Utes back in national rankings at No. 24SALT LAKE CITY — It didn’t take Utah very long to climb back into the national rankings. Titans lose another defensive back; Harper has surgery on broken forearm, out up to 6 weeksNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans cornerback Nick Harper will be out up to six weeks after surgery on a broken right forearm. Italy’s longtime swimming coach Alberto Castagnetti dies at 66ROME — Alberto Castagnetti, the longtime coach of Italy’s swim team, has died. He was 66. No London calling for Bridget Sloan, who hopes to be busy at world gymnastic championshipsLONDON — When Bridget Sloan’s friends heard she was coming to London, one asked her to bring back pictures from a Chelsea game. First-place Bengals still grieving death of defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer’s wifeCINCINNATI — The fourth quarter was starting, and the game was getting crazy. In the Cincinnati Bengals defensive huddle, players blocked out the raucous Baltimore crowd and reminded each other that a lot more was at stake than first place. Top return man Allen Rossum released by 49ers, creating roster room for Michael CrabtreeSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Top return man Allen Rossum was released by the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, creating roster room for newly signed rookie receiver Michael Crabtree. Fourth-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro beats Srebotnik in straight sets in LinzLINZ, Austria — Fourth-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro eased past Katarina Srebotnik of Slovenia 6-2, 6-4 Monday in the first round of the Generali Ladies. Mine That Bird set for Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov. 7; Derby winner to remain at Santa AnitaARCADIA, Calif. — Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird will remain at Santa Anita and point to the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov. 7. Mills and Bogar can speak to Houston; Farrell says he hasn’t thought about Indians jobBOSTON — The Houston Astros have received permission from Boston to speak to coaches Tim Bogar and Brad Mills about their open managerial job. Avalanche-Bruins Sums
Correction: Silverdome Sale storyPONTIAC, Mich. — In an Oct. 8 story about selling the Silverdome stadium, The Associated Press reported erroneously the purpose of an auction deposit. A $250,000 deposit is required to submit a bid and participate in the auction, not to tour the Silverdome, according to Williams & Williams, the Tulsa, Okla.-based company conducting the auction. Jauron says Bills LBs Mitchell and Buggs out for season; both need knee surgeryORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills coach Dick Jauron says middle linebackers Kawika Mitchell and Marcus Buggs will miss the rest of the season because of knee injuries. Another blow to Redskins’ o-line: Left tackle Samuels to miss at least 1 game with injuryASHBURN, Va. — Washington Redskins left tackle Chris Samuels will miss next week’s game against Kansas City, another blow to an already fragile offensive line. Petra Kvitova, Ioana Raluca Olaru advance to second round at Generali Ladies in LinzLINZ, Austria — Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic defeated Andrea Petkovic of Germany 6-1, 6-4 Monday in the first round of the Generali Ladies. James Blake rallies to advance at Shanghai Masters, Robredo, Ferrer, Safin winSHANGHAI — James Blake rallied to defeat Ivo Karlovic of Croatia 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3 Monday in the first round of the Shanghai Masters. Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro cleared in doping case involving bee stingFLORENCE, Italy — The doping case involving a bee sting and defender Fabio Cannavaro has been dropped by the Italian Olympic Committee. AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani says David Beckham loan from Los Angeles ‘very probable’MILAN — AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani says it’s likely David Beckham will join the club on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy again in January. Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick criticize long ATP season, call for longer offseason to recoverSHANGHAI — Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick complained Tuesday that the ATP season is too long and that tennis players need a proper offseason. Broncos move to 5-0, Cowboys hang on with overtime win against Chiefs
Broncos move to 5-0, Cowboys hang on with OT winsThe Denver Broncos are reminding their fans of Super Bowl seasons past with their 5-0 start. The Dallas Cowboys are just relieved their season hasn’t completely fallen apart heading into their bye week. Rockies reliever Huston Street gives up winning run, Phillies beat Rockies to take 2-1 lead
Phillies 6, Rockies 5
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49ers strong safety Michael Lewis suffers third concussion of seasonSan Francisco strong safety Michael Lewis sustained his third concussion of the season, going down during the 49ers’ game against Atlanta early in the third quarter trying to tackle Michael Turner. Peyton Manning throws for 309 yards, 3 TDs as Colts extend Titans’ misery with 31-9 routNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trying to match field goals against Peyton Manning’s touchdown passes never works. Now the Indianapolis Colts’ perfect start continues. Peyton Manning handles NFL’s worst passing defense as Colts lead Titans 28-9 after 3 quartersNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Peyton Manning and the NFL’s best offense picked apart the league’s worst pass defense as the undefeated Indianapolis Colts led winless Tennessee 28-9 after three quarters on Sunday night. Yankees 4, Twins 1
Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada homer off Carl Pavano, send Yankees back to ALCSMINNEAPOLIS — After so many October misses, Alex Rodriguez delivered the playoff performance his talent demanded. Peyton Manning picks apart NFL’s worst passing defense as Colts lead Titans 21-6 at halfNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Peyton Manning and the NFL’s best offense picked apart the league’s worst pass defense as the undefeated Indianapolis Colts led winless Tennessee 28-9 after three quarters on Sunday night. NFL Today, Week 5New York Jets at Miami (8:30 p.m. EDT). Recently acquired WR Braylon Edwards plays his first game for the Jets (3-1), while the Dolphins (1-3) try to win two in a row after an 0-3 start. Peyton Manning sits alone at 3rd on career TD passing list with 343, passes Fran TarkentonNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Peyton Manning added another milestone and the Indianapolis Colts lead the Tennessee Titans 7-6 after one quarter on Sunday night. Amy Mickelson, recovering from breast cancer, surprises Lefty with a visitSAN FRANCISCO — This was the 15th time Phil Mickelson has played in the Presidents Cup or the Ryder Cup, and the first time he came alone. His wife, Amy, is recovering from breast cancer and stayed home in San Diego. Todd Martin beats Andre Agassi in Outback Champions Series finalSURPRISE, Ariz. — Todd Martin beat Andre Agassi 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday in the final of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships, the 39-year-old Agassi’s first tournament on the 30-and-old Outback Champions Series. Coach Mangini, Browns address questions about RB Davis’ shoulder injury with NFLORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Browns coach Eric Mangini has spoken with NFL officials about concerns over how rookie running back James Davis sustained a season-ending shoulder injury, and whether it happened during a post-practice session. After passing road test with 2nd-half rally vs. UCLA, No. 13 Oregon looks aheadPASADENA, Calif. — Oregon got through the first three games of its Pac-10 schedule as the only unbeaten team left in conference play thanks to three overwhelming defensive performances. |