Brady clicks with rookies; Patriots beat Bucs 23-3

Tom Brady 's rookie receivers are starting to catch on. And the New England Patriots are 3-0 for the first time in six seasons. After slow starts to their NFL careers, Kenbrell Thompkins caught two touchdown passes and Aaron Dobson had seven receptions as the Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-3 on Sunday. "They're doing a great job," Brady said. "They've worked really hard to understand what we're trying to do on a weekly basis." Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/09/22/5433/index.html#ixzz2fiXTyOeU

Bears stay unbeaten with 40-23 win over Steelers

Julius Peppers picked up the ball, turned toward the wide swath of open field in front of him and took off. Sure, the Chicago Bears ' defensive end admits he doesn't have the "blazing speed" of his youth. The way the Pittsburgh Steelers are backpedaling these days, it was hardly required. Peppers scooped up a Ben Roethlisberger fumble and ran 42 yards with just under 4 minutes remaining to clinch a 40-23 victory Sunday night that kept the Bears (3-0) perfect. "I happened to be at the right place at the right time and the ball bounced to me," Peppers said. "I got a hand on it and took it in, so there wasn't much else to talk about. That was the longest run I had with the ball, yes, I will tell you that." Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2013/09/22/5436/index.html#ixzz2fiXC13HP

Mayweather vs Canelo: Floyd Mayweather puts on dominating display in win

Canelo Alvarez proved nothing more than easy money for Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. Mayweather turned one of the richest fights ever into just another $41.5 million payday Saturday night, dominating Alvarez from the opening bell and winning a majority decision in a masterful performance that left no doubt who the best fighter of his era is. Read more here: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-400_162-57602997/mayweather-vs-canelo-floyd-mayweather-puts-on-dominating-display-in-win/

Bryce Harper second to Yoenis Cespedes in 2013 MLB Home Run Derby

NEW YORK — It was always him and his dad. That’s how Bryce Harper remembers it. He would wait for Ron Harper to come home from his shift as an ironworker, a 5-year-old bundle of energy pleading for a pitcher. Out they would head, either into the family garage or to one of the dusty Las Vegas diamonds near their home. “I’d just swing and try to hit the ball as hard as I could,” the son recalled.
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