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Garrard excels as Jaguars beat Broncos (AP) -

Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler, right, tries to recover his own fumble after getting hit by Jacksonville Jaguars' Reggie Hayward (not shown) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. Jacksonville Jaguars' Pierson Prioleau is in on the play at right. Jacksonville recovered the ball.

The Jacksonville Jaguars didn't need to play keep-away from Denver this time, just takeaway. Playing their best all-around game of the season, the Jaguars got superb performances from quarterback David Garrard and running back Maurice Jones-Drew, plus three takeaways by their defense in a 24-17 win over the bumbling Broncos on a cold, misty Sunday.


Golf great Ballesteros has brain tumor (AP) -

European Ryder Cup team captain Seve Ballesteros, of Spain, kisses the trophy after Europe beat the United States 14 1/2 to 13 1/2 to win the Ryder Cup at Valderrama golf course, southern Spain, in this Sept. 28, 1997 photo. Five-time major winner Seve Ballesteros has confirmed that he has a brain tumor. The 51-year-old Spaniard announced the news Sunday in a statement issued by Madrid's La Paz hospital. It was unknown whether the tumor was benign or malignant.

After a career full of miraculous shots -- including one from a parking lot during his first British Open win -- Seve Ballesteros was preparing for the "hardest challenge" of his life Sunday after announcing he has a brain tumor. The 51-year-old Ballesteros was set to undergo a biopsy Tuesday before doctors determine how to proceed.


Texans top Miami on Schaub's late TD run (AP) -

Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington passes during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 in Houston. The Texans posted their first win of the season by beating the Dolphins 29-28.

Andre Johnson hung his head, furious at himself for fumbling near the goal line. Coaches urged him to snap out of it. If Houston was going to win, they told him, he'd have to make a play. They were right. Johnson had an acrobatic 23-yard reception on fourth-and-10 that kept the last drive alive and Matt Schaub ran for a 3-yard touchdown with 3 seconds left to lead the Texans to their first win, a...


Colts back in sync, Manning burns Ravens (AP) -

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning gets set to throw in the second half against the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. Indianapolis won 31-3.

It looked like old times in Indianapolis on Sunday. Peyton Manning was in control and Marvin Harrison was catching touchdowns while the defense pressured the quarterback and forced turnovers. Heck, the Colts even won a home game for the first time since December 2007. After a month of bumbling around and hearing critics question whether they still had it, the Colts sent a strong message to the rest...


Falcons beat Bears 22-20 in wild ending (AP) -

Atlanta Falcons place-kicker Jason Elam (1) kicks a 48-yards game-winning field goal from the hold of teammate Michael Koenen as time expires in an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Atlanta, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. Atlanta won 22-20.

Jason Elam stood on the sideline with head bowed, figuring he had cost the Atlanta Falcons a win. Then, a kickoff return and a quick pass gave him a second chance. In the blink of an eye, he went from goat to hero. Atoning for his miss a few minutes earlier, Elam booted a 48-yard field goal on the final play to give the Atlanta Falcons a stunning 22-20 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.


Rams stun Redskins on game-ending FG (AP) -

The St. Louis Rams celebrate their first win of the season after they defeated the Washington Redskins 19-17 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 in Landover, Md.

Josh Brown kicked a 49-yard field goal on the last play of the game Sunday, giving the St. Louis Rams a 19-17 upset of the Washington Redskins to end an eight-game losing streak over two seasons and make Jim Haslett a winner in his St. Louis head coaching debut. It takes a fluke play or two for a winless, two-touchdown underdog to pull off the stunner.


Browns TE Winslow released from hospital (AP) - Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow has been released from a hospital after a four-day stay for tests and evaluation related to an undisclosed illness. The Browns on Sunday downgraded the Pro Bowler from questionable to doubtful for Monday night's game against the New York Giants, meaning there's about a 25 percent chance he'll play.
NBA in venture to build arenas in China (AP) - The NBA has formed a joint venture with Anschutz Entertainment Group to design and develop about 12 multipurpose arenas in major Chinese cities. The project was announced Sunday at the O2 Arena in London, where the New Jersey Nets and Miami Heat played a preseason game. AEG runs the O2, and the venture will be equally owned by the two parties.