NFL report notes touchdown drought across Sunday games
Five teams failed to score a touchdown, with Cincinnati and Cincinnati’s win highlighted by six field goals and a safety in Seattle. Pittsburgh edged Houston 12-9, while Arizona and others managed only field goals or a late meaningless TD. Overall 42 TDs and 48 field goals marked a low scoring Sunday amid weather and salary cap effects.
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Capriati returns to pro tennis in Philadelphia
Jennifer Capriati, 18, returned to a tour practice at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ahead of a Wednesday first-round match against No. 6 seed Anke Huber in the Virginia Slims of Philadelphia. She spoke little, worked with coach Jose Higueras, and focused on keeping the mood light while eyeing a tentative comeback after personal struggles and a year away from the tour.
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Marathon wrong turn won't be repeated
New York City Marathon winner German Silva corrected a wrong turn near Central Park to surge past Benjamin Paredes by two seconds in a near record finish. Silva’s time 2 hours 11 minutes 21 seconds was slowed by heat and humidity. Tegla Loroupe won the women’s race in 2 27 37, a Kenyan national mark, as the event saw two deaths from heart attacks among runners.
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Angelos offers to buy Raiders amid Rams talks
Baltimore owner Peter Angelos reportedly offers to buy all or part of the Los Angeles Raiders while negotiating to purchase the Rams and move them to Baltimore. Al Davis weighs Rams move prospects as Anaheim, St Louis or Baltimore options loom, with public funding ready for a Camden Yards adjacent stadium.
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Heisman race tightens as Carter and Salaam lead
In a Denver Post survey of 50 voters Carter and Salaam each earned 17 first place votes, Salaam leading by overall 91 to 85 points over Carter. Collins had six first place votes. Carter rushed 192 yards and a TD against Indiana while Salaam had 174 yards vs Oklahoma State.
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Gooden suspension shocks Mets teammates at UCLA event
Dwight Gooden's Mets colleagues said they had no idea he was using drugs again. John Franco said he and others living with him during the season saw no signs. Gooden was suspended Friday after multiple positive drug tests since June.
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