cam newton back to pass third down, dropped by umeniyora. fourth quarter, andre brown from a yard out, helps them put it away, 113 yards rushing. two scores in the game, see you later, cam newton. >>> baseball, the reds became the first to make the 2012 postseason with a 5-3 win over the cubbies yesterday. the reds celebrated without dusty baker, their manager, out after being hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat and the reds' magic number down to two, two games to win the division. and good news for baseball fans in the nation's capital. for the first time since 1933, a baseball team from washington, d.c. will be in the postseason. the nationals beat the dodgers last night, 4-1. they clinch a postseason berth, the first for the franchise since the expos made the playoffs in 1981. this year's performance marks an unbelievable turnaround for them. they lost 100 games in both 2008 and 2009 and i was there in 1933, the last time they were in the playoffs. yankees took on the blue jays in the bronx last night. oh, fourth inning, yankees down

bill: i don't have a problem with cam newton. yes, and he will grow.aybe way too serious but that's not a bad problem. i have a problem with a guy like jay cutler. he was in his seventh year right now and some of the antics that he shows on the field to me -- james: the fact that they're continuing? bill: yeah and he's showing out other players. the one thing about cam, it's about him. he has to become more of a leader. jay is singling out his own teammates. james: not a good thing. and we did ask ashanti the question first. what's it like to be a top draft pick with all the high expectations? we'll hear from andrew luck and rg3 after this. >> you got to learn your stuff and be the first and last guy out. >> if i haven't proved heist in a game, why should anybody >> if i haven't proved heist in a game, why should anybody listen to me? droid does. and does it launch apps by voice while learning your voice ? launch cab4me. droid does. keep left at the fork. does it do turn-by-turn navigation ? droid does. with verizon, america's largest 4g lte network, a

. >>> the new york giants, cam newton not so hot tonight for carolina. this darn eli manning, everybody says, well, he's peyton's little brother. peyton is looking up to him when it comes to super bowls! manning to martellus bennett, first giant in history with a touchdown catch in his first three games. manning throws for 288 yards, 36-7. giants are 2-1. >>> something to talk about in the golf world. rumblings that tiger woods may be a little intimidated by rory mcilroy. the reason being, he usually doesn't socialize one anyway, but he's buddy-buddy with him. woods today shot 66, he's tied with justin rose's tournament just outside atlanta. and mcilroy 1 under 69 and is 3 shots back. and chris mullin, his he left the golden state warriors, hall of fame player, didn't work out as a general manager but now he's become in the organization with this new ownership group. even brought his gold medal today. let the little girls kiss his gold medal. and that's always a good -- a lot of franchises do it, some don't. but if you have people that were popular for a

cam newton got the best of drew brees. saints drop to 0-2, the panthers won it 35-27. chargers retired the honor of junior aeau. one of the coolest haircuts you will ever see. chargers beat the titans 38-10. and finally, the best tackle of the day goes to the bengals pickle. the best tackle of the day. he wrapped up trent richardson, then grabbed his shoe and chucked it. you can't play without your cleats. he can be the backup quarterback with that arm. ben gamgs won it 34-27. that's your early look at sports on "early today." i'm fred roggin. >>> a new candidate stakes her claim to being hollywood's current bad girl. your early morning entertainment headlines are straight ahead. plus, florida's oldest restaurant normally packs them in, but not like this. besides great food, something else drew the crowds this weekend. you're watching "early today." warm spots across the west coast. in las vegas, we're at 79 degrees right now. it is going to be a warm one as we go through the day today, especially across the southwest. temperatures stay up around 100 degrees. seattle e

>> only three other players have thrown for more yards in their nfl debut, the most recent was cam newton, last year. >>> our redskins coverage continues on our website wusa 9.com. check out our photo gallery and get the nine things redskins fans learned from this game. also see video from earlier in the week of rg iii playing with his fellow rookie playmate trent richardson, all on our front page on wusa9.com. >>> the presidential election is less than two mohs away, with the party conventions over the campaigns are focusing now on key states that could give them the edge on election day. danielle nottingham, that is the latest from the white house. >> reporter: president obama wrapped up a tour of florida and is now back at the white house with a fundraising win. for the first time in four months his campaign out raised mitt romney, collecting about $3 million more in august. the polls show a boost for the president from the democratic national convention. mitt romney will be in ohio today, a key battleground state. his campaign argues this election will come down to who can fix the eco

cam newton's success made people forget how difficult this is. peyton manning threw three interceptions, but can he deliver? that seems to be the $1 million question. we'll find out in four days. griffin told reporters he is ready and he feels that way because he trusts his preparation. he is confident, then again, what else would you expect from the heisman trophy winner? sunday will be a dream come true. >> it's every kid's dream to play in the nfl. we made it to the preseason. all these guys working extremely hard to make the team and moving forward from there. i'm excited about it. >> of course there's 52 other guys on this roster and they are just as excited to get the season started. the young ball club with a lot of new faces, which makes sunday's game more compelling. who are these guys and what can they do? sunday, the redskins will get a chance to show. >> this group that we have, i love going to war with them. everybody is accountable. you can see guys up this morning, 6:15, lifting in there watching extra film, getting ready to put go

cam newton and the panthers. that game gets going at 8:20 eastern time.oming up at the top of the hour on "morning joe," romney is campaigning for 100% of america. he's going to have to campaign awfully hard to make up a difference in a number of key states. we'll have the new numbers. >>> we'll huddle around the water cooler to hear the story of an iowa couple who had to share their wedding venue with the commander in chief. look at those toys. insurance must be expensive. nah. [ dennis' voice ] i bet he's got an allstate agent. they can save you up to 30% more by bundling your policies. well his dog's stupid. [ dennis' voice ] poodles are one of the world's smartest breeds. are you in good hands? ♪ [ male announcer ] introducing a stunning work of technology. introducing the entirely new lexus es. and the first-ever es hybrid. this is the pursuit of perfection. >>> we told you at the top of the show mitt romney campaigned in florida yesterday, appearing at a forum in miami at a spanish network. he's behind president obama among hispanic voters where a n

i think three or four banging on the dr joe flacco, cam newton, and maybe matthew stafford if he can stay healthy. >> here comes joe flacco. >> mike: brad, to take that one step further, my definition is somebody who can lead you to a super bowl, win the game and be the guy. >> brad: right. >> mike: in the modern super bowl era, you can point to trent dilfer with balance more, and maybe tampa bay the year they were so dominant with bread johnson as the two, quote, pain managers. all the rest were dominant franchise quarterbacks. if you don't have him, you're not winning in this league. >> brad: alex? >> alex: we had that conversation on the field before this game tonight, whether or not he is an elite quarterback. he says he doesn't necessarily compare himself to the bradys and the brees, but he said he believes in himself and his ability because of the way this team has been made up, the constituents, the offense harsh necessarily favored him, but he believes in what he brings to the team and his on potential. >> mike: let me still you something, alex, he does compare himself. boldi

last year's overall draft pick cam newton passed for 422 yards and two touchdowns in his debut, but he also threw an interception. first overall draft pick andrew luck had a less than impressive day yesterday. he threw three interceptions despite passing for 300 yards and a touchdown. >> some folks we talked to in public, the restaurant there in d.c.'s tinnily town, they watched the game. fans said it's like a whole new team with rg3 as the leader. >> i'm glad to see that d.c. finally got its time, and the redskins are finally here. >> i love it. rg3, the future is now. this is awesome. >> this is pretty exciting. i didn't have my hopes up too high, but they've passed every expectation i had. >> the redskins travel to solution to take on the rams next weekend. rg3 makes his home debut on september 23rd against the bengals. a lot of people who aren't necessarily huge redskins fans are like, whoa, it's only the first game. you don't want to put too much pressure. >> we can bask in the glory of the first game. >> absolutely. >> the fact we beat the saints, we scored 40 points, which is th

panthers favored 7 1/2 points over the bucs, carolina will be led by second junior quarterback, cam newton who threw for 21 touchdowns last season. shattered a record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback. despite the heroics, the panthers were just 6-10, but vegas has them at a respectable 40-1 to win the super bowl this season. not at the top of the list, new york squad, vegas has the giants at 22-1. and the jets at 35-1 to win the super bowl. the nfl season kicks off tomorrow on nbc. the new york giants taking on the dallas cowboys in primetime. the game gets going at 8:30 p.m. eastern out in new jersey. >>> college football, folks in acc country might have been watching 16th ranked virginia tech got all it could handle in georgia tech. virginia tech trailing by three in the fourth quarter, but logan thomas putting the hokies back on top, a 42-yard touchdown to dmitri knowles. it puts tech up after a georgia tech touchdown with 44 seconds, the hokies down three, three seconds left, cody jarnell sends it to overtime with his field goal. after a good-looking drive led by thomas and virg

cam newton dives over the pile. newton, 16 career rushing touchdowns in his first 2 seasons.s an nfl record. just too little, too late for carolina. newton, three picks on the night. this one coming from michael bole, his third of the season. giants just dominating. brown, his second touchdown of the game. he was once cut by the panthers. new york went. 36-7. >>> baseball now. washington nationals hosting the dodgers. a 2-1 game in the fourth. danny espinosa, ground ball down the line. ian desmond scores. nats go up 3-1. now, to the ninth. storen closing things out. the nats clinch the first playoff berth since 1981. >>> and the reds are also headed to the playoffs, clinching their playoff berth, as well. >> looking forward to cincinnati winning the world series. >>> tiger woods has a share of the lead as the second round of the tour championship gets under way today. he had six birdies in his first round yesterday. if woods wins the tournament on sunday, it would mean a $10 million payday, which is the largest payout in golf. 10 million bucks. >> not too shabby. and he happe

three in the nfl kicks off tonight with the new york giants traveling to charlotte to face off with cam newton and the carolina panthers. as for last night's baseball, we get highlights from espn. >> randy scott with your "sportscenter" update. we take you to yankee stadium. the bombers facing the blue jays. bottom one. derek jeter, yankees history. that's 200th hit of the season. he has eight such seasons with new york. ties lou gehrig's record. each row suzuki had two hits in this game. ichiro, stealing second and doing so easily. that was the theme in this game. in the eighth, same score. ichiro, this time, driving in curtis granderson. your next batter, ichiro, once again, stealing second base. once again, with plenty of room. in the same at-bat, though, ichiro doing something that put himself into the yankees record books. ichiro stealing third. four hits, four stolen bases. first yankee to do that since rickey henderson in 1988. let's go to the ninth inning. rafael soriano on to button up the save. and he does. number 41 on his season. yankees win 2-1. they complete the sweep of the doub

cam newton got the best of drew brees, called his own number in the fourth. saints drop to 0-2.rs win, 25-37. >>> chargers honored junior seau. chargers beat the titans, 38-10. >>> and finally the best tackle of the day goes to the bengals. he wrapped up trent richardson, then grabbed his shoe and chucked it. you can't play without your cleats. he can be the backup quarterback with that arm. bengals won it, 34-27. that's your first look at sports. i'm fred roggin. >>> and now for another look at the weather, here's nbc meteorologist dylan dreyer with the weather channel forecast. did you see that haircut? >> oh, my gosh, insane. >> very involved. really something. >> i thought it was just the numbers on the side, but then when you get the whole face in the back, that's crazy. nice work by the hairstylist there. we are looking at some pretty nice weather to take hold of the northeast today anyway. we've got temperatures right now running in the 50s. so it does have that fall-like feel to the air, but i feel like across the northeast, that's what most of us have been feeling, you

. >> you have got to start with cam newton. he will run and throw for touchdowns. for calvin johnson on the outside as a receiver. he is head and shoulders the best receiver out there. and then foster. >> you pick number one overall? >> sleepers. russel wilson. everybody knows rg3 but not wilson. he will have a huge year. and david wilson. that hoeky is one of the best you will ever see. >> and the starting back before long. >> more fast right after this. how did i get here? dumb luck? or good decisions? ones i've made. ones we've all made. about marriage. children. money. about tomorrow. here's to good decisions. who matters most to you says the most about you. massmutual is owned by our policyholders so they matter most to us. massmutual. we'll help you get there. >> very quick around the horn with names. >> i like boeing on the long side. >> pandora. >> okay. >> i like short against

carolina, one of the more explosive offenses -- the most explosive offense in the nfl last year behind cam newton. the patriots, san francisco your division rival and the detroit lions and everything matthew stafford did last season. they have got some big offenses coming their way and this defense is excited for the challenge. if they continue to play like they did today, they'll put some pressure on those offenses. >> kenny: and the seattle seahawks defeat the dallas cowboys by the score of 27-7. the two quarterbacks, romo and wilson. we will return to seattle after these messages. that's a word? orakpoed, it's another word for sacked. alright, read 'em and weep. impressive. how about this? neanderthal? brian, your words are hurtful. ( laughsokay i'm taking the bus and you will not see me at the pancake social tomorrow! geico, fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. at e-trade, our free online tools and retirement specialists can help you build a personalized plan and execute it with a wide range of low cost investments. get a great plan and low cost investments

cam newton held to four yards rushing last week. he had 71 today. 40 on this run. panthers win it. saints drop to 0-2. get all of the sports news and highlights in 20 minutes every morning on the nbc sports network at 6:00 eastern. it's called "the lights." turn out the lights on the saints, tony? >> i think maybe so. what we're seeing is how much they miss sean payton. we last last year with the colts when peyton manning went out. sean payton did so much for that team. they are not sharp now and they miss their coach. >> a week ago when you said the patriots were the best team in the afc. do you remember that? >> i remember that. >> i do. >> i do too. >> what are they this week? >> they are struggling. >> the best team is struggling? >> my biggest concern with ther life. aaron hernandez is a huge part of that offense and versatile going into baltimore next week. that's a tough one. >> you got the patriots against baltimore next sunday on nbc. up next more on the replacement officials. first, we check in on coach t. with a peek at one of his halftime speeches. >> with great mileage

i think you look at cam newton as someone as an example. he was young, he took a lot of hits. he made it through the season. i think robert's very tough. i think he's going to continue to take some of the hits, as much as you can take off of him the better, because at any point it could be the hit that puts him out of the game. you don't want to see it happen, but he's a tough guy and i think he's looking forward to probably having to take a little bit more. >> that's the thing. it almost seems like their crutch offensively is to have to rely on his athletic ability and play-making ability. when things are going back, let's let rg-iii make it happen. >> what he does best is move around a little bit, get out of the pocket. for us to win games and for the redskins to continue to do well offensively, we're going to depend on robert griffin to make plays. >> if they can keep him upright. six sacks in the game. i would be worried about the left tackle spot. but they say it's just a bone bruise and listed day to day. >> i think it's extremely important to the offensive line. the dep

cam newton, who had better numbers, didn't win his game last year. i don't know what else you need to see or want to see as a redskin fan over what you saw yesterday for rg iii. simply stunning. let's take a look at what the eagles did yesterday. there is michael vick and the boys going to see if they can get the win. that is the american flag. who is coming out of it, brandon whedon. he got trapped under the flag. rg iii did not get stuck underneath the flag. michael vick got stuck. four picks. look like the browns are going to pull this upset off 16-10 but vick makes amends in the final two minutes. his touch downpass right here and eagles escape with a 17-16 victory. we already have a three-with a tie atop the nfc with the eagles, cowboys and redskins. washington nationals yesterday, while all the fuss and hoopla was going on over rg iii and rightfully show, they got lost in the lights here. this is routine and will end the inning except it doesn't. you wear the eye black and all that stuff. >> it still didn't work. >> you look up there in the sun

giants' defense picked up cam newton three times and final score 36-7. new york is now 2- 1. >>> just five regular season matches left for d.c. united and if the season sended today -- ended today they would just squeak into the playoffs. united taking on the union in the 67th minute. d.c.'s leonard puho scored against the former team and they win 1-0. they host chivas usa monday night. >>> the nationals' first playoff since moving to washington. >> and freedom for a virginia man who spent time in prison for a crime he did not commit. learn who helped clear his name. >> right now monika? >> accident clean-up here in bowie continues on the southbound side of route 3 after route 450. the right side of the road gets by with about a mile delay. more news, weather and traffic coming up at 6:30. you're watching 9news now. we'll be right back. >>> well, hello and welcome to friday. it is 6:29 and this is the place you can always get your weather first. put me in coach! center field at nats park home to your playoff-bound washington nationals. clear skies right

. >> a lot of what griffin was doing with the redskins this understand with, not unlike cam newton in carolina and tim tebow in denver, it's gimmicky and collegelike almost, but if you have a quarterback with his speed and can make decisions like he can, when you're in baylor, it's difficult, you're asking defensive ends and linebackers to read whether or not he's going to keep or give the football and he can also throw it down the field. it's a lot to ask a defense to get ready for in one week of preparation. >> reporter: it made a lot of people talk about his performance. obviously he exceeded expectations, but his a man target pierre garcon didn't -- his main target pierre garcon didn't practice today. how big of a loss would that be if he can't play sunday? >> it would be critical. he was targeted six times, made four catches, scored a touchdown, set up a first and goal from the 1, made a nice concentration call. he'll be an okay replacement. garcon got 20 million guaranteed and signed four minutes pa the new league for a reason. -- after the new league for a reason. he is their p

home of the carolina panthers of the national football league, and the football stadium here where cam newton and the guys play their home games and holds 74,000 people and we're not expecting greek columns, but an event democrats are hoping to fill it up so that show that the president has strength in a key battle ground state in north carolina. >> mike, appreciate the report tonight. and now this. the reverend sun myung moon has died. the self-proclaimed messiah, with a doctrine loosely based on christianity, followers known as the moonies you may know. and his church stirred controversy for holding mass weddings in the 1970's and '80s, he passed away in south korea, born in what is now north korea. the washington times, the newspaper founded by moon, first reported his death from church leaders. today a statement from that president, moon long loved america and believed in the need for a powerful free press, for values for people in a free world. we're told he died from calmcations of pneumonia. he was 92. right now, hundreds of thousands of americans coping as best they can in the wake of

last year's first overall draft pick cam newton passed for 422 yards and two touchdowns in his debut, but he also threw an interception. this year's first overall draft pick, andrew luck, had a less than impressive debut yesterday. he threw three interceptions despite passing for 309 yards and a touchdown. >>> needless to say, redskins fans are thrilled after yesterday's game. these folks packed public restaurant in d.c.'s tinnily town to watch the game. the fans say the skins seem like a whole new team with griffin as the leader. >> i'm glad to see that d.c.'s finally got its time and the redskins are finally here. >> i love it. rg3, future is now. this is awesome. >> i got to admit it's pretty exciting. i didn't have my hopes up too high, but they have surpassed every expectation i have. despite myself, i'm excited for the rest of the season. >> redskins travel to st. louis to take on the rams next weekend. rg3 makes his home debut september 23 against the bengals. fedex field is going to be crazy. >> it's going to be a mad house for sure. somebody on twitter was talking about, desp

. >> let's talk about another young quarterback, cam newton. espn said he is seeing a mind coach.me. let's listen. >> the results were with evident that it was a lack thereof of any form of winning. this player is me and next player is that player. you can't win like that. >> he looked like he was going to die. >> what a depressing monday. >> why let out the fact that he is seeing a mind coach? shouldn't that be private? >> in some ways, yes. i get what you are saying. on another level there is something about sports in this society where it is weak when we actually own our problems and our mental deficiencies. i kind of like -- alex rodriguez said he was seeing a therapist. that is ridiculous thinking. the more these guys go and see a sports psychologist they can perform better. i'm a big believer in therapy. look at me. >> you're in therapy right now. >> your studio. >> thanks so much. we appreciate it. >>> talk back question of the morning. should the united nations impose limits on the iranian leader's speech? [ male announcer ] if you stash tissues like a squirrel stashes nut

but boy was it a rough night for cam newton. he was picked off three times.ow, the washington nationals trying to clinch a playoff spot. ryan zimmerman, here he is, smack the ball into the gap in left center. bryce harper comes from first to score. so the nationals beat the dodgers, washington has its first baseball team in the postseason since 1933. tiger woods shares the lead of the pga tour championship in atlanta. tiger shot a 4 under par 66 in the first round. his short game looking pretty well. finished with six birdies. tiger is one of five golfers who can take home the fedexcup and the $10 million bonus by winning this tourney. that's a look at sports this morning. >>> tourists going on a safari want to get close enough to wild beasts to take a perfect picture. but some tourists in kenya got an image of a cheetah they will never forget. here's jeanne moos. >> reporter: it was just another safari in kenya when the cheetah the tourists had spotted decided to hitch a ride. or at least a seat. and thus began 45 minutes of eye-to-eye contact only a foot or

. >> led by cam newton, the best young player in the nfl. has the panthers, in case you're interested in such things at 40-1 to win the super bowl. the patriots top the list. you really shouldn't gamble on sports, unless you like excitement and money. >> hey, willie, i've got a lockdown bet for you. >> what you got? >> we talked about it before but i'm dead serious. any time at the beginning of the season or during the bowl games that the s.e.c. plays the big 10 and i'm dead serious about this, this has been the rule for years, always bet against the big 10. they're going to lose and they're going to lose big. >> that alabama/michigan game was an embarrassment. those are two teams playing completely different games. >> it's just a different world. >> i'm convinced, and i'm not even kidding, if vanderbilt played in the big 10 or a big conference, they'd be third or fourth. >> the big 10 is so bad. >> when we come back, andrea mitchell will join us. we're live from the blackfinn saloon in charlotte, north carolina. ♪ there's no need for argume

his smile reminded me of cam newton.the theme throughout this convention, these guys are just looking for welfare and as he tells the story of how his grandmother worked as a maid it puts that lie to shame. >> jennifer: she carry -- she held a mop so i could hold a microphone. >> al gore: yeah and his mention of the dream act i'm still moved by the long long lines in cities all across the united states, where these young people who grew up in the united states, and they had to pay for the privilege of going in to get this provisional status. that energy was patriotic, and he spoke to hispanics all over the country, but beyond hispanics to all of the americans. >> eliot: the stories we have heard tonight reflect the benefits to society, how those who get that small handout benefit and build an entire community, and it has been an amazing thing to see that turn in the sense of community, purpose, and goodness. >> jennifer: eliot you are totally right, reflecting so well of the loans issue -- where the young person says how

they improved to 2-1 and cam newton didn't have it. >>> and tim tebow's photoissue.w sometimes shirtless as he opens up looking for love. he's seeking a girl with a servant's heart and weet and kind . if he will get can another carry or chance to pass the ball. the important thing to thing for him making a difference in kid's lives. he is a great guy and he's on the wrong team. >> gretchen: i wasn't thinking about the team. karina and apolo won the mirror ball trophy. but can they pull off another win together. they yoin us on the all-star season that premiers this monday . here they are apolo and karina. joining us bright and early. all-star season and people are looking forward to that. >> champions of the champions . we are live on monday and almost every person on the show has won or runner up or a massive fan favorite. >> eric: we love sports and there is an odds on favorite. where is the mon yefavorite? >> i don't know right of now . vegas said we are favorites. i rather be the underdog. i think we are. and after monday we'll see what the it is. >> you are cham

cam newton back to pass. huh-uh.rd loss, finished with just six yards rushing and threw three interceptions. fourth quarter, andre brown in from a yard out helpsment giath giants put it away. giants, 36, panthers, 7. >>> baseball. the reds become the first team to make the 2012 postseason with a 5-3 win over the cubbies yesterday. the reds celebrated without manager dusty baker. he's out of action after being hospitalized earlier in the week with an irregular heartbeat. the reds' magic number is down to two, just two games to win and they win the division. >>> and good news for baseball fans in washington, d.c. for the first time since 1933, i clearly remember it, a baseball team from washington will be in the postseason. >> mike, is it okay for me to keep calling them the senators? >> yeah, absolutely. ted williams, washington senators. >> it's the senators. they're the senators. >> they won last night. they beat the dodgers 4-1. they clinch a playoff, first time since the expos, the old expos, made the playoffs in

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