Djokovic, angered by Roddick, beats him at US Open (AP)
AP - That litany of health issues Novak Djokovic dealt with earlier in the week hip, ankle, stomach and more seemed a tad humorous to Andy Roddick.
Vikings escape New Orleans with victory (AP)
AP - The New Orleans Saints committed so many blunders, not even Reggie Bush's record-tying two punt returns for touchdowns could make up for them in a 30-27 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.
Bud Selig gets a standing ovation for this strike (AP)
AP - Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig got a standing ovation for a strike. Selig threw out the first pitch Sunday before Game 4 of the NL division series between his old team, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Philadelphia Phillies.
Seahawks WR Obomanu breaks clavicle (AP)
One hard fall by Ben Obomanu added to Seattle's depleted wide receiver corps. It may also land an unlikely spot on the roster for someone. Obomanu broke his clavicle early in Seattle's 23-16 preseason victory over the Oakland Raiders on Friday night. Obomanu was injured midway through the first quarter after making a 33-yard catch over the middle, landing hard on his shoulder.
Broncos turn back Saints 34-32 (AP)
No gutsy 2-point call this week. Just a gut-wrenching close call. Martin Gramatica's 43-yard field goal try with 1:55 remaining was wide right, and the Denver Broncos escaped with a 34-32 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. "It's nice to give up 32 points and still win the football game," Denver coach Mike Shanahan said.
Brewers avoid elimination, top Phils 4-1 in Game 3 (AP)
AP - J.J. Hardy and the Milwaukee Brewers did just enough to keep their postseason alive for another day. Back home at Miller Park, the Brewers got three hits from Hardy and a sharp outing from Dave Bush to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 Saturday night and stave off elimination in the NL division series.
Webb reaches 20 wins as Arizona beats Cincy (AP)
AP - Brandon Webb tossed eight shutout innings to become the National League's first 20-game winner, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on Friday night to end a six-game losing streak.
Jackets sign C Umberger to 4-year deal (AP)
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed center R.J. Umberger to a four-year contract Monday. The Blue Jackets acquired Umberger and a draft pick from the Philadelphia Flyers on June 20, in exchange for two draft choices. In three years and 228 games in the NHL, he has 49 goals and 67 assists, all with Philadelphia.
Browns turn to Quinn to right season (AP)
Derek Anderson answered the final question, bowed his head and stared blankly at the floor. He then walked slowly toward a door at the far end of Cleveland's locker room, pausing to exchange a fist bump with linebacker and fellow team captain Andra Davis on his way out. Seconds later, Brady Quinn entered to face a media semicircle in front of Anderson's stall.
Dolphins LB Porter seeks sacks record (AP)
Joey Porter wants it all. The Defensive Player of the Year award. The return trip to the Pro Bowl. The silence of his critics -- or, as he calls them, "Pen Pushers" -- and yes, he wants that single-season sacks record, too. "I got nine more games to go out and do something that hasn't been done before," Porter said Wednesday.
Maddon, Piniella named baseball's top managers (Reuters)
Reuters - Tampa Bay's Joe Maddon and Lou Piniella of the Chicago Cubs have been named Managers of the Year, Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday on its website.
Serena's memoir to be released in 2009 (AP)
A memoir by Serena Williams will be released in 2009 by Grand Central Publishing, which beat out a handful of other publishers bidding for the life story of the No. 1 ranked women's tennis player. "Serena Williams is one of the world's most remarkable athletes," Grand Central editor Karen Kosztolnyik said Tuesday in a statement.
Kuznetsova latest out of Carson event (AP)
Svetlana Kuznetsova withdrew from the East West Bank Classic because of a leg injury, joining Venus Williams and Lindsay Davenport on the sideline. "I am so sad not to be able to play L.A. this year, especially as L.A. is one of my favorite tournaments," the Russian player said in a statement Sunday. "I hope to come back next year to give my fans in L.A.
Tursunov wins Open de Moselle title (AP)
Dmitry Tursunov of Russia won the Open de Moselle by beating Paul-Henri Mathieu 7-6 (6), 1-6, 6-4 Sunday in the final. Tursunov rallied after winning just one game in the second set. "In the second set he had a lot of chances to attack my second serve, and he was successful in doing that," the fifth-seeded Tursunov said.
WNBA suspends 10 players and Mahorn for skirmish (AP)
AP - It was a WNBA smackdown Thursday, when the league suspended Detroit Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn and 10 players for their roles in a skirmish with the Los Angeles Sparks earlier this week.
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Giants rush for 207 yards vs. Ravens in 30-10 win (AP)
AP - The Super Bowl champion New York Giants are running over opponents. Not even Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens' league-best rushing defense could avoid becoming the latest victims.
Briere's return spoiled by Lightning win (AP)
Barry Melrose returned to coaching after a 13-year break because he missed the passion of the game. When he didn't see any on the ice in the first period, Melrose had no problem blasting his Tampa Bay Lightning players. They responded by finishing off the Flyers. Vaclav Prospal and Jussi Jokinen scored second-period goals to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on...
Cardinals 2-0 for first time in 17 years (AP)
Kurt Warner was completing pass after pass in a flashback to his heady MVP and Super Bowl days. "When you have one of those days when everything's clicking and you feel like you can't be stopped, it brings back a lot of memories of those great years," he said. This performance came at age 37 for an Arizona team that may finally be escaping its sorry history after a 31-10 victory over Miami that has...
Vick files for bankruptcy protection (AP)
Imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick filed for bankruptcy protection while serving time for federal dogfighting charges, saying he owes between $10 million and $50 million to creditors. Vick filed Chapter 11 papers in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newport News on Monday. The seven largest creditors listed in the court papers are owed a total of about $12.8 million.
Ivanovic, Zvonareva make Linz quarters (AP)
Top-seeded Ana Ivanovic and No. 2 Vera Zvonareva eased into the Generali Ladies quarterfinals with straight-sets victories on Thursday. The fourth-ranked Ivanovic downed Sybille Bammer of Austria 6-4, 6-2, while Zvonareva routed Nuria Llagostera Vives of Spain 6-2, 6-0. Ivanovic dropped serve twice in the opening set, but finally settled in after breaking Bammer for a third time at 4-4.