Manning steps around heel injury to lead Giants over Raiders, 44-7EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Eli Manning and his hurting heel, even for less than a half, were more than enough for the New York Giants against the hapless Oakland Raiders. No. 2 Alabama’s defense shows how dominant it can be smothering Snead and MississippiOXFORD, Miss. — Alabama’s plan for containing Mississippi quarterback Jevan Snead was pretty simple: Hit him and hit him hard. Texas stumbles and tumbles to No. 3 before showdown with Oklahoma in DallasAUSTIN, Texas — This was not how Texas wanted to head into its annual border showdown with Oklahoma. Alabama jumps Texas into No. 2 behind Florida, giving SEC top 2 teams in AP college pollAlabama’s steady rise in the rankings has left the Crimson Tide with a clear view of No. 1 Florida. Alabama jumps Texas into No. 2 behind Florida, giving SEC top 2 teams in AP pollAlabama’s steady rise in the rankings has left the Crimson Tide with a clear view of No. 1 Florida. Deion Sanders says he didn’t give Oklahoma St. receiver gifts, agent wasn’t at meetingOKLAHOMA CITY — Former NFL player Deion Sanders says his longtime agent was not present for his meeting with Oklahoma State’s Dez Bryant and the former star never gave the player gifts. Michigan’s Rich Rodriguez suspends CB Boubacar Cissoko indefinitely for violating team rulesANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan has suspended cornerback Boubacar Cissoko (Boo-ba-car Sis-soko) indefinitely for violating team rules. Heel injury won’t prevent Giants QB Manning from being on field vs. RaidersEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After a week of worry, quarterback Eli Manning started for the New York Giants against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. CRPF organises football tournament in Maoist-infested area of West BengalRAMGARH - The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), is organizing a five-day soccer tournament to usher confidence among the villagers in an attempt to minimize the unease among locals in the Maoist-infested area of West Bengal’s West Medinipur district. I-Leaue: JCT held by East Bengal in a barren drawKOLKATA - Failing to convert chances into goals, East Bengal had to be content with a goalless draw against JCT Mills, Phagwara, in an I-League football here Sunday. Five Spain players to miss Bosnia matchMADRID - The Spanish football federation announced early Sunday that five players had been permitted to leave the squad and return to Spain immediately. Tim Tebow returns after concussion, No. 1 Gators silence Death Valley, beat No. 4 LSU 13-3BATON ROUGE, La. — Tim Tebow scrambled away from the rush, cut back to the middle of the field and finished the run by lowering a shoulder into a defender. Arsenal boss told to win a trophy as second or third isn’t good enoughLONDON - Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has bluntly told manager Arsene Wenger to end the club’s four-year trophy drought this season. Prince William committed to bringing World Cup to England in 2018LONDON - Prince William, who is also the president of the English Football Association, has made is clear that he is ready to play any part that the FA requires him to bring the World Cup to England in 2018. Superstars Becks and Ronaldo are rivals for 2018 World Cup bidLONDON - England football star David Beckham and Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo are set to become major rivals for who will finally host the 2018 World Cup finals. German football boss wants Loew to stay coach after World CupMOSCOW - The head of Germany’s football federation would like coach Joachim Loew to stay in charge of the national team after next year’s World Cup in South Africa. US, Mexico qualify for World CupMEXICO CITY - Regional giants Mexico and the United States qualified for the 2010 World Cup football, as Honduras and Costa Rica aim for the third Concacaf qualifying spot in the next and final round. Serbia celebrates its place at the World CupBELGRADE - Serbian officials congratulated Sunday Serbia’s 5-0 win over Romania which secured the team a place in next year’s World Cup football in South Africa, while thousands of fans flocked the cities celebrating the victory until the early morning hours. Rooney taking lessons to become a football managerLONDON - England and Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is planning to become a football manager after he hangs up his boots. Moves on to ensure that The Ashes return to free-to-air televisionLONDON - Cricket’s showpiece Test series has joined the list of legally protected “crown jewel” sporting events, The Sunday Telegraph has learnt. Fresno State’s Matthews runs over Hawaii in dominating 42-17 winHONOLULU — Ryan Matthews, one of the nation’s leading running backs, rushed for 149 yards and scored a touchdown as Fresno State beat Hawaii 42-17 in a rainy rout Saturday. England boss Capello fumes over referee stopping play against UkraineLONDON - England football team coach Fabio Capello angrily confronted Slovenian referee Damir Skomina on the way into the tunnel after the game against Ukraine was stopped three times as fans threw a barrage of flares on to the pitch. Ex-wife says Gazza wanted sex 10 times a dayLONDON - English football ace Paul Gascoigne a.k.a Gazza’s ex- wife Sheryl has dubbed him an abuser with an uncontrollable libido. Mason Foster’s interception return caps stunning late rally as Washington shocks Arizona 36-33SEATTLE — Washington’s Mason Foster intercepted a deflected pass off the foot of Arizona’s Delashaun Dean and returned the carom 37 yards for a touchdown with 2:37 left, and the Huskies rallied with two touchdowns in the final three minutes to stun the Wildcats 36-33 on Saturday night. BC-FBC–T25-BYU-UNLV Stats, FBCBC-FBC–T25-Georgia Tech-Florida St. Stats, FBCHarvy Unga runs for 3 TDs, leads No. 18 BYU over UNLV 59-21LAS VEGAS — Harvey Unga ran for three touchdowns and 149 yards and No. 18 BYU beat UNLV 59-21 Saturday night. Offensive inconsistency finally catches up to LSU vs. veteran Florida defenseBATON ROUGE, La. — LSU’s offense needed to be at its best against No. 1 Florida’s veteran defense. Nesbitt’s 3 TD runs lead No. 22 Georgia Tech to 49-44 victory over slumping Florida StateTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Josh Nesbitt ran for three touchdowns and threw for another Saturday to lead No. 22 Georgia Tech to a 49-44 win at Florida State, handing the reeling Seminoles their third straight loss amid growing pressure for coach Bobby Bowden to retire at the end of the season. Hughes’ last-second field goal lifts New Mexico State over Utah State 20-17LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Kyle Hughes’ 28-yard field goal on the final play of the game lifted New Mexico State to a 20-17 win over Utah State on Saturday. BC-FBC–T25-Michigan-Iowa Stats, FBCStephen F. Austin holds back McNeese State 16-13NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Stephen F. Austin jumped out to 14-0 first-half lead, then held on for a 16-13 upset victory against McNeese State on Saturday. Steele scores 3 touchdowns, Memphis runs over UTEP 35-20MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Curtis Steele ran for two touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass, and Memphis beat Texas-El Paso 35-20 on Saturday night. Park throws for 2 TDs, catches another as Central Arkansas beats Northwestern State 34-0NATCHITOCHES, La. — Robbie Park threw two touchdown passes and caught one to lead Central Arkansas to a 34-0 victory over Northwestern State on Saturday night. Mitchell throws 2 touchdown passes as Southern Methodist holds off East Carolina 28-21DALLAS — Bo Levi Mitchell completed 17 of 29 passes for 266 yards and two touchdowns to lead Southern Methodist to a 28-21 win over East Carolina on Saturday. |