Redskins DE Taylor active, Springs out (AP)
Washington Redskins starting left cornerback Shawn Springs was inactive for the season opener against the New York Giants on Thursday night because of a shin injury. Jason Taylor, the defensive end who was traded to the Redskins by Miami, was active for the game and was listed to start. He has only practiced on a limited basis this week because of a knee injury.
McEnroe says Sampras breathing easier as Federer stalls (AFP)
AFP - John McEnroe says Pete Sampras is surely breathing a sigh of relief with Roger Federer's impending drop from the world number one spot after four and a half years of domination.
Rooney still years from peak: Ferguson (AFP)
AFP - Sir Alex Ferguson believes Wayne Rooney is still years from reaching his peak after seeing the Manchester United striker rediscover his touch in front of goal in recent weeks.
Devils G Brodeur to miss 3-4 months (AP)
For the next three to four months, the New Jersey Devils are going to learn about life without Martin Brodeur. The 36-year-old Brodeur, a four-time Vezina Trophy winner who is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time winningest goaltender, will be sidelined until at least February after tearing a distal biceps in his left elbow last weekend.
Jevon Kearse charged with DUI (AP)
AP - Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop near the Vanderbilt University campus.
Ovechkin to miss next game; Sloan to Hershey (AP)
AP - Alex Ovechkin will miss the Washington Capitals' game at the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, but he is expected to return to the team at the start of next week.
Wright to replace Soriano on NL All-Star team (AP)
AP - David Wright of the New York Mets will replace injured Alfonso Soriano of the Chicago Cubs on the National League All-Star roster.
Hantuchova moves into Pilot Pen quarters (AP)
Second-seeded Daniela Hantuchova survived three match points in a 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory over Olga Govortsova of Belarus in a second round match Wednesday night at the Pilot Pen. "It was very close and I still can't believe I won it," said Hantuchova, who is ranked No. 12 in the world. "The crowd helped me very much and I am very excited to be in the quarterfinals." It is the fourth time...
Sabres D Numminen happy and healthy (AP)
Teppo Numminen seems happier than he's been in more than a year. The Buffalo Sabres defenseman, who failed his physical on the first day of training camp in 2007 due to a heart ailment, got a clean bill of health Saturday. "It's nice to be back in the routine and doing things I've always done," said Numminen, who re-signed with the Sabres after undergoing heart valve surgery last season.
Sabres re-sign Numminen to 1-year deal (AP)
The Buffalo Sabres have re-signed Teppo Numminen after the defenseman missed all but one game last season following heart surgery. Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said the 40-year-old unrestricted free agent agreed to a one-year contract. The deal is worth $1.1 million. He was scheduled to make $2.6 million last season after signing a one-year deal, but missed 81 games recovering from September...
Red Sox honor NBA champion Celtics (AP)
AP - A fast-moving thunderstorm didn't dampen the Fenway Park fans' spirit for the NBA champion Boston Celtics on Friday night.
Sun-Comets Preview (AP)
With the success the Connecticut Sun have enjoyed at home in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, it's easy to see why they'd want to play as many postseason games as possible at Mohegan Sun Arena. They can take a major step toward securing home-court advantage in the first round Tuesday when they start the season's final week on the road against the Houston Comets.
Wang throws off bullpen mound (AP)
AP - New York Yankees ace Chien-Ming Wang threw 25 pitches Friday in his first throwing session off a bullpen mound since hurting his foot in June.
Isles snap 6-game skid with OT win (AP)
Chris Campoli had a hat trick unlike any other. The defenseman, derailed by shoulder injuries in consecutive seasons, scored his first two goals in nearly a year. The second hit the net 3:13 into overtime, and the New York Islanders overcame another blown three-goal lead in the third period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 Monday night.
Lynx acquire F Thomas from Shock (PA SportsTicker)
The Minnesota Lynx added to their frontcourt on Sunday, picking up forward LaToya Thomas in a trade from the Detroit Shock.
Germany striker Kuranyi goes AWOL (AFP)
AFP - Striker Kevin Kuranyi was absent without leave on Sunday from the Germany squad after disappearing from the stadium here following the 2-1 win over Russia in a World Cup qualifier.
Krejci's late goal lifts Bruins over Avs (AP)
David Krejci scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:36 remaining and Marc Savard added a goal and an assist, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 5-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche in the season opener for both teams Thursday night. Blake Wheeler had a goal in his first NHL game and Patrice Bergeron, playing in his first game in nearly a year, had an assist on Phil Kessel goal for the Bruins.
Mets' Santana undergoes successful knee surgery (AP)
AP - Mets left-hander Johan Santana has had arthroscopic surgery on torn cartilage in his left knee. Santana tore his meniscus before his final start but still pitched a shutout last Saturday on short rest against the Florida Marlins to temporarily keep the Mets' playoff hopes alive.
Robredo opens Cincy Masters with win (AP)
Twelfth-seeded Tommy Robredo of Spain, a winner two weeks ago on clay, picked up his game on hard court Monday to beat nemesis Mardy Fish 6-2, 6-2 in the opening match of the Cincinnati Masters. Robredo is 3-3 against Fish, including a loss in this year's Australian Open. "He destroyed me in three sets," Robredo said.
Avs win fourth straight, top Oilers (AP)
Ian Laperriere was merry and miffed as he got dressed after the game. The Colorado forward was fired up over his first goal of the season that lifted the Avalanche to a 4-1 win over Edmonton on Thursday night, but fuming because of Oilers coach Craig MacTavish's tactics at the end. Laperriere was agitated that MacTavish sent his enforcers onto the ice late in a game that was already decided.
Bonds' 756th homer ball lands in Hall, finally (AP)
AP - Now branded with an asterisk, the ball Barry Bonds launched for his record 756th home run nearly a year ago landed Tuesday night in the Hall of Fame.