Rooney set for Swiss despite reports (AFP)

AFP - England striker Wayne Rooney is expected to shrug off lurid reports about his private life to travel to Switzerland on Monday for a Euro 2012 qualifier.

M. Soccer. UNM Men's Soccer ties with No. 5 UC Santa Barbara, 1-1, in 2OT

The University of New Mexico men's soccer team tied with No. 5 UC Santa Barbara Saturday night, 1-1, in a physical game at the UNM Soccer Complex.Lobo forward Devon Sandoval struck early in the game, picking up a rebound and putting the ball past the Gauchos' keeper. New Mexico led 1-0 going in to halftime. LOBO TV - Highlights of UNM's 3-2 win over #25 Saint Louis Stevens: Lobos Beat Saint ...

Jerry Green: Baseball hits the September Stretch

Baseball rumbles onward now, in the time frame known as the September Stretch -- the best, most captivating period of the entire season, the month when pennant races historically are settled.

Golf: Ishikawa defends Fujisankei Classic title in playoff

TOKYO – Japan's teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa won the Fujisankei Classic for the second year in a row on Sunday to take the lead in the domestic tour's money rankings.

Football roundup: Truckee off to fast start in 2010

The Truckee football team opened up defense of its 2009 3A state title with a convincing 44-0 win over Dayton on Saturday at Truckee.

Youth Basketball: Lakers 7th-graders finish 31-13

The Lakeshore Lakers 7th Grade traveling basketball team recently completed its tournament season with a 31-13 record.

LSU holds on against short-handed Tar Heels 30-24 (AP)

AP - With the NCAA lurking around Chapel Hill and some of its best players sitting in the stands, North Carolina found itself in a most improbable position.

Ivanovic comeback faces stiff test in Clijsters (AFP)

AFP - Former world number one Ana Ivanovic slumped for two years before starting a comeback that has taken her to the fourth round of the US Open and a Sunday showdown with defending champion Kim Clijsters.

Waverly tennis team start season 1-1 in duals

WAVERLY – The Waverly tennis team began its season 1-1 in dual action.

Football, RazorRock Rally dominate week

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

WKU soccer wins first match of 2010, 4-0 over Evansville

The Western Kentucky women’s soccer team earned its first victory of the season Friday at the WKU Soccer Complex, posting four goals and shutting out Evansville 4-0.

Inside Baseball: Rocket-armed Chapman takes baseball by storm

Nothing excites the baseball mythmaking machine like a rocket arm. And when that arm emerges not from some baseball academy but from the mysterious mists, the myth is enhanced.

DeWitt tennis blanks Bulldogs 8-0

DEWITT - DeWitt tennis had little trouble with nonleague Mason, besting the Bulldogs 8-0 Aug. 31. The win gives the Panthers a 2-2 season record.

Soccer hits rough patch with tie

EAST LANSING - After starting the boys soccer season with three strong wins, outscoring Williamston, Eaton Rapids and Stevensville Lakeshore by a combined 12-0, Mason may have lost whatever momentum it had built with just one win in its last three games.

No. 12 Wisconsin runs over UNLV 41-21 (AP)

AP - Two first-half blunders by Wisconsin allowed UNLV to stay close, even though the Badgers had dominated the first two quarters.

FOOTBALL: Dogs aim for playoff return

The Waterloo football team walked out for the 2009 football season with a spring its step.

Talbot helps Indians down Mariners 4-2 (AP)

AP - Mitch Talbot allowed an unearned run in 6 2/3 innings to help the Cleveland Indians top the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Saturday night.

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.

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.

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.

Football countdown: No. 4 Ramapo

The Ramapo football team has a lot to feel confident about as the Green Raiders prepare to defend their hard-won North 1, Group 3 title.

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.

Golf classic raises more than $6,000

FAYETTEVILLE -- The first Lee Crawford Memorial Golf Classic on Aug. 11 at Penn National Golf Course in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, raised more than $6,000.

Soccer: HSU gets revenge on Trinity; ACU gets shutout

The only two losses the Hardin-Simmons women’s soccer team last season came by 1-0 scores against Trinity.On Saturday, the No. 13 Cowgirls made sure that didn’t happen a third time.

Tennis Corner: Keeping your temper and changing balls

At the halfway point of professional tennis’ last Grand Slam of the year, the U.S. Open, there have been some great matches. Most of the top players have come through to the second week but there have been a few upsets.The television coverage has been perfect. Tennis fans have been treated to 10-12 hours of matches every day and hopefully you have learned from watching the pros. And some of you ...

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Dalton leads No. 6 TCU to 30-21 win over Oregon St (AP)

AP - The TCU Horned Frogs realize they likely will have to be perfect again in the regular season for the chance at a BCS do-over.

Commentary: Baseball's pennant races have something for everyone

No love lost: Sharapova blanks Capra 6-0, 6-0 (AP)

AP - Maria Sharapova knows the story all too well: An unknown American kid shows up at the U.S. Open, upsets a seeded player, gains some buzz and belief, then gets a shot at Sharapova in the third round.

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Castroneves stretches fuel to win Indy 300 (AP)

AP - Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line in front.

No. 1 Alabama rolls past San Jose State, 48-3 (AP)

AP - After a tough week for the defending national champions, No. 1 Alabama enjoyed its dress rehearsal before 100,000-plus fans.

DE Jay Richardson among Raiders cuts (AP)

AP - Coach Tom Cable called this year's roster cuts the most difficult in his four years with the Oakland Raiders.

Schulz shoots 64 to take Champions Tour lead (AP)

AP - Ted Schulz shot an 8-under 64 — his best competitive round in nearly 20 years — at Pebble Beach on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead over first-lead leader Mark Calcavecchia and Tom Kite in the First Tee Open.

Golf Groundskeeper Drowns On Course

A groundskeeper at a Lakeville golf course has drowned after getting stuck under a lawn mower he drove into a water hazard.

Arizona Cardinals release quarterback Matt Leinart (AP)

AP - The Arizona Cardinals have released Matt Leinart, parting ways with the former Heisman Trophy winner who was supposed to be the team's franchise quarterback but couldn't escape the backup role.

Tennis: Titans finish fourth at tournament

The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh womens tennis team captured one third place finish, four fourth place finishes and one fifth place finish at the season-opening Womens Warhawk Invitational on Saturday.

Football season helps score sales at Great Falls bars

Football officially kicked off for collegiate teams around the state Saturday, and those games are giving area bars a boost in business. There were lots of Grizzly fans as well as Bobcat fans at the Halftime Sports Bar.

Football Weekly is coming to Liverpool

After the success of our World Cup Football Weekly Live podcast (the event, not the football!), we're heading to Liverpool where James and the team will watch newly promoted Blackpool take on Manchester City The Guardian Football Weekly podcast team is heading to Liverpool on Sunday 17 October and Extra members are invited to join them. James Richardson and the rest of the team will be in The ...

Basketball: Serbia into quarters after thriller

Serbia is through to the quarter-finals of the basketball World Championship after a thrilling one-point victory over bitter rivals Croatia in Turkey on Saturday.

Tennis: Sharapova rediscovers ruthless streak

Russia's Maria Sharapova has rediscovered the ruthless streak that took her to the top of the tennis world and it could soon land her a second US Open crown

Tennis: Spartans finish third at tennis tournament

The Oshkosh North girls tennis team finished third at the Green Bay Southwest Invitational on Saturday.

Golf Scramble Held Saturday for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

A golf scramble was held Saturday to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Basketball: Spain defeat Greece 80-72 to set-up Serbia rematch

ISTANBUL : Spain defeated Greece 80-72 to reach the world basketball championships quarter-finals on Saturday and set-up a rematch of last year's European title showdown with Serbia.

Basketball / Spain sets up crucial rematch with Serbia

Spain defeated Greece 80-72 to reach the World Basketball Championship quarterfinal yesterday and set-up a rematch of last year's European title showdown with Serbia.

Basketball: Spain takes down Greece

TURKEY: Juan Carlos Navarro scored 22 points as Spain beat Greece 80-72 in round 16 at the basketball world championships.The Spaniards made eight of 18 three-pointers and used a 13-3 run in the fourth quarter to push ahead.Greece...