Sep 03, 2010 01:49AM

Sharapova has matchup with another young American (AP)

AP - They all want to be like Maria. They all want to beat Maria, too.

Sep 02, 2010 09:19PM

AP Source: UNC's Little won't travel for LSU game (AP)

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.

Sep 03, 2010 02:19AM

No. 14 USC beats Hawaii 49-36 in Kiffin's debut (AP)

AP - Southern California was all smiles, except for coach Lane Kiffin.

Sep 02, 2010 10:29PM

Capello looks to silence critics in Euro opener (AFP)

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.

Sep 02, 2010 03:04PM

Boston's Pedroia concedes surgery possible on foot (AP)

AP - Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia is bracing for the possibility of having season-ending surgery on his broken left foot.

Sep 02, 2010 10:41PM

Utah beats No. 15 Pittsburgh in OT (AP)

AP - Utah was wavering between stifling defense and play sloppy enough to blow an 11-point lead before Brian Blechen saved the Utes.

Sep 02, 2010 05:48PM

Tide's Dareus ruled ineligible for 2 games (AP)

AP - Alabama defensive end Marcell Dareus has been declared ineligible for two games for accepting nearly $2,000 in improper benefits during two trips to Miami.

Sep 02, 2010 11:28PM

Immediate Impact

A pair of first-time players had big-time debuts. Andy Staples says John Cullen and Brian Blechen made Utah's season opener a success with a 27-24 OT victory over No. 15 Pittsburgh.

Sep 03, 2010 12:14AM

Phillips' field goal in OT lifts Utah by No. 15 Pittsburgh

Sep 02, 2010 01:26PM

Paul Daugherty: Believe the hype? Reds' Chapman comes out throwing gas

How long does it take a 104 mph Aroldis Chapman heater to reach home plate? About .39 seconds. The fireballing rookie has become an MLB sensation just as fast, says Paul Daugherty.

Sep 02, 2010 08:26AM

AFC North: The NFL's most competitive race?

The most even division in football? Don Banks writes it just might be the AFC North, where the Ravens, Bengals and Steelers have title shots, while the Browns continue to rebuild.

Sep 03, 2010 12:14AM

Five TDs for Barkley; No. 14 USC gets by Hawaii

Sep 03, 2010 12:14AM

Pryor throws 3 TDs as No. 2 OSU routs Marshall

Terrelle Pryor picked up right where he left off, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns in No. 2 Ohio State's 45-7 dismantling of Marshall on college football's opening night.

Sep 02, 2010 06:51PM

Next sensation? Teen Capra pulls off Open upset

NEW YORK (AP) -- A year ago at the U.S. Open, American teenager Melanie Oudin told the world to "BELIEVE," with her sneakers and her play.

Sep 02, 2010 07:49AM

Molinari returns to European Masters as contender

CRANS MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) -- Edoardo Molinari is returning to the European Masters this week and unlike last year, no one is questioning why he's here.

Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM

What's it like to play golf with Roger Clemens? Here's my experience

When I wrote my check for $550 to play in the Golf.Com World Amateur Handicap Championship, I knew I'd be playing four days of golf in the golf capital of the world, Myrtle Beach, S.C. I had the hope that I would win my 46-man flight and advance to the final. That didn't happen, but something nearly as exciting did: I got to play my fourth round with Roger Clemens, the future Hall of Famer.

Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM

Deutsche Bank signs up for 2 more years

NORTON, Mass. (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.

Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM

Woods looks to keep going at FedEx Cup

NORTON, Mass. (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.

Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM

Woods takes out $54M mortgage on Fla. estate

JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. (AP) -- Fresh off his divorce, Tiger Woods has taken out a $54.5 million mortgage on his Florida waterfront estate.

Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM

Teenager Manassero leads at European Masters

CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland (AP) -- Italian teenager Matteo Manassero shot a 7-under 64 Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the European Masters.

Sep 01, 2010 09:00PM

Perry withdraws from Deutsche Bank

NORTON, Mass. (AP) -- Kenny Perry has withdrawn from the Deutsche Bank Championship, ending his run in the FedEx Cup.