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Patriots: Brady expected at practice after wreck

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2010 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) stretches before NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Foxborough, Mass. An official says Brady was unhurt after a car accident in Boston. The accident occurred near Brady's home in Boston's Back Bay area around 6:30 a.m. Thursday Sept. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)The New England Patriots have confirmed on Twitter and Facebook that quarterback Tom Brady was involved in a car accident but is expected to show up at practice.

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 13:45:51 GMT
Federer gets revenge, routs Soderling at Open

Roger Federer celebrates after his 6-4, 6-4, 7-5victory overRobin Soderling in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.Dealing well with the whipping wind and a familiar foe, 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer served his way to a 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 victory over fifth-seeded Robin Soderling on Wednesday night to reach the U.S. Open semifinals.

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 04:40:50 GMT
Wozniacki's streak continues into Open semis

Caroline Wozniacki, right, is congratulated by Dominika Cibulkova after her 6-2, 7-5 quarterfinal victory at the U.S. Open on Friday.Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki stretched her winning streak to 13 matches by beating 45th-ranked Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 7-5 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals Wednesday night.

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 01:39:38 GMT
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.

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:59:14 GMT
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 Saints' first Super Bowl title was so big in New Orleans that Mardi Gras, a revered local institution dating back well more than a century, became popularly known as, "Lombardi Gras."

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 04:01:27 GMT
Rookie Luebke leads Padres past Dodgers

San Diego Padres pitcher Cory Luebke delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)Rookie Cory Luebke sent the San Diego Padres into a key series against San Francisco on a positive note.

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 06:37:07 GMT
Arizona cools off Giants with 3-1 win

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Daniel Hudson delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)The Arizona Diamondbacks made the most of the few opportunities they had Wednesday night, and Daniel Hudson took care of the rest.

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 05:34:54 GMT
Howard has 6 RBIs in Phillies' win

Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins, left, slides into home to score past the tag of Florida Marlins catcher Brad Davis on a single by Carlos Ruiz in the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Cole Hamels worked with almost a dozen starts' worth of runs in one game.

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 03:17:15 GMT
Minus ailing Posada, Yankees win on Swisher's HR

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)Minus their star catcher, the New York Yankees waited at home plate in a merry pack of pinstripes as Nick Swisher circled the bases following his game-winning home run.

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 22:09:57 GMT
44-year-old Wakefield oldest to win for Red Sox

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tim Wakefield delivers a knuckleball against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)To Tim Wakefield, winning never becomes old.

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 03:51:24 GMT
Lakers' Barnes booked on domestic violence charge

FILE - Newly signed Los Angels Laker Matt Barnes speaks to media during an introductory press conference in El Segundo, Calif. in this July 27, 2010 file photo. Sacramento County authorities say Barnes was arrested Wednesday Sept. 8, 2010 on suspicion of domestic violence. Barnes was booked into the Sacramento County Jail on suspicion of domestic violence and maliciously obstructing the use of a telephone line. He posted a $50,000 bond and was released. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Sacramento County authorities said Wednesday.

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 07:23:18 GMT
Alabama's Ingram back running, still doubtful

Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram has not returned to practice for No. 1 Alabama and while Nick Saban said the injured running back is unlikely to play against No. 18 Penn State on Saturday, the coach isn't necessarily counting his star out.

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 00:55:35 GMT
Georgia's A.J. Green suspended for 4 games

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2010, file photo, Georgia's A.J. Green walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Louisiana LaFayette, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Athens, Ga. Green has been suspended for four games for selling a jersey  his Independence Bowl game jersey for $1,000 to someone the NCAA says qualifies as an agent, the NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff announced on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010.  The junior, who sat out the season opener against Louisiana-Lafayette, must miss three more games before eligible to play.  (AP Photo/John Amis, File)Georgia star receiver A.J. Green was suspended by the NCAA for four games on Wednesday for selling a bowl jersey for $1,000 to someone who qualifies as an agent.

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 03:59:26 GMT
Joyce to umpire near-perfect Galarraga's start

When Armando Galarraga steps onto the mound to face Baltimore on Friday night, the Tigers pitcher will see a familiar face behind home plate in umpire Jim Joyce.

Thu, 9 Sep 2010 05:18:49 GMT
Predictions 101: Big wins for Buckeyes, Tide

Check out Predictions 101 for picks to college football bowl games

Sat, 4 Sep 2010 16:06:21 GMT
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