Premiership club Wigan were sent crashing out of the English League Cup by lowly Crewe on Tuesday as they lost 2-0.
Paul Jewell's side had enjoyed a successful run to the final of the competition last season before losing to Manchester United in the Cardiff showpiece.
But goals from Crewe strikers Rodney Jack and Nicky Maynard ensured there would be no repeat this season as they secured a famous win for the League One team at Gresty Road.
Jewell had made five changes to the side that drew at Everton on Saturday. And without former England striker Emile Heskey and veteran defender Arjen de Zeeuw they struggled to compete with their lower division opponents.
Jack put Crewe ahead three minutes before half-time with a superb finish from Luke Varney's cross for his first goal since rejoining Dario Gradi's side in pre-season before Maynard sealed the victory in the 90th minute.
Newly-promoted Premiership side Watford were made to sweat by League Two Accrington Stanley before finally scraping through on penalties.
Reading, who were promoted last year along with Watford, also emerged unscathed from a penalty shoot-out against League Two Darlington.
Surprise Premiership leaders Portsmouth eased into the third round at League Two Mansfield.
First-half goals from Portuguese midfielder Manuel Fernandes, on his debut, and Matt Taylor put Portsmouth in control before Danny Reet pulled one back for Mansfield.
Everton boss David Moyes left Australia midfielder Tim Cahill and England striker Andy Johnson on the bench for his side's trip to Peterborough and he nearly regretted his gamble.
A Jude Stirling own goal gave Everton the lead but Trevor Benjamin brought League Two Peterborough back into the game in the 56th minute with a header from Dean Holden's corner.
Moyes sent on Cahill to try and win it before extra time and the Socceroos star sealed a 2-1 win with a clinical finish just three minutes from full-time.
Bolton boss Sam Allardyce got some welcome relief from the allegations in a BBC television program on Tuesday that he had taken "bungs" to sign and sell players as his side won 3-1 at League Two Walsall.
Charlton's recent history is littered with embarrassing cup defeats against unfancied opposition, but England striker Darren Bent's second half goal gave Iain Dowie's side a 1-0 home victory against Carlisle.
Sheffield United have yet to win in the Premiership since promotion last season and they only just scraped past League Two Bury with a 1-0 victory at Bramall Lane.
US track and field athletes have about four dozen pieces to choose from when assembling their uniforms at the Olympics. The one grabbing the most attention is a high-cut leotard that barely covers the bikini line and has triggered debate between those who think it is sexist and others who say they do not need the Internet to make sure they have good uniforms. Among those critical or laughing at the uniforms included Paralympian Femita Ayanbeku, sprinter Britton Wilson and even athletes from other countries such as Britain’s Abigail Irozuru, who wrote on social media: “Was ANY female athlete consulted in
Four-time NBA all-star DeMarcus Cousins arrived in Taiwan with his family early yesterday to finish his renewed contract with the Taiwan Beer Leopards in the T1 League. Cousins initially played a four-game contract with the Leopards in January. On March 18, the Taoyuan-based team announced that Cousins had renewed his contract. “Hi what’s up Leopard fans, I’m back. I’m excited to be back and can’t wait to join the team,” Cousins said in a video posted on the Leopard’s Facebook page. “Most of all, can’t wait to see you guys, the fans, next weekend. So make sure you come out and support the Beer
Former US Masters champion Zach Johnson was left embarrassed after a foul-mouthed response to ironic cheers from spectators after a triple bogey at Augusta National on Friday. Johnson, the 2007 Masters winner, missed the cut after his three-over-par round of 75 left him on seven-over 151 for 36 holes, his six on the par-three 12th playing a big role in his downfall. Television footage showed Johnson reacting to sarcastic cheers and applause when he tapped in for the triple bogey by yelling: “Oh fuck off.” Such a response would be considered bad form in any golf tournament, but is particularly out of keeping
The sacred flame for the Paris Olympics was lit yesterday in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the ancient Games, in a ceremony inspired by antiquity and marked by messages of hope amid multiple global crises. “In ancient times, the Olympic Games brought together the Greek city states, even — and in particular — during times of war and conflict,” International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said. “Today, the Olympic Games are the only event that brings the entire world together in peaceful competition. Then as now, the Olympic athletes are sending this powerful message — yes, it is possible to compete fiercely