Some of the players spoke to MacIntyre by phone from the locker room

"Coach Mac is the driving force of this success we've been having," senior tight end RyanOtten said. "We know that he did a great job. He established a culture here. But we know what it's like to win now, what it takes to win now, and we proved today that we can do it even without him here. I think that's good for the program going forward."

Some of the players spoke to MacIntyre by phone from the locker room before the game and the performance also was a way to speak to their former coach.

"I think that was a good way to send Coach Mac a message that he trained us well," junior defensive back Bené Benwikere said. 

According to sources, Cameron and Harbaugh also were involved in a heated exchange on the sidelines

However, Cameron, who was given a contract extension this past season, was ultimately doomed by a lack of significant progression from Flacco and his failure to establish Pro Bowl running back Ray Ricein several games over the past couple of seasons. Rice's touches have decreased in each of the past three seasons and he's currently on pace to have his fewest carries since 2009.

According to sources, Cameron and Harbaugh also were involved in a heated exchange on the sidelines that carried over to the locker room after Sunday's loss. The exchange, said the sources, was over how the Ravens handled their final possession before halftime and how Flacco was being protected in the second half. Harbaugh denied that any such exchange took place though he did acknowledge that the decision was made following Sunday's game.

"It's just an opportunity to try to get this thing going and become the best offense and the best team we can be, and we feel like it's what is best for the team at this time ," Harbaugh said. "That's why we made the move. There's no more to it than that."

It’s easy to see the origins of that understanding

"I'm confident that there will be a lot of outside money coming in to help us,"  Mourdocksaid.

It's easy to see the origins of that understanding. When Mourdock kicked off his Senate campaign in February 2011, Bopp was conspicuous in his presence. Essentially, Mourdock has become Exhibit A in Bopp's campaign finance lab, the political Frankenstein that has been amply funded by Club For Growth, the National Rifle Association, Americans For Prosperity, FreedomWorks and Crossroads GPS.

When the dust settles, the vast majority of advertising on behalf of Mourdock's candidacy won't be from his campaign committee, but from the Super PACs.

San Diego moved ahead 10-7 on Nick Novak's 20-yard field goal

Philip Rivers staked San Diego to a 7-0 lead with a 15-yard touchdown pass over the middle to Meachem, marking the former Saints receiver's first touchdown since signing with the Chargersas a free agent last winter.

Meachem snatched the ball from Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins in tight coverage, capping a drive that included completions of 39 and 32 yards from Rivers to Malcom Floyd.

San Diego moved ahead 10-7 on Nick Novak's 20-yard field goal, a disappointment for the Chargers after Saints cornerback Jabari Greer was called for pass interference against Floyd, resulting in a 25-yard penalty that gave San Diego a first down at the New Orleans 6-yard line. Novak, filling in for injured kicker Nate Kaeding, later missed a 55-yard attempt.

Rivers was 14 of 22 for 202 yards and two TDs in the opening half. Meachem had three catches for 67 yards, looking the best he has all season on the field where he spent his first five seasons as a pro. Brees was 16 of 24 for 182 yards, hitting Colston four times for 75 yards.

Facts are facts, and these are the facts

I can't find out whether Twitter had reached out to IFTTT in the past about this, since I cannot get a statement from either company, but let's get one thing straight, this move has nothing to do with Twitter's new APIchanges, which I have felt strongly about, when it comes to constraining its usage.

In this case, it seems like IFTTT didn't want to change its ways to play by the rules, but I'd like to hear it directly from them.

Facts are facts, and these are the facts. While this may be a "new" Twitter when it comes to enforcing rules, this is not a case of a new rule affecting a company. Someone is in the wrong here, and it's not Twitter.

Clemens had concluded his storied career in undistinguished fashion

Clemens' 10-week trial was the culmination of a saga that began in December 2007, when the Mitchell Report accused Clemens of using steroids and human growth hormone.

Clemens had concluded his storied career in undistinguished fashion two months before the Mitchell Report was released. After signing a $28 million contract to come out of retirement, the seven-time Cy Young Award winner went 6-6 with a 4.18 ERA for the Yankees, then gave up three runs in 2? innings in his only playoff start.

The path to Clemens' return, Smithsaid, was laid by conversations the pitcher had with Skeeters manager Gary Gaetti, the former major league third baseman who served as the Astros hitting coach from 2004-2006. Clemens pitched for the Astros during those years.

Cameras are mounted on the bows of sailboats

Cameras are mounted on the bows of sailboats, so we get close-ups along with shots from helicopters and motor boats. We even get great graphics that show wind direction and sailing tactics.

Those small-boat sailors, in the Lasers and 49ers, must have incredible stomach and leg muscles. How they hike out, rear-ends skimming the sea, arching as far as they can get on trapezes. I watched the 49er boats race Monday, two men per boat, and they were as synchronized as swimmers in the pool, in unison as they tacked or came about.

After watching the United States vs. Canada semifinal game in soccer Monday, a 4-3 U.S. win, I have to agree with this tweet:

Officials gave the board a cursory briefing weeks later

Yet last year, when the first news reports were published of a criminal investigation into Mr. Sandusky, saying that Mr. Spanier and other officials had testified before a grand jury, only one trustee insisted that Mr. Spanier tell the board about it. Officials gave the board a cursory briefing weeks later, with Mr. Spanier assuring them that the problem was minor and the trustees not demanding more, Mr. Freeh reported.

He cited the university's tendency to prize loyalty, promote people from within and keep them for decades, and "a resistance to seeking outside perspectives" as part of the problem. 

Federer has known Benneteau since he was 12

Federer outlasted Benneteau, seeded 29th, with his consistency, his aggressiveness and his superior fitness, but also with his mental fortitude. Federer had fallen behind by two sets to none several times before, and on Friday he coolly recovered to win, 4-6, 6-7 (3), 6-2, 7-6 (6), 6-1.

Federer has known Benneteau since he was 12, when they played in a tournament in France. They have remained friendly over the last 18 years, and after they shook hands and embraced at the net, Benneteau told him that he hoped Federer would win the title.

If Federer fulfills Benneteau's wish, he will capture his first Grand Slam since the Australian Open in January 2010. 

Dickey set the Mets' consecutive scoreless innings record of 32 2/3

"We had a shot at a no-hitter, my pitcher never had a no- hitter, so you give it a shot," Collins said today in a news conference at Citi Field in New York. "That's the process. We didn't win it; we didn't expect to win it."

Wright said it was "a little awkward when the team wants an error on its own player."

Collins disagreed.

"It wasn't awkward at all, David normally makes that play," the manager said. "What the heck do we have to lose? It's no slap at David Wright."

With the win, Dickey set the Mets' consecutive scoreless innings record of 32 2/3, passing Jerry Koosman's 1973 mark.

Anybody who has spent five minutes around Watson

Asked how he will deal with the spotlight's added glare, Watson said: "Just make up more stuff. Just lie a little bit. They'll fall for it. Start giving p.c. answers and then they won't want to talk to me."

He was kidding. Anybody who has spent five minutes around Watson knows political correctness is not in his repertoire. On the course, he loves to hook shots for the thrill of the recovery, but off it he is a straight shooter.

"I'm just Bubba from Bagdad, Florida," Watson said. "Small town. Play golf because I love the game of golf. I play golf because it's fun. Every day is different."

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Eric O’Flaherty escaped the jam by striking out Chris Snyder

Eric O'Flaherty escaped the jam by striking out Chris Snyder to end the inning.

Pinch-hitter Eric Hinske drove in an insurance run with a single in the eighth inning that made it 6-4.

Houston had a chance to tie in the ninth, but Johnson grounded into a double play with runners on first and second and nobody out before Snyder grounded to third to end it.

"I let them off the hook a little bit," Johnson said. "It was a bad night. This one is on me. I had a bunch of guys on base when I was hitting, and I didn't come up with the big hit. I'll take this one."

the uglier things got against Ohio the more Barnes

The thing you have to wrap your brain around with Barnes is he is an NBA talent who has been great, phenomenal really at times, yet fails to live up to expectations because people want more from him.

More has yet to come, though, not for lack of trying.

If fact, the uglier things got against Ohio the more Barnes doubled down on himself. I do not know if I admire this trait or not, though, I lean toward admiration. He kept shooting—fade-away jumpers, driving runners, 3-pointers, crazy shots, easy shots, lots and lots of shots despite limited to almost zero success.

Moss always believed he could still perform

York told reporters earlier Monday at team headquarters his team needed "someone to stretch the field." The athletic, 6-foot-4 Moss fits the bill.

Moss said he initially retired for "personal reasons outside of football" and considered making a comeback late in the 2011 season before ultimately deciding to give his body more time to train. He suffered a shoulder injury during 2010 with New England.

Moss always believed he could still perform.

"It was a decision to get back in the game because I still love the game and think I can play at a high level," he said. "It was obvious they liked what they saw. I don't want to let them down."