SPORTS

Dallas is still first in the NFC East at 4-4, but lost an opportunity to pad its lead after second place Philadelphia lost to the New York Giants.

With Matt Ryan under center and Julio Jones poised to become one of the league’s elite receivers, Atlanta was supposed to set the league on fire and make another run to the NFC title game. Carolina’s Cam Newton and head coach Ron Rivera were both under fire, and 2013 was seen as the final year before serious changes came down.

Chris Johnson may have to take some blame. During his first three years in the league he reached paydirt 34 times, and over the last three just 10.

Mark Webber edged out Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel to take pole position for the Formula one Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Los Blancos held a 3-0 lead after Ronaldo scored his second goal of the match in the 48 th minute of play, but consecutive fouls by defenders Pepe and Marcelo gave Vallecano striker Jonathan Viera two penalty opportunities and goals.

Washington nearly did San Diego a favor last week by outgunning Denver for three quarters before letting up 38 unanswered points in a 45-21 loss.

Arsenal now sit five points clear at the Premier League summit after goals from Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey gave them a 2-0 win over Liverpool.

The 13-time All-Star agreed to a deal worth $12 million to remain with New York.

The Browns last victory over Baltimore came in 2007, when they swept the season series and barely missed the playoffs despite a 10-6 record.

Manchester United beat Fulham 3-1 at Craven Cottage, courtesy of goals from Antonio Valencia, Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney.

Forward Sergio Aguero recorded two assists in the first half, aiding David Silva on his third goal of the season, and Alvaro Negredo on his fourth.

Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic scored an incredible first-minute goal from his own area in Saturday’s Premier League match against Southampton.

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Xabi Alonso will start his first match of the season when Real Madrid travel to take on local rivals Rayo Vallecano in Saturday’s La Liga action.

Tech is second in points scored per game (39.8) and fourth in total defense. The Cowboys are third in points scored (38.9) and allowed (19.6). OSU holds an edge upfront, ranking first against the run (122.7) in the conference.

Second-half goals from Yoan Gouffran and Loic Remy saw Newcastle United beat Chelsea 2-0 in Saturday’s Premier League clash at St James’ Park.

At this time last year the Tigers were 1-7, but they've flipped that record under first year head coach Gus Malzahn with impressive victories over ranked Texas A&M and Ole Miss, and could head back to a BCS bowl game.

Arsenal take on Liverpool and the man they tried to sign during the summer, Luis Suarez, in Saturday’s early Premier League kickoff.

Newly crowned four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel again set the pace in practice for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

David Moyes is targeting a fourth straight win when Manchester United take on Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

Robert Lewandowski struck a hat-trick as Borussia Dortmund thumped Stuttgart 6-1 in Bundesliga action at the Westfalenstadion.

Barcelona beat local rivals Espanyol 1-0 at the Camp Nou after a second-half goal by Chile international Alexis Sanchez.

The Pittsburgh Steelers visit the New England Patriots in Week 9 of the 2013 NFL season.

Jose Mourinho is keen for Fernando Torres to continue working hard for the team when Chelsea take on Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

Typically rush-first Seattle gained only 44 yards on the ground after previously averaging more than 150 yards in the previous seven games.

The Minnesota Vikings visit the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9 of the 2013 NFL season.

All bets are typically off when division rivals clash, especially when you’ve never beaten the rival quarterback. Baltimore’s Joe Flacco is a perfect 11-0 against the Browns, but their young defense led by defensive back Buster Skrine and d-end Barkevious Mingo should terrorize the Ravens all afternoon.

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The Philadelphia Eagles visit the Oakland Raiders in Week 9 of the 2013 NFL season.