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• Calcavecchia leads at Pebble Beach(AP) (2010-09-04 02:05:23)
  AP - Mark Calcavecchia shot an 8-under 64 on Friday at Del Monte to take a two-stroke lead over Tom Pernice Jr. in the Champions Tour's First Tee Open.
• Morrison triples twice, Marlins beat Braves 6-1(AP) (2010-09-04 02:02:54)
  AP - Logan Morrison hit two stand-up RBI triples, Andrew Miller worked five innings for his first win in more than a year, and the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-1 on Friday night.
• Isner, Querrey reach 3rd round, Harrison doesn't(AP) (2010-09-04 01:36:38)
  AP - "Let's go, Ryan!" Clap-clap-clap-clap-clap.
• Landis files cycling 'whistle-blower lawsuit': report(AFP) (2010-09-04 01:33:34)
  AFP - Floyd Landis, former teammate of seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, has filed a federal "whistle-blower" lawsuit, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
• Clijsters, Ivanovic, Venus into US tennis Open last 16(AFP) (2010-09-04 01:21:03)
  AFP - Defending champion Kim Clijsters advanced to a fourth-round matchup with fellow former world number one Ana Ivanovic at the US Open on Friday while third seed Venus Williams also rolled into the last 16.
• Ohio State, Miami already thinking showdown(AP) (2010-09-04 01:15:32)
  AP - Ohio State and Miami no longer need to pretend otherwise. Marshall and Florida A&M, they were merely warmup acts.
• AP source: Giants acquire QB Sage Rosenfels(AP) (2010-09-04 01:14:21)
  AP - The New York Giants have acquired quarterback Sage Rosenfels from the Minnesota Vikings for an undisclosed draft pick.
• Hat-trick hero Defoe relishing Rooney partnership(AFP) (2010-09-04 00:53:20)
  AFP - Jermain Defoe believes his partnership with Wayne Rooney has put England back on track after the strike duo tormented Bulgaria in Friday's 4-0 victory at Wembley.
• Schiavone trick shot rivals Federer's finest(AFP) (2010-09-03 23:59:15)
  AFP - Roger Federer has a rival in the US Open trick shot department as Francesca Schiavone showed that any "between-the-legs running from the net" shot a man can do, a woman can pull off as well.
• Steelers' Leftwich likely to miss start of season(AP) (2010-09-03 23:56:05)
  AP - Ben Roethlisberger isn't the only Steelers quarterback who might be out for four weeks.
• Kovalchuk's new $100M Devils deal approved by NHL(AP) (2010-09-03 23:41:34)
  AP - The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils.
• AP source: Investigators subpoena UNC's Austin(AP) (2010-09-03 23:31:00)
  AP - Investigators from the North Carolina Secretary of State's office have subpoenaed Tar Heels defensive tackle Marvin Austin, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
• Sixth seed Schiavone pulls a "Federer" in US Open win(AFP) (2010-09-03 21:57:42)
  AFP - French Open champion Francesca Schiavone advanced to the fourth round of the US Open on Friday by defeating Ukraine's 29th-seeded Alona Bondarenko 6-1, 7-5.
• Missouri State routs Eastern Kentucky 31-9(AP) (2010-09-03 21:52:46)
  AP - Senior quarterback Cody Kirby accounted for three touchdowns, Chris Douglas ran for 128 yards and Missouri State routed Eastern Kentucky 31-9 on Friday.
• Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia has surgery on foot(AP) (2010-09-03 21:46:58)
  AP - Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia has undergone season-ending surgery for a broken bone in his left foot.
• Torres back in business as Spain cruise(AFP) (2010-09-03 21:14:40)
  AFP - Liverpool forward Fernando Torres scored a brace as world champions Spain began their European title defence with a convincing 4-0 win over Liechtenstein on Friday in their opening Group I qualifier for the Euro 2012 finals.
• Granderson, Gardner lead Yanks to 7th straight win(AP) (2010-09-03 20:38:10)
  AP - Curtis Granderson drove in three runs with a pair of doubles, Brett Gardner sparked the offense from his leadoff spot and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 on Friday to match a season high with their seventh straight victory.
• NHL OKs Kovalchuk's second contract with Devils(AP) (2010-09-03 19:57:12)
  AP - The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils.
• Morgan banned eight games for role in brawl(AFP) (2010-09-03 19:55:57)
  AFP - Washington outfielder Nyjer Morgan was handed an eight-game suspension for his role in a brawl during a game against Florida along with other recent incidents that provoked the ire of Major League Baseball.
• Colts' Caldwell braces for new decisions(AP) (2010-09-03 19:53:54)
  AP - Now, the Indianapolis Colts can start making their choices.
• WADA reports breakthrough in gene doping tests(AP) (2010-09-03 19:50:20)
  AP - Two groups of scientists have developed tests for gene doping in what the World Anti-Doping Agency hailed Friday as a major breakthrough in fighting the next frontier in cheating in sports.
• Clijsters wins before 25-minute rain delay at Open(AP) (2010-09-03 19:42:09)
  AP - Kim Clijsters beat Petra Kvitova and Hurricane Earl with a quick victory before rain briefly suspended play at the U.S. Open.
• NCAA rules Masoli eligible, can play immediately(AP) (2010-09-03 19:34:24)
  AP - It turns out Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli can now play for the Rebels immediately.
• Pacquiao focuses on Margarito, not Mayweather rant(AP) (2010-09-03 19:33:48)
  AP - Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has dismissed a derogatory online video posted by Floyd Mayweather Jr., calling it simply an "uneducated message."
• Murray halted by rain at US Open(AFP) (2010-09-03 19:08:55)
  AFP - Andy Murray's US Open campaign fell victim to Hurricane Earl on Friday.
• Johnson, Day atop leaderboard in Boston(AP) (2010-09-03 17:59:06)
  AP - Zach Johnson and Jason Day beat up on the TPC Boston and beat the rain at the Deutsche Bank Championship.
• Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl(AP) (2010-09-03 17:58:21)
  AP - Washington Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan has received an eight-game suspension stemming his part in a brawl during a game against the Florida Marlins.
• LSU tops 12 tailgating spots in college football(AP) (2010-09-03 17:51:42)
  AP - It's not just a game in college football, it's a daylong party.
• Morgan and Volstad suspended after brawl(Reuters) (2010-09-03 17:51:22)
  Reuters - Washington Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan has been handed an eight-game ban and an undisclosed fine by Major League Baseball after a series of incidents, including a brawl in Wednesday's game at the Florida Marlins.
• Petacchi wins tragedy-hit cycling Tour of Spain stage(AFP) (2010-09-03 17:48:35)
  AFP - Italy's Alessandro Petacchi won the seventh stage of the Tour of Spain here on Friday but the action was overshadowed by the death of a Team Sky masseur.
• Texans releasing last original player in PK Brown(AP) (2010-09-03 17:35:42)
  AP - The last of the original Houston Texans is gone.
• NFL fines Ndamukong Suh $7,500(AP) (2010-09-03 17:21:10)
  AP - Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was fined $7,500 by the NFL on Friday for his roughing-the-passer penalty on quarterback Jake Delhomme in an exhibition game against the Browns.
• Fahey gets Ireland off the blocks in Yerevan(AFP) (2010-09-03 17:19:02)
  AFP - Ireland made a flying start to their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a gritty 1-0 win in their Group B opener against Armenia here on Friday.
• A-Rod confirms that he and agent Boras have split(AP) (2010-09-03 17:12:10)
  AP - Alex Rodriguez and longtime agent Scott Boras have split.
• US Open play gets going with eyes on hurricane(AP) (2010-09-03 17:09:44)
  AP - Samantha Stosur defeated Sara Errani, Elena Dementieva eliminated Daniela Hantuchova — and both beat Hurricane Earl with quick victories Friday at the U.S. Open.
• Stosur, Dementieva advance to last 16 at US Open tennis(AFP) (2010-09-03 16:57:45)
  AFP - Australian fifth seed Samantha Stosur, this year's French Open runner-up, advanced to the fourth round of the US Open on Friday by defeating Italy's 37th-ranked Sara Errani 6-2, 6-3.
• 3 more UNC starters not on team flight to Atlanta(AP) (2010-09-03 16:02:27)
  AP - Three more North Carolina defensive starters are not traveling with the team for Saturday's game in Atlanta against LSU.
• Clemens ties for 18th at World Amateur golf event(AP) (2010-09-03 15:50:39)
  AP - Roger Clemens finished tied for 18th in his group at the Golf.com World Amateur Handicap Championship.
• Roethlisberger suspension reduced to 4 games(AP) (2010-09-03 15:50:28)
  AP - Ben Roethlisberger's suspension has been cut from six games to four by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The Pittsburgh Steelers' star quarterback met with Goodell early Friday and was told he could return on Oct. 17 against Cleveland.
• Stadium, not strip mine, now in WVU uniform ad(AP) (2010-09-03 15:34:37)
  AP - Nike has replaced the image of a strip mine with that of a football stadium in ads promoting a new West Virginia University football uniform.
• Nationwide will end golf tour sponsorship in 2012(AP) (2010-09-03 15:12:40)
  AP - Nationwide Insurance announced Friday it will end its title sponsorship of the PGA Tour's developmental circuit in the U.S. when its contract expires in two years.
• Danger man Blake next US Open hurdle for Djokovic(AFP) (2010-09-03 15:04:06)
  AFP - World number three Novak Djokovic's path to a fourth consecutive US Open semi-finals appearance has a tricky third-round obstacle Saturday in US danger man James Blake.
• Contador to skip world championships(AFP) (2010-09-03 11:25:56)
  AFP - Reigning Tour de France champion Alberto Contador will skip the UCI Road World Championships this year in order to better prepare for next season, the Spanish team coach said Friday.
• McCourt: Wife concerned about nest egg(AP) (2010-09-03 09:34:22)
  AP - Former Dodger CEO Jamie McCourt was more concerned with protecting the couple's luxurious homes than dealing with baseball matters and didn't want to take the risk associated with buying one of baseball's most storied franchises six years ago, her estranged husband said.
• No. 12 Wisconsin ready to run against UNLV(AP) (2010-09-03 09:05:59)
  AP - New UNLV coach Bobby Hauck laughed before answering the question of just exactly how a team might stop No. 12 Wisconsin's power running attack featuring junior standout John Clay.
• Sharapova has matchup with another young American(AP) (2010-09-03 08:49:07)
  AP - They all want to be like Maria. They all want to beat Maria, too.
• Tiger takes another step at Deutsche Bank(AP) (2010-09-03 08:42:02)
  AP - When all was right in the world of Tiger Woods, players wanted to be on the same side of the draw because they figured the world's No. 1 player was getting all the breaks.
• No. 14 USC beats Hawaii 49-36 in Kiffin's debut(AP) (2010-09-03 07:57:49)
  AP - Finally, some good news for Southern California football.
• Hawaii QB Moniz injured(AP) (2010-09-03 06:14:45)
  AP - Hawaii quarterback Bryant Moniz was injured after taking a hard hit late in the third quarter of Thursday night's season opener against No. 14 Southern California.
• Rookie QB Hall has big game against 'Skins scrubs(AP) (2010-09-03 06:10:31)
  AP - If the Arizona Cardinals find themselves in need of a backup quarterback, Max Hall believes he can do the job.
• Davis defends his decision to criticize Crabtree(AP) (2010-09-03 05:46:58)
  AP - Vernon Davis' frustrations with Michael Crabtree finally came to a boiling point, and the San Francisco 49ers' Pro Bowl tight end let his teammate have it — and for everyone to see.
• Utah beats No. 15 Pittsburgh in OT(AP) (2010-09-03 05:41:13)
  AP - Utah was wavering between stifling defense and play sloppy enough to blow an 11-point lead before Brian Blechen saved the Utes.
• Capello looks to silence critics in Euro opener(AFP) (2010-09-03 05:29:27)
  AFP - Fabio Capello launches his quest for redemption on Friday knowing only a convincing victory by a makeshift England team over Bulgaria can hush a growing band of critics clamouring for his dismissal.
• Laird's HR in 13th lifts Tigers(AP) (2010-09-03 05:11:48)
  AP - Gerald Laird hit a solo home run in the 13th inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 10-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.
• MVP Jackson leads Storm past Mercury in Game 1(AP) (2010-09-03 04:20:50)
  AP - Lauren Jackson had 23 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Seattle Storm to an 82-74 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
• Federer, Wozniacki lead US Open stars into third round(AFP) (2010-09-03 04:14:05)
  AFP - Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki cruised into the third round of the US Open while Maria Sharapova, Novak Djokovic and Robin Soderling showed why they are title contenders as well.
• No. 2 Buckeyes get off to fast start, 45-7(AP) (2010-09-03 04:00:45)
  AP - Moments after brushing aside Marshall 45-7, Ohio State's players could finally say what they've been thinking about for a while.
• Georgia State rolls in first football game 41-7(AP) (2010-09-03 03:58:50)
  AP - When Parris Lee and his Georgia State teammates trotted onto the field and saw all those blue-clad fans — nearly 5,000 more than turned out for a major league baseball game a couple of miles away — they knew that all those dreary practices, all those lonely workouts over past two years had been worth it.
• Darkwa rushes Tulane past SE Louisiana 27-21(AP) (2010-09-03 03:58:00)
  AP - Freshman Orleans Darkwa rushed for three touchdowns, the last after a fourth-quarter turnover, to lead Tulane to a 27-21 win Thursday night over Southeastern Louisiana.
• Brees, Johnson watch as Titans down Saints 27-24(AP) (2010-09-03 03:53:04)
  AP - Chris Johnson wore a visor and T-shirt and stayed busy as Tennessee's top cheerleader. Drew Brees and Reggie Bush dressed in their New Orleans uniforms, though they stayed on the sideline all night long.
• AP Source: UNC's Little won't travel for LSU game(AP) (2010-09-03 03:52:49)
  AP - North Carolina receiver Greg Little won't travel to Atlanta for the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU due to the ongoing NCAA investigation at the school, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday night.
• Vick makes brief appearance in 1st start since '06(AP) (2010-09-03 02:52:58)
  AP - Michael Vick's first start in four years was merely a cameo.
• Wright, Santana lead Mets' 4-2 win over Braves(AP) (2010-09-03 02:03:01)
  AP - David Wright homered, Johan Santana won for the first time in four starts and the New York Mets snapped the Atlanta Braves' five-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Thursday night.
• Lions beat Bills 28-23 in preseason finale(AP) (2010-09-03 02:01:28)
  AP - Matthew Stafford had an interception returned for a touchdown, but third-stringer Drew Stanton threw a pair of second-half touchdown passes to lift the Detroit Lions to a 28-23 win over the Buffalo Bills in their preseason finale Thursday night.
• 1st-time starter leads Wake past Presby, 53-13(AP) (2010-09-03 01:49:56)
  AP - Ted Stachitas had 160 total yards in his first college start and Wake Forest had six rushing touchdowns in a 53-13 rout of Presbyterian in the season opener for both teams Thursday night.
• Sharapova storms through at US Open(AFP) (2010-09-03 01:30:28)
  AFP - Maria Sharapova has kept alive her hopes of a second US Open crown, four years after her first, with an impressive 6-1, 6-2 win over Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic.
• Avalanche sign F Chris Stewart to 2-year deal(AP) (2010-09-03 01:28:18)
  AP - The Colorado Avalanche remain committed to their youth movement, signing forward Chris Stewart to a two-year deal.
• Pack of son of promoter Bob Arum found in Cascades(AP) (2010-09-03 01:08:18)
  AP - Searchers in the rugged North Cascades of Washington state have found a climbing backpack and a daypack belonging to the son of Hall of Fame boxing promoter Bob Arum, but are still looking for the missing climber.
• Trek to sponsor Schleck-led cycling team(AP) (2010-09-03 00:24:47)
  AP - American bicycle manufacturer Trek will sponsor the new pro cycling team led by two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck.
• Tide's Dareus ruled ineligible for 2 games(AP) (2010-09-02 23:59:20)
  AP - The NCAA has declared Alabama defensive end Marcell Dareus ineligible for two games for accepting improper benefits.
• Jackson sits out Rams' preseason finale(AP) (2010-09-02 23:47:47)
  AP - Steven Jackson sat out St. Louis' preseason finale against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night, giving the Rams more time to find a backup running back.
• Federer beats the heat, Beck; Soderling looms(AP) (2010-09-02 23:24:35)
  AP - Roger Federer is one cool customer.
• UNC's reputation takes a hit in NCAA probe(AP) (2010-09-02 23:15:17)
  AP - The NCAA investigation hovering over North Carolina's football program has frustrated everyone at the university from administrators to alumni.
• Deutsche Bank signs up for 2 more years(AP) (2010-09-02 22:57:06)
  AP - Deutsche Bank has picked up the option on the final two years of its title sponsorship, and it will have some financial help from a familiar partner in EMC Corp., which will be a presenting sponsor.
• Capra win sparks US hopes of new star(AFP) (2010-09-02 22:08:36)
  AFP - The gloom surrounding the future of women's tennis in the United States lifted ever so slightly on Thursday as Beatrice Capra left her calling card.
• Boston's Pedroia concedes surgery possible on foot(AP) (2010-09-02 22:04:35)
  AP - Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is bracing for the possibility of having season-ending surgery on his broken left foot.
• Clowney heads list of prospects in South region(AP) (2010-09-02 22:01:38)
  AP - College coaches have descended on Rock Hill, S.C., all with a common purpose: To woo defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.
• Lawyer: Ford, family settle in player crash death(AP) (2010-09-02 21:59:39)
  AP - Ford Motor Co. on Thursday settled a Mississippi lawsuit over a 2001 accident in which a New York Mets prospect was killed when his SUV crashed in the Florida Panhandle, a lawyer for the player's family said.
• Woods looks to keep going at FedEx Cup(AP) (2010-09-02 21:46:21)
  AP - A chart of FedEx Cup standings at the Deutsche Bank Championship showed Tiger Woods at the top, not unusual considering he was won the cup and its $10 million prize every year he has played.
• Federer breezes to move on at US Open(AP) (2010-09-02 21:31:37)
  AP - Roger Federer will stroll into the third round of the U.S. Open.
• Woods takes out $54M mortgage on Fla. estate(AP) (2010-09-02 21:26:05)
  AP - Fresh off his divorce, Tiger Woods has taken out a $54.5 million mortgage on his Florida waterfront estate.
• Rogge: Cricket scandal highlights bigger problem(AP) (2010-09-02 20:22:29)
  AP - IOC president Jacques Rogge believes the cricket match-fixing scandal shows that illegal betting has become as big a blight on sports as doping.
• Appeals court rules against Ravens in logo dispute(AP) (2010-09-02 20:20:41)
  AP - A federal appeals court has ruled against the Baltimore Ravens and the National Football league in a copyright dispute over the team's original logo.
• Serbia upsets Argentina to win Group A at worlds(AP) (2010-09-02 20:08:32)
  AP - Aleksandar Rasic made four free throws in the last 11 seconds Thursday to help Serbia upset top-ranked Argentina 84-82 and win Group A at the basketball world championship.
• Sabathia, Granderson give Yankees 4-game sweep(AP) (2010-09-02 20:00:48)
  AP - CC Sabathia pitched one-hit ball for eight innings to earn his major league-leading 19th win, fill-in Curtis Granderson homered twice and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 5-0 Thursday for a four-game sweep.
• Davydenko joins seeded scrap heap at US Open(AFP) (2010-09-02 19:56:06)
  AFP - Russian sixth seed Nikolay Davydenko, twice a US Open semi-finalist, became the latest high-ranked contender ousted at the US Open, falling 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 Thursday to 38th-ranked Frenchman Richard Gasquet.
• Last chance for last dance in NFL(AP) (2010-09-02 18:14:43)
  AP - Step in to the NFL's Last Chance Saloon and look around. There's an impressive array of talent on display this season.
• QB Gilbert had clear path to take over at Texas(AP) (2010-09-02 18:07:43)
  AP - Garrett Gilbert has hardly played since high school and in his only meaningful college game, he threw four interceptions as Texas lost the national championship to Alabama.
• American teen Capra upsets 18th-seeded Rezai(AP) (2010-09-02 17:57:26)
  AP - Goodbye, Melanie Oudin. Hello, Beatrice Capra.
• Ireland in first ever clash with Armenia(AFP) (2010-09-02 17:49:34)
  AFP - Ireland are taking a long trip into unknown territory when they start their Euro 2012 campaign against Armenia in their opening Group B fixture here on Friday.
• Hushovd wins sixth stage of Tour of Spain(AFP) (2010-09-02 17:05:28)
  AFP - Norwegian sprint specialist Thor Hushovd won the sixth stage of the Tour of Spain here on Thursday, while Belgium's Philippe Gilbert retained the overall leader's red jersey.
• Next wave of US tennis talent gets US Open curtain call(AFP) (2010-09-02 17:01:56)
  AFP - Andy Roddick's second-round exit from the US Open has pushed a new set of rising American men into the Grand Slam spotlight, hoping to advance the legacy of such legends as Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi.
• LeBron a Miami resident, not yet a 'Canes fan(AP) (2010-09-02 16:42:00)
  AP - LeBron James didn't change all his teams this summer.
• Search still on for missing son of boxing promoter(AP) (2010-09-02 16:24:20)
  AP - Searchers in the rugged North Cascades have found a backpack belonging to the son of Hall of Fame boxing promoter Bob Arum, but they are still looking for the missing climber.
• Players move on after Hofstra dumps football(AP) (2010-09-02 15:56:02)
  AP - Former Hofstra co-captain Luke Bonus lives in a house just a short walk from the stadium where he played college football.
• US pulls away in 2nd half to rout Tunisia 92-57(AP) (2010-09-02 15:18:10)
  AP - Eric Gordon scored 21 points and the United States pulled away after a sluggish first half to beat Tunisia 92-57 on Thursday in its final game of pool play at the world championship.
• Sharks sign G Antti Niemi(AP) (2010-09-02 14:49:43)
  AP - The San Jose Sharks have signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi.
• Capello: I've learned lessons from World Cup flop(AFP) (2010-09-02 14:30:19)
  AFP - Fabio Capello insists he has learned enough from England's World Cup flop to make changes he believes will put his team back on track as long as they play without fear.
• Isner, Mahut bond at US Open over marathon match(AFP) (2010-09-02 13:13:10)
  AFP - After working 11 hours and five minutes over three days to reach the second round in his prior Grand Slam opener, John Isner needed only one hour and 57 minutes to advance Wednesday night at the US Open.
• Mourinho unhappy with lack of strikers at Real(AFP) (2010-09-02 11:27:05)
  AFP - Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has hit out at his club for not backing him in the transfer market and leaving him short up front.
• Azarenka collapse shocks fans at Flushing Meadows(AFP) (2010-09-02 10:28:36)
  AFP - Sweltering conditions and gusting winds proved a handful at the US Open, but it was the consequences of a simple training stumble by Belarus starlet Victoria Azarenka that shocked fans.
• Murray advances at US Open tennis, Roddick beaten(AFP) (2010-09-02 09:12:51)
  AFP - Britain's Andy Murray breezed into the second round of the US Open on Wednesday while ninth seed Andy Roddick and Wimbledon runner-up Tomas Berdych made early exits from the year's last Grand Slam event.
• Preseason in college football? Why not?(AP) (2010-09-02 09:09:08)
  AP - Oregon State coach Mike Riley and the 24th-ranked Beavers open the season Saturday night in Arlington, Texas, against No. 6 TCU.
• Agent oversight continues to vex college sports(AP) (2010-09-02 09:06:56)
  AP - Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops suggests giving amnesty to college athletes who expose shady agents. A Florida sports agent wants national oversight of his beleaguered industry. The NCAA says it's working on the problem — but it could take a while.
• Arkansas offensive line may be finding its groove(AP) (2010-09-02 09:05:37)
  AP - DeMarcus Love still remembers his first reaction to Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino's playbook.
• McCourt's memory fuzzy at divorce trial(AP) (2010-09-02 08:50:53)
  AP - Frank McCourt had trouble recalling some details involving his purchase of a professional baseball team, but he was certain of one thing: he's the sole owner.
• Most traditional rivalries live on in new Big Ten(AP) (2010-09-02 08:12:02)
  AP - The Big Ten's athletic directors got together on what was truly a conference call on Wednesday. The first thing Ohio State's Gene Smith did was open some accompanying e-mails that listed proposed Buckeyes football schedules for 2011 and 2012.
• Oudin, Roddick lose and Azarenka falls at US Open(AP) (2010-09-02 07:59:19)
  AP - One woman's exit from the U.S. Open was jarring and sudden. Another's came off as sad and not all that surprising.
• Roethlisberger to meet with Goodell(AP) (2010-09-02 07:16:41)
  AP - Ben Roethlisberger's six-game suspension likely will be shortened to four games by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the two meet in New York on Friday.
• Gold Coast sign Socceroo striker Djite(AFP) (2010-09-02 06:02:24)
  AFP - Australian A-League club Gold Coast United have signed Australian international striker Bruce Djite as a replacement for Shane Smeltz, officials said on Thursday.
• Murray advances at US tennis Open as Roddick falls(AFP) (2010-09-02 05:30:14)
  AFP - Britain's Andy Murray breezed into the second round of the US Open on Wednesday while ninth seed Andy Roddick and Wimbledon runner-up Tomas Berdych made early exits fom the year's last Grand Slam event.
• Cardinals returning to longtime radio home KMOX(AP) (2010-09-02 05:07:37)
  AP - The St. Louis Cardinals plan to reunite next year with their longtime radio partner, the powerful AM station KMOX, after five years on KTRS.
• Jacques Demers facing third operation(AP) (2010-09-02 04:29:12)
  AP - Jacques Demers, the former NHL coach turned Canadian senator, says he will have a third operation after nearly dying during a botched hernia procedure.
• Bench-clearing brawl as Marlins beat Nationals(AP) (2010-09-02 03:51:21)
  AP - Nyjer Morgan once again found himself in the middle of trouble.
• Lincecum finally wins again for Giants(AP) (2010-09-02 03:38:33)
  AP - Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on a wild pitch and throwing error in the eighth inning, helping Tim Lincecum end a career-worst five-start skid in the San Francisco Giants' 2-1 victory over Colorado on Wednesday night.
• 49ers' Davis, Crabtree in altercation(AP) (2010-09-02 03:28:21)
  AP - Mike Singletary had to separate tight end Vernon Davis and wide receiver Michael Crabtree after the players got into a heated discussion at practice Wednesday.
• Oden, Stumon suspended for No. 17 Arkansas' opener(AP) (2010-09-02 03:10:04)
  AP - Arkansas offensive lineman Anthony Oden and fullback Van Stumon are suspended for the No. 17 Razorbacks' season opener against Tennessee Tech.
• No. 7 not so lucky for John Elway on this day(AP) (2010-09-02 02:13:37)
  AP - John Elway pulled an Elway on the Elway hole.
• Pondexter, Vaughn lead Liberty to East finals(AP) (2010-09-02 02:05:23)
  AP - Cappie Pondexter scored 30 points, including a tiebreaking jumper with 28 seconds remaining, to lead the New York Liberty to a 77-74 victory over the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
• Hanson allows 1 hit over 7 innings, finally wins(AP) (2010-09-02 01:49:39)
  AP - Tommy Hanson finally got some run support and won for the first time in nearly two months, allowing just one hit in seven shutout innings to lead the Atlanta Braves past the New York Mets 4-1 Wednesday night.
• McCourt: Dodgers mistake in postnuptial was caught(AP) (2010-09-02 01:44:39)
  AP - Frank McCourt testified Wednesday that a mistake was caught that would have excluded the Los Angeles Dodgers as his separate property in a postnuptial agreement, but he couldn't remember who first noticed the purported error.
• Clarett confident of success; won't discuss past(AP) (2010-09-02 01:42:53)
  AP - Maurice Clarett sidestepped questions about his past Wednesday in his first comments since signing with Omaha's United Football League team, saying he wants to discuss what lies ahead.
• UTEP RB Buckram injures knee(AP) (2010-09-02 01:33:51)
  AP - UTEP running back Donald Buckram was carted off the practice field after injuring his left knee.
• Bears claim OL Williams(AP) (2010-09-02 01:26:56)
  AP - The Chicago Bears have claimed offensive lineman Edwin Williams off waivers and waived running back Brandon Minor.
• US boxer Hopkins to fight for title in Canada(AFP) (2010-09-02 01:24:55)
  AFP - American boxer Bernard Hopkins is scheduled to fight Jean Pascal for the World Boxing Council light heavyweight title December 18 in Quebec.
• Hart plans to play for keeps with England football(AFP) (2010-09-02 01:17:21)
  AFP - Joe Hart believes he has the ability to finally end England's long search for a goalkeeper capable of earning headlines for heroics rather than howlers.
• Player collapses on court at US Open; Oudin out(AP) (2010-09-02 01:14:35)
  AP - The scene was simply scary: Victoria Azarenka, a 21-year-old on the rise in the WTA rankings, paused about a half-hour into her second-round match Wednesday at the U.S. Open, then staggered, stumbled and collapsed to the court.
• Heat hits Azarenka at US tennis Open(AFP) (2010-09-02 00:45:09)
  AFP - Sweltering conditions and gusting winds proved a handful at the US Open on Wednesday, but it was the consequences of a simple training stumble by Belarus starlet Victoria Azarenka that shocked fans.
• Brewers call up twice-suspended Jeffress(AP) (2010-09-01 23:52:34)
  AP - The Milwaukee Brewers have called up right-hander Jeremy Jeffress, their top pick in the 2006 amateur draft who has been suspended twice for violating Major League Baseball's drug policy.
• New starting QBs abound in SEC(AP) (2010-09-01 23:51:51)
  AP - Cameron Newton has abundant faith in No. 4 Florida's new quarterback.
• Dockett signs up to new big-money deal with Cardinals(Reuters) (2010-09-01 23:35:33)
  Reuters - Arizona Cardinals' defensive lineman Darnell Dockett has signed a lucrative four-year contract extension which will keep him with the NFC West team until 2015.
• Big Ten splits up Michigan and Ohio State(AP) (2010-09-01 23:20:31)
  AP - The expanded Big Ten will place Ohio State and Michigan into different divisions.
• Young golfer disqualifies self, gives up medal(AP) (2010-09-01 23:10:00)
  AP - Zach Nash was shocked when he discovered he had one too many golf clubs in his bag a couple hours after winning a junior Wisconsin PGA tournament.
• Rangers' Lee returns to Texas for shot, back check(AP) (2010-09-01 23:03:29)
  AP - Rangers left-hander Cliff Lee returned to Texas on Wednesday to get a shot and have his ailing back checked out.
• Tigers catcher gets call after 978 games in minors(AP) (2010-09-01 22:07:19)
  AP - The Detroit Tigers have added two players from Triple-A Toledo: catcher Max St. Pierre and right-handed reliever Robbie Weinhardt.
• Newman on outside of Chase spot(AP) (2010-09-01 22:05:17)
  AP - Ryan Newman is about out of time to make the Chase field.
• US teen Harrison upsets 15th-seeded Ljubicic(AP) (2010-09-01 21:58:04)
  AP - Ryan Harrison is certainly OK with having U.S. tennis fans look at him as the country's next potential star.
• Jamaica's Brown likes test as next Murray foe(AFP) (2010-09-01 21:47:09)
  AFP - Jamaica's Dustin Brown has no coach, no extra money, no major financial backing and no experience in front of huge crowds like the one that will watch him play Britain's Andy Murray at the US Open.
• Titans running back wants MVP, more NFL history(AP) (2010-09-01 21:39:18)
  AP - The ink starts at Chris Johnson's neck, with wings tattooed just above his collarbone, reminding the world that he is the NFL's most recent member of the very rare club of 2,000-yard rushers. The Tennessee running back also has "Cause IM A Star" perched just above a red star in the middle of his chest.
• V.Williams gets past low-ranked qualifier at Open(AP) (2010-09-01 21:17:06)
  AP - Venus Williams struggled early before reeling off the last six points of a tiebreaker and beating 193rd-ranked qualifier Rebecca Marino of Canada 7-6 (3), 6-3 Wednesday at the U.S. Open.
• Pacquiao still wants fight against Mayweather(AP) (2010-09-01 21:15:42)
  AP - Manny Pacquiao and his trainer Freddie Roach wanted the exact same thing that boxing fans everywhere wanted: Floyd Mayweather Jr.
• One week produces big jumps in FedEx Cup(AP) (2010-09-01 21:09:53)
  AP - Matt Kuchar is atop the FedEx Cup standings, and it's hard to quibble with that after he beat one of the strongest fields of the year at The Barclays.
• Guard Delonte West returning to Celtics(AP) (2010-09-01 21:07:22)
  AP - Delonte West is returning to the Boston Celtics.
• NHL extends deadline on Kovalchuk deal(AP) (2010-09-01 21:05:58)
  AP - The NHL has extended its deadline to Friday for approving Ilya Kovalchuk's $100 million, 15-year contract with the New Jersey Devils.
• AP sources: Big Ten splits up Mich, Ohio St(AP) (2010-09-01 20:00:07)
  AP - Love The Game? Well, Michigan and Ohio State could be playing twice in a season.
• Post-cancer, foot injury, Herzlich back for BC(AP) (2010-09-01 19:58:32)
  AP - Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich is back on the practice field and planning to play for the Eagles against Weber State on Saturday.
• Murray advances into second round of US Open tennis(AFP) (2010-09-01 19:55:24)
  AFP - British fourth seed Andy Murray overpowered Slovakia's 71st-ranked Lukas Lacko 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the second round of the US Open.
• Roethlisberger plays last game before suspension(AP) (2010-09-01 19:35:04)
  AP - The Pittsburgh Steelers will get one last brief glimpse of Ben Roethlisberger playing quarterback before he begins his NFL-mandated suspension.
• White Sox beat Indians 6-4 in Manny's debut(AP) (2010-09-01 19:28:00)
  AP - For the second straight game, Manny Ramirez watched from a few feet away as one of his new teammates hit a game-winning homer. Claimed off waivers by Chicago for his renowned power, Ramirez provided only a bloop a single in his debut but he was on deck when Paul Konerko hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to give the White Sox a 6-4 win and three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday.
• Son of boxing promoter Arum missing in Cascades(AP) (2010-09-01 18:55:42)
  AP - Park rangers in the Cascade Mountains are searching for the son of boxing promoter Bob Arum, who went missing while on a camping trip over the weekend.
• Manny gets a hit, is hit in White Sox debut(AP) (2010-09-01 18:39:22)
  AP - Manny Ramirez has a hit and has been hit in his debut with the White Sox.
• Wife of former Armstrong teammate speaks to feds(AP) (2010-09-01 18:32:31)
  AP - The wife of one of Lance Armstrong's former teammates says she has spoken to a federal agent investigating the seven-time Tour de France winner and other cyclists.
• US wins first meeting with Iran, stays unbeaten(AP) (2010-09-01 18:02:54)
  AP - The United States eased its way to a top seed in the knockout round of the world championship, beating Iran 88-51 Wednesday in the first meeting between the countries with a history of contentious relations.
• Ivanovic back on form at US Open tennis(AFP) (2010-09-01 17:50:26)
  AFP - Ana Ivanovic gave the clearest indication yet that she is getting back to top form with a blistering 6-3, 6-0 win over Zheng Jie of China in the US Open second round on Wednesday.
• Big Ten will announce divisions tonight(AP) (2010-09-01 17:49:48)
  AP - Hold your breath, Big Ten fans: The conference will announce Wednesday evening how it intends to break into two, six-team divisions starting next season.
• Davis, No. 18 UNC in 'holding mode' before opener(AP) (2010-09-01 17:45:55)
  AP - Coach Butch Davis says No. 18 North Carolina remains "in a holding mode" as he waits to find out if any players will be held out of Saturday night's opener against No. 21 LSU.
• Farrar wins fifth stage of Tour of Spain(AFP) (2010-09-01 17:36:07)
  AFP - American Tyler Farrar won the fifth stage of the Tour of Spain on Wednesday in a sprint finish, while Belgium's Philippe Gilbert retained the overall leader's red jersey.
• A bowl game to start season for LSU-UNC(AP) (2010-09-01 17:27:50)
  AP - It's sort of like starting the season with a bowl game.
• Manny hitless so far in Sox debut(AP) (2010-09-01 17:12:08)
  AP - Manny Ramirez is hitless in two at-bats of his long-awaited debut for the Chicago White Sox.
• Saban: Ingram was playing best football of career(AP) (2010-09-01 16:24:13)
  AP - Alabama coach Nick Saban says Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram was playing the best football of his Crimson Tide career before his injury.
• Azarenka collapses, wheeled off court at US Open(AP) (2010-09-01 15:59:27)
  AP - Victoria Azarenka collapsed and had to be taken off the court in a wheelchair a half-hour into her second-round match against Gisela Dulko at the U.S. Open.
• Oklahoma State's Gundy still learning on the job(AP) (2010-09-01 15:45:17)
  AP - Mike Gundy hasn't lost his love for dialing up the right play to keep Oklahoma State's offense purring along.
• It's Manny Time!(AP) (2010-09-01 15:11:39)
  AP - After weeks of buildup, Manny Ramirez is finally set to make his debut for the Chicago White Sox.
• Spurs seal Van der Vaart transfer(AFP) (2010-09-01 15:04:57)
  AFP - English Premier League club Tottenham were allowed to sign Rafael van der Vaart from Real Madrid on Wednesday after their last-ditch move for the Dutch playmaker on deadline day.
• Hurricanes eyeing 2013 game at Yankee Stadium(AP) (2010-09-01 13:58:48)
  AP - Miami has entered talks about playing a football game at Yankee Stadium in 2013.
• Semenya's slow run attributed to fatigue, sickness(AP) (2010-09-01 13:06:09)
  AP - Caster Semenya's surprisingly slow performance at a meet in Italy can be explained by fatigue and sickness, the world champion's manager said Wednesday.
• Dodgers owner to take stand again in divorce trial(AP) (2010-09-01 10:43:54)
  AP - When Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt retakes the stand Wednesday, it will be the first time he has spoken at length publicly about the breakup of his marriage and what his intentions were when he and his wife signed a postnuptial agreement in 2004.
• Rams QB Bradford looking to improve against Ravens(AP) (2010-09-01 09:50:55)
  AP - Sam Bradford is ready to show his first start was not a fluke.
• Purdue's Marve ready to play Irish(AP) (2010-09-01 08:56:31)
  AP - New Purdue quarterback Robert Marve beat LeBron James to the punch and now he is ready to restart his career.
• Nadal, Wozniacki advance after hot day at US Open(AP) (2010-09-01 08:45:58)
  AP - Day 2 at the U.S. Open was a day for the hot and tired.
• Spurs wait on van der Vaart transfer(AFP) (2010-09-01 08:27:53)
  AFP - English Premier League club Tottenham were still awaiting clearance Wedensday on the last-gasp, cut-price transfer of Dutch playmaker Rafael van der Vaart from Real Madrid.
• LHP Chapman hits 102 mph in debut(AP) (2010-09-01 08:01:08)
  AP - Left-hander Aroldis Chapman made his big leg kick and let one fly. Flashes went off around the ballpark. The crowd let out a collective "ooh" when the ball slammed loudly into Ryan Hanigan's mitt.
• Race promoters reveal 1st details of Austin track(AP) (2010-09-01 06:06:51)
  AP - Promising a fast track with sight lines that will let spectators watch most of the race from wherever they sit, the promoter for the revival of the U.S. Grand Prix said the proposed course is 3.4 miles long with 20 turns and elevations up to 133 feet.
• Phillies beat Dodgers 8-4 on pair of 3-run homers(AP) (2010-09-01 05:34:09)
  AP - Brian Schneider and Ryan Howard each hit a three-run homer to power the Philadelphia Phillies past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Tuesday night, keeping them three games behind first-place Atlanta in the NL East.
• US Open top seeds Nadal, Wozniacki capture openers(AFP) (2010-09-01 05:19:04)
  AFP - US Open top seeds Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki moved into the second round on the Flushing Meadows hardcourts while Serbian stars Novak Djokovic and Jelena Jankovic struggled to advance on Day 2.
• Royals beat Rangers in bottom of the 9th(AP) (2010-09-01 03:58:16)
  AP - Willie Bloomquist scored on Alexi Ogando's wild pitch with two outs in the bottom of the ninth and Alex Gordon drove in three runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 10-9 on Tuesday night.
• Chapman hits 102 mph, Reds beat Brewers 8-4(AP) (2010-09-01 03:07:59)
  AP - Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman was too fast to hit in his big league debut, throwing 102 mph during one perfect inning, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on Tuesday night, wrapping up the best August by any team in the majors.
• US soccer coach gears up for another run up to a W.Cup(AFP) (2010-09-01 02:33:25)
  AFP - Bob Bradley says he is looking forward to the challenge of coaching in another World Cup and part of that process includes getting to know his players better.
• Bautista hits 43rd HR, Blue Jays beat Rays 13-5(AP) (2010-09-01 02:28:55)
  AP - Jose Bautista hit his major league-leading 43rd homer during a 10-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 13-5 on Tuesday night.
• Pierzynski's homer sends White Sox over Indians(AP) (2010-09-01 02:15:57)
  AP - With Manny Ramirez standing in the on-deck circle ready to pinch-hit, A.J. Pierzynski connected for a tiebreaking, three-run homer off Frank Herrmann in the ninth inning to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.
• Ross grand slam carries Braves to 9-2 win(AP) (2010-09-01 02:02:58)
  AP - David Ross hit his first career grand slam to cap a seven-run inning made possible by Luis Castillo's error, and the Atlanta Braves routed the New York Mets 9-2 on Tuesday night.
• Blue Jays score 10 runs in 6th inning against Rays(AP) (2010-09-01 02:02:51)
  AP - Jose Bautista has hit his major league-leading 43rd homer during the Toronto Blue Jays' 10-run sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays.
• With camp over, USC hopes health holds in Hawaii(AP) (2010-09-01 01:24:27)
  AP - After one last preseason workout at Southern California, the Trojans are heading to Hawaii.
• Dodgers owner takes stand in own divorce trial(AP) (2010-09-01 01:19:38)
  AP - Frank McCourt testified Tuesday in his divorce trial that a now-contested postnuptial agreement was his wife's idea to protect her assets from his creditors.
• Jankovic survives while Li leaves early at US Open(AFP) (2010-09-01 00:55:39)
  AFP - Former world number one Jelena Jankovic struggled into the US Open's second round on Tuesday while Chinese eighth seed Li Na became the first major upset victim at the year's last Grand Slam event.
• Doubting Pacquiao feels Margarito deserves second chance(Reuters) (2010-09-01 00:46:55)
  Reuters - While happy to give disgraced boxer Antonio Margarito another chance in the ring, Manny Pacquiao refuses to believe the Mexican was ignorant of his illegal hand wraps before a fight in January 2009.
• Sharapova comes back to avoid upset at US Open(AP) (2010-08-31 23:58:29)
  AP - Maria Sharapova overcame a deficit and a big-hitting opponent to avoid a significant upset in the first round of the U.S. Open.
• NCAA denies Masoli's waiver to play in 2010(AP) (2010-08-31 23:51:52)
  AP - The NCAA has denied Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli's request for a waiver that would allow him to play immediately, meaning the former Oregon standout won't be eligible until 2011.
• BYU going independent in football(AP) (2010-08-31 23:47:19)
  AP - BYU is going independent in football, after all.
• Nats' Strasburg to have Tommy John surgery Friday(AP) (2010-08-31 23:33:41)
  AP - Washington Nationals rookie ace Stephen Strasburg will have Tommy John surgery on Friday to rebuild his injured right elbow, an operation that is expected to sideline him for 12 to 18 months.
• Potential picks not making Pavin's job easier(AP) (2010-08-31 23:31:15)
  AP - Too bad Ryder Cup eligibility is based on passports instead of property taxes. There still might be hope for Paul Casey, who has been living in Arizona for most of his adult life.
• Manny joins White Sox, not in starting lineup(AP) (2010-08-31 22:45:56)
  AP - Behind trendy, white-framed sunglasses with rose-colored lenses, his dreadlocks pulled neatly together with a rubber band, Manny Ramirez walked to the front of the interview room wearing Chicago's silver and black for the first time.
• Lions trade OT Polumbus, place CB Williams on PUP(AP) (2010-08-31 22:37:28)
  AP - The Detroit Lions have reached the 75-man roster limit by removing two players.
• Djokovic survives US Open cauldron(AFP) (2010-08-31 22:36:52)
  AFP - The US Open experienced one of its hottest days in recent years on Tuesday and it nearly burned off the title ambitions of fourth seed Novak Djokovic.
• Dolphins players search field for earring(AP) (2010-08-31 22:24:48)
  AP - Several Miami Dolphins crawled across the field after practice Tuesday — not due to exhaustion, but because they were looking for a diamond earring.
• TCU starts fresh at bottom to work up pyramid goal(AP) (2010-08-31 21:57:19)
  AP - The pyramid of goals that hangs prominently in TCU's meeting room is a visual reminder of what the Horned Frogs have accomplished and what their goals are.
• NY turns down Burress' request for work release(AP) (2010-08-31 21:38:34)
  AP - Former New York Giants Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress has come up short in his bid for work release during his two-year prison sentence for accidentally shooting himself in the leg at a nightclub, prison officials said Tuesday.
• Vikings put Rice on reserve for at least 6 games(AP) (2010-08-31 21:33:23)
  AP - Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice will be ineligible to play in the first six games of the regular season.
• Jankovic struggles into second round of US Open tennis(AFP) (2010-08-31 21:31:39)
  AFP - Former world number one Jelena Jankovic struggled into the US Open's second round on Tuesday while Chinese eighth seed Li Na became the first major upset victim at the year's last Grand Slam event.
• Manny joins White Sox, not in Tuesday's lineup(AP) (2010-08-31 21:25:08)
  AP - Manny Ramirez is not in the starting lineup for his first game with the Chicago White Sox.
• Not-guilty plea for Jay Vincent but deal looms(AP) (2010-08-31 21:21:16)
  AP - Court filings show a plea bargain is in the works for ex-Michigan State basketball star and retired NBA player Jay Vincent, who appeared in court Tuesday on charges in a $2 million Internet scam.
• Reds LH Chapman arrives with 100 mph fastball(AP) (2010-08-31 20:59:33)
  AP - The ballpark's fire alarm was squealing when left-hander Aroldis Chapman walked onto a major league field for the first time.
• Red Sox trade reliever Delcarmen to Rockies(AP) (2010-08-31 20:02:52)
  AP - The Boston Red Sox have traded reliever Manny Delcarmen and cash to the Colorado Rockies for minor league pitcher Chris Balcom-Miller.
• Pelini: Fans might not know Neb QB until game time(AP) (2010-08-31 20:02:35)
  AP - LINCOLN, Neb. — In football-mad Nebraska, it's the biggest state secret.
• Redskins' Kelly on IR; good news on McNabb, Portis(AP) (2010-08-31 19:55:58)
  AP - The Washington Redskins placed Malcolm Kelly on injured reserve Tuesday, robbing the team of a big target receiver because of an ailing hamstring that wasn't to heal anytime soon.
• Tennis veteran Clement downs Baghdatis at US Open(AFP) (2010-08-31 19:51:40)
  AFP - Former Australian Open finalist Marcos Baghdatis saw his US Open hopes dashed as he lost a marathon first-round tie against veteran Frenchman Arnaud Clement 6-3, 2-6, 1-6, 6-4, 7-5 on Tuesday.
• Manny joins White Sox(AP) (2010-08-31 19:43:59)
  AP - A little late but with all his hair, Manny Ramirez has finally joined his new team.
• Vick to get start in final preseason game(AP) (2010-08-31 19:35:31)
  AP - Michael Vick will start Philadelphia's final preseason game because the Eagles are resting their starters.
• French great Fignon, 50, dies of cancer(Reuters) (2010-08-31 19:33:09)
  Reuters - Laurent Fignon died of cancer on Tuesday at the age of 50 with two Tour de France wins to his name -- but the eight seconds that cost him a third triumph will live just as long in the memory.
• Browns' Rogers fined by NFL(AP) (2010-08-31 19:29:20)
  AP - Cleveland Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers will not be suspended by the NFL for carrying a loaded gun into an airport.
• Jankovic rallies to avoid early US Open upset(AP) (2010-08-31 19:26:01)
  AP - Jelena Jankovic needed a comeback to hold off an 18-year-old and Svetlana Kuznetsova had to go three sets to edge out an opponent nearing 40. Both did their job to avoid upsets Tuesday in the sweltering first round of the U.S. Open.
• Romo not playing preseason finale; McGee to start(AP) (2010-08-31 18:54:06)
  AP - Tony Romo's preseason is done.
• Konchesky, Gyan and Hleb head deadline day moves(AFP) (2010-08-31 18:43:46)
  AFP - Liverpool signed defender Paul Konchesky from Fulham, while Sunderland smashed their transfer record to land Asamoah Gyan and Birmingham made a surprise swoop for Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb on the final day of the transfer window.
• Tebow's prep successor poised to start at Wake(AP) (2010-08-31 18:00:13)
  AP - Ted Stachitas doesn't want to be known only for the quarterbacks he's replaced. That's not easy when one of them is Tim Tebow.
• Robinho gets fresh start at AC Milan(AFP) (2010-08-31 17:58:46)
  AFP - Brazilian star Robinho signed for Serie A giants AC Milan on Tuesday on a four-year contract for 15million euros from English Premier League side Manchester City where he had an unhappy two year spell.
• Jankovic comes back to beat Halep at Open(AP) (2010-08-31 17:56:37)
  AP - Fourth-seeded Jelena Jankovic came back to avoid a big upset in the first round of the U.S. Open, edging 18-year-old Simona Halep of Romania 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 Tuesday.
• Tour de France champ Laurent Fignon dies at 50(AP) (2010-08-31 17:37:50)
  AP - Laurent Fignon, the Frenchman who won the Tour de France in 1983 and 1984 and lost to Greg LeMond in 1989 in the race's closest finish, died Tuesday of cancer. He was 50.
• Bradley aware of mixed record of repeat coaches(AP) (2010-08-31 17:17:47)
  AP - Bob Bradley's experience and success as the U.S. soccer coach outweighed any concerns about the team going "stale" over the next four years.
• Kuznetsova avoids upset against Date Krumm at Open(AP) (2010-08-31 17:14:49)
  AP - Two-time major champion Svetlana Kuznetsova reached the second round at the U.S. Open by getting past 39-year-old Kimiko Date Krumm 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 Tuesday.
• Alabama's Ingram to miss opener with knee injury(AP) (2010-08-31 17:14:11)
  AP - Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram will miss No. 1 Alabama's season opener against San Jose State after injuring his left knee during practice.
• Lions waive OT Polumbus, place CB Williams on PUP(AP) (2010-08-31 16:51:20)
  AP - The Detroit Lions have reached the 75-man roster limit by removing two players.
• Chelios finally hangs 'em up after 26 NHL seasons(AP) (2010-08-31 16:49:20)
  AP - Chris Chelios finally is retiring at the age of 48 after 26 NHL seasons and three Stanley Cups.
• Spain's Igor Anton wins stage of Spanish Vuelta(AP) (2010-08-31 16:48:18)
  AP - Igor Anton has given the Spanish Vuelta its first Spanish stage winner.
• Grand Prix proposal rejected in Okla City(AP) (2010-08-31 16:04:04)
  AP - The Oklahoma City Council has rejected a plan that would have committed $7 million in city money to land a Grand Prix race.
• Liverpool get Konchesky, Birmingham land Hleb(AFP) (2010-08-31 15:51:09)
  AFP - Liverpool signed defender Paul Konchesky from Fulham for an undisclosed fee, while Birmingham made a surprise swoop for Barcelona midfielder Alexander Hleb on the final day of the transfer window.
• Odds stacked against Venus at US Open(AFP) (2010-08-31 15:39:52)
  AFP - Into her 30s, playing with a dodgy knee and sister-less, the odds would appear to be stacked up against Venus Williams at the US Open.
• Tributes paid as former Tour winner Fignon dies(AFP) (2010-08-31 15:25:16)
  AFP - Tributes were paid on Tuesday to former two-time Tour de France winner Laurent Fignon who died following a battle with cancer.
• Fighting words: UFC chief to speak at Oxford club(AP) (2010-08-31 14:49:40)
  AP - The distinguished Oxford University debate club has featured such speakers as Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill and Malcolm X.
• 2-time Tour champion Laurent Fignon dies at 50(AP) (2010-08-31 14:02:07)
  AP - Two-time Tour de France champion Laurent Fignon has died after a battle with cancer. He was 50.
• Former Tour de France winner Laurent Fignon dies(Reuters) (2010-08-31 13:22:20)
  Reuters - Former Tour de France winner Laurent Fignon has died of cancer at the age of 50.
• Former Tour de France winner Fignon dies aged 50(AFP) (2010-08-31 11:47:39)
  AFP - Two-time Tour de France winner Laurent Fignon has died aged 50 following a battle with cancer, France 2 television reported on Tuesday.
• Injuries pile on the problems for Capello(AFP) (2010-08-31 10:49:06)
  AFP - Fabio Capello's preparations for England's opening Euro 2012 qualifiers suffered a blow on Tuesday as Peter Crouch, Phil Jagielka and his two back-up goalkeepers all missed training due to injuries.
• Gyan poised for Sunderland move(AFP) (2010-08-31 09:56:44)
  AFP - Rennes's Ghanaian international striker Asamoah Gyan is on the verge of a move to English side Sunderland, a source close to the French club revealed on Tuesday.
• UFC president to address Oxford debate club(AP) (2010-08-31 09:32:32)
  AP - The Oxford University debate club has invited Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White to speak to its members.
• Ho hum. It's business as usual for No. 1 Tide(AP) (2010-08-31 09:20:08)
  AP - Nick Saban didn't so much as raise his voice. The trademark scowl never made even a cameo appearance.
• Clemens, in court, tells judge: 'Not guilty'(AP) (2010-08-31 08:28:30)
  AP - Roger Clemens put his right hand on the lectern, leaned down toward the microphone and made what might be the most important pitch of his life: "Not guilty, your honor."
• Federer, V.Williams, Roddick win at US Open(AP) (2010-08-31 08:01:35)
  AP - This trick shot by Roger Federer was most definitely real.
• Frank McCourt expected to testify in divorce case(AP) (2010-08-31 07:57:42)
  AP - Frank McCourt is expected to testify as early as Tuesday in a divorce case where he and his estranged wife are fighting over who owns the Los Angeles Dodgers.
• Sydney FC sign Brazilian striker Cazarine(AFP/File) (2010-08-31 07:43:56)
  AFP/File - Defending Australian A-League champions Sydney FC Tuesday announced they had signed towering Brazilian striker Bruno Cazarine to strengthen their attacking ranks.
• Reynolds homers twice as D'backs beat Padres 7-2(AP) (2010-08-31 07:40:32)
  AP - Mark Reynolds hit a pair of two-run home runs and drove in five runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-2 win over the slumping San Diego Padres on Monday night.
• Dodgers' Kuroda outduels Halladay to shut out Phillies(Reuters) (2010-08-31 05:21:53)
  Reuters - Japanese pitcher Hiroki Kuroda flirted with a no-hitter to overshadow Philadelphia Phillies ace Roy Halladay and give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 3-0 shutout victory on Monday.
• Coyotes re-sign RW Lee Stempniak to 2-year deal(AP) (2010-08-31 04:46:20)
  AP - The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed right wing Lee Stempniak to a two-year contract.
• Tough opening test for new San Jose St. coach(AP) (2010-08-31 04:32:10)
  AP - Talk about a rude welcome to head coaching.
• Coach Whisenhunt says QB decision yet to be made(AP) (2010-08-31 04:20:52)
  AP - The Arizona Cardinals are home after a week on the road, dragging a quarterback controversy that shows no sign of any quick resolution.
• Federer and Clijsters off and running at US Open(AFP) (2010-08-31 04:00:57)
  AFP - The US Open got underway on Monday with straight-sets wins for second seeds and tournament betting favourites Roger Federer and Kim Clijsters.
• Cano, Yankees tag Cahill in 11-5 rout of Oakland(AP) (2010-08-31 03:42:51)
  AP - Trevor Cahill hardly looked like a Cy Young Award contender against the New York Yankees.
• Past champs V.Williams, Roddick, Federer win(AP) (2010-08-31 03:26:02)
  AP - Venus Williams landed awkwardly on her recently injured leg after hitting a swinging volley and grimaced. It was about the only glitch during her return to tennis.
• Bradley to head US football through to 2014 W.Cup(AFP) (2010-08-31 02:52:50)
  AFP - Bob Bradley is back as head coach of the US men's football team through to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
• USGA pleased with Chambers Bay after Amateur(AP) (2010-08-31 02:15:27)
  AP - Until Chambers Bay morphed from an everyday public course into championship conditions, Mike Davis didn't know what to expect.
• World Cup final referee makes pub match comeback(AFP) (2010-08-31 01:58:03)
  AFP - Englishman Howard Webb, who refereed the 2010 World Cup final, returned to football action this season by taking charge of a pub match, a newspaper reported Tuesday.
• Huskies' high expectations start at BYU(AP) (2010-08-31 01:48:17)
  AP - So much for all the fuss around Washington about having to play in the breath-zapping elevation at Brigham Young.
• Past Open champs VWilliams, Roddick, Clijsters win(AP) (2010-08-31 01:41:35)
  AP - Venus Williams landed awkwardly on her recently injured leg after hitting a swinging volley and grimaced. It was about the only glitch during her return to tennis.
• Pena homers, Davis wins 6th straight for Rays(AP) (2010-08-31 01:32:08)
  AP - Carlos Pena homered and drove in four runs, Wade Davis won his sixth straight decision and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Monday night.
• US Soccer signs Bradley to four-year extension(AP) (2010-08-31 00:03:17)
  AP - Bob Bradley isn't going anywhere.
• TCU's Dalton a winner set to pass `Slingin' Sammy'(AP) (2010-08-31 00:00:09)
  AP - TCU quarterback Andy Dalton has earned a catchy, cool nickname.
• Del Rio Says No Surgery For Jones-Drew(AP) (2010-08-30 23:38:17)
  AP - Jaguars Pro Bowl running back Maurice Jones-Drew has not had knee surgery Jacksonville coach Jack Del Rio said Monday.
• Are kids old enough to be playing adult games?(AP) (2010-08-30 23:34:13)
  AP - They sail solo around the world, climb the highest mountains and race around ovals at breakneck speeds.
• Clemens, in court, tells judge: `Not guilty'(AP) (2010-08-30 23:17:31)
  AP - Roger Clemens put his right hand on the lectern, leaned down toward the microphone and made what might be the most important pitch of his life: "Not guilty, your honor."
• Cut ups: Cardinals get new 'dos(AP) (2010-08-30 23:12:54)
  AP - Things have gotten hairy in the St. Louis Cardinals' clubhouse.
• Clijsters wobbles but into second round at US Open tennis(AFP) (2010-08-30 23:10:41)
  AFP - Defending champion and second seed Kim Clijsters survived a second-set wobble to reach the second round of the US Open on Monday by defeating Greta Arn of Hungary 6-0, 7-5.
• Victorious St. Lucia soccer player shot dead in NY(AP) (2010-08-30 22:04:55)
  AP - A triumphant St. Lucian soccer player whose winning goal put his team in the final of a tournament for Caribbean teams has been shot and killed in a tragic end to an evening out celebrating.
• Bears LB Briggs out for preseason finale(AP) (2010-08-30 22:03:09)
  AP - Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs will not play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns because of a sprained right ankle.
• Manny Ramirez joins White Sox(AP) (2010-08-30 21:58:45)
  AP - Back to frighten pitchers who haven't seen him regularly in a few years, Manny Ramirez will try to get the Chicago White Sox back to the playoffs.
• No. 18 North Carolina facing many questions(AP) (2010-08-30 21:55:04)
  AP - Less than a week away from a high-profile opener, Butch Davis doesn't sound too certain of who will take the field for North Carolina.
• Bologna frustrate champions Inter(AFP) (2010-08-30 21:24:07)
  AFP - Champions Inter Milan were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw away to Bologna in their opening match of the 2010/11 Serie A season on Monday.
• Roger Clemens pleads not guilty to charges he lied(Reuters) (2010-08-30 21:12:59)
  Reuters - Former baseball pitching star Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he lied and obstructed a congressional investigation into whether he used banned performance-enhancing drugs.
• Soderling struggles through at US Open tennis(AFP) (2010-08-30 20:59:22)
  AFP - Roger Federer nearly saw the highest-ranked obstacle in his path to the US Open semi-finals eliminated in the first round, but Robin Soderling survived on Monday against a Grand Slam debutante.
• US survives test, holds on to edge Brazil 70-68(AP) (2010-08-30 20:41:26)
  AP - The United States survived its first tough test at the world championships, edging Brazil 70-68 on Monday when Leandro Barbosa's shot rattled out at the buzzer.
• Roddick beats Robert 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 at US Open(AP) (2010-08-30 20:34:00)
  AP - Andy Roddick celebrated his 28th birthday with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Stephane Robert of France in the first round of the U.S. Open.
• Manny Ramirez officially joins the White Sox(AP) (2010-08-30 20:06:17)
  AP - Manny Ramirez is back in an American League playoff chase. As expected, the Chicago White Sox claimed the 12-time All-Star slugger on waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, hoping his bat can help them make a postseason push.
• Clijsters wobbles but reaches second round at US Open tennis(AFP) (2010-08-30 20:00:51)
  AFP - Defending champion Kim Clijsters survived a second-set wobble to reach the second round of the US Open on Monday by defeating Greta Arn of Hungary 6-0, 7-5.
• Mascherano completes Barcelona transfer(AFP) (2010-08-30 19:46:11)
  AFP - Argentinian international midfielder Javier Mascherano completed his 17.25 million pounds (26.6m dollar) transfer to Spanish champions Barcelona from English Premier League giants Liverpool on Monday.
• Ramirez leaves Dodgers for White Sox on waiver deal(Reuters) (2010-08-30 19:38:59)
  Reuters - Manny Ramirez's often turbulent relationship with the Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended Monday when he was shipped to the Chicago White Sox in a waiver deal.
• UConn's Lloyd goes from redshirt to starter(AP) (2010-08-30 19:27:34)
  AP - Connecticut linebacker Greg Lloyd Jr., who was expected to redshirt this season while recovering from a knee injury, is slated to start Saturday against Michigan.
• Clijsters wins 1st US Open match in straight sets(AP) (2010-08-30 19:12:47)
  AP - Defending champion Kim Clijsters struggled to find her footing on a windy day before recovering in time to win her 15th straight match at the U.S. Open.
• Official: Charlotte to host 2017 PGA Championship(AP) (2010-08-30 19:09:52)
  AP - North Carolina will be the site for the 2017 PGA Championship.
• Roger Clemens pleads not guilty to charge of lying(AP) (2010-08-30 18:10:02)
  AP - Baseball great Roger Clemens entered a not guilty plea Monday to charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids or human growth hormone.
• Oudin, Schiavone advance in first round of US Open(AP) (2010-08-30 18:04:28)
  AP - Melanie Oudin struggled with higher expectations since her crowd-pleasing run to the U.S. Open quarterfinals last year. So did Francesca Schiavone after her breakthrough French Open title in June.
• Johnson gets start at TB for No. 5 Texas(AP) (2010-08-30 17:57:46)
  AP - Cody Johnson is listed as the starting tailback for No. 5 Texas for its season-opening game at Rice.
• Prosecutors charge Mizzou RB with assault(AP) (2010-08-30 17:54:28)
  AP - Suspended Missouri running back Derrick Washington was charged Monday with sexually assaulting a former tutor over the summer.
• Browns expect Suh penalty to be reviewed(AP) (2010-08-30 17:53:07)
  AP - The Browns expect the NFL to review the play in which Detroit Lions rookie Ndamukong Suh grabbed quarterback Jake Delhomme's facemask and violently flung him to the ground.
• 2 injured Cowboys workers settle with Jerry Jones(AP) (2010-08-30 17:48:59)
  AP - The attorney for two Dallas Cowboys employees seriously injured in the 2009 collapse of the team's practice facility says each has received about $5 million from companies controlled by team owner Jerry Jones as legal settlements.
• Clarett signs with Omaha team in UFL(AP) (2010-08-30 17:45:29)
  AP - Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett has signed a one-year contract with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League.
• FIBA says drug testing program its largest ever(AP) (2010-08-30 17:20:31)
  AP - Basketball's governing body says more than 100 random drug tests will be conducted at the world championship, its largest program ever.
• Gilbert sees red as he wins third stage(AFP) (2010-08-30 16:36:10)
  AFP - Belgian rider Philippe Gilbert won the third stage of the Tour of Spain on Monday, a 157.3 kilometres ride from Marbella to here and took the overall leader's red jersey.
• Cricket can't hide the stink now(AP) (2010-08-30 16:01:48)
  AP - A sad day for cricket? Quite the opposite.
• Federer and Clijsters headline US Open start(AFP) (2010-08-30 15:09:40)
  AFP - Five-time former winner Roger Federer and reigning women's champion Kim Clijsters were both scheduled to be in action on the opening day of the US Open at Flushing Meadows on Monday.
• Clemens arrives at federal court for arraignment(AP) (2010-08-30 15:05:31)
  AP - Seven-time Cy Young award winner Roger Clemens arrived Monday in the nation's capital to face charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids or human growth hormone.
• Reveillere, Cabaye replace France's injured Diarra(AFP) (2010-08-30 14:35:07)
  AFP - Laurent Blanc on Monday added Lyon's Anthony Reveillere and Lille's Yohan Cabaye to the France squad for their opening two Euro 2012 qualifiers after Lassana Diarra was ruled out by injury.
• Cristiano Ronaldo injures ankle, out for 3 weeks(AP) (2010-08-30 14:17:44)
  AP - Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo will be out three weeks after injuring his ankle in his team's Spanish league opener.
• SAfrican player charged in policeman's slaying(AP) (2010-08-30 13:41:03)
  AP - South African rugby union player Bees Roux has been charged with murder in the beating death of a policeman in Pretoria.
• Hannover signs US midfielder DaMarcus Beasley(AP) (2010-08-30 13:29:37)
  AP - United States midfielder DaMarcus Beasley has joined Bundesliga club Hannover on a two-year contract.
• Clemens heads to DC, this time for court(AP) (2010-08-30 10:09:27)
  AP - On this trip to Washington, Roger Clemens will be in a courtroom, not in Congress. His defiant stance is expected to remain the same, even if his statement is much shorter.
• Jordan, Bobcats make donation to NC schools(AP) (2010-08-30 10:05:51)
  AP - Michael Jordan and his Bobcats NBA team will donate $250,000 to middle-school athletics programs in Charlotte, North Carolina's largest city.
• Southampton sack manager Pardew(AFP) (2010-08-30 08:31:47)
  AFP - Southampton on Monday fired manager Alan Pardew only 48 hours after the League One side dished out a 4-0 beating to Bristol Rovers.
• Mealers bounce back from tragedy that took 2 lives(AP) (2010-08-30 07:55:29)
  AP - Brock Mealer is going to lead Michigan's football team onto the field before its opener against Connecticut in a way few thought was possible.
• Ravens' new-look pass attack features 2 old hands(AP) (2010-08-30 07:55:00)
  AP - The Baltimore Ravens will rely on a couple of old hands to play key roles in an aerial attack that almost certainly will be much more than a passing fancy.
• Federer, Nadal have never faced off at US Open(AP) (2010-08-30 07:53:02)
  AP - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have played each other 21 times over the years, and all over the world.
• Kuchar gets the final piece(AP) (2010-08-30 07:48:09)
  AP - Matt Kuchar and Tiger Woods are happy about where they're going, even if the itinerary is entirely different.
• Bengals axe injured receiver Bryant before he plays game(Reuters) (2010-08-30 05:35:15)
  Reuters - The Cincinnati Bengals released wide receiver Antonio Bryant before he could make an appearance, opting to put their faith in the experienced hands of Terrell Owens.
• Pena, Crawford homer to power Rays past Red Sox(AP) (2010-08-30 04:53:37)
  AP - Carlos Pena and Carl Crawford homered to back James Shields and help Tampa Bay retain a share of first place in the AL East with a 5-3 victory over Boston on Sunday night.
• AP source: Ramirez expected to join White Sox(AP) (2010-08-30 03:46:30)
  AP - Manny Ramirez is expected to join the Chicago White Sox on Monday, giving the fading playoff contenders a big boost during a key 10-game road trip.
• Broncos pick off Dixon twice in win over Steelers(AP) (2010-08-30 03:20:21)
  AP - Ben Roethlisberger gave way to his backups after a quick night's work. Now, he can get ready to make his case for a shortened suspension, too.
• Robinho, Santa Cruz could leave City, says Mancini(AFP) (2010-08-30 02:47:48)
  AFP - Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini admitted after his side's 1-0 defeat at Sunderland that unhappy forwards Robinho and Roque Santa Cruz could be on the move before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.
• South Carolina ready to end preseason drama(AP) (2010-08-30 02:19:23)
  AP - It hasn't been the peaceful, drama-free South Carolina camp Steve Spurrier hoped for.
• Kilgore to start for Middle Tenn vs Minnesota(AP) (2010-08-30 01:56:30)
  AP - Sophomore Logan Kilgore will start at quarterback for Middle Tennessee on Thursday night against Minnesota.
• Langer has final-round 69 for three-shot win(AP) (2010-08-30 01:48:46)
  AP - Bernhard Langer closed with a final-round 69 and pulled away from Nick Price down the stretch to win the Boeing Classic on Sunday.
• Roethlisberger to meet with Goodell soon(AP) (2010-08-30 01:44:02)
  AP - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the team's final preseason game to see if his suspension will be reduced from six games to four.
• Hamels brushes away Padres in Phillies' sweep(Reuters) (2010-08-30 01:37:44)
  Reuters - Pitcher Cole Hamels shut down the San Diego Padres in eight scoreless innings to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 5-0 victory and series sweep on Sunday.
• Wie wins CN Canadian Open for second LPGA victory(AP) (2010-08-30 00:38:09)
  AP - Michelle Wie closed with a 2-under 70 Sunday for a three-shot win at the CN Canadian Women's Open, her second career victory on the LPGA Tour.
• Kuchar wins Barclays on first playoff hole(AP) (2010-08-29 23:24:08)
  AP - Matt Kuchar's fortunes took quite a turn Sunday, and so did his golf ball.
• Giants hold off Diamondbacks to avoid series sweep(AP) (2010-08-29 23:18:01)
  AP - Jose Guillen hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-7 on Sunday after wasting a fine outing by pitcher Matt Cain.
• Uihlein beats Chung for US Amateur title(AP) (2010-08-29 22:33:09)
  AP - Peter Uihlein, the top-ranked amateur player in the world, defeated David Chung 4 and 2 on Sunday to win the 110th U.S. Amateur championship.
• SMU finds new life under pass-happy June Jones(AP) (2010-08-29 22:19:52)
  AP - June Jones watched four quarterbacks take simulated shotgun snaps while four receivers scattered across the SMU practice field. Moments later, four footballs went flying.
• A's take series at Texas, cut AL West gap to 7 1/2(AP) (2010-08-29 22:05:26)
  AP - Gio Gonzalez won his third consecutive start and the Oakland Athletics cut their AL West deficit to 7 1/2 games with an 8-2 victory Sunday, taking two of three in their series with the division-leading Texas Rangers.
• Titans focus on defense's play in Carolina loss(AP) (2010-08-29 22:02:02)
  AP - After another ugly preseason loss, the Tennessee Titans have this to console themselves: They didn't bother game-planning for this one.
• Upon further review, it's a homer, Braves win(AP) (2010-08-29 22:01:33)
  AP - Brian McCann stood at second base, convinced he had just hit a game-winning homer.
• Wie wins LPGA's CN Canadian Women's Open(AP) (2010-08-29 21:50:31)
  AP - Michelle Wie has won the CN Canadian Women's Open for her second career victory on the LPGA Tour.
• Starting QB still undecided at Penn State(AP) (2010-08-29 20:42:51)
  AP - It's still a three-man race for the starting quarterback job at No. 19 Penn State.
• Fukudome's error sends Reds over Cubs 7-5(AP) (2010-08-29 20:07:42)
  AP - Kosuke Fukudome's homer tied it in the top of the eighth, but his throwing error in the bottom half of the inning helped Cincinnati rally for a 7-5 victory Sunday that completed the Reds' season-long domination of the Chicago Cubs.
• Pedrosa cruises to Indy MotoGP victory(AP) (2010-08-29 20:06:38)
  AP - Spain's Dani Pedrosa passed pole winner Ben Spies on the eighth lap of the Indianapolis MotoGP and pulled away for his third victory of the season Sunday.
• White Sox retire Thomas' number(AP) (2010-08-29 19:52:38)
  AP - The Chicago White Sox gave The Big Hurt a big honor on Sunday, retiring Frank Thomas' number before their game against the New York Yankees.
• Teen motorcycle racer killed in crash at Indy(AP) (2010-08-29 19:49:44)
  AP - A 13-year-old motorcycle racer died Sunday after falling off his bike and being run over by another motorcycle at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
• Cyclist Cavendish stays red in Tour of Spain(AFP) (2010-08-29 19:28:18)
  AFP - Britain's Mark Cavendish retained the leader's red jersey after the second stage of the Tour of Spain despite being pipped in a sprint finish by Yauheni Hutarovich of Belarus here on Sunday.
• Federer, Clijsters, Venus spice first-day Open lineup(AFP) (2010-08-29 19:26:26)
  AFP - Defending women's champion Kim Clijsters, 16-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer and Venus Williams will provide the first-day fireworks when the US Open begins on Monday at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
• Shanahan unsure on McNabb for Redskins opener(AP) (2010-08-29 18:55:04)
  AP - It could be a smoke screen or just a cautious assessment of his quarterback's health, but Mike Shanahan says he's not certain that Donovan McNabb will be available for the Washington Redskins' season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.
• Nadal looks to add US Open to Grand Slam resume(AP) (2010-08-29 18:54:27)
  AP - Rafael Nadal wants a U.S. Open title, of course. It is, after all, the only Grand Slam trophy he has yet to win.
• Cricket hit by fixing allegations in tabloid sting(AP) (2010-08-29 18:28:57)
  AP - It's just not cricket.
• Motorcycle rider, 13, seriously injured at Indy(AP) (2010-08-29 18:07:59)
  AP - Race officials say rider Peter Lenz has sustained "traumatic injuries" after crashing during a warmup lap for a junior series motorcycle event at Indianapolis on Sunday.
• Fate of Dodgers could rest in McCourt divorce case(AP) (2010-08-29 18:02:40)
  AP - As the Los Angeles Dodgers cling to playoff hopes, a more important struggle for their future is taking place off the field over who owns the team.
• Cyclist Cavendish stays in red in Tour of Spain(AFP) (2010-08-29 18:01:28)
  AFP - Britain's Mark Cavendish retained the leader's red jersey after the second stage of the Tour of Spain here Sunday in which he was pipped to the line in a sprint finish by Yauheni Hutarovich of Belarus.
• Harrington, Donald, Molinari make Ryder Cup team(AP) (2010-08-29 17:56:29)
  AP - Edoardo Molinari of Italy came up a big winner twice on Sunday — first winning the Johnnie Walker Championship, then becoming one of three captain's picks for Europe's Ryder Cup team.
• Wozniacki not feeling pressure as US Open top seed(AFP) (2010-08-29 17:40:40)
  AFP - Caroline Wozniacki is not feeling the pressure of being a top seed at a Grand Slam event for the first time, confident she can repeat her 2009 run to the final at this year's US Open.
• Jets release WR Laveranues Coles, waive 3 others(AP) (2010-08-29 17:05:41)
  AP - The Jets have released Laveranues Coles, a move that likely signals the end of the popular wide receiver's career.
• Wozniacki says she deserves No. 1 seeding at Open(AP) (2010-08-29 16:52:31)
  AP - Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki says she deserves to be seeded No. 1 for the U.S. Open, the first time she's held the top spot at a Grand Slam tournament.
• New coach inherits many questionmarks at Richmond(AP) (2010-08-29 16:33:31)
  AP - When he was hired as Richmond's football coach last winter, Latrell Scott inherited a program two years removed from winning its first national championship, and one that has made deep runs into the FCS playoffs a matter of routine.
• Hall of Famer Feller being treated for leukemia(AP) (2010-08-29 16:32:31)
  AP - Bob Feller, the third-oldest living member of the Baseball Hall of Famer, is being treated for leukemia.
• Sunderland stun Manchester City with 1-0 victory(AFP) (2010-08-29 16:30:05)
  AFP - Manchester City's early-season momentum was halted at Sunderland on Sunday as Darren Bent's last-gasp penalty gave the hosts a shock 1-0 win.
• Rudisha improves on his 800 world record(AP) (2010-08-29 16:25:09)
  AP - David Rudisha of Kenya has set a world record in the 800 meters for the second time in a week.
• Despite good show, IndyCar might leave Chicagoland(AP) (2010-08-29 15:39:12)
  AP - The IndyCar series put on another strong race at Chicagoland Speedway, with the leaders spending much of Saturday night zigzagging in traffic while inches apart at speeds of more than 200 mph.
• Cowboys so sloppy so far, starters may play again(AP) (2010-08-29 15:31:21)
  AP - The Dallas Cowboys are running out of excuses for their sloppy preseason. They're also running out of time to clean things up.
• Tide set to showcase upgraded Bryant-Denny Stadium(AP) (2010-08-29 15:16:49)
  AP - Alabama's Dre Kirkpatrick and Chris Jordan trotted onto the field and couldn't stop smiling about the upgrades to Bryant-Denny Stadium shortly after the latest expansion was completed.
• Hamilton wins Belgian GP to take F1 lead(AP) (2010-08-29 14:01:04)
  AP - Lewis Hamilton overcame a late slip to win the Belgian Grand Prix and regain the overall lead of the Formula One championship on Sunday.
• Portugal midfielder Meireles joins Liverpool(AFP) (2010-08-29 12:15:07)
  AFP - Liverpool have acted quickly to fill the void left by the departure of Javier Mascherano and Alberto Aquilani, announcing on Sunday the capture of Porto's Raul Meireles.
• Lampard injury clouds Chelsea's perfect start(AFP) (2010-08-29 09:21:46)
  AFP - Carlo Ancelotti admitted Frank Lampard's hernia injury had taken the shine off Chelsea's perfect start to their defence of the Premier League title.
• Edgar beats Penn, Couture beats Toney at UFC 118(AP) (2010-08-29 05:56:17)
  AP - Defending his Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight title against the man he defeated to win it, Frankie Edgar won a five-round unanimous decision over B.J. Penn on Saturday at the TD Garden.
• 49ers beat Raiders 28-24, knock out Campbell(AP) (2010-08-29 05:31:21)
  AP - Bruce Gradkowski and David Carr left no doubt about who the backup quarterbacks will be on their teams.
• Cain hits single in 11th to give Brewers win(AP) (2010-08-29 04:01:37)
  AP - Lorenzo Cain hit a game-ending single in the 11th inning, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
• Rays beat Red Sox 3-2 on Dan Johnson's HR in 10th(AP) (2010-08-29 03:56:12)
  AP - Now the two biggest hits of Dan Johnson's career have come against the Boston Red Sox.
• Vikings win as Favre has up and down Dome debut(AP) (2010-08-29 03:52:48)
  AP - While Brett Favre had an up-and-down 2010 Metrodome debut, his two newest receivers definitely gave him something to smile about.
• Anderson, Leinart help Cardinals beat Bears 14-9(AP) (2010-08-29 03:39:59)
  AP - Not exactly a dominant performance by Derek Anderson. Not quite redemption, either, for Matt Leinart, but a win for Arizona.
• Lee homers, Myers goes long for Astros in 4-1 win(AP) (2010-08-29 02:05:40)
  AP - Carlos Lee homered off Johan Santana, Brett Myers set a team record and the Houston Astros won for the first time at Citi Field by beating the New York Mets 4-1 Saturday night.
• Franchitti wins, Power slips in Chicagoland Indy(AP) (2010-08-29 02:05:17)
  AP - Dario Franchitti's pit strategy gamble paid off, helping him to win a frantic IndyCar series race at Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday night.
• Tyler to start at tailback for USC(AP) (2010-08-29 01:43:24)
  AP - Marc Tyler will be the starting running back for Southern California's season opener against Hawaii on Thursday.
• Browns' Sorensen OK after being carted off field(AP) (2010-08-29 01:35:20)
  AP - The Cleveland Browns were relieved Nick Sorensen seemed to make a quick recovery from a scary situation.
• Capello reveals call to Beckham over England axe(AFP) (2010-08-29 01:30:05)
  AFP - David Beckham has received a personal phone call from England manager Fabio Capello to explain why he controversially ended the midfielder's international career without telling him first.
• Afleet Express wins Travers in photo finish(AP) (2010-08-29 00:01:45)
  AP - Afleet Express was making his bid, coming off the far turn, moving away from the rail and gaining the lead from Miner's Reserve just past the eighth pole in Saturday's $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
• Ambrose wins Nationwide pole(AP) (2010-08-28 23:56:06)
  AP - Marcos Ambrose again took care of business in Nationwide qualifying at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. All he has to do now is finally take advantage of starting up front at the tricky 14-turn layout.
• Milwaukee Mile could return to IndyCar(AP) (2010-08-28 23:26:44)
  AP - One of the country's most historic auto racing tracks might be making a comeback, as IndyCar officials are talking to potential promoters about getting the Milwaukee Mile back on the schedule.
• Reds move RHP Edinson Volquez to bullpen(AP) (2010-08-28 23:21:17)
  AP - Edinson Volquez has lost his spot in the Cincinnati Reds' rotation.
• Victorino's 2 RBIs carry Phillies past Padres, 3-1(AP) (2010-08-28 23:15:18)
  AP - Shane Victorino had two of Philadelphia's three hits, including a go-ahead triple off Jon Garland in the seventh inning that helped the Phillies to their second straight win against the NL West-leading San Diego Padres, 3-1 on Saturday.
• Wie, Shin tied for lead at Canadian Women's Open(AP) (2010-08-28 22:42:26)
  AP - Overnight leader Michelle Wie shot an even-par 72 to fall into a tie with Jiyai Shin after a rainy Saturday at the Canadian Women's Open.
• Birthday boy Roddick hopes to unwrap US Open title(AFP) (2010-08-28 22:34:24)
  AFP - Andy Roddick always starts a US Open with a reminder that time is ticking on his chances to win another Grand Slam title.
• Williams' foot-fault official back at US Open(AP) (2010-08-28 22:05:09)
  AP - The line judge who called a foot fault on Serena Williams in last year's U.S. Open semifinals will officiate at this year's tournament.
• Good news and bad in No. 10 Hokies' last scrimmage(AP) (2010-08-28 22:04:09)
  AP - Tyrod Taylor was midseason sharp in No. 10 Virginia Tech's final scrimmage of the fall, completing 16 of 17 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns.
• Cavendish leads Tour of Spain after first stage(AFP) (2010-08-28 21:58:57)
  AFP - British sprint sensation Mark Cavendish took the leader's jersey on the first day of the Tour of Spain after leading his HTC Columbia team to victory in the team time trial here Saturday.
• Laird seizes control at The Barclays(AP) (2010-08-28 21:57:49)
  AP - Martin Laird's goal of reaching the second round of the FedEx Cup playoffs suddenly have changed. He now has a great chance of winning The Barclays.
• Blue Jays place 3B Edwin Encarnacion on 15-day DL(AP) (2010-08-28 21:43:32)
  AP - Blue Jays third baseman Edwin Encarnacion sprained his left wrist swinging at a pitch in Saturday's 5-4 win over Detroit and was placed on the 15-day disabled list after the game.
• Wozniacki wins third straight New Haven title(AFP) (2010-08-28 21:32:06)
  AFP - Caroline Wozniacki will take the top seed and the confidence of a third straight WTA title in New Haven into the US Open next week.
• Tiger tumbles with a triple bogey at Barclays(AP) (2010-08-28 21:19:14)
  AP - One swing cost Tiger Woods any chance of winning The Barclays.
• IRL CEO: Milwaukee Mile could return(AP) (2010-08-28 21:16:06)
  AP - Indy Racing League CEO Randy Bernard says series officials are talking to potential promoters about putting the historic Milwaukee Mile racetrack back on the schedule.
• Reds move RHP Volquez to bullpen(AP) (2010-08-28 21:12:28)
  AP - Edinson Volquez has lost his spot in the Cincinnati Reds' rotation.
• Niners NT Franklin signs $7M franchise tender(AP) (2010-08-28 20:40:54)
  AP - San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin ended his lengthy holdout Saturday by signing a $7.003 million franchise tag tender.
• Defending champ out at US Amateur(AP) (2010-08-28 19:55:31)
  AP - Stanford's David Chung has ousted defending U.S. Amateur champion Byeong-Hun An in the semifinals of the 110th championship.
• Venus, Clijsters defend schedule after McEnroe rebuke(AFP) (2010-08-28 19:49:28)
  AFP - Former number ones Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams supported their schedule on Saturday, dismissing John McEnroe comments that women should play fewer events to handle tennis' physical and mental demands.
• Ex-UK basketball star sentenced in ticket scam(AP) (2010-08-28 19:48:47)
  AP - One of the University of Kentucky's all-time leading scorers in basketball has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his involvement in a ticket scam.
• Wozniacki beats Petrova to win in New Haven again(AP) (2010-08-28 19:44:43)
  AP - U.S. Open top seed Caroline Wozniacki (wohz-nee-AK'-ee) has won her third consecutive Pilot Pen tennis title, beating Russian Nadia Petrova (peh-TROH'-vah) 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.
• Dad knows best as Gourcuff loses on Lyon debut(AFP) (2010-08-28 19:33:11)
  AFP - Yoann Gourcuff's Lyon debut ended in anti-climactic defeat on Saturday as his new employers went down 2-0 at Lorient -- the side coached by his father, Christian.
• Phoenix tops San Antonio 92-73 in WNBA playoffs(AP) (2010-08-28 19:30:26)
  AP - Diana Taurasi scored 23 points and Tangela Smith added 16 for Phoenix in a 92-73 win Saturday over San Antonio, sweeping the Silver Stars in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
• Robby Gordon back in Montreal to make amends(AP) (2010-08-28 19:18:58)
  AP - Robby Gordon was true to form, blunt in his answer to the initial question posed about his return to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the first time in three years.
• Chiefs rookie LB Sheffield released from hospital(AP) (2010-08-28 18:55:05)
  AP - Kansas City rookie linebacker Cameron Sheffield has been released from the hospital after hurting his neck while making a tackle in a preseason game against Philadelphia.
• Haynesworth's nice act is win for Redskins(AP) (2010-08-28 18:06:09)
  AP - For the Washington Redskins, the absolutely, positively best moment concerning their preseason win over the New York Jets came when Albert Haynesworth opened his mouth and didn't say anything to stir up trouble.
• Nebraska's Pelini mum on starting quarterback(AP) (2010-08-28 17:51:10)
  AP - Nebraska coach Bo Pelini has hinted he's picked a starting quarterback, but he isn't saying who got the nod.
• Baseball star Albert Pujols honored at Beck rally(AP) (2010-08-28 17:40:00)
  AP - Baseball star Albert Pujols (POO'-hohlz) of the St. Louis Cardinals says he's honored and humbled after receiving an award for his off-field charitable work during Glenn Beck's rally in Washington.
• Snyder takes long road to 76ers(AP) (2010-08-28 17:24:27)
  AP - Quin Snyder was in a basketball nowhere land. He rode the bus on those three-movie road trips on the NBDL circuit where everyone in a uniform believed they were one big break away from a look at the big time.
• Molinari brothers set the pace at Johnnie Walker(AP) (2010-08-28 17:00:45)
  AP - Francesco Molinari shot a 4-under 68 to take one-shot lead over brother Edoardo after the third round of the Johnnie Walker Championship.
• Favre going where few QBs have gone before(AP) (2010-08-28 17:00:18)
  AP - The aches and pains simply never go away for Brett Favre anymore.
• Near-miss US Open final loss inspires Federer(AFP) (2010-08-28 16:58:20)
  AFP - Roger Federer enters the US Open with extra inspiration after coming within two points of a sixth consecutive title at the event last year only to lose the final.
• Stoke no match for Chelsea juggernaut(AFP) (2010-08-28 16:37:48)
  AFP - Florent Malouda's first half goal and a second half penalty from Didier Drogba ensured Chelsea extended their perfect start to the Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over Stoke on Saturday.
• McCourts' divorce looms over Dodgers on the field(AP) (2010-08-28 15:40:56)
  AP - The local headlines blare almost daily with new details about their impending split. Court documents are rife with he said, she said disagreements and details of lavish personal spending. Yet around the Los Angeles Dodgers' clubhouse, the ugly split of Frank and Jamie McCourt barely registers a blip.
• London tackling Virginia job from all sides(AP) (2010-08-28 14:53:14)
  AP - Mike London didn't realize how consumed he had become with his new job as Virginia's football coach until his daughter asked him a question.
• Classy Arsenal too strong for Blackburn's battlers(AFP) (2010-08-28 14:11:06)
  AFP - Theo Walcott and Andrei Arshavin fired Arsenal to a 2-1 win over Blackburn in a frenetic encounter at Ewood Park on Saturday.
• Arshavin gives Arsenal revenge over Rovers(AFP) (2010-08-28 13:51:44)
  AFP - Andrei Arshavin scored a second-half winner as Arsenal avenged last season's loss at Blackburn with a 2-1 victory at Ewood Park on Saturday.
• Wozniacki reaches third straight Pilot Pen final(AP) (2010-08-28 13:50:22)
  AP - U.S. Open top seed Caroline Wozniacki rallied from a break down in the third set to beat Elena Dementieva 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) on Friday night, earning her third consecutive trip to the finals of the Pilot Pen tennis tournament.
• At US Open, Oudin returns to site of breakthrough(AP) (2010-08-28 13:37:25)
  AP - Getting set to head to a practice session, Melanie Oudin was lingering outside Arthur Ashe Stadium the other day when a trio of women approached the darling of the 2009 U.S. Open.
• Greece appeal fails, basketball suspensions stand(AP) (2010-08-28 13:22:50)
  AP - Basketball's governing body has rejected Greece's appeal of two player suspensions stemming from a brawl in a game against Serbia.
• Nationals' efforts couldn't stop Strasburg injury(AP) (2010-08-28 08:34:22)
  AP - All the protective bubble wrap in the baseball world couldn't protect Stephen Strasburg from the devastating setback known as Tommy John surgery.
• Lester pitches Red Sox to Rays win(Reuters) (2010-08-28 06:56:39)
  Reuters - Boston pitcher Jon Lester won a pitchers' duel against David Price to lift the Red Sox to a vital 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
• Lidge's balk forces Phillies to go extras for win(AP) (2010-08-28 06:03:32)
  AP - Brad Lidge balked home the tying run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, forcing the Philadelphia Phillies to play three more innings before beating the NL West-leading San Diego Padres 3-2 Friday night on a perfect slide by Jimmy Rollins.
• Diamondbacks beat Giants, Lincecum, 6-0(AP) (2010-08-28 05:17:14)
  AP - Tim Lincecum lost his fifth straight start, and Barry Enright and two relievers combined on a seven-hit shutout for the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 6-0 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
• Nuggets hire Ujiri as new GM, and priority is Melo(AP) (2010-08-28 04:00:26)
  AP - The Denver Nuggets have hired a man with global basketball experience to manage a team that's in a world of hurt: two big men sidelined, a player under police investigation and its superstar's signature missing from a contract extension.
• Ivory's 76-yard TD helps Saints top Chargers 36-21(AP) (2010-08-28 03:58:00)
  AP - The New Orleans Saints may have plucked another exciting young running back from the ranks of the undrafted.
• Busch holds off Bodine, wins Chicagoland trucks(AP) (2010-08-28 03:47:43)
  AP - Kyle Busch withstood two late challenges for the lead from Todd Bodine, and hung on to win the NASCAR Camping World truck series race at Chicagoland Speedway in overtime Friday night.
• White Sox batter Burnett, beat Yankees 9-4(AP) (2010-08-28 03:47:23)
  AP - A.J. Pierzynski hit a two-run double in Chicago's four-run first, Freddy Garcia threw seven solid innings and the White Sox roughed up A.J. Burnett and the New York Yankees 9-4 on Friday night.
• Wozniacki rallies to reach New Haven tennis final(AFP) (2010-08-28 03:41:58)
  AFP - Caroline Wozniacki, the top women's seed at the US Open, has a little more work to do before the last Grand Slam of the year starts on Monday.
• Contador absence leaves Tour of Spain wide open(AFP) (2010-08-28 03:16:26)
  AFP - The third and final Grand Tour of the season is set to begin in Spain, with several leading riders eyeing their chances amid the absence of the world's top road racer Alberto Contador.
• Free-scoring Chelsea happy to win ugly, says Mikel(AFP) (2010-08-28 02:25:34)
  AFP - Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel insists the free-scoring Premier League champions will be happy to win ugly against Stoke on Saturday.
• Nick Price closes strong to lead Boeing Classic(AP) (2010-08-28 02:15:09)
  AP - Nick Price spent more than an hour on the practice range Thursday night trying to find the swing that had eluded him last week at the Jeld-Wen Tradition.
• Wie hanging on to lead at Canadian Women's Open(AP) (2010-08-28 02:11:39)
  AP - Michelle Wie's second round didn't have the wow factor of a hole-in-one, but a 3-under 69 on Friday was enough to keep her the American atop the leaderboard late in the second round of the Canadian Women's Open.
• Sheltra wins ARCA race at Chicagoland(AP) (2010-08-28 01:54:40)
  AP - Patrick Sheltra has won the ARCA race at Chicagoland Speedway, his second straight victory in the stock car racing series.
• White Sox awarded waiver claim on Manny Ramirez(AP) (2010-08-28 01:51:30)
  AP - The Manny Watch is on for Chicago's South Side. Manny Ramirez was placed on waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the White Sox were awarded the claim that gives them exclusive bargaining rights for the slugger, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Friday.
• Girardi says focus is on Yankees, not Cubs(AP) (2010-08-28 01:45:20)
  AP - Yankees manager Joe Girardi says he has a number in mind, and it's not 1908.
• Jay Bruce hits 3 homers, Reds beat Cubs 7-1(AP) (2010-08-28 01:39:09)
  AP - Jay Bruce homered in three consecutive at-bats, matching his career high with five RBIs, and the first-place Cincinnati Reds extended their two-week playoff surge by beating the Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Friday night.
• Price closes strong to lead Boeing Classic(AP) (2010-08-28 01:20:59)
  AP - Nick Price birdied five of his last seven holes and surged into the lead with a 9-under 63 in the first round of the Champions Tour's Boeing Classic on Friday.
• Kariya to miss season with postconcussion syndrome(AP) (2010-08-28 00:59:37)
  AP - Free agent forward Paul Kariya will not play next season after being diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome.
• Twins acquire reliever Fuentes from Angels(AP) (2010-08-27 23:41:08)
  AP - The twins have acquired left-handed reliever Brian Fuentes from the Los Angeles Angels for a player to be named later.
• Chris Relf ready for big role in Miss St's offense(AP) (2010-08-27 23:38:11)
  AP - Chris Relf has had a year to study Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen's spread offense and he's come to an important conclusion.
• NHL says Devils submit new Kovalchuk contract(AP) (2010-08-27 23:16:51)
  AP - NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says the New Jersey Devils have submitted a new contract to the league for Russian star Ilya Kovalchuk.
• Edgar, Penn ready for rematch at UFC 118(AP) (2010-08-27 23:07:11)
  AP - Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn are ready to do it again, one of them out to prove their first go-around was no fluke and the other in search of a vastly different outcome.
• Petrova reaches New Haven final(AFP) (2010-08-27 22:25:11)
  AFP - Nadia Petrova is making the most of her last-minute wild-card into the Pilot Pen tennis tournament, booking her place in the final on Friday with a three-set win over ailing Maria Kirilenko.
• 2 QBs get nod for BYU(AP) (2010-08-27 21:41:17)
  AP - The battle for the starting quarterback job at BYU has ended in a tie.
• Bradford to finish preseason as Rams' starter(AP) (2010-08-27 21:40:25)
  AP - Sam Bradford will finish the preseason as the St. Louis Rams' starting quarterback, at least partly because veteran A.J. Feeley might not be ready to play.
• Nigerian Nightmare promises sweet dreams for Klitschko(Reuters) (2010-08-27 21:32:03)
  Reuters - Nigeria's Samuel Peter, who floored Vladimir Klitschko three times in a heavyweight title bout five years ago and still lost, said on Friday the bruising Ukrainian will not get up when they meet again in September.
• Strasburg vows strong return from Tommy John op(AP) (2010-08-27 21:17:06)
  AP - Stephen Strasburg says it stinks that his season has to end because of an elbow injury.
• Wie leads at Canadian Women's Open in Winnipeg(AP) (2010-08-27 21:11:52)
  AP - Michelle Wie remains in the lead at the CN Canadian Women's Open after shooting a 3-under 69 in the second round.
• Bayern humbled by 10-man Kaiserslautern(AFP) (2010-08-27 21:01:57)
  AFP - Defending champions Bayern Munich suffered a shock defeat in only their second German league game of the season on Friday as they were stunned 2-0 by 10-man Kaiserslautern, the Bundesliga's new boys.
• White Sox awarded waiver claim on Dodgers' Ramirez(AP) (2010-08-27 21:01:06)
  AP - Manny Ramirez could soon find himself in another AL pennant race.
• Woods struggles during second round at Barclays(AP) (2010-08-27 20:36:41)
  AP - Tiger Woods was poised to take control at the Barclays. Instead, he went the other way.
• Top to bottom, Shanahan takes charge of Redskins(AP) (2010-08-27 20:01:04)
  AP - Less than a month after taking the job of Washington Redskins coach, Mike Shanahan called a meeting.
• A&M QB Johnson learns a few lessons as teacher(AP) (2010-08-27 19:55:31)
  AP - Jerrod Johnson is always looking for ways to become a better football player and sometimes that happens in unusual places.
• Briscoe wins pole for Chicagoland IndyCar race(AP) (2010-08-27 19:36:20)
  AP - Ryan Briscoe has won the pole position for the IndyCar series race at Chicagoland Speedway, turning a lap average of 216.346 mph in qualifying.
• Coach K tries again to put US on top of the world(AP) (2010-08-27 19:26:27)
  AP - Mike Krzyzewski's college kids were overmatched, his NBA All-Stars a bit unready.
• Gay wins 100 meters in 9.79 seconds in Brussels(AP) (2010-08-27 19:21:38)
  AP - American Tyson Gay has won the Diamond League trophy as the season's top performer in the 100 meters, finishing in 9.79 seconds to beat Jamaican Nesta Carter.
• Brewers pitcher robbed at gunpoint after game(Reuters) (2010-08-27 19:12:08)
  Reuters - Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Yovani Gallardo was robbed at gunpoint early on Friday, hours after the ace pitched against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
• NBA suspends 3 players for separate incidents(AP) (2010-08-27 18:53:42)
  AP - Brandon Rush of the Indiana Pacers was suspended for five games by the NBA on Friday for violating the league's drug agreement, while Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings and Kenny Hasbrouck of the Miami Heat drew suspensions for driving offenses.
• Georgia tailback charged with leaving accident(AP) (2010-08-27 17:47:48)
  AP - Georgia tailback Washaun Ealey, the team's leading rusher last season, was arrested early Friday and charged with hit and run and driving on a suspended license early Friday.
• Brewers' Gallardo robbed at gunpoint(AP) (2010-08-27 17:43:00)
  AP - Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo and a clubhouse attendant were robbed at gunpoint early Friday, hours after the Milwaukee ace pitched in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
• Fergie backs Rangers fans to come in peace(AFP) (2010-08-27 17:34:31)
  AFP - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists Rangers fans will be on their best behaviour when the Scottish champions visit Old Trafford for a potentially explosive Champions League clash.
• Three NBA players suspended for incidents(AP) (2010-08-27 17:21:49)
  AP - The NBA has suspended Brandon Rush of the Indiana Pacers, Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings and Kenny Hasbrouck of the Miami Heat for separate incidents.
• Nationals' pitching phenom Strasburg tears elbow ligament(AP) (2010-08-27 17:07:12)
  AP - Stephen Strasburg has a torn elbow ligament and will likely have Tommy John surgery, bringing the pitcher's promising rookie season to an abrupt end.
• Police investigating Denver Nuggets J.R. Smith(AP) (2010-08-27 16:43:56)
  AP - Police are investigating an alleged altercation between Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith and another person at the team's practice facility.
• Margarito gets Texas license, fight with Pacquiao(AP) (2010-08-27 16:15:22)
  AP - Former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito was approved to fight in Texas on Thursday, which clears the way for a potentially lucrative fight against pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao at the opulent Cowboys Stadium in November.
• Strasburg could need major surgery on ligament tear(Reuters) (2010-08-27 16:08:33)
  Reuters - Washington Nationals rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg has a significant ligament tear in his right elbow and will probably need major surgery that could sideline him for a year, the team said on Friday.
• Strasburg likely to have Tommy John surgery(AP) (2010-08-27 15:30:07)
  AP - Stephen Strasburg has a torn elbow ligament and most likely needs Tommy John surgery, bringing the pitcher's promising rookie season to an abrupt end.
• Atletico, Liverpool learn Europa League fates(AFP) (2010-08-27 15:16:55)
  AFP - Europa League holders Atletico Madrid will face German big guns Bayer Leverkusen, while Liverpool meet Italy's Napoli following the draw for the group stage on Friday.
• Clijsters has 14-match winning streak at US Open(AP) (2010-08-27 15:06:33)
  AP - Defending U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters says "everything comes easier" for her on American hard courts.
• Georgia tailback charged with not reporting wreck(AP) (2010-08-27 15:05:37)
  AP - University of Georgia tailback Washaun Ealey is charged with crashing into a parked truck and not reporting it to police.
• Mass. hockey dad convicted in man's death released(AP) (2010-08-27 14:58:31)
  AP - A Massachusetts man who beat another man to death at their sons' hockey scrimmage has been released from prison.
• Cardinals organist Ernie Hays to retire(AP) (2010-08-27 14:39:48)
  AP - He's been a fixture at Busch Stadium since the days of Bob Gibson and Lou Brock. But after this season, organist Ernie Hays is calling it quits.
• Absent Serena, hurt Venus could be near end of reign(AFP) (2010-08-27 14:33:26)
  AFP - Serena and Venus Williams dominated women's tennis with skillful shotmaking and flamboyant personalities, but injuries and improving rivals could be ending their reign as the US Open looms.
• Nationals to announce Strasburg MRI results(AP) (2010-08-27 14:03:02)
  AP - The Washington Nationals have scheduled a conference call for Friday morning to announce the results of Stephen Strasburg's latest medical test.
• China to stage major multi-city race(AFP) (2010-08-27 11:31:38)
  AFP - China is preparing to host a major cycling event next month that will pass through seven cities, in the hope that it will eventually be on a par with the Tour de France, organisers said.
• Yankees, Jay-Z team up on co-branded merchandise(AP) (2010-08-27 11:16:53)
  AP - Get your New York Yankees hats here — with a Jay-Z logo.
• No. 9 Iowa hoping it won't kick away 2010(AP) (2010-08-27 11:01:24)
  AP - Iowa has become known for nail-biting finishes, which often leaves the Hawkeyes in need of a kicker they can trust in the clutch.
• Pujols hits 400th, but Nats top Cards 11-10 in 13(AP) (2010-08-27 10:56:27)
  AP - The Washington Nationals aren't planning on any playoff celebrations this year, so they'll make do with moments like Thursday night's thrilling victory.
• Fergie expects Rio to return ahead of schedule(AFP) (2010-08-27 10:16:11)
  AFP - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has received a timely boost with the news that Rio Ferdinand should return to action ahead of schedule.
• Liverpool accept Barca offer for Mascherano(AFP) (2010-08-27 09:04:57)
  AFP - Liverpool announced on Friday they had accepted a new improved offer from Barcelona for Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano, with a deal set to be concluded this weekend.
• NY gov could face charge over World Series tickets(AP) (2010-08-27 08:31:31)
  AP - Gov. David Paterson could face a criminal charge over his testimony surrounding tickets he secured last year from the New York Yankees for the opening game of the World Series.
• Woods looks like the Tiger of old at The Barclays(AP) (2010-08-27 08:27:40)
  AP - A season filled with "worsts" finally gave way to a couple of "firsts" for Tiger Woods.
• Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari last F1 teams standing(AP) (2010-08-27 08:10:37)
  AP - Formula One's championship has arrived at the Belgian Grand Prix with favorites Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari knowing there is no room for error in the title race with only seven races left.
• Lions know what to expect from DE Vanden Bosch(AP) (2010-08-27 08:10:14)
  AP - Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz has many questions to answer before the regular-season opener in two weeks.
• More questions for UNC football as probe widens(AP) (2010-08-27 08:10:03)
  AP - The probe into North Carolina's football program added another prong. Along with it came another batch of question marks to cloud a promising season.
• Tiger looks like the Tiger of old(AP) (2010-08-27 07:45:52)
  AP - A season filled with "worsts" finally gave way to a couple of "firsts" for Tiger Woods.
• NY gov could face charge over Yankees-Phillies tix(AP) (2010-08-27 07:02:09)
  AP - Gov. David Paterson could face a criminal charge over his testimony surrounding tickets he secured last year from the New York Yankees for the opening game of the World Series.
• Albert Pujols belts 400th career homer(AFP) (2010-08-27 05:51:56)
  AFP - St. Louis slugger Albert Pujols hit his 400th career home run, becoming the 47th Major League Baseball player to reach the milestone.
• AFC chief Bin Hammam rules out bid for FIFA presidency(AFP) (2010-08-27 05:39:42)
  AFP - Asian Football Confederation chief Mohamed Bin Hammam on Friday ruled out a bid for the FIFA presidency next year, opening the door for Sepp Blatter to run the world game for another four years.
• Cavs deal with Chinese investors falls apart(AP) (2010-08-27 05:22:40)
  AP - A deal to sell a Chinese investment group a minority share of the Cleveland Cavaliers has collapsed.
• Rams WR Avery hurts right knee against Patriots(AP) (2010-08-27 04:55:12)
  AP - St. Louis Rams wide receiver Donnie Avery injured his right knee late in the first half of a 36-35 exhibition win over the New England Patriots on Thursday night.
• Stakhovsky topples Baghdatis in New Haven tennis(AFP) (2010-08-27 04:10:20)
  AFP - Sergiy Stakhovsky did double duty, but he didn't look tired as he toppled top-seeded Marcos Baghdtis to reach the semi-finals of the Pilot Pen hardcourt tennis tournament.
• Twins avoid sweep with 6-4 win over Rangers(Reuters) (2010-08-27 03:57:11)
  Reuters - The Minnesota Twins mauled Texas Rangers starter Cliff Lee to avoid a series sweep with a 6-4 victory on Thursday.
• Stakhovsky topples Baghdatis in New Haven(AFP) (2010-08-27 03:44:11)
  AFP - Sergiy Stakhovsky did double duty, but he didn't look tired as he toppled top-seeded Marcos Baghdtis reach the semi-finals of the Pilot Pen hardcourt tennis tournament.
• Rodgers throws 3 TDs, Packers rout Colts 59-24.(AP) (2010-08-27 03:28:44)
  AP - Aaron Rodgers extended his sharp start to the preseason, throwing for 195 yards and three touchdowns in the first half of the Green Bay Packers' 59-24 rout of the Indianapolis Colts at Lambeau Field on Thursday night.
• Cardinals' Pujols hits 400th career home run(AP) (2010-08-27 02:21:11)
  AP - Albert Pujols hit his 400th home run Thursday night, becoming the 47th major league player to reach the milestone.
• Wie has hole-in-one on way to three-stroke lead(AP) (2010-08-27 01:59:37)
  AP - Michelle Wie has had the second hole-in-one of her professional career Thursday on the way to a 7-under 65 and a three-shot lead after the first round of the CN Canadian Women's Open.
• LaPorta's homer helps Indians beat Athletics 3-2(AP) (2010-08-27 01:54:26)
  AP - The dog days of summer have been unkind to the Cleveland Indians, who got a needed lift from slumping Matt LaPorta and a couple hundred four-legged fans.
• UNC probing possible academic violations(AP) (2010-08-27 01:32:06)
  AP - The investigation of North Carolina's football program has expanded into possible academic misconduct involving players and a woman who also has worked as a tutor for coach Butch Davis' son, school officials said Thursday night.
• RB Washington suspended indefinitely at Missouri(AP) (2010-08-27 01:12:31)
  AP - Missouri tailback and team captain Derrick Washington was suspended indefinitely for unspecified disciplinary reason.
• Albert Pujols hits 400th career home run(AP) (2010-08-27 00:52:26)
  AP - Albert Pujols hit his 400th home run Thursday night, becoming the 47th major league player to reach the milestone.
• What's a tradition worth? Big Ten says $10 million(AP) (2010-08-27 00:07:39)
  AP - Despite some evidence to the contrary, the guys who run college football can count.
• Golf Capsules(AP) (2010-08-26 23:53:24)
  AP - In his first tournament since his divorce, Tiger Woods finally looked like the No. 1 player in the world Thursday at the Barclays when he opened with a 6-under 65, his lowest score of the year, to share the lead with Vaughn Taylor.
• Hurricanes get a surprise visit from LeBron(AP) (2010-08-26 23:18:00)
  AP - LeBron James went back to school Thursday, working out against the Miami Hurricanes.
• Stars, D Grossman agree on 2-year, $3.25M deal(AP) (2010-08-26 22:17:11)
  AP - The Dallas Stars have agreed to terms with defenseman Nicklas Grossman on a two-year contract worth $3.25 million.
• Ex-judge: Possible criminal charges for NY gov(AP) (2010-08-26 21:45:42)
  AP - A special investigation has concluded that Gov. David Paterson's testimony about his plans to pay for World Series tickets last year was "inaccurate and misleading" and warrants consideration of criminal charges by a prosecutor.
• LB Urlacher will miss Arizona game(AP) (2010-08-26 21:40:08)
  AP - Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher will miss Saturday's preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals as he nurses a left calf muscle strain.
• UFL boss: Omaha must give Clarett a support system(AP) (2010-08-26 21:15:22)
  AP - Maurice Clarett can't sign with the Omaha Nighthawks until team shows it has a support system in place for the former Ohio State star, the commissioner of the United Football League said Thursday.
• Wozniacki advances after Penetta withdraws from New Haven tennis(AFP) (2010-08-26 21:07:21)
  AFP - Caroline Wozniacki strolled into the semi-finals of the final US Open tune-up event on Thursday, advancing on a walkover when Flavia Penetta withdrew with an injured right foot.
• City ease into Europa League group stage(AFP) (2010-08-26 21:05:16)
  AFP - Shaun Wright-Phillips scored his first goal of the season to help Manchester City overcome FC Timisoara at Eastlands and cruise into the group stages of the Europa League.
• Texans TE Daniels eager to return(AP) (2010-08-26 21:02:42)
  AP - Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels cut sharply, caught a short pass and sprinted 20 yards down the middle of an empty practice field.
• Ex-Cavs GM Ferry returns to Spurs front office(AP) (2010-08-26 20:12:58)
  AP - Danny Ferry is returning to the San Antonio Spurs.
• No trace of Beijing for US basketball in Turkey(AP) (2010-08-26 19:14:48)
  AP - Kobe Bryant towers over a city street as he dribbles a basketball in the cover photo of a pamphlet distributed earlier this year to promote the world championships.

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