six weeks

Alabama took care of business in the Iron Bowl, manhandling Auburn 42-14. Barring a revolt from the voters, 'Bama will play LSU in six weeks for the ultimate prize, says Andy Staples.

St. Louis Cardinals slugging first baseman Albert Pujols is out four to six weeks with a small fracture in his left wrist.

Baseball's trade deadline is still six weeks away, but the market is starting to percolate. So who's buying? And who's selling?

Jon Heyman takes a look at hitters who may be available.

The 10th Cricket World Cup, comprising 49 matches and lasting six weeks, is launched following a $30m (£18.6m) opening ceremony in Bangladesh.

Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul will undergo an operation on his knee and is expected to be out for six weeks, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed.

Everton midfielder Leon Osman faces a further six weeks on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his injured ankle.

Reggie Bush's broken leg likely will sideline him about six weeks but not the rest of the season, a person familiar with the injury said.

Bush was expected to be examined again Tuesday, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team has not officially updated Bush's condition.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has suffered an early-season blow after summer signing Gary Hooper was ruled out for up to six weeks with a calf tear.

Cowboys defensive end Marcus Spears will miss the rest of training camp and possibly the start of the regular season with a sprained left knee.

Spears is expected to be out four to six weeks after getting hurt late in Thursday's second practice. He has a slight ligament tear that will not require surgery.

Rio Ferdinand may not return to action until early September after Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed he was still six weeks away from full fitness.