Weekend NFL and MLB Scores Highlight Player Performances
NFL results show Miami rout of N Y Jets 30 to 3 and Chiefs overtime win 41 38 over New England. Also Saints 29 23 Bears and Eagles 44 13 Cowboys with other close games. MLB scores include Yankees 4 Tigers 3 and Dodgers 3 Padres 4 with several late contests.
Reds Bid Farewell to Cinergy Field era in 4-3 loss
Cincinnati played the final series at Cinergy Field, the 1970 Riverfront Stadium, with a 4-3 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies. Jose Rijo, age 37, started but could not prevent a three game sweep as memories of the Big Red Machine and past greats filled the park. Ken Griffey Jr. lamented the missed opportunity after going 0-for-11 in the series.
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Giants Rally Past Brewers to Keep Wild-Card Lead
San Francisco 3 Milwaukee 1 as Jeff Kent and Benito Santiago hit solo homers in the ninth to break a 1-1 tie. Felix Rodriguez earned the win with Robb Nen securing his 41st save. Dodgers beat Padres to keep pace in NL West. Helton homered for Rockies in 11 7 win over Diamondbacks. Pujols homered as Cardinals beat Astros. Maddux shines in Braves win over Marlins.
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Woods wins American Express Championship in Ireland
Tiger Woods seals victory at Mount Juliet in Ireland finishing 25 under par with a 6 under 66 on final day. Retief Goosen charges to within one stroke after a 62, entering the final holes with Woods holding a five stroke lead in cool conditions.
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Johnson sweeps at Monster Mile
Jimmie Johnson held off a late surge from points leader Mark Martin to win at Dover International Speedway, tying the Winston Cup rookie record with his third victory of the season. The 27-year-old Californian matched Tony Stewart’s 1999 mark for a first-year driver and completed a Monster Mile sweep, having previously won there in June.
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Vinatieri's OT kick lifts Patriots to 41 38 win
Super Bowl hero Adam Vinatieri drilled a 35 yard field goal 4:40 into overtime to lift the undefeated New England Patriots past Kansas City 41 38. Priest Holmes exploded late with two late TDs, Troy Brown set a single game receptions record, and Tom Brady threw for 410 yards and four TDs. Browns rally to beat Titans 31 28 in Nashville as Phil Dawson kicks OT winner after Tim Couch three TDs. 49ers top Redskins 20 10 as Tim Rattay directs a long drive and Owens stars on a 38 yard run. Broncos beat Bills 28 23 in Denver.
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Chargers Hold Off Cards In Late Stand
Week 3 league high scorers faced sharp defense as the Chargers beat Arizona 23 15 behind a late goal line stand. Junior Seau left with leg injury after the stand while Jake Plummer threw two TDs and two picks. Packers edged Lions 37 31 as Brett Favre threw for 357 yards and three scores.
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