Giants kick off Super Bowl defense with win (AP)
AP - The New York Giants won the Super Bowl with defense and they kicked off defense of that title with more of the same.
Rose, Beasley set to lead fab freshmen into NBA (AP)
AP - Michael Beasley strolled into a hotel ballroom Wednesday, spotted the swarm of cameras surrounding his table, and jokingly asked Brandon Rush if he wanted to switch spots.
Pena's 3-run shot lifts Rays past Indians 10-7 (AP)
AP - Carlos Pena's three-run homer capped a six-run rally in the ninth inning that carried the Tampa Bay Rays past the Cleveland Indians 10-7 on Wednesday for one of their most thrilling victories in a wondrous season.
Bills WR Parrish out 4-6 weeks (AP)
Receiver Roscoe Parrish will miss four to six weeks after having surgery to repair ligament damage in his right thumb, leaving the Buffalo Bills without their fastest and one of their most elusive threats. Coach Dick Jauron made the surprise announcement Wednesday, a day after Parrish had what was described as a brief but intricate operation.
Myers helps Phillies take 2-0 lead over Dodgers (AP)
AP - Brett Myers stood on first base, shaking his head and shrugging his shoulders. He couldn't explain his hitting success, and no one ever expected it.
Jets fan given time to amend Pats suit (AP)
A federal judge has given a New York Jets season-ticket holder more time to amend a lawsuit that seeks millions from the New England Patriots and coach Bill Belichick for "deceiving customers" by videotaping opponents' signals. The lawsuit by Carl J. Mayer, filed in September, was due to be dismissed June 30 because of a lack of activity.
Seahawks' Hasselbeck, Branch out again (AP)
Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck will miss his fourth consecutive week because his hyperextended right knee is still weak, but coach Mike Holmgren said he sees "light at the end of the tunnel." Holmgren confirmed Wednesday that backup Seneca Wallace will make his third consecutive start on Sunday when Seattle (2-5) hosts Philadelphia (4-3).
Chiefs' Pollard: Brady hit was accident (AP)
The man who delivered the hit that ended Tom Brady's season insists he was not trying to hurt last year's NFL MVP. "It was really an accident," said Kansas City's Bernard Pollard. "I can't change what happened. I can't do anything but pray for him and hope he has a speedy recovery." Early in the Patriots' 17-10 victory, Pollard came on a safety blitz and was fighting through the block of running...
Parker scores 24 to lead Sparks past Silver Stars (AP)
Candace Parker had 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Sparks to a 75-62 victory over the San Antonio Silver Stars on Monday night. DeLisha Milton-Jones added 15 points and Lisa Leslie had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Sparks (13-8), who broke a two-game losing streak. "We know that we are very close to where we want to be," Leslie said.
Mauresmo struggles to win at Kremlin Cup (AP)
Amelie Mauresmo rallied to beat Alize Cornet 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4 Monday in the first round of the Kremlin Cup. The former top-ranked Frenchwoman will play second-seeded Dinara Safina of Russia in the next round of the dual WTA and ATP tournament. Safina won her fourth title this season in Tokyo on Sept.
Safety, late TD rally Giants past Steelers 21-14 (AP)
AP - The Pittsburgh Steelers, stretched thin by injuries and their own mistakes, repeatedly kept the New York Giants out of their end zone. A game the Steelers were controlling turned dramatically when they couldn't stay out of that end zone themselves.
Sens win final preseason game before Sweden (AP)
AP - Daniel Alfredsson scored Ottawa's final goal to lead the Senators to a 3-1 exhibition victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
James rediscovers scoring touch as Cavs beat Mavs (Reuters)
Reuters - LeBron James rediscovered his scoring touch Monday to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 100-81 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Merriman has 2 torn knee ligaments (AP)
Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman said Saturday he has two torn ligaments in his left knee and has been told by doctors that he could suffer a possible career-ending injury if he attempts to play without having surgery. Merriman said he has tears in both the posterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments.
Fergie looks for no repeat of previous Danish fiasco (AFP)
AFP - Sir Alex Ferguson has vowed to take Champions League minnows Aalborg seriously in Tuesday's Group E clash in Denmark after admitting he is still scarred by the memories of Manchester United's embarrassment in Copenhagen two years ago.
Roddick, Jankovic win China tennis Open titles (AFP)
AFP - Andy Roddick held off a fierce challenge from Israeli underdog Dudi Sela to win the China Open final Sunday as top seed Jelena Jankovic sealed the women's title with a thumping win.
Federer takes time-out (AFP)
AFP - World number two Roger Federer will take a break from tennis but hopes to return before the end of the year, he told organisers of the Stockholm Open as he announced his withdrawal from next week's tournament.
Avalanche's Sakic unsure if he'll retire (AP)
Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic hasn't decided yet whether to return to the team for his 20th season or retire. Team spokesman Jean Martineau said Saturday that Sakic met with general manager Francois Giguere. He said Sakic wasn't ready to make a decision about his future. Martineau said Giguere told Sakic to take the time he needs and he didn't expect a decision very soon.
Robredo, Ferrero advance in Lyon (AP)
Fifth-seeded Tommy Robredo and Juan Carlos Ferrero won in straight sets Monday to reach the second round of the Lyon Grand Prix. Robredo defeated Michael Llodra of France 6-4, 6-3. Llodra said he was worn out and might miss the rest of the season because of pain behind his right knee. Ferrero, the 2003 French Open champion, beat big-serving American Sam Querrey 6-3, 7-5.
NBA rookies banished from transition program: report (AFP)
AFP - Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur, heroes of the University of Kansas' run to a US college crown, were dismissed from the National Basketball Association rookie transition program, ESPN reported.
Moyer rocked by Dodgers in first inning (AP)
AP - Jamie Moyer sure looked his age against the Los Angeles Dodgers.