Browns LB Peek out for season (AP)
Around this time last year, Browns rookie linebacker Alex Hall played his season opener against Mars Hill, a tiny Baptist school in North Carolina. On Sunday, he'll line up against the Dallas Cowboys. Sometimes the only way to test the water is to jump into the pool. "Yeah," Hall said. "I did a cannonball." Because of a season-ending knee injury to linebacker Antwan Peek, Hall, a seventh-round draft...
Cubs' ace Zambrano scratched with tired arm (AP)
AP - Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano was scratched from his start Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies to give him some time to rest his tired arm.
Ramirez ninth inning homer gives Cubs win (AP)
AP - The Cubs struck first in a spirited showdown of first-place teams who share the same city.
Gardner's RBI in 10th lifts Yankees past Red Sox (AP)
AP - Rookie Brett Gardner singled home the winning run off Jonathan Papelbon with two outs in the 10th inning, and the New York Yankees overcame a two-run deficit to beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Sunday night for a four-game split.
Germany's Steffen beats Torres for 50 free gold (AP)
AP - Britta Steffen of Germany has defeated 41-year-old American Dara Torres by 0.01 seconds to win the women's 50-meter freestyle at the Beijing Olympics.
Kids grill Packers coach about Favre (AP)
Packers coach Mike McCarthy was grilled about rumors of a Brett Favre comeback Wednesday -- not by the media, but by kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay. Standing at a podium to announce a $100,000 donation to the club in conjunction with the team, McCarthy was asked by 11-year old Miranda Black of nearby Oconto Falls the biggest question in the state these days: "Um, is Brett Favre coming...
Skinner's 3 TD passes lead Wake Forest (AP)
AP - Riley Skinner tossed three touchdown passes, two to Chip Brinkman, and No. 23 Wake Forest played up to its first preseason ranking in school history with a 41-13 win over Baylor on Thursday night.
Sundin needs more time to decide future (AP)
Mats Sundin needs more time to decide where he wants to play next season, or if he wants to get back on the ice at all. Sundin, one of the top forwards still available on the NHL free agent market, said Wednesday he isn't ready to pick a team after receiving lucrative offers from four clubs a day earlier when the league's summer shopping season began.
'Bama, Texas Tech pull away in AP football poll (AP)
AP - Penn State slipped to the back of the one-loss pack Sunday in The Associated Press college football poll, while No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Texas Tech strengthened their hold on the top spots.
NBA execs back Lakers for title, LeBron as MVP (AFP)
AFP - A National Basketball Association survey of club general managers released Wednesday by the league shows top executives like the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2009 NBA title.
N.C. State stuns No. 15 East Carolina 30-24 in OT (AP)
AP - Andre Brown's 10-yard touchdown run in overtime lifted North Carolina State to a 30-24 upset of No. 15 East Carolina on Saturday.
Report: Jags' Collier making gradual improvement (AP)
AP - Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier is making gradual improvement from gunshot wounds but is "not out of the woods yet," his agent told a newspaper Thursday.
Javon Walker found injured, unconscious (AP)
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker was found unconscious on a Las Vegas street Monday after apparently being the victim of a robbery. Police spokesman Bill Cassell said in a statement that Walker was taken to a hospital with "significant injuries" after being found early Monday on a street off the Las Vegas Strip.
Srebotnik reaches Stockholm quarters (AP)
Third-seeded Katarina Srebotnik defeated qualifier Anastasia Pavlychenkova 6-3, 6-4 Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Nordic Light Open. Pavlychenkova, a former top-ranked junior from Russia, trailed 4-1 in the second set before reaching 4-4. But Srebotnik, a Slovenian who won the title in 2005, broke back to lead 5-4 and served out the match.
Merriman to have season-ending surgery (AP)
Star outside linebacker Shawne Merriman pulled the plug on his 2008 season on Tuesday when he told the San Diego Chargers he'll have surgery on the two torn ligaments in his left knee. The loss of Merriman, whose hard hits earned him the nickname "Lights Out," is a big one for a team that has Super Bowl expectations.
Spain inflict more misery on deposed Greeks in Euro 2008 (AFP)
AFP - Spain equalled their record of nine straight wins with a 2-1 defeat of Greece here on Wednesday that confined the reigning champions to their third defeat of the tournament.
Panthers' Vokoun defeats Islanders 6-0 (AP)
Tomas Vokoun made 29 saves, and Jay Bouwmeester had a goal and two assists in the Panthers' 6-0 win over the New York Islanders on Monday night, the preseason finale for both teams. Islanders defenseman Chris Lee was carried off the ice on a stretcher in the third period. He was injured when he was checked into the boards from behind by Rostislav Olesz.
Receiver Anquan Boldin wants Cards to trade him (AP)
AP - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin asked to be traded, saying he doesn't feel his situation can be resolved and declaring he has no relationship with coach Ken Whisenhunt.
Oh wins LPGA event in playoff (AP)
AP - Ji Young Oh has won the LPGA State Farm Classic, making a birdie on the first playoff hole to beat Yani Tseng.
Jaguars receivers limp out of camp (AP)
The Jacksonville Jaguars didn't expect nine-year NFL veteran Dennis Northcutt to be in this position at the end of training camp. With the Jaguars dealing with issues that include injuries and legal problems, it seems Northcutt is the closest the team has to a go-to receiver. Jacksonville expected Jerry Porter to be the team's No.
Keegan's future at Newcastle remains in the balance (AFP)
AFP - Kevin Keegan's future as Newcastle United manager remained in the balance on Wednesday despite the English Premier League club insisting they wanted him to stay in his job.