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Texans crush Bengals for first playoff win

The Houston Texans won their first ever National Football League (NFL) playoff game with a 31-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday earning them a divisional round clash with the Baltimore Ravens. Houston running back Arian Foster was once again the difference-maker scoring two touchdowns and rushing for 153 yards as Houston delighted a record crowd of 71,725 at Reliant Stadium. The... 

‘Thinking about the team probably dragged my batting down a bit’

It was on his first Test tour of Sri Lanka, in 1999, that Ricky Ponting first harboured thoughts of captaincy. On his second, in 2004, he was the captain, commanding the team for the first time since Steve Waugh’s retirement. Seven years on and Ponting is back in the island nation for his first series since handing the job to Michael Clarke. He spoke to ESPNcricinfo about Sri Lanka, batting,... 

South Africa to replace Libya as 2013 Nations Cup hosts

South Africa is to take over from Libya as hosts of the 2013 African Nations Cup finals in a swap agreement that will see Libya host the 2017 edition, the South African Football Association (SAFA) said on Thursday. The agreement must still to be ratified by the Confederation of African Football, who will meet in Cairo next month. “In terms of the agreement, Libya will host the 2017 finals which... 

Estrada too strong a Brew for Pirates

The red-hot Milwaukee Brewers will move temporary starter Marco Estrada back to the bullpen with some reluctance after the right-hander delivered another strong outing to spark the Brewers to an 11-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Estrada, who made his third straight start since replacing previously injured pitcher Chris Narveson in the rotation, fired seven innings and allowed just... 
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Felix to get Brisco help for double bid

U.S. sprinter Allyson Felix will receive some last-minute tips from a trailblazer as she launches her bid for a unparalleled 200-400 meters double at the world championships, the three-times world 200 meters champion’s coach said on Thursday. “Valerie Brisco is coming in,” said Bob Kersee of the first woman to win both events at an Olympics in 1984 at Los Angeles. “She will... 

Records fine but Kenyan Rudisha hunting titles

Kenyan David Rudisha was feted like a lion killer when he returned home after breaking the world record last year, but the 800 meters favorite is hunting bigger game at the world championships. The 22-year-old, speaking at a news conference Thursday ahead of the August 27-September 4 event, said that while owning the world record was special, someone could always come along and take it from you. As... 

Djokovic gets top seed for U.S. Open

Djokovic gets top seed for U.S. Open
Serbia’s world number one Novak Djokovic was named Wednesday, as expected, as the top seed for the August 29-September 11 U.S. Open. It marked the first time Djokovic was seeded number one for the year’s final grand slam. Djokovic has never won the U.S. Open but has been in great form this year, losing just two matches all season and winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Defending... 
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Tennis betting prospects for the US Open

The tennis betting season is almost over with the final Grand Slam of the year, the US Open coming up at the end of August. While he is still around Rodger Federer, will always be the favourite and it’s no difference at the US Open this year. Rafael Nadal is second favourite to win the tournament with Andy Murray in close third. Federer had poor showing at the French Open and Wimbledon, but he... 
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