months. More »Williams caps off great summer with win at US Open
- Congo close in on African Nations Cup qualification Reuters - 6 hrs ago
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - A second-half goal spree ensured a comfortable 4-0 win for the Democratic Republic of Congo against Equatorial Guinea in their African Nations Cup qualifier on Sunday and earned them … More »Congo close in on African Nations Cup qualification
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - A second-half goal spree ensured a comfortable 4-0 win for the Democratic Republic of Congo against Equatorial Guinea in their African Nations Cup qualifier on Sunday and earned them an almost certain place in next year's finals. The victory in Kinshasa left the Congolese with a virtually insurmountable …
- Depleted England aim to build on fast start Reuters - 6 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - England must cope without six key players when they aim to build on a superb start to their World Cup Group H qualifying campaign against Ukraine on Tuesday. An emphatic 5-0 win in Moldova … More »Depleted England aim to build on fast start
LONDON (Reuters) - England must cope without six key players when they aim to build on a superb start to their World Cup Group H qualifying campaign against Ukraine on Tuesday. An emphatic 5-0 win in Moldova came at a cost with key defender John Terry joining his Chelsea clubmate Ashley Cole on the injury list when he was …
- Messi-management foremost in Peruvian minds Reuters - 6 hrs ago
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Peru's mission to stall Lionel Messi and the Argentine juggernaut at home in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday may see the team seek inspiration from a famous victory over their … More »Messi-management foremost in Peruvian minds
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Peru's mission to stall Lionel Messi and the Argentine juggernaut at home in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday may see the team seek inspiration from a famous victory over their South American rivals in Lima 27 years ago. In 1985, Luis Reyna's tight marking of Diego Maradona was key to an upset …
- Games has put disabled sport firmly on map, says Coe Reuters - 6 hrs ago
LONDON (Reuters) - The huge popularity of Paralympic Games over the past 11 days shows that disabled sport is fast becoming recognised as elite competition, London Games chairman Sebastian Coe said on … More »Games has put disabled sport firmly on map, says Coe
LONDON (Reuters) - The huge popularity of Paralympic Games over the past 11 days shows that disabled sport is fast becoming recognised as elite competition, London Games chairman Sebastian Coe said on Sunday. An unprecedented 2.7 million tickets were snapped up for nearly 45 million pounds, exceeding 2012 organisers' original …
- Villa boost for Spain as favourites begin defence Reuters - 6 hrs ago
MADRID (Reuters) - Favourites Spain start the defence of their world title away to Georgia on Tuesday when coach Vicente del Bosque will have another chance to test the form of record marksman David Villa, … More »Villa boost for Spain as favourites begin defence
MADRID (Reuters) - Favourites Spain start the defence of their world title away to Georgia on Tuesday when coach Vicente del Bosque will have another chance to test the form of record marksman David Villa, recently returned from eight months out with a broken leg. The 30-year-old Barcelona striker, who sat out Spain's triumphant …
- Manning successful in Denver debut, 31-19 AP - 7 hrs ago
After 611 days away, Peyton Manning couldn't wait to get back on the field. Ben Roethlisberger seemed determined to keep him on the sideline. More »Manning successful in Denver debut, 31-19
- Manning makes winning start for Broncos Reuters - 7 hrs ago
(Reuters) - After 14 years with Indianapolis and a season lost due to neck surgery, new Denver quarterback Peyton Manning proved he can still light up the NFL by throwing his 400th career touchdown pass … More »Manning makes winning start for Broncos
(Reuters) - After 14 years with Indianapolis and a season lost due to neck surgery, new Denver quarterback Peyton Manning proved he can still light up the NFL by throwing his 400th career touchdown pass and leading the Broncos to a 31-19 season-opening win over Pittsburgh. The 36-year-old, a four-times league Most Valuable …
- Zito delivers as Giants extend lead over Dodgers AP - 8 hrs ago
Barry Zito delivered on one of the biggest stages yet during six up-and-down years in San Francisco. More »Zito delivers as Giants extend lead over Dodgers
- Griffin shines as Redskins down Saints, 40-32 AP - 8 hrs ago
Robert Griffin III brought his Heisman Trophy swagger to New Orleans and made his NFL debut look like a Big Easy. More »Griffin shines as Redskins down Saints, 40-32
- Broncos lead Steelers 14-13 after 3 quarters AP - 9 hrs ago
Peyton Manning threw the 400th touchdown pass of his career on a 71-yard strike to Demaryius Thomas and the Denver Broncos grabbed a 14-13 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers through three quarters Sunday … More »Broncos lead Steelers 14-13 after 3 quarters
- Serena underlines her greatness with epic win Reuters - 9 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams, through sheer force of will as much as her skill with the racket, beat world number one Victoria Azarenka 6-2 2-6 7-5 in a dramatic U.S. Open final on Sunday to capture … More »Serena underlines her greatness with epic win
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams, through sheer force of will as much as her skill with the racket, beat world number one Victoria Azarenka 6-2 2-6 7-5 in a dramatic U.S. Open final on Sunday to capture her 15th singles grand slam title. On her best behavior but struggling to subdue an opponent seven years her junior, …
- Doctor: Surgery stabilizes Tulane player's spine AP - 9 hrs ago
Tulane football player Devon Walker's fractured spine was stabilized in a three-hour surgery Sunday, though it's too soon to tell whether he will be paralyzed from the injury he suffered while making … More »Doctor: Surgery stabilizes Tulane player's spine
- Kolb in for hurt Skelton, leads Arizona win 20-16 AP - 10 hrs ago
Kevin Kolb lost the fight for the Cardinals starting quarterback job, then said there's no time to sulk in the NFL. More »Kolb in for hurt Skelton, leads Arizona win 20-16
- Serena Williams comes back to win US Open AP - 10 hrs ago
Given all of the setbacks Serena Williams shrugged aside over the years — on tennis courts and, more daunting, away from them — she probably shouldn't have been worried when she stood two points from … More »Serena Williams comes back to win US Open
- Dominant McIlroy takes game to new level with BMW win Reuters - 10 hrs ago
CARMEL, Indiana (Reuters) - Like Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and other golfing greats before him, Rory McIlroy has raised his game to a level where he fully expects to be lifting a trophy at the end of … More »Dominant McIlroy takes game to new level with BMW win
CARMEL, Indiana (Reuters) - Like Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and other golfing greats before him, Rory McIlroy has raised his game to a level where he fully expects to be lifting a trophy at the end of the week. For the second time in seven days, and third in four starts, the mop-haired Northern Irishman stole the show, …
- Creamer, Shin tied after 8 playoff holes AP - 11 hrs ago
Paula Creamer and Jiyai Shin played until dark, and still couldn't break their deadlock in the Kingsmill Championship. More »Creamer, Shin tied after 8 playoff holes
- Griffin upsets Saints, 49ers sink Packers Reuters - 11 hrs ago
MIAMI (Reuters) - Rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III made an instant impact on debut, throwing for two touchdowns and 320 yards to lead the Washington Redskins to a shock 40-32 win at the New Orleans … More »Griffin upsets Saints, 49ers sink Packers
MIAMI (Reuters) - Rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III made an instant impact on debut, throwing for two touchdowns and 320 yards to lead the Washington Redskins to a shock 40-32 win at the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League on Sunday. In another surprise opening day result, the Green Bay Packers slumped …
- Serena claims U.S. Open with stunning fightback Reuters - 12 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams, through sheer force of will as much as her unquestionable skill, beat world number one Victoria Azarenka 6-2 2-6 7-5 in a dramatic U.S. Open final on Sunday to win … More »Serena claims U.S. Open with stunning fightback
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams, through sheer force of will as much as her unquestionable skill, beat world number one Victoria Azarenka 6-2 2-6 7-5 in a dramatic U.S. Open final on Sunday to win her fourth title at Flushing Meadows and her 15th career grand slam. On her best behavior but unable to dominate an opponent …
- Red-hot McIlroy claims BMW Championship Reuters - 12 hrs ago
CARMEL, Indiana (Reuters) - World number one Rory McIlroy continued his red-hot form when he cruised to his third win in four starts with a two-shot victory at the BMW Championship on Sunday that locked … More »Red-hot McIlroy claims BMW Championship
CARMEL, Indiana (Reuters) - World number one Rory McIlroy continued his red-hot form when he cruised to his third win in four starts with a two-shot victory at the BMW Championship on Sunday that locked in the 30-man Tour Championship field. With a glittering leaderboard featuring six major winners and four players who …
With its huge reflecting pools, ringed by waterfalls and skyscrapers, and a cavernous underground museum still under construction, the National Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center is an awesome spectacle that moved and inspired some 4.5 million visitors in its first year.