Russian league accuses NHL of poaching (AP)
A newly formed Russian hockey league accused the NHL of poaching two of its players when the Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms with two draft prospects last week. As a result, the Continental Hockey League (KHL), announced Thursday that it was no longer obligated to abide by a moratorium reached in July, when the leagues agreed against signing players that were under contract.
Bears sign RB Kevin Jones to 1-year deal (AP)
The Chicago Bears signed running back Kevin Jones to a one-year deal on Tuesday. During four years with Detroit, Jones rushed for 3,067 yards and 24 touchdowns on 761 carries. Jones, who played for Virginia Tech, was drafted by Detroit in 2004. Terms of Jones' deal were not disclosed. Last season, Jones rushed for 581 yards and a career-high eight touchdowns on 153 carries.
AL home run leader Quentin breaks wrist (AP)
AP - American League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken right wrist stemming from his own temper, and the Chicago White Sox left fielder will have surgery Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season.
Melzer rallies to make Austrian semis (AP)
Jurgen Melzer rallied to defeat second-seeded Rainer Schuettler 2-6, 7-5, 7-5 Friday and reach the semifinals of the Austrian Open. The sixth-seeded Austrian broke Schuettler's serve at 5-5 in the final set and converted his first match point on a backhand volley. "I was moving horribly in the opening set, but I am glad how I fought my way back into the match," Melzer said.
Carlos Pena homers to help Rays beat Blue Jays 3-2 (AP)
AP - Carlos Pena homered, Edwin Jackson won back-to-back starts for the first time since April and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Wednesday.
World Series may resume tonight after 2-day delay (AP)
AP - The World Series may resume tonight, weather permitting. Monday's suspended game is scheduled to resume tonight at 8:37 p.m. EDT with the Rays and Phillies tied 2-2 in the 6th inning. The Phillies lead the Series 3 games to 1.
McCabe lifts Panthers over Oilers in SO (AP)
Bryan McCabe scored the shootout winner and the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in a pre-season game Wednesday night. Janis Sprukts and Shawn Matthias had regulation goals for the Panthers, who improved to 2-0 in pre-season play. Shawn Horcoff and Liam Reddox had goals for the Oilers, who are 0-1-2 in exhibition play.
Ohio judge postpones Mauk hearing (AP)
AP - A judge in Ohio has postponed a hearing in quarterback Ben Mauk's lawsuit against the NCAA.
Brodeur, Devils spoil Gordon's debut (AP)
No matter what the New Jersey Devils do to change the team in the offseason, the face of the franchise remains Martin Brodeur. Brodeur stopped a penalty shot and finished with 25 saves and the Devils spoiled Scott Gordon's NHL coaching debut with a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night.
NBA demands $1.4 million from disgraced referee (AP)
AP - The NBA wants disgraced referee Tim Donaghy to pay the league $1.4 million, including his wages for games on which he bet or provided inside tips to gamblers.
Murray eyeing tennis Masters semis (AFP)
AFP - World number four Andy Murray is eyeing a spot in the Masters Cup semi-finals after winning a see-sawing debut clash against America's Andy Roddick.
Top-seeded Seppi withdraws from Austria (AP)
Top-seeded Andreas Seppi withdrew from the Austrian Open on Tuesday with a groin injury shortly before the start of his opening match against Nicolas Devilder of France. "I suffer from groin problems since Wimbledon," said the 24-year-old Italian, who lost in the first round of the Swiss Open last week.
Bulls' top pick Rose pleads guilty to speeding (AP)
AP - The Chicago Bulls No. 1 draft choice Derrick Rose pleaded guilty Monday to driving more than 40 mph over the speed limit on an Illinois highway back in April.
Mom of Phillies manager Manuel dies before Game 2 (AP)
AP - A grieving Charlie Manuel was in the Philadelphia Phillies' dugout Friday afternoon for Game 2 of the NLCS, just hours after his mother died.
Local kid Marino leads Woods-less AT&T National (AP)
AP - It's just like old times for the PGA Tour's annual stop in the nation's capital. There's no Tiger Woods to be found, and there's a potential first-time winner atop the leaderboard.
Lee, Cubs beat Brewers to increase NL Central lead (AP)
AP - Derrek Lee doubled with one out in the ninth to score Alfonso Soriano and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 on Monday night to take a two-game lead in the NL Central.
Ravens win fourth straight, rout Texans (AP)
Joe Flacco is making a team known for defense look pretty potent on offense. Flacco threw two touchdowns and Ray Lewis had a pair of interceptions to lead the Baltimore Ravens to their fourth straight win, a 41-13 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday. The Ravens have scored at least 27 points in a team-record four consecutive games.
Cirstea wins first career WTA Tour title (AP)
Sorana Cristea of Romania won her first WTA Tour title Sunday, rallying to beat Sabine Lisicki of Germany 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7) in the Tashkent Open final. Cirstea, seeded third and ranked 46th, hadn't dropped a set all week until losing the first to the fourth-seeded Lisicki. Cirstea's previous best performance had been as runner-up in Budapest last year.
Patience pays off in PGA's 1st round (AP)
AP - Tiger Woods isn't even playing in the PGA Championship, yet still provided some much-needed inspiration for co-leader Robert Karlsson.
Argentina turn to football legend Maradona for repeat of World Cup glory (AFP)
AFP - Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona capped a remarkable comeback from a near fatal heart attack four years ago to being named coach of the national side here on Tuesday.
Federer to meet 2 Andys in Masters Cup (AP)
Defending champion Roger Federer will face Andy Roddick and Andy Murray in group play at the season-ending Masters Cup next week. The draw Wednesday of the top eight players -- using numbered fortune cookies -- put Federer in the Red Group along with Gilles Simon. The second-ranked Federer became the top seed when No.