Pittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl XL
US Sport story by Carl Anders, Mon, 06 Feb 2006 20:36:00GMT

Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a stiff challenge from Seattle Seahawks to clinch the Super Bowl XL 21-10. Willie Parker set a record with a 75-yard run to push the Steelers to a 14-3 lead just into the third quarter.

Duke edge past Boston College 83-81
US Sport story by Dominic Taylor, Fri, 03 Feb 2006 03:44:00GMT

Duke forward Shelden Williams, displayed nerves of steel as he held back a late surge by BC guard Tyrese Rice to ensure a narrow 2 point win for the Blue Devils in a Atlantic Coast Conference game last night.

Steelers and Panthers qualify with thrilling wins
US Sport story by Carl Anders, Tue, 17 Jan 2006 03:36:00GMT

Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers stormed to the AFC and NFC Championships after recording thrilling victories over Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears respectively. The Steelers went through in a mad scramble towards the end.

Reggie Bush to enter NFL draft a year ahead of schedule
US Sport story by Georgina Scane, Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:16:00GMT

Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush officially announced on Thursday that he will enter the NFL draft a year early and skip his senior year at the University of Southern California. The 20-year-old running back is heavily tipped to join the Houston Texans.

Patriots set the tone with 28-3 defeat of Jaguars
US Sport story by Gareth Bowman, Mon, 09 Jan 2006 02:12:00GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts - The New England Patriots new found confidence resulted in a blitz that left the Jacksonville Jaguars panting for breath. The Patriots mauled the Jaguars 28-3 in an AFC wild card game at the Gillette Stadium on Saturday night.

Washington Redskins ride into the playoffs
US Sport story by Gareth Bowman, Tue, 03 Jan 2006 08:36:01GMT

PHILADELPHIA - The Washington Redskins' long wait is finally over as they rode into the last spot of the playoffs by beating the Philadelphia Eagles 31-20 in a New Year game last night.

Bears' clinch playoffs' bye with 24-17 win over Packers
US Sport story by Dominic Taylor, Mon, 26 Dec 2005 13:04:00GMT

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin - Chicago Bears swept away the NFC North Division title with a splendid 24-17 win over the Green Bay Packers. Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs and quarterback Rex Grossman were the stars for the Bears, who seemed determined to seal the win.

Clean-shaven Damon “looks like a Yankee”
US Sport story by Dominic Taylor, Mon, 26 Dec 2005 00:04:00GMT

BOSTON - Johnny Damon's surprise move from Boston Red Sox to New York Yankees has shocked fans. So much so that Damon's appearance at the Stadium wearing a pinstriped No 18 jersey and a Yankee cap elicited a somewhat muted reaction.

Tony Dungy's son dies in apparent suicide
US Sport story by Georgina Scane, Fri, 23 Dec 2005 16:04:00GMT

LUTZ, FLA. - The Indianapolis Colts' coach Tony Dungy's son James Dungy has died in what is being reported as a possible suicide. James' Dungy's girlfriend called 911 at about 1:30 am after finding him unresponsive.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-10 Carolina Panthers
US Sport story by Fred Smith, Tue, 13 Dec 2005 07:04:00GMT

CHARLOTTE, NC.- Tampa Bay Buccaneers exacted sweet revenge over the Carolina Panthers 20-10 to tie with go level with Carolina in a NFC South Division game at Bank of America Stadium.