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3 hours ago Serbia knocks defending champ Spain out of worlds

Serbia's Dusko Savanovic, right, puts up a shot as Spain's Marc Gasol defends during the quarterfinal round at the World Basketball Championship, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, in Istanbul, Turkey.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Serbia knocked defending champ Spain out of the world championship Wednesday when Milos Teodosic made a long 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left for a 92-89 quarterfinal victory.


3 hours ago NFL season tickets decline for 3rd straight season
Third down has a new meaning in the NFL this season.
3 hours ago Shanahan: Haynesworth will be with Redskins Sunday

FILE - This Aug. 21, 2010, file photo shows Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth before an NFL preseason football game against Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md.  The Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans are in discussions about a trade of disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.  The people spoke to the AP on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010,  on condition of anonymity because the talks are confidential. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)Albert Haynesworth isn't going anywhere, at least not for now.


3 hours ago Former NBA player Rumeal Robinson guilty of fraud
Rumeal Robinson, who led Michigan to the NCAA championship in 1989, has been found guilty on 11 federal financial fraud charges.
3 hours ago USC already tweaking defense after ugly debut

In this photo taken Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008,  former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin looks on during an NFL wildcard football playoff game  in Tampa, Fla. Now as defensive coordinator for Southern California Kiffin's defense yielded 588 yards and 36 points in  Kiffin's debut, and the veteran coach's boss wants the 16th-ranked Trojans' defense to improve in a hurry. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)Monte Kiffin has been coaching long enough to know he probably deserved a tongue-lashing from his boss when his Southern California defense gave up 588 yards and 36 points to Hawaii.


3 hours ago Ochocinco's coach calls his tweets "nonsense"
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says he doesn't follow Chad Ochocinco's comments on his Twitter account because "it's just a bunch of nonsense."
3 hours ago Vikings-Saints 'encore' kicks off NFL season

FILE - This Jan. 24, 2010, file photo shows Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) reacting after fumbling the ball,  which was recovered by the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans. The Vikings were left to stew over their loss until this Thursday night, when the NFL's season kicks off with a rematch of one of the most riveting games played last season. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)The Minnesota Vikings outperformed the Saints in most statistical categories in last year's NFC title game, but five turnovers cost them a victory.


3 hours ago Reggie Bush: Heisman matter 'out of my hands'

FILE - This Aug. 27, 2010, file photo shows New Orleans Saints player Reggie Bush watching from the sidelines during the first quarter of their preseason NFL football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Yahoo! Sports reported Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010,  that 2005 Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush is expected to be stripped of the award by the end of the month. The former Southern Cal running back would become the first player in the 75-year history of the award to have the Heisman Trophy taken away. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)Reggie Bush declined to go into any detail Wednesday on what he knows about the status of his 2005 Heisman Trophy.


3 hours ago Georgia's A.J. Green suspended for 4 games
Georgia receiver A.J. Green has been suspended for four games for selling a jersey to someone the NCAA says qualifies as an agent.
3 hours ago Swisher's HR in 9th gives Yankees comeback win

New York Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010,  at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)Nick Swisher hit a two-run homer off Koji Uehara in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday to give the New York Yankees a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles that was tempered by news of a potentially serious injury to Jorge Posada.


6 hours ago O'Neill: Hard to imagine U.S., Tiger winning Ryder

It was never a question of whether Corey Pavin would choose Tiger Woods, it was whether he had the Titleists not to choose him.O'Neill: Europe is young, talented, experienced ... and has more players in top 20


6 hours ago Swimmer apologizes for slur that cost her sponsor
Triple Olympic swimming gold medalist Stephanie Rice made a tearful apology Wednesday for a homophobic slur she posted Saturday on Twitter.
6 hours ago FIBA: All basketball worlds drug tests negative
Basketball's governing body says there have been no positive results from more than 60 random drug tests conducted at the world championship.
6 hours ago US: Russia coach wrong about Soviets' victory

U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski reacts during a World Basketball Championship round of 16 match against Angola at the Sinan Erdem stadium in Istanbul, Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. The U.S.A. won 121-66 and will play in the quarter finals. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)Russia's coach believes the Soviets were right in 1972. The Americans say he's got it all wrong.


6 hours ago Saban: Ingram probably won't play Saturday
Alabama coach Nick Saban said Wednesday that tailback Mark Ingram is unlikely to play for the top-ranked Crimson Tide against Penn State.
6 hours ago Reggie Bush: Heisman matter 'out of my hands'

FILE - This Aug. 27, 2010, file photo shows New Orleans Saints player Reggie Bush watching from the sidelines during the first quarter of their preseason NFL football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Yahoo! Sports reported Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010,  that 2005 Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush is expected to be stripped of the award by the end of the month. The former Southern Cal running back would become the first player in the 75-year history of the award to have the Heisman Trophy taken away. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)Reggie Bush says whether he is stripped of his Heisman trophy is out of his hands and that his play on the field in college speaks for itself.


6 hours ago Skolnick: Elite QBs — not parity — behind NFL success

Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are the main reasons why the Colts and Patriots have been among the NFL's best teams during the last decade, writes Ethan Skolnick.Skolnick: Ask most NFL observers, and they'll argue that quarterback stability creates coaching stability . With their quarterbacks in place, the Patriots, Colts and Eagles had no need to keep changing head coaches - and so they didn't. They also thrived during the last decade.


9 hours ago Tennis.com: Venus aggressive, her countryMEN weren't

Venus Williams reacts during her quarterfinal victory over Francesca Schiavone of Italy at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.Opinion: Never send a man to do a job best left to a woman. In fact, if you're an American tennis official, don't send three men, just dial 1-800-Williams, and ask for Serena, or the lady dressed in the sparkly hot pink sausage casing. You know, Serena's older sister and rival in the WTA fashionista wars, Venus.


12 hours ago Latos fans 10, sets record as Padres beat LA 2-1

San Diego Padres pitcher Mat Latos delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)Mat Latos quickly answered any lingering questions about his health. For extra measure, the 22-year-old San Diego Padres ace ended up with a big league record.


12 hours ago Lincecum fans 11, Giants hit 3 homers in 6-3 win

San Francisco Giants starter Tim Lincecum delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)San Francisco's push to make the playoffs has gained some serious momentum — Tim Lincecum is back to his old self.


Today Nadal breezes into U.S. Open quarterfinals

Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Feliciano Lopez at the U.S. Open on Tuesday night.Rafael Nadal won his 18th consecutive Grand Slam match by beating fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open.


Today Padres top Dodgers, keep NL West lead
SAN DIEGO (AP) -Mat Latos bounced back from stomach flu to strike out 10 for the third time in four starts, pitching the NL West-leading San Diego Padres to a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Today Lincecum Ks 11, Giants stay hot
PHOENIX (AP) -Tim Lincecum struck out 11, three San Francisco players homered and the Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3 on Tuesday night to keep up the pressure on San Diego in the NL West.
21 hours ago NFL preview: division breakdowns, predictions

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will lead Green Bay to the NFC North crown, writes Gregg Rosenthal.Rosenthal: The 2010 NFL season is finally here. Did your team address enough of its issues entering training camp to be a contender? Or will those issues prevent a playoff run? We have answers and predictions for every division.


21 hours ago Manny leaves game after pitch hits his wrist
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Manny Ramirez has left a game against the Detroit Tigers in the eighth inning after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch.
21 hours ago Thome ties Robinson for 8th on all-time HR list

Minnesota's Delmon Young, left, and Jim Thome celebrate as they score on a hit by J.J. Hardy off Kansas City Royals pitcher Brian Bannister on Tuesday.Jim Thome hit another towering homer, Delmon Young drove in four runs and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 10-3 on Tuesday night to take their largest AL Central lead in 10 days.


21 hours ago Orioles rock Yankees, deny Sabathia 20th win

CC Sabathia walks off the mound after allowing a home run. Sabathia lost to the Orioles Tuesday night, denying him of his 20th win of the season.Jake Arrieta pitched efficiently into the seventh inning, Adam Jones had a two-run single in a three-run first and the Baltimore Orioles denied their nemesis, CC Sabathia, his 20th victory with a 6-2 win Tuesday night over the New York Yankees.


21 hours ago Last-place Pirates knock Braves out of first

Braves pitcher Tim Hudson delivers against the Pirates on Tuesday.James McDonald pitched seven innings, Ronny Cedeno's triple keyed a five-run seventh and the last-place Pittsburgh Pirates beat the slumping Atlanta Braves for the second straight day, winning 5-0 on Tuesday night.


24 hours ago Michigan QB Robinson a speedy threat for Irish

Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson (16) rushes past Connecticut linebacker Scott Lutrus (32) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)Notre Dame dealt with a mobile quarterback in beating Purdue last week. Now the Irish have a much bigger challenge: Stop Michigan's Denard Robinson, an even faster QB who keeps the ball and likes to run with it.


24 hours ago England beats Switzerland 3-1 in Euro qualifier

England's forward Wayne Rooney, left, challenges  for the ball with  Swiss midfielder Pirmin Schwegler, right, during the Euro 2012 group G qualification soccer match between Switzerland and England at the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, Switzerland, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Keystone/Georgios Kefalas)Wayne Rooney put aside the embarrassing headlines back home to score the opening goal for England in a 3-1 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday night in a European Championship qualifier.