| Patriots excited about Jets matchup after torching Bengals New England Patriots slot receiver Wes Welker put a two-touchdown exclamation point on his comeback from January ACL surgery. Then Randy Moss ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Council awaits feasibility study on ballpark The Birmingham City Council is expected to vote on supporting a lodging tax increase to pay for a downtown baseball park and entertainment district on Tuesday, but Councilor Johnathan Austin said the feasibility study on the project has not been presented to the council. feeds.bizjournals.com |
If Armstrong doped, teammates say they saw nothing By JOHN LEICESTER 2010-10-01T17:13:15ZPARIS (AP) -- For Lance Armstrong, it became a tradition.... hosted.ap.org |
England to begin tour with Maori test • Rangi Chase and Weller Hauraki included in Maori team• England to fly out tonight following Terry Newton's funeralEngland will face a tough challenge in the first game of their Four Nations tour in Auckland on Saturday week, before the tournament proper even begins. The New Zealand Maori have named a formidable-looking team including two of the most eye-catching overseas players in the Super League this season – Castleford's Rangi Chase and the Crusaders second-row Weller Hauraki – plus Timana Tahu, the former Australia rugby union international who will line up at centre alongside Clinton Toopi, formerly of Leeds.The Maori, coached by the former Wigan hooker Howie Tamati, also include three Kiwi internationals in Kevin Locke, the former Leigh hooker Aaron Heremaia and Jeremy Smith, a scrum-half who will play for Wakefield in 2011 after two years with Salford.The England squad fly out tonight after several of the players attend the funeral of the former Great Britain hooker Terry Newton, including the captain Adrian Morley, who is a pallbearer.The Maori game will be the first half of what promises to be a compelling double-header, as it will be followed by New Zealand's Four Nations warm-up against an equally tasty-looking Samoa side.The Samoans, coached by the former Queensland and Australia prop Steven Price, include eight Super League players: Tony Puletua (St Helens), Francis Meli (St Helens), Ali Lauitiiti (Leeds), David Faiumu (Huddersfield), David Solomona (Warrington), George Carmont (Wigan), Frank Winterstein (Crusaders) and Harrison Hansen, the Wigan forward who was born in Salford.Meanwhile, St Helens have announced the retention of three of their senior players following last Saturday's Grand Final defeat by Wigan. Paul Wellens, the 30-year-old full-back, who will become the club's longest-serving player following the retirement of Keiron Cunningham – and is expected to succeed him as captain – has signed a new two-year contract, as has Meli, the powerful Samoan wing who had been wanted by Bradford. Chris Flannery, a 30-year-old Australian forward, who joined Saints from the Sydney Roosters in 2007, has agreed a one-year deal.Saints confirmed contract extensions with three younger players – Paul Clough, Jonny Lomax and Jamie Foster – earlier this week. But Paul Johnson, a 22-year-old second-row who made his first-team debut this year, has been released to join Wakefield on a two-year contract. Wakefield have avoided the complication of having two Paul Johnsons, because the vastly experienced former Wigan and Great Britain forward of that name is to join the Crusaders.New Zealand MaoriKevin Locke (Vodafone Warriors), Sandor Earl (Penrith), Timana Tahu (Parramatta), Clinton Toopi (Gold Coast), Arana J Taumata (North Queensland), Rangi Chase (Castleford), Jeremy Smith (Wakefield), Willie Heta (Otahuhu), Aaron Heremaia (Vodafone Warriors), Weller Hauraki (Crusaders), Justin Horo (Parramatta), Bodene Thompson (Gold Coast), Kevin Proctor (Melbourne), James Tamou (North Queensland), Sam McKendry (Penrith), Russell Packer (Vodafone Warriors).SamoaTony Puletua (St Helens), Francis Meli (St Helens), Ali Lauitiiti (Leeds), David Faiumu (Huddersfield), David Solomona (Warrington), George Carmont (Wigan), Harrison Hansen (Wigan), Ben Roberts (Canterbury-Bankstown), Constantine Mika (Newcastle), Mark Taufua (Newcastle), Joseph Paulo (Penrith), Masada Iosefa (Penrith), Terence Seuseu (Manly), Willie Isa (Melbourne), Daniel Vidot (Canberra), Josh McGuire (Brisbane), Taulima Tautai (Cronulla), Quentin Togaga'e (Souths Logan), Frank Winterstein (Crusaders).England rugby league teamRugby leagueAndy Wilsonguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Rooney to stay at Manchester United until 2015 By STEVE DOUGLAS 2010-10-22T17:05:13ZLONDON (AP) -- Saying "this is where I belong," Wayne Rooney ended a week of speculation about his future Friday by changing his mind and signing a five-year contract with Manchester United.... hosted.ap.org |