Magpies told to sort out problems as hunt begins for new boss (AFP)
AFP - League Managers' Association (LMA) chief executive Richard Bevan on Friday called on Newcastle to sort out their structural problems to ensure their next manager does not suffer the same fate as Kevin Keegan.
Pennetta, Petrova reach Bali quarters (AP)
Flavia Pennetta of Italy reached the quarterfinals of the Bali Open, beating Anastasia Rodionova of Russia 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday. Pennetta, seeded third, will next face Austrian Tamira Paszek, who upset seventh-seeded Italian Sara Errani 6-0, 7-6 (2) in the second round. Fourth-seeded Nadia Petrova of Russia also advanced, defeating Italy's Tathiana Garbin 6-1, 6-1.
Eduardo Romero wins Dick's Sporting Goods Open (AP)
AP - Joey Sindelar bent over his ball in the rough at the final hole of the Dick's Sporting Goods Open, pondering his ensuing shot and what might have been.
Harrington, wrist survive first round of Open (AP)
AP - Nursing an injured right wrist, Padraig Harrington woke up Thursday wondering whether it might be too painful to swing a golf club, let alone make a strong defense of his British Open title.
Red Sox, Rays to play game 4 in ALCS tonight (AP)
AP - The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays play game 4 in their American League Championship Series tonight in Boston. Andy Sonnanstine wil pitch for the Rays against Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. The Rays lead the series 2 games to 1.
Giants victory headlines Sunday's games (AP)
Four interceptions by Ben Roethlisberger and half a dozen injuries to key players -- the Pittsburgh Steelers just might have overcome that. An injured long snapper, however, was another story. James Harrison centered the ball out of the end zone on a punt attempt for a tying safety, and Eli Manning drove the Giants for a go-ahead TD pass to Kevin Boss in their 21-14 win Sunday.
Kings sign D Greene to 5-year extension (AP)
Defenseman Matt Greene has signed a five-year extension with the Los Angeles Kings through the 2013-14 season, the team said Friday. The signing comes six days after the Kings signed center Anze Kopitar to a seven-year extension through 2015-16. The 25-year-old Greene is in his first season with the Kings after spending three years with Edmonton and was named one of the Kings' assistant captains...
Lynx snap five-game losing streak (AP)
Seimone Augustus scored 21 points and had nine assists, and the Minnesota Lynx put an end to a few dubious streaks with a 91-69 victory over the New York Liberty on Tuesday. The Lynx snapped a five-game losing streak after starting the season 5-1 and ended a six-game losing streak against New York, dating back to 2005.
Westbrook has 2 broken ribs (AP)
AP - All-Pro running back Brian Westbrook broke two ribs in the Eagles' 23-17 loss to Washington on Sunday, though he stayed in and finished the game.
Sky-Sparks Preview (AP)
The Los Angeles Sparks looked fatigued and sluggish to start their latest game, their third in four nights to close last week. They finished with a third consecutive win. The Sparks will try to make it four in a row on Wednesday when the Western Conference leaders host the Chicago Sky. Los Angeles (7-2) opened its packed slate last Wednesday with a home win over defending Eastern Conference...
Superdome operator: stadium looks good (AP)
AP - The Louisiana Superdome, for now still scheduled to host an NFL regular-season opener Sunday between the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, appeared to be in good condition after the worst of Hurricane Gustav had passed, the stadium's operator said.
Gold medallists Nadal, Dementieva shake off tennis Olympic hangovers (AFP)
AFP - Reigning Olympic champions Rafael Nadal and Elena Dementieva got their US Opens off and running Monday, facing stiff challenges from a pair of unseeded players.
Cowboys disappointed with nonstarters (AP)
When Tony Romo and the rest of the Dallas Cowboys starters were on the field in the preseason opener, all that Super Bowl talk certainly seemed relevant. That makes it easier to look past the disappointing play after the starters sat. The Cowboys lost 31-17 Saturday night at San Diego, which scored 24 consecutive points after Romo and Co.
Kings top Blues at KC's Sprint Center (AP)
An organist played Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" as the fans streamed in an hour before the opening faceoff, many in St. Louis Blues jerseys, some in throwback Kansas City Scouts shirts. A handful were still in business suits, there to see a hockey game for the first time. They came to see a preseason game between the Blues and the Los Angeles Kings, one of eight Monday night in the NHL.
Busy Lightning ink Recchi to 1-year deal (AP)
The Tampa Bay Lightning moved forward with a major roster overhaul Tuesday, signing free agent forward Mark Recchi to a one-year contract. Recchi, a seven-time All-Star who has played 19 NHL seasons, had 14 goals and 48 points in 72 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Atlanta Thrashers in 2007-08.
Mar del Plata to host Davis Cup final (AP)
The Davis Cup final between Argentina and Spain will be held at the Islas Malvinas Stadium in Mar del Plata. Argentina had proposed holding the Nov. 21-23 event in Cordoba at the Orfeo Stadium. "This was one of the most challenging decisions we have made during my more than a decade-long tenure on the Davis Cup Committee," said Juan Margets, chairman of the International Tennis Federation panel on...
Staal keeps Melrose winless with Tampa (AP)
Although the Carolina Hurricanes don't want to make a habit of falling behind their Southeast Division rivals, they suddenly seem to be thriving on it. Eric Staal scored the tying and winning goals Saturday night to help Carolina overcome a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Status of Bills QB Edwards uncertain (AP)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards was described as alert but still experiencing post-concussion symptoms Monday, leaving his status uncertain as the team enters its bye week. Coach Dick Jauron sidestepped questions regarding the quarterback's health, except to say that Edwards showed up at the Bills' headquarters a day after being slammed to the ground on the third play from scrimmage during...
Canadian Wozniak wins title at Stanford (AP)
Aleksandra Wozniak had to survive through eight matches in nine days to win her first WTA Tour singles title. Somehow by the end of the week the qualifier was still playing at her best and it was her opponents who had worn down. Wozniak became the first Canadian to win a WTA Tour singles title in 20 years, taking an advantage of an injury to Marion Bartoli to win the Bank of the West Classic 7-5,...
Jaguars run past Culpepper, Lions 38-14 (AP)
The Jacksonville Jaguars got back to their winning formula of relying on their efficient quarterback and tandem of running backs. Maurice Jones-Drew ran for a career-high three touchdowns in the second quarter alone after Detroit took the lead and David Garrard threw two touchdown passes in the second half, leading the Jaguars to a 38-14 victory Sunday over the winless Lions.
Devils re-sign Pandolfo, not Brylin (AP)
The New Jersey Devils re-signed impending free agents Jay Pandolfo and Bryce Salvador on Tuesday, but said goodbye to forward Sergei Brylin, who won three Stanley Cup titles and spent his first 13 NHL seasons with the club. Just hours before bidding could begin on other teams' free agents, the Devils came to terms with Pandolfo and fellow forwards David Clarkson and Barry Tallackson, along with...