Monthly Archives: November 2013

Alex Smith threw for 230 yards, with two TDs and no interceptions in the Chiefs’ Week 11 loss to the Broncos. No more byes mean we’ve reached the stretch drive of the NFL’s 2013 season. We’ve got five weeks and … Continue reading →

Carlo Ancelotti says that either Angel Di Maria or youngster Jese Rodriguez will replace the injured Cristiano Ronaldo in Wednesday’s Champions League group clash with Galatasaray at the Bernabeu. • Train: Injury mars victory Ronaldo had to be substituted during … Continue reading →

Cam Newton Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/MCT via Getty Images Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers are the NFL’s hottest team. Week 12 was another strange week for Eliminator pools, as both the most picked ( Detroit Lions ) and second-most … Continue reading →

Derek Carr NCAA Football Power Rankings 1 Terry Saban has spoken, telling the Wall Street Journal that “We have decided: this is where we are going to end our career.” “We,” in this case, is Terry and her husband Nick … Continue reading →

Atletico goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois watches Zenit’s equaliser sail into his net. Zenit St Petersburg enjoyed a huge slice of fortune but have still yet to book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League after a 1-1 draw … Continue reading →

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Manchester United boss David Moyes says he’s delighted to see that Wayne Rooney has “fire in his belly” and insists he does not want his striker to mellow. • Lomas: Nowotny and the nearly men • Rodden: … Continue reading →

In this photo taken on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose (1) leaves the Moda Center on crutches after he was injured in an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore. (AP … Continue reading →

Sunday Blitz: Vikings-Packers Recap Sunday Blitz: Vikings-Packers Recap GREEN BAY, Wis. — Don’t count on Aaron Rodgers returning from his broken collarbone to play in the Green Bay Packers ‘ Thanksgiving game against the Detroit Lions . Packers coach Mike … Continue reading →

Seahawks’ Thurmond Facing Suspension Seahawks’ Thurmond Facing Suspension RENTON, Wash. — Coach Pete Carroll said Monday the Seattle Seahawks might consider re-signing cornerback Antoine Winfield to help their depleted secondary. Antoine Winfield Cornerback Walter Thurmond is facing a four-game suspension … Continue reading →

Fantasy: Josh Gordon Fantasy: Josh Gordon BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns coach Rob Chudzinski said Monday that “chances are” Brandon Weeden will start Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars . Chudzinski did not, though, rule out Jason Campbell , who … Continue reading →