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Friday, November 20, 2009

As Thierry Henry shows, soccer players can’t be trusted

France’s captain Thierry Henry, and teammate Nicolas Anelka celebrate their victory over Republic of Ireland Wednesday. PARIS — Soccer players just can’t be trusted to be honest and Thierry Henry proved that by choosing to...

Resurgent Ricky Williams epitomizes what’s old is new again for Dolphinswhat

Dolphins’ Ricky Williams (34) is upended by Carolina Panthers’ Chris Gamble (20) and Na’il Diggs (53) during the first half in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Here’s why Ricky Williams might be the most amazing story in football right now: He’s...

Soccer’s David Beckham has survived the melodrama

Los Angeles Galaxy’s David Beckham. SEATTLE — When David Beckham made his midsummer return to Los Angeles, he understood...
Thursday, November 19, 2009

Bill Belichick’s Patriots know how to bounce back

NO TIME TO DWELL: Bill Belichick’s Patriots have had great success bouncing back from tough losses. FOXBORO - The New York Jets should be a little nervous about facing a Patriots team...

Rajon Rondo quick to forget

CENTER STAGE: Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo (18 points, 12 assists) drives the lane on Golden State’s Anthony Randolph during last night’s 109-95 win at the Garden. When it comes to shooting, the last thing an NBA player wants to do is think. Particularly...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Shedding tears no way for Rex Ryan to break down Patriots

BLUBBERING FOOL? Jets coach Rex Ryan may be shedding more tears Sunday. Late Sunday night Bill Belichick felt like crying. Monday morning Rex Ryan did. ...

Memo to LeBron James: MJ is doing fine without your help

Cavaliers forward LeBron James flexes after drawing a foul in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. Memo to LeBron: With all due respect, you’re taking this "King James" thing too far. Being a great player...
Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Patriots pay dearly for Bill Belichick’s dumb gamble

SHOCKER: Pats coach Bill Belichick walks off the field after Sunday night’s stunning 35-34 loss to the Colts in Indianapolis. Jim Zorn won an NFL game Sunday afternoon, and I have to be honest: I thought he...

Bad news Browns are a lost cause

Browns coach Eric Mangini, center, watches as medical personnel treat wide receiver Josh Cribbs after an injury on the final play of a 16-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens Monday. CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns played the Baltimore Ravens even Monday night...
Monday, November 16, 2009

Bill Belichick heads off victory

SHORT SHRIFT: Pats coach Bill Belichick talks about going for it on fourth-and-2 with Tom Brady. INDIANAPOLIS - Is there an insanity defense for football coaches? That’s...

Manning-Brady a draw, but Bill Belichick takes the loss

Tom Brady has his game face on during last night’s game against the Colts. The argument over who’s the better quarterback, Peyton Manning or Tom Brady,...
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Game oversized exercise

FORSEE OR NOT FORSEE: Despite the hype surrounding tonight’s game, it will not decide the fate of either team’s championship hopes this season. As Big Games go, tonight’s confrontation between the undefeated Indianapolis...

John Ruiz is a great unknown to Haye

John Ruiz LAS VEGAS - David Haye has no idea what’s coming next. When it comes to fighting John Ruiz, no one ever does. ...

Restraint would go a long way in improving Jay Cutler and the Bears

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) reacts after throwing an interception in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, Thursday. CHICAGO — Terrell Owens. Albert Haynesworth. Larry Johnson. Julius Peppers. And Jay Cutler. It would be...
Saturday, November 14, 2009

Miguel Cotto must be up to speed

Manny Pacquiao, left, and Miguel Cotto pose during the weigh-in for their WBO boxing welterweight title fight. LAS VEGAS - In boxing, speed is almost always the issue. How much you have, how you...

Sports in Photos

Photo by Herald file

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis intercepts a ball intended for Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss during the first quarter of the teams Sept. 20 match-up.
Moss to Revis: ‘Better back it up’

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