Tennis: Spanish armada takes US Open by storm

NEW YORK—Spanish tennis goes from strength to strength with a record six players from the country qualified for the last 16 at the US Open.

Cibulkova into last eight at US Open (AFP)

AFP - Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia reached the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday with a 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) win over Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia.

2004 Open champ Kuznetsova upset by Cibulkova (AP)

AP - Two-time major champion Svetlana Kuznetsova double-faulted 10 times and was upset by 45th-ranked Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia 7-5, 7-6 (4) in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Monday.

Robinson leaves no doubt about Michigan's starter (AP)

AP - Rich Rodriguez didn't have to keep mum when asked which quarterback will start Michigan's second game. Denard Robinson made the decision very easy.

Football. Dawgs Open 2010 Home Slate Vs. Syracuse

The Husky football team opens the home schedule vs. Syracuse this Saturday at 4:00 p.m. PT. The game will air on FSN-Northwest. Watch Coach Sark Press Conference Monday at Noon

Soccer Team Honors Slain Scorer in Brooklyn Tourney

NEW YORK (CBS 2/AP) – Members of a St. Lucian soccer team played in remembrance of a slain teammate as they took the field for a final match in a New York City tournament. Philip [...]

Houshmandzadeh agrees to terms with Ravens (AP)

AP - Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh has agreed to terms with the Baltimore Ravens.

WG soccer teams split tournament games

Each of West Genesee's soccer teams found themselves taking the field for the first time during Labor Day weekend - and both of them would split. For the boys Wildcats, trying

Youth baseball, softball tryouts scheduled at Neoga

NEOGA – Tryouts for travel baseball and softball teams are scheduled in Neoga.

W. Soccer. Deines Named Student-Athlete Of The Week

Junior women's soccer captain Kate Deines was named the Gohuskies.com Student-Athlete of the Week for her performance last weekend in the Husky/Nike Invitational.

US beats Angola 121-66, reaches quarters at worlds (AP)

AP - Chauncey Billups scored 19 points, Kevin Durant had 17, and the United States powered into the quarterfinals of the world championship with a 121-66 victory over Angola on Monday.

Revis, Jets agree to terms on 4-year deal (AP)

AP - Revis Island is open for business again — just in time for the New York Jets to start what they hope will be a Super Bowl run.

Leinart agrees to one-year deal with Texans (AP)

AP - Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, according to agent Tom Condon.

French football chief confirms Domenech dismissal

French football chief Fernand Duchaussoy confirmed here Monday that former national coach Raymond Domenech has been sacked for "gross misconduct".

Rooney in Switzerland for England qualifier (AFP)

AFP - Fabio Capello confirmed he will pick Wayne Rooney to play for England against Switzerland in a Euro 2012 qualifier here Tuesday despite revelations over the striker?s private life.

Patrick McEnroe resigns as US Davis Cup captain (AP)

AP - Patrick McEnroe resigned as U.S. Davis Cup captain after 10 years on Monday and will leave after the Americans' playoff against Colombia this month.

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Football Friday: Bulldogs fall short against Raiders

MAXWELL - The Ogden football team tried to stay with Collins-Maxwell-Baxter Friday night, but the 2-0 Raiders pulled away with a 48-28 victory.

Football Friday: Tigers make easy work of Mustangs

MONROE - The Madrid football team is off to another strong start.

Golf tourney to benefit March of Dimes

Lufkin--- The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Local golf enthusiasts can help a good cause by supporting the second annual Evan Bradford Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled for Monday, Sept. 13.

Tennis program continues touching lives

It's a Wednesday evening, and despite the summer's heat, the five tennis courts at Gwynedd-Mercy College are packed. Some have even driven over an hour just to be there.

MNHS basketball hosts free car wash

The Marple Newtown Girls Basketball team will hold a free car wash Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Sunoco A Plus on West Chester Pike and Springfield Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New 5th Street Gym to Open (AP)

AP - A new 5th Street Gym will open next month on the site of the famous gym where Muhammad Ali and other top boxers trained.

Football: FFA deal to support struggling Jets

SYDNEY, Sept 6, 2010 (AFP) - - Football Federation Australia said Monday it would provide financial assistance to help struggling A-League club Newcastle Jets after just five games into the new season.

M. Soccer. Wake Forest Men's Soccer Weekly Update

The third-ranked Wake Forest men's soccer team opened the 2010 season with an 0-1-1 record this past week. The Demon Deacons tied Seton Hall 2-2 on Friday night in Greensboro and fell 2-0 to No. 1 Akron on Sunday night at Spry Stadium.

The popularity of the best tennis tournament in the world is impervioU.S. to extreme weather and bad economic conditions. Once again, I attended the first two days of the U.S. Open, the last but not least of the Grand Slam tournaments.

Golf: Shermans hanging on; Panthers, Huntsmen in pursuit as SVC race heats up

Halfway through the Scioto Valley Conference golf season, defending champion Unioto is holding on to the lead with 32 points in the standings, but plenty of teams are looking to close the gap with four matches remaining.

Baseball fading fast

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Sept. 7 soccer chat with Martin Rogers

Yahoo! Sports soccer writer Martin Rogers answers your questions about the beautiful game every Monday.

Football, RazorRock Rally dominate week

Football is in the air and on the ground in North Little Rock.

Golf team keeps building on young foundation

Armada head varsity golf coach John King will continue the building process he began last season with a young, raw group of golfers. His girl's team will look to improve on a 1-1 start to the season with another set of up-and-comers and two solid captains.

Tennis team splits

DULUTH — The Hibbing/Chisholm girls tennis team split a pair of matches Friday at Duluth. The Bluejackets lost a close 4-3 dual match to Duluth East but blanked Duluth Denfeld 7-0 to split their dual matches for the day.

Football clubs tackle debts

From the football pitch to the race track, banks retain their love affair with big-audience sports, despite a punishing recession.

Proud powers get early test on rebuilding efforts (AP)

AP - Michigan-Notre Dame seems so last century now.

Golf course man had head injury

A man whose body was dumped at an East Sussex golf course and set alight died from a head injury, a post-mortem examination reveals.

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Basketball defeat brings changes

The Greek basketball team looks set to begin its search for a new coach and guard after being dumped out of the World Basketball Championship in Turkey by Spain on Saturday.

The popularity of the best tennis tournament in the world is impervious to extreme weather and bad economic conditions. Once again, I attended the first two days of the US Open, the last but not least of the Grand Slam tournaments.

Day tries to close out win in Boston (AP)

AP - The Deutsche Bank Championship isn't the only thing at stake on Labor Day.

Stewart feeling good about Chase after 1st Cup win (AP)

AP - One more race to go until the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, and all of a sudden Tony Stewart looks like a serious contender.

Tennis: Sacha Jones returns to pro competition

Sacha Jones will return to the professional tennis tour at the ITF Pro Circuit Tournament in Cairns

Reeling Padres lose 10th game running (Reuters)

Reuters - The San Diego Padres suffered their 10th successive defeat in a 4-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, their once-commanding lead in the National League West slipping to one game over the San Francisco Giants.

Golf course turning the corner

The Mesquite Municipal Golf Course has seen an increased commitment to customer satisfaction since the city took over management of the course, according to parks and recreation department officials.

W. Soccer. Wildcats top Mustangs in first win of season

The Arizona women's soccer team earned their first win of the season Sunday night, topping Cal Poly 4-2 at Mulcahy Soccer Stadium.

Baseball tournament adds millions to economy

While many teams walked away with championships at last month’s American Amateur Youth Baseball Alliance (AAYBA) Open World Series in the area, officials say the local economy was just as victorious.

Golf course renovations postponed

Planned renovations for Chase Oaks Golf Club have been held off until next year, city officials say.

Ghanaian soccer fans happy with Black Stars

Some soccer fans in Ghana on Sunday expressed happiness with the impressive performance put up by the senior national team, their first group game in a match that was telecast live from Mbabane, the Swazi capital in Accra.

Tennis star Hewitt to lead Australia in Davis Cup

Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt will spearhead Australia's bid against Belgium in the Davis Cup World Group playoff in Cairns later this month, Tennis Australia said on Monday.

Soccer Liberators ready for COC play

The Bolivar soccer Liberators will open Central Ozark Conference small-school division play as they travel to Rogersville Tuesday, Sept. 7.

Baseball roundup: Thome powers Twins' rout of Rangers; Astros rally past D-Backs

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Jim Thome homered twice, moving past Mark McGwire for ninth place on baseball's all-time list and powering the Twins over the Texas Rangers 12-4 on Saturday.