Titans DE William Hayes questionable for opener (AP)

AP - Defensive end William Hayes missed practice Friday and is listed as questionable for the Tennessee Titans' Sunday season opener against the Oakland Raiders.

Tennis, love, peace come together at US Open final (AP)

AP - Long after dust gathers on the U.S. Open trophy that barely eluded Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, the message he sent on a grand stage in New York still will echo loudly.

Zvonareva tops Wozniacki 6-4, 6-3 in US Open semis (AP)

AP - Vera Zvonareva reached her second straight Grand Slam final, defeating top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-3 at the U.S. Open on Friday.

Bowyer at ease headed into Richmond (AP)

AP - Clint Bowyer needs only a clean race at Richmond International Speedway to lock down the final spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

Neuer howler helps Hoffenheim stay top (AFP)

AFP - Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer conceded a late own goal Friday as Hoffenheim kept up their dream start to the season to claim their third-straight victory with a 2-0 win over Schalke.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. freed from jail after arrest (AP)

AP - Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been freed from a jail in Las Vegas after posting bail on a felony theft charge stemming from a domestic violence complaint by his ex-girlfriend.

Tennessee's Pearl acknowledges he misled NCAA (AP)

AP - Tennessee men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl has acknowledged providing misleading and incorrect information to the NCAA during a 17-month investigation into possible recruiting violations.

Zvonareva stuns top seed Wozniacki at US Open tennis (AFP)

AFP - Vera Zvonareva stunned top seed Caroline Wozniacki at the US Open on Friday, winning their semi-final 6-4, 6-3 with a superb display of shot-making.

BC-Santana to have shoulder surgery (AP)

AP - Mets ace Johan Santana will have shoulder surgery.

W. Tennis. Pavelec, Duncan Make ITA Preseason Singles Rankings

Wake Forest women's tennis players Martina Pavelec and Kayla Duncan were ranked nationally in singles in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association preseason rankings, which were released on Friday. Pavelec came it at No. 34 on the list, while Duncan is ranked No. 79.

Fantasy Baseball: Thursday's Roto Roundup

Friday Morning Baseball and Brunch

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Soccer's high cost of national pride

When you’re a soccer player and you run more than 10 kilometres per game, dozens and dozens of times over 10 months, injuries will happen.

Payton gives Saints high marks from opening game (AP)

AP - Coach Sean Payton says his offense played better than the score indicated in the New Orleans Saints' 14-9 season-opening win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Football: A Hail Mary pass that worked

Everyone dreams of winning a football game on a miraculous play, and Kingsburg pulled it off against San Luis Obispo last Saturday night. Down, 15-13, with seconds left, Kingsburg had one final stunning play. Take a look. -- Eric Sondheimer

Soccer playoff dates set

(STAFF) – The Portage Aeros and Portage United have their Manitoba Major Soccer League playoff dates set, but in the case of the United, they're not sure who they'll be pitted against just yet.[...]

Tennis Channel Sets New Court Makover Series

Tennis Channel will chronicle the renovation of a damaged Nashville tennis center as part of a new series premiering Monday (Sept. 13).

Tennis great honored

For area tennis players, the ribbon-cutting ceremony held Friday morning at Empie Park in Wilmington was a long time in the making.

WFU basketball player Tony Woods charged with assault

Wake Forest University basketball player Tony Woods was charged on Labor Day with assaulting Courtney Lorel Barbour, with whom he shares an apartment, according to court records.

Cavendish scores second straight Vuelta stage win (AFP)

AFP - Britain's Mark Cavendish claimed his second successive stage victory in the Tour of Spain on Friday with a sprint finish while Spain's Igor Anton retained the overall leader's red jersey.

Football season exciting on all levels

It's a great time of the year. Football has kicked off, and from our local Pop Warner teams to the pros in the NFL, things are already heating up. Unlike baseball and basketball -- where a few losses don't have much impact on the playoffs -- in football, every single game is important. This makes every play of every game exciting, and although the season seems long, I know it will fly by, just ...

Riley takes exception to way some have ripped Heat (AP)

AP - Pat Riley and LeBron James already have one thing in common. They're keeping track of what's been said about how this Miami Heat team got put together this summer.

At 43, Torres starts training for 2012 Olympics (AP)

AP - Dara Torres is back in the pool and training for what she hopes will be her sixth Olympics.

Woods struggles again at Cog Hill (AP)

AP - Tiger Woods is now a long shot to get to the FedEx Cup finale.

Golf course transition to private management complete

The Mt. Graham Golf Course is under new management, but not much has changed. Burt Watkins is still the golf pro; prices have remained the same; and the holes are where they were.

Golf tournament set for Sept. 27

BRIDGEWATER — The Somerset County Business Partnership has announced that the 38th annual Robert G. Ransone Golf Tournament, the longest continuously running golf outing in Somerset County, will take place on Monday, Sept. 27 at Raritan Valley Country Club, Route 28, Raritan.

Golf academy puts kids on course

The Simonds Golf Academy is kicking off classes next week.

Football: Stronger test awaits Ponies at Mounds View

Two football teams coming off big opening-week victories square off on Friday as Stillwater travels to Mounds View for a Suburban East Conference game at Mustang Stadium. The Ponies blanked Park-Cottage Grove 35-0 while the Mustangs ran up a 55-19 victory over Roseville. Stillwater and Mounds View met twice a year ago, with the Ponies claiming the first 19-7 and Mounds View ending Stillwater's ...

Football: Ponies host Park in season opener

Two football teams on opposite ends of the league standings start the season in the same position when Stillwater hosts Park-Cottage Grove in Friday's season opener at Pony Stadium. The games also serves as Parents Night for the Ponies.

Soccer: Lady Tigers stay perfect, Tiger boys fall at North Valleys

The Douglas girls' soccer team improved to 7-0 on the year while rattling off its sixth-straight shutout in a 4-0 win over North Valleys Tuesday night.

Football. Frogs Earn 11 NFL Roster Spots

Eleven former TCU football players have earned NFL roster spots entering the 2010 season. Among the group are nine Frogs currently placed on active rosters who are set to open their seasons this weekend.

Soccer seeks reversal of early fortune

The three-time defending league champion WHS Soccer varsity will do the chasing instead of the leading after a season opening 4-1 loss to the St. Gregory Hawks last Tuesday.

Penn State-Alabama might lack only Heisman winner (AP)

AP - Storied programs, iconic coaches and the kind of rich history normally reserved for longer-running rivalries.

AP source: NCAA investigating Vols basketball

Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl and an assistant have been contacted by the NCAA about possible recruiting violations, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Basketball tryouts

The Westborough Youth Basketball Association will hold tryouts during the weeks of Sept. 13, Sept. 20 and Sept. 27 to determine the teams for the 2010 - 2011 season. Specific time slots and locations can be found on the organizations Web site, www.leaguelineup.com/westborowarriors.

Baseball. Rice Releases 2011 Baseball Schedule

With no shortage of tough competition and what may prove to be one the best slate of home games in the country, the Rice Owls' baseball schedule for the upcoming 2011 season was announced on Friday (Sept. 10).

Tennis.com: Nadal, Federer on a collision course again

Tennis.com: Stars are toying with their opponents, likely will meet in Open final Sunday

Golf tour ‘Stands Up to Cancer’

Spending the day out on the golf course is already a winning recipe after a grueling week at work but throw in the knowledge the money raised during a round will go to helping find the cure for cancer, well, it just doesn't get much better than that.

Tennis team falls to Wharton

Christian Tuazon competes against Wharton during the Calhoun tennis team’s first scrimmage of the season on Aug. 25. Tuazon went on to win in boys number one singles, 6-1 and 6-4.

Tennis Lady Liberators to host Lebanon Monday, Nixa Sept. 16

The Bolivar tennis Lady Liberators will host a pair of nonconference foes with Lebanon coming to town at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, and Nixa arriving at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16.

Football Fans Rejoice! Applebee's Is Serving Up Game-Day Food and Fun!

Fall Football Lineup Includes Parties, Food and Drink Specials and the Ultimate Game-Day Watching Experience With DirecTV(R) Packages at Participating Applebee's

Klitschko predicts quick knockout against Peter (AP)

AP - Wladimir Klitschko is predicting a quick knockout in his rematch with Nigerian fighter Samuel Peter on Saturday.

Trio share lead at Champions Tour event in SKorea (AP)

AP - Fred Funk, Michael Allen and Jay Don Blake shared the lead Friday after the rain-delayed opening round of the Champions Tour's first event in Asia.

Football rescheduled

High school football fans will have to wait one extra day for the season to open in many Massachusetts communities.

Golf team gets into the swing

On Wednesday the Yellow Springs High School golf team hosted Bethel at Locust Hills golf course in Springfield. The team drove, chipped and putted their way through the course on a beautiful early fall day, ultimately losing the match by a score of 172-211.

Crosby homers as Penguins take batting practice (AP)

AP - If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby.

SOCCER: HCCC freshman named Player of the Week

Herkimer County Community College men’s soccer player Joel Purkiss was named this week’s NJCAA National Player of the Week. A 6-foot-1 freshman from Sheffield, England, Purkiss recorded four goals and two assists in two matches.

Basketball Tryouts Set

Tryouts for the upcoming winter NJB basketball season will be held Monday evening, Sept. 20, in the Thurston Middle School gym. read more

Baseball notebook: Phillies third baseman Polanco has been playing with a broken elbow

SOCCER: Huron rebounds from league loss

The Huron soccer team rebounded from a loss to Grosse Ile by hammering host Flat Rock 8-1 last a week ago.