Новости за 06.11.2017

NEW YORK — Beverly Ramos wore a headband with the colors of the Puerto Rican flag and soaked in the cheers along the route of the New York City Marathon. The two-time Olympian stayed in Puerto Rico to train despite two devastating hurricanes within a month. Her home of Trujillo Alto, near San Juan, was

Associated Press journalists counted 18 NFL players protesting during the national anthem before games on Sunday. Miami Dolphins players Julius Thomas, Michael Thomas and Kenny Stills knelt during the anthem before Sunday night’s game against the Raiders. Before recent games, the three players waited in the tunnel during the anthem. Coach Adam Gase had established

TORONTO — Washington Wizards guard John Wall will miss Sunday night’s game at Toronto because of a sprained left shoulder. The four-time All-Star is expected to return Tuesday night when the Wizards host the Dallas Mavericks. Wall, who is averaging 20.5 points and 10.4 assists, was injured in a collision with Cleveland’s Channing Frye in

TORONTO — Toronto FC lost 1-0 to the New York Red Bulls in an abrasive game Sunday and still advanced to the MLS Eastern Conference final on away goals after the two-leg series ended tied 2-2 on goals aggregate. It was a feisty affair that saw Toronto striker Jozy Altidore and Red Bulls captain Sacha

PHILADELPHIA — Carson Wentz tossed four touchdown passes, Corey Clement had three scores, and the Philadelphia Eagles routed the Denver Broncos 51-23 on Sunday. The Eagles (8-1) dismantled the league’s top-ranked defense, racking up 419 yards, to win their seventh straight game and head into a bye week with the best record in the NFL.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A neighborhood group in South Bend has won a $30,000 federal grant to prevent lead poisoning in children. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s funding will allow the Near Northwest Neighborhood Inc. to hire two part-time community outreach workers for a one-year effort starting in January. The South Bend Tribune reports those

HOUSTON — T.Y. Hilton had 175 yards receiving with two touchdowns to help the Indianapolis Colts halt a three-game skid with a 20-14 win on Sunday over a Houston Texans team that struggled without Deshaun Watson. Jacoby Brissett threw for 308 yards filling in for Andrew Luck, who was placed on injured reserve on Thursday

SAN FRANCISCO — Right-hander Johnny Cueto is staying with the San Francisco Giants. Cueto had the option to opt out of his contract that runs through 2021. The team said Sunday the pitcher had decided to remain with the Giants. The 31-year-old Cueto was hampered by injuries this season, going 8-8 with a 4.52 ERA

SAN FRANCISCO — Right-hander Johnny Cueto will be staying with the San Francisco Giants. Cueto had the option to opt out of his contract that runs through 2021. The team said Sunday the pitcher had decided to remain with the Giants. The 31-year-old Cueto was hampered by injuries this season, going 8-8 with a 4.52

PHILADELPHIA — Carson Wentz tossed four touchdown passes, Corey Clement had three scores, and the Philadelphia Eagles routed the Denver Broncos 51-23 on Sunday. The Eagles (8-1) dismantled the league’s top-ranked defense, racking up 419 yards, to win their seventh straight game and head into a bye week with the best record in the NFL.

Virginia is bowl eligible for the first time since 2011 after beating Georgia Tech this weekend. With the victory, the Cavaliers avoided what would have been a stressful stretch run. Virginia won five of its first six games this season, but a difficult November schedule put win No. 6 in question. The Cavaliers now have

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Marcus Mariota threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns, and the Tennessee Titans beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 Sunday for their third straight victory. Derrick Henry ran for a 1-yard TD. Safety Kevin Byard also intercepted two passes , giving the second-year pro five picks over his past two games. The Titans

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton felt the Carolina Panthers needed an emotional lift. He gave them one on Sunday. An energetic and seemingly motivated Newton ran for 86 yards and a scored on a head-first diving 9-yard touchdown run as the Carolina Panthers erased an early 10-point deficit to beat the NFC South-rival Atlanta Falcons

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton ran for 86 yards and a touchdown and the Carolina Panthers stormed back from an early 10-point deficit and then held on to beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 on Sunday in a key NFC South matchup. The Panthers spotted the Falcons 10 points before Newton and the ground game got

NEW ORLEANS — The Saints extended their winning streak to six when Drew Brees completed 81.2 percent of his passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-10 victory over reeling Tampa Bay on Sunday. The Buccaneers came in hoping to stem a four-game skid, but instead were not just beaten, but beaten up.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jared Goff set career highs with four touchdown throws and 311 yards passing, Todd Gurley ran for two more scores and the surprising Los Angeles Rams made one big play after another in beating the defenseless New York Giants 51-17 on Sunday. The win was the fifth in six games for

ANTWERP, Belgium — A soccer player was injured by a smoke bomb thrown by rival fans during Sporting Charleroi’s 3-1 win at Royal Antwerp in the Belgian League on Sunday. Cristian Benavente dropped to the ground after being struck on the shoulder by an extinguished smoke bomb as he celebrated scoring his second goal, which

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As offensively inept as the Cincinnati Bengals were to start the season, they were even worse Sunday at Jacksonville. The Bengals finished with a season-low 148 yards in a 23-7 loss that showed — again — just how dominant the Jaguars (5-3) can be. The game will be remembered more for a

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — With A.J. Green and Jalen Ramsey ejected for fighting, Jaydon Mickens delivered the knockout blow by returning a punt 63 yards for a touchdown, helping the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-7 Sunday. The Jaguars (5-3) won consecutive games for the first time in 13 months and were victorious at EverBank

NEW YORK — Meb Keflezighi left it all on the course in his final New York City Marathon, blowing kisses and giving the thumbs-up to the adoring crowds in Central Park before collapsing at the finish line. Wearing his signature “MEB” bib, the 42-year-old Keflezighi led the pack early and finished 11th on Sunday in

LONDON — David Luiz could have a fight to regain his place in Chelsea’s starting lineup. After a 3-0 loss at Roma in the Champions League, the Brazil defender was dropped for Sunday’s game against Manchester United. Chelsea won 1-0 with Luiz sitting in the stand, having not even been named as a substitute. Chelsea