RG3, Charles Among Big Names Injured in Week 2

After a difficult week off the pitch, the NFL returned to play - and the focus shifted to the big-name players were injured in the entire league.

Robert Griffin III, Jamaal Charles, DeSean Jackson, AJ Green and Knowshon Moreno all left their games on a busy Sunday for the coach and the medical staff.

Griffin dislocated his left ankle in the first quarter of Washington 41-10 victory over Jacksonville, putting his season in jeopardy. Redskins quarterback scheduled for X-rays and MRI to determine more about the injury. He and coach Jay Gruden did not offer to return to the table, but the injuries are usually outside of NFL players for at least two months.

"Moments like this," Griffin said, "you just have to keep the faith."

If there are cracks, Griffin will require surgery and will almost certainly be done this year. He was injured when he landed awkwardly on the ankle as he finished throwing and then fell out of bounds. Pass was arrested by Jackson for 11-yard gain.

"It was a pain," said Griffin. "Anytime you see your ankles and it will be up at the strange, you do not want to wake up."

Jackson also left the game shortly after he sprained the AC joint in his left shoulder in the first quarter. He hopes to play next week against Philadelphia, his former club.

Redskins players were injured, including running back Roy Helu (quadriceps strain), keep Shawn Lauvao (sprained right knee) and defensive Darrel Young (sprained back).

Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis was carted off after leaving with a sprained left ankle high. Rookie receiver Allen Hurns injured his left ankle and is expected X-ray.

In Denver, Charles left with a left ankle injury after taken down in the first quarter against the Broncos, and did not return. Charles stopped the run up the middle with Broncos safety TJ Ward and then tied to the bench.

General safety Eric Berry also sprained ankle.

Green severely injured a foot in the opening series of the Cincinnati Bengals and sitting throughout the game, 24-10 victory over Atlanta.

Green missed practice time last week with a leg injury in his right foot. He started against the Falcons, but came to the sideline after a few dramas have foot examined. He walked out without assistance, limping slightly.

Bengals lose four players: Pro Bowl linebacker Vontaze Burfict (pinched nerve in neck), defensive tackle Brandon Thompson (left knee), tight end Alex Smith (left biceps) and right guard Kevin Zeitler (right calf).

In Orchard Park, New York, Moreno did not return after injuring his left elbow 11 minutes to Miami 29-10 loss to the Bills. He was injured in the first take profit of 4 meters, when he was initially hit on the right by Nickell Robey, and Nigel Bradham then hit him from the left, hitting him directly in the arm.

Five main defender of the Bears injured after their 28-20 victory at 49ers: cornerbacks Sherrick McManis (quadriceps) and Charles Tillman (triceps), defensive end Trevor Scott (foot), safety Chris Conte (shoulder) and defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff (concussion ).

Antonio Gates' three TDs carry Chargers past Seahawks

San Diego Chargers an old familiar Combo - Philip Rivers to Antonio Gates - surprised the defense of the Super Bowl for the Seattle Seahawks.

Gates had three touchdown receptions, including a bucket with one hand dramatically and Chargers controlled the pace on Mars Hawn Lynch and Russell Wilson out of the box hold to beat the Seahawks 30-21 victory Sunday.

The 34-year-old goals scored on catches of 8, 8 and 21 meters.

21 meters was epic, as the star tight end split two defenders and through rivers extended pass, reached with his left hand to pick him up. Flat on his back in the end zone, he lifted the ball to the referee had to show the hooks that made ​​San Diego a 27-14 lead late in the third quarter gave.

The three touchdown receptions related career high gates. Rivers completed 28 of 37 for 284 yards.

Seattle was effective when he had the ball, but just not enough that the Chargers have dominated the time of possession in a hot afternoon at Qualcomm Stadium.

Box score: 30 Chargers, Seahawks 21

San Diego (1-1) had stolen a maximum of 11 points, lead in the fourth quarter and lost their first game on Monday night in Arizona. Seattle (1-1) had to prepare nine days after an impressive opening win 20 points against Green Bay.

After the third scoring catch Gates, Wilson the Seahawks 70 yards, capping pulled the drive with a throw of 14-yard touchdown run Mars Hawn Lynch to shoot 27-21.

Seattle turned the ball at his 10th depths in the final minutes of San Diego; Nick Novak began his third field goal of 28 yards 16 seconds left.

San Diego used to long rides in the day to control the game and complete the vaunted defense of Seattle.

Percy Harvin gave the Chargers a great gift when he sought kick-off at 28 after a 43-yard field goal gave the advantage Novak Chargers 13-7 with 4:40 to go before halftime.

After consecutive 10-yard penalty gave the Chargers a first and goal from the 23, Rivers completed a pass for 15-yard screen to Eddie King before eludes pressure and knock on the doors to its second Scoring connection of the quarter.

Wilson wasted no time in bringing the Seahawks 61 yards in five parts, beating touchdown to Robert Turbine pass on a run of 3 meters 20-14. Turbine also had one catch for 32 yards and 10 yards on the drive.

San Diego running back Ryan Mathews carted off the field was evident with an injured right knee early in the fourth quarter.

Rivers hit doors in a touchdown from eight yards early in the second quarter.

Dwight Freeney sacked Wilson to force the Seahawks to their first ride Punt. Novak has a field goal 50 yards for San Diego.

The Seahawks came with a three-play, 60-yard, which ended when Harvin took a pitch from Wilson, has the advantage, and ran 51 meters down the left sideline for a 7-3 lead. But Harvin had stepped on the sideline during the race and the NFL, said after the game it was "confirmed wrong." The league said the ball was spotted on the line 21 meters.

Miss New York crowned Miss America for 3rd straight year

Miss New York Kira Kazantsev was named the new Miss America on Sunday night - marking the third year in a row that a beauty queen Empire State took the crown.

Kazantsev, a lawyer for the applicant, the daughter of Russian immigrants, was crowned in Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall for the reigning queen, Miss last year in New York, Nina Devour.

Kazantsev wowed the audience during the singing talent of the songs Wellness Pharrell "happy" while hitting a red plastic cups on the floor, an idea of ​​the character of Anna Kendrick in "Pitch Perfect".

"I think time with the cup," the Post, he said before the competition.

"This is not the typical Miss America talent in terms of singing songs from Broadway and opera. I'll take what I can do."

Kazantsev, 23, wore a champagne-colored dress by a designer in New York, Jean-Paul Taker custom.

It makes her feel "very well in the heat so in New York." Did he say?

On a serious side, the new queen, a graduate of American senators Rostra women should their male colleagues in the fight against sexual assault in the military aid - and he said in an abusive relationship with the university itself was the same.

"You feel helpless feeling alone. Ll’ you do not feel like anyone could understand," Kazantsev said NPR.

She plans to study law, as her pageant days behind him, and has already been accepted to the School of Law at Fordham University.

The blonde beauty was born in California, moved to New York four years ago to attend college.

The New York tri-championship in 2012, when the Brooklyn players Mallory Hagan won, and continued last year with Davuluri.

New York took six title of Miss America since 1945, in particular the link with Oklahoma State, Ohio and California.

Chris Davis suspended 25 games for positive amphetamine test

Orioles bats Chris Davis was for 25 games being suspended by Major League Baseball for testing positive for amphetamine control, gave the league on Friday morning. The suspension containing the playoffs.

The Orioles have to play 17 games and appear on the East Division crown heading slightly, so that the suspension of at least rinsed Divisional Series. If the Orioles to play more than eight playoff games, is eligible Davis

Otherwise, the suspension of Davis next season could back up their 25 games have been made.

Davis prohibition here is not part of the punishment of performance-enhancing drugs, now 80 games for a first offense, a full season for a second offense and a lifetime ban for a third. Stimulant amphetamine that was readily available in MLB Clubs in 1960 and 1980 are treated separately.

Davis issued the following statement:

"I apologize to my teammates, coaches, the organization and especially the fans Orioles. Did I make a mistake when taking Adder all? Had the permission to use it in the past, but do not have a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) in this year I. accept my punishment and begin to serve my immediate suspension. "

With a sea of ​​Adder all is not unusual by any stretch. After last season, showed that 119 MLB players were allowed to use Adder all. So while I know there are many fans ready to shout "Gotcha!" and treat this as steroids - from the last season of Davis pushed - which are very light, the truth could say. It may have also used the same material used to treat ADHD in 119 players last season (probably including you).

Davis, 28, finished the regular season in 2014 hitting .196 / .300 / .404 (97 OPS +) with 26 circuits and 72 RBIs. Last season was his senior year, when he hit .286 / .370 / .634 (168 OPS +) with 42 doubles, 53 RBIs and 138 circles - the latter two were the best in the majors, too. He finished third in the MVP voting.

The Northern Lights Shined on New England in Incredible Color Last Night

New England were invited to a fantastic colors of the event are the Northern Lights on Friday evening look.

The northern lights, when the lights is technically known, stretched across the sky towards the south in parts of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts Friday night and in the early hours of Saturday morning. Here are some of the best pictures of the aurora borealis that were shared around social media.

Adrian Peterson

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