S.Africa coach given final say over selection
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South African rugby bosses have given new Springbok coach Peter de Villiers the final say on selection matters. feeds.reuters.com
O'Driscoll relieved after 'tough game'
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll cut a relieved figure after his side were given an almighty scare by World Cup minnows Georgia in Bordeaux. rte.ie
Gipp Lawsuit Is Dismissed, but an Appeal Is Planned
The decision by a Michigan judge to dismiss a lawsuit over the exhumation the remains of George Gipp did nothing to quiet the main parties on either side of the case. nytimes.com
Sports Lift Up Downtrodden Town
The economically battered city of Jeannette, Pa., is the home to Terrelle Pryor, the No. 1 college football prospect, and sports have long filled area residents with pride. nytimes.com
Jets Pick Two From the Big Ten, and One’s a Big Surprise
Vernon Gholston, a defensive rush end from Ohio State, was the expected pick in the N.F.L. draft. Dustin Keller, a tight end from Purdue, was the day’s surprise. nytimes.com