The Record, Bergen County, NJ

Nfl Notes

T.O. wins over fans Philadelphia Eagles fans just couldn't bring themselves to hate Terrell Owens.

Jets Blog

Mickens still in the mix August 4, 2005

Jets Notes

Jamie drops in Jamie Henderson, the former Jets cornerback who has come a long way from his near-fatal motorcycle accident in April 2004, was at training camp Wednesday, but only to observe along with Jamie Jr., his 1-year-old son.

Laying Down the Law ; Jets Still Trying to Reach Accord with Cornerback

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y - Herman Edwards walked over to reporters after Wednesday's single sweltering practice, the sweat on his face and neck not dripping but rather glistening, making his bronze skin glow intensely. Not angry but by no means happy, the coach weaved confirmation of his team's talks with the agent for cornerback Ty Law into his hottest summer rant yet about the way his offense had performed.

Giants Notes

Burress sits out There was no miracle recovery this time for Plaxico Burress.

Lb, Coughlin Bury Hatchet ; Green Senses a Mutual Respect has Developed in Camp

ALBANY, N.Y. - The perception that this is a kinder, gentler Tom Coughlin is more myth than makeover. Don't bother to test the Giants' coach to see if he's taking any anti-taskmaster drugs. He isn't.

Giants Blog

All-star aides August 4, 2005

Time Running Out for Top Drivers

Six more races are all that's left of some very talented, popular drivers' title dreams. It's 2,087 more miles over six events to prove they belong in the elite of "The Chase for the Championship," those 10 drivers or so who are out to win the second Nextel Cup title. "The Chase" lineup will be set over the next 1,600 laps, and here are five drivers who need to step it up by recording wins, not just top-fives and top-10s.

Auto Racing Glance

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Allstate 400

Yankees Notes

July's guy By a landslide, Jason Giambi won July's AL Player of the Month award, an honor he likened in importance with his 2000 AL MVP award.

Mets Notes

Tough night for Beltran Every day Carlos Beltran comes to the ballpark and goes about his normal routine, which now has been modified to include extra batting practice.

Mets Blog

Tired of talking August 4, 2005

Manny Homers Before Collision

Manny Ramirez hit his AL-leading 30th homer, then left the game after a collision with teammate Edgar Renteria, and the Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals, 8-5, Wednesday in Boston. The Red Sox matched their season high with their seventh straight win.

House Readies Purgery Probe for Palmeiro

WASHINGTON - Congress will investigate whether baseball slugger Rafael Palmeiro perjured himself when he told a House committee that he hadn't taken steroids. With the player's consent, Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., chairman of the House Government Reform Committee, and the committee's ranking Democrat, Rep. Henry Waxman of California, asked Major League Baseball on Wednesday to turn over information about the failed drug test that resulted in a 10-day suspension for Palmeiro this week.

Islanders Trade Peca

NEW YORK - The Islanders traded captain Michael Peca to the Edmonton Oilers for center Mike York on Wednesday, shortly after signing high-scoring forward Miroslav Satan to a three-year deal. Peca joined the Islanders along with Alexei Yashin in separate draft-day trades in 2001 as New York shed its losing image following seven years of missing the playoffs.

Blazers Cut Van Exel

The Portland Trail Blazers waived veteran guards Nick Van Exel and Derek Anderson on Wednesday. Van Exel, 34, averaged 10.7 points and 4.3 assists and made 39 starts last season before going on the injured list March 12 with left knee pain.

Hoffmann Gets Carter Cup Win

It's been a very good week for Morgan Hoffmann. Seven days after winning the NJSGA Junior, the Wyckoff resident captured the MGA Carter Cup Junior Stroke Play Championship after one playoff hole Wednesday at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY.

Sports Briefs

BASKETBALL Former NBA guard Muggsy Bogues was hired as coach of the Charlotte Sting, although Trudi Lacey remains as GM.

Day Ending Hall of Fame Racing Career

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day is retiring, bringing to an end one of horse racing's greatest and most lucrative careers. Day, who won the 1992 Kentucky Derby aboard Lil E. Tee, has 8,804 victories and is the career money leader with purses totaling $297,941,912. His 32-year racing career comes to a close just months after he returned to racing following hip surgery.

River Vale Delivers Title for Bergen County

LYNDHURST - All the signs pointed to River Vale finally breaking the 37-year drought of a Bergen County team winning the American Legion state title. The Ravens were 29-0 going into Wednesday's state final against Milltown and had outscored their previous two opponents, 28-4.