to move up and down
U.S. shot putter Kurtis Roberts throws during the the U.S. Olympic athletics trials in Eugene, Oregon June 24, 2012. Roberts placed 5th and failed to make the Olympic team. REUTERS/Mike Blake
A dog jumps before the mass start of the eighth stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dogs race in Bessans January 16, 2012. The race crosses the Alps in France covering over 1000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. Photo: REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
In case you missed it
We’re still in awe of New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski’s touchdown on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. Photo: Brian Snyder/Reuters
The death of Greg Halman
Seattle Mariners outfielder Greg Halman, right, was stabbed to death in Rotterdam on Monday and his brother, left, has been arrested in connection with the incident. Dutch-born Halman, 24, was signed as a free agent by Seattle in 2004 and after a long spell in the minor leagues he was called up to the majors last year. Photo: Reuters/Stringer
Face plant
Dallas Cowboys’ receiver Dez Bryant hits the ground hard after he was unable to make a catch against the Washington Redskins during the first half on Sunday. Photo: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Muhammad Ali pays tribute to Joe Frazier
Joe Frazier was remembered as a great heavyweight champion and a city icon at a funeral attended by longtime rival Muhammad Ali. Photo: Tim Shaffer/Reuters
By a nose
French stayer Dunaden prevailed in a thrilling nose-to-nose sprint to the line with British-trained Red Cadeaux to win the $6.2-million Melbourne Cup in a photo-finish at Flemington Race course on Tuesday. REUTERS/Racing Victoria/Handout
Take a bow
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster celebrates his touchdown as Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny looks on. Photo: Richard Carson/Reuters
Gustavsson watching his mouth and net
Jonas Gustavsson, however temporarily, has assumed the role as starting goaltender of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Accordingly, he should probably be left to think about the art of stopping pucks. His cameo as a medical practitioner is preventing that. Photo: Mark Blinch/Reuters
Tickets aren’t so bad.
Even in October, the drama was terrific although the hockey was not. Sure, there was no Stanley Cup cliffhanger to draw record audiences and create where-were-you moments — but the Vancouver Canucks’ new fall season started with drama and tension that teased and tortured their overwrought fans.
