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Tuesday, 23 September 2014

Wayne Rooney insists the future is bright for Manchester United despite their inconsistent form under manager Louis van Gaal. [TICON-A SLIDESHOW] Striker Rooney, who was appointed captain by the Dutch boss in the summer, could not prevent Leicester turning over the Red Devils on Sunday. A 3-1 lead for United slipped away as Leicester claimed a stunning 5-3 victory at the King Power Stadium. United stand 12th in the Barclays Premier League after five matches, already eight points behind leaders...

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>Altidore scores 1st club goal since December Seattle Post

American forward Jozy Altidore ended a 30-game club scoreless streak dating to Dec. 4, getting the game's first goal Tuesday night for Sunderland in a 2-1 loss to Stoke in the third round of England's League Cup. Altidore's goal in the 16th minute was his first for Sunderland since scoring against...

Andrew Isaacs' injury puts Terps in tough spot at tight end this season Baltimore Sun

COLLEGE PARK — Maryland offensive coordinator Mike Locksley looks for all of his tight ends to be...

Terps will apply for hardship waivers for Andrew Isaacs, Quinton Jefferson Baltimore Sun

COLLEGE PARK — Maryland will apply for medical redshirts for sophomore tight end Andrew Isaacs and junior defensive end...

Saints, cool Brees coming to town; how can Cowboys put some heat on QB? The Dallas Morning News

IRVING — It was the decisive touchdown in the game, the play that provided the points that carried the Cowboys to a stunning comeback victory over St. Louis on Sunday. The interception Bruce Carter returned 25 yards to the end zone during the fourth quarter of the Cowboys’ 34-31 win was the...

Sabin: How the Cowboys are likely to gameplan for Saints' all-world TE Jimmy Graham The Dallas Morning News

Cowboys beat writer Rainer Sabin answered questions in a chat Tuesday. Here are some highlights. Question: Do you thing the DeMarco/Dez sideline spat matters at all? Rainer Sabin: No. Their lockers are nearby and I see them interact quite a bit. I don't make much of that stuff at all. Dez is also a...

Fraley: Former Rangers manager Ron Washington raised more questions than he answered in his appearance last week The Dallas Morning News

Rangers beat writer Gerry Fraley held a chat on Tuesday. Here are some highlights. Have we heard all we're going to hear about Wash's resignation, or do you think there's more to follow? More to follow. Still trying to sort out why he was accompanied last week by an attorney who specializes in...

Fraley: I was wrong about Derek Holland The Dallas Morning News

Rangers beat writer Gerry Fraley held a chat on Tuesday. Here are some highlights. Seriously, what has gotten into Derek Holland? Has he finally realized that his career could be over at the drop of a hat and started taking things more seriously? Perfect analysis. You're on the mark. The injury and...

Sherrington: Return of Southwest Classic more about SEC recruiting in North Texas than renewing old rivalry The Dallas Morning News

Once upon a time, kids, way back when the iPhone 5 was still all that, Texas A&M didn’t want to play Arkansas in JerryWorld anymore. “Never” was the word an A&M official used. The Aggies were coming off three straight losses to the Razorbacks in Arlington, which was bad enough even if you...

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