Monday, October 18, 2010

sport news

  • 'We played well,' says downcast Liverpool manager

      
    Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard (right) and Everton's... AFP
    LIVERPOOL (AFP) - Beleaguered Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson claimed his team had performed well in their 2-0 defeat at Everton in Sunday?s Merseyside derby and looked to the future with muted optimism.
  • Colts overcome mistakes, beat Redskins 27-24

     
    Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning passes during the... AP
    LANDOVER, Md. - After Peyton Manning threw three first-half passes that should have been intercepted, his teammates made up for it by losing three fumbles in the second half. The defense did its part by missing too many tackles to count, and an attempt by the offense to kill the clock turned into more football follies.
  • Jets come back to beat Broncos thanks to penalty


    DENVER - LaDainian Tomlinson broke the Broncos' hearts again.
  • Roethlisberger throws 3 TDs, Steelers win 28-10


    Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) hits Cleveland...
    PITTSBURGH - With Ben Roethlisberger reveling in the cheers he once feared he might not hear, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked like themselves for the first time all season. They also sounded like the team that loves to intimidate.
  • Colts overcome mistakes to edge Redskins 27-24

      
    Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (R) celebrates... Reuters
    LANDOVER, Maryland (Reuters) - Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts maintained a share of the lead in the AFC South by easing past the resurgent Washington Redskins 27-24 on Sunday. 
  • Phillies level NL Championship Series 1-1


    Philadelphia Phillies' Roy Oswalt hits a single in the seventh... Reuters
    PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies tied their best-of-seven National League Championship Series at 1-1 by beating the San Francisco Giants 6-1 Sunday behind the superb pitching of Roy Oswalt and a seventh-inning outburst.
  • Kleiza scores 23, Raptors top Suns 121-100


    Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic, top, drives to the hoop past... AP
    TORONTO - Linas Kleiza scored 23 points, Jarrett Jack and Amir Johnson had 17 apiece and the Toronto Raptors beat the Phoenix Suns 121-100 in a preseason game Sunday.