Anton takes back Tour of Spain red jersey (AFP)

AFP - Spanish climbing specialist Igor Anton seized back the Tour of Spain leader's red jersey after powering to victory on the gruelling 11th stage in the Pyrenees mountains here on Wednesday.

AFP - Vera Zvonareva of Russia reached the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Kaia Kanepi of Estonia.

Colts' Manning will adapt to new rules (AP)

AP - Peyton Manning says he'll do whatever he can to make sure the Colts' high-scoring offense works like it should — regardless of where the umpire lines up or how quickly he gets into position.

W. Tennis. Auburn Women's Tennis Team Kicks Off Fall Season Hosting SEC Opener

The Auburn women's tennis team opens the 2010 fall season this weekend at the SEC Fall Coaches' Classic at the Yarborough Tennis Center.

Vikings-Saints: Great way to get going (AP)

AP - Maybe this time Brett Favre won't get picked off with victory in his grasp.

Clemens' lawyers ask NY judge to toss suit (AP)

AP - A defamation lawsuit against Roger Clemens should be thrown out because the seven-time Cy Young Award winner was merely trying to defend himself against his former personal trainer's doping allegations, Clemens' lawyers argued Wednesday.

Ferrari escapes with no more F1 sanctions (AP)

AP - Formula One's governing body decided Wednesday not to impose more sanctions on Ferrari for breaking rules on team orders at the German Grand Prix.

Baseball. John Pawlowski Contract Extended Through 2015

Auburn baseball coach John Pawlowski, who directed Auburn to its first Southeastern Conference Western Division title in 15 years in 2010, has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension through 2015, announced Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs.

Pass-happy Big 12 boasts nation's top 3 rushers (AP)

AP - The Big 12 is ready to run again.

In a pinch, Evans rewards Dickey with 3-2 Mets win (AP)

AP - Pinch hitter Nick Evans hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, rewarding R.A. Dickey for an effective start and helping the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 on Wednesday.

Football player in critical condition

A football player was hospitalized after he took a bad hit during practice at Spruce Creek High School.

Red Wings sign F Kirk Maltby to 1-year contract (AP)

AP - The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward Kirk Maltby to a one-year contract.

Football. One-on-One with: Daymond Patterson

While Kansas football dropped its season-opener to North Dakota State Saturday, junior wide receiver Daymond Patterson enjoyed a stellar game individually. The junior from Mesquite, Texas ran for 63 yards and caught four passes for 66 yards. KUAthletics.com caught up with the rising junior.

Football, RazorRock Rally dominate week

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

Tennis: Jones back after injury

New Zealand No 1 Sacha Jones has made a successful return to tennis after a long injury break. Jones, sidelined by an abdominal injury since January, took a set to find her feet at the $25,000 ITF Pro Circuit Tournament in Cairns...

Tennis team nets second place

NEBRASKA CITY – The Waverly tennis team is beginning to pick up the pace.

Police: Football star was shopping for pot when he was shot

W. Soccer. USC Soccer Brings Three Teams To Town

USC women's soccer is back at McAlister Field this week to host the Trojan Invitational, which bring three teams to Troy for nonconference action. Competition kicks off on Friday (Sept. 10) with Northern Arizona (0-2-2) taking on Cal State Fullerton (2-2) at 1 p.m. The Trojans (2-1-2) take the field next for a clash with No. 25 Auburn (4-1) at 3:30 p.m. that afternoon. Two more games will take ...

Soccer: Madison Hall of Fame's 2010 class a diverse cast

The second class of the Madison Area Soccer Hall of Fame includes an original member of the 56ers, an early ambassador of the game, a pair of transplanted Africans and the first two officials to be honored.

Brady focusing on Bengals, not getting new deal (AP)

AP - Tom Brady says he's not thinking about a new contract and is focusing on preparing for the season opener.

Reggie Bush: Heisman matter 'out of my hands' (AP)

AP - Reggie Bush says whether he is stripped of his Heisman trophy is out of his hands and that his play on the field in college speaks for itself.

Baseball starts fall practice

GREENVILLE, N.C. - The 2011 edition of the East Carolina baseball team will open fall practice Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 8 at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium under the direction of sixth-year Head Coach Billy Godwin.

W. Tennis. Wake Forest Women's Tennis Releases 2010-11 Schedule

The Wake Forest women's tennis team released its 2010-11 schedule, with the dual match slate containing 12 home contests, highlighted by matchups with Notre Dame and North Carolina, which both finished last season ranked in the top five.

Baseball's great Triple Crown race

Triple Crown fever has struck the National League as Joey Votto and Albert Pujols, the matched set of big-hitting first basemen in the formerly compelling NL Central race, both rank among the league leaders in each of the three Triple Crown categories (batting average, home runs, and RBIs). So who has the best chance to win baseball's first batting Triple Crown since 1967 and the first in the ...

US: Russia coach wrong about Soviets' victory (AP)

AP - Russia's coach believes the Soviets were right in 1972. The Americans say he's got it all wrong.

Wilson Golf Expands Line of Official NFL Golf Bags and Balls for Sports Enthusiasts

As the NFL season kicks off this week, Wilson Golf announced the expansion of its Official NFL team logo golf bag and golf ball products for sports enthusiasts all over the USA. With this year's additions, the 2010 bag and ball product lines now include all 32 NFL teams and allows Wilson Golf to help football fans across the country extend their team spirit from the gridiron to the golf course.

Katarina Witt takes bigger role in Munich 2018 bid (AP)

AP - Stung by a lingering land dispute with farmers and the sudden resignation of its CEO for health reasons, Munich is relying on figure skating great Katarina Witt to lift the city's bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Football schedule correction

In Friday night football action this week Wausau East will play on the road against D.C. Everest at Stiehm Stadium, while Wisconsin Rapids travels to Thom Field to play Wausau West.

Golf report: Cink aims for Tour Championship spot

Football: Ponies host Park in season opener

Two football teams on opposite ends of the league standings start the season in the same position when Stillwater hosts Park-Cottage Grove in Friday's season opener at Pony Stadium. The games also serves as Parents Night for the Ponies.

Soccer Aces open Big Eight play with win over Mt. Vernon

The Mt. Carmel Soccer Aces opened Big Eight Conference play Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Mt. Vernon, Ind.

Football: Coleville stops Wells

The Coleville football team moved to 2-0 in league play with a 60-6 victory over the hosting Wells Leopards Friday. “I was very happy with the way we responded to our longest road game on the year,” Coleville coach Will Sandy said.

W. Basketball. Wake Forest Announces 2010-11 Women's Basketball Schedule

Wake Forest's women's basketball 30-game regular season schedule was announced by the Atlantic Coast Conference office on Wednesday afternoon. The Demon Deacons will begin the season on Nov. 14, as they host North Carolina Central at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

FIBA: All basketball worlds drug tests negative

Basketball's governing body says there have been no positive results from more than 60 random drug tests conducted at the world championship.

Big-time programs square off huge Week 2 matchups (AP)

AP - JoePa visits the Bear's house. The 'Canes blow into the Horseshoe for a rematch of the 2002 national championship game. Florida State's first big game post-Bowden takes place in Norman, Okla., a rematch of the 2000 national title game.

‘Football Drop’ tickets available

NORWAY - "Norway Football Drop" will take place Saturday afternoon at Ronberg Field. "The helicopter has filed its flight plan and we're on," said a Norway Knights Athletic Booster Club representative.

Football gear technology seeks to make game fairer, safer

Football gear is becoming increasingly high tech, with plans for more advanced post-game analysis, improved helmet technology, and even a sensor embedded in the ball that confirms when it crosses the goal line. Will technology get in the way of the game?

Baseball: Buena is looking for a new coach

Ventura Buena has begun a search for a new baseball coach after the resignation of Anthony Espitia. -- Eric Sondheimer

Moratti denies Kaka interest (AFP)

AFP - Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti dismissed speculation linking Brazilian star Kaka with a move to the nerazzurri.

Basketball schedules for Temple, Saint Joseph's, La Salle

La Salle, Saint Joseph's and Temple have plenty of tournament teams on their schedule this college basketball season. La Salle will play 14 teams that reached the postseason last year, Saint Joseph's will play 15 such teams and Temple 16.

Baseball. South Carolina Baseball Opens Up Fall Practice On Friday

The South Carolina baseball team is set to begin fall team practice this weekend with scrimmages on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Carolina Stadium. All three scrimmages are open to the public. Friday's scrimmage will start at 3:30 p.m. with Saturday's scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and Sunday at 12:15 p.m.

Tennis.com: Querrey's best isn't good enough

Tennis.com: Sam Querrey put up a fight in the fourth round, but his loss means there will be no American men in the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the second straight year, giving more fuel to those bemoaning the decline of American tennis.

Golf Lady Knights Earn First Win

Borgia’s golf Lady Knights picked up their first victory of the season Thursday in a rain shortened match at Franklin County Country Club.

Soccer team finishes week with 5-0 loss vs. Standish

The GHS boys soccer squad has had a tough time scoring goals in its first three contests (all non-conference), ending the team's second week of game action with a 5-0 home loss vs. the Tawas Braves.

French amateur soccer club accused of homophobia

A French amateur soccer club has refused to register a homosexual player, leading a gay soccer organization to ask the French Football Federation to impose sanctions. The organization, Paris Foot Gay, said Wednesday that club FC Chooz should be punished "to help the football world to realize that homophobia is as bad as racism and anti-Semitism." Yoann Lemaire has played at Chooz for 14...

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.

SOCCER: Huron rebounds from league loss

The Huron soccer team rebounded from a loss to Grosse Ile by hammering host Flat Rock 8-1 last a week ago.

Basketball season tickets go on sale today

2010-11 season tickets for the men’s and women’s basketball teams will go on sale today at 8:30 a.m.

Golf break deal: Dartmouth G&CC

The complex features 27 holes of outstanding golf in the heart of picturesque south Devon - an ideal venue for autumn and winter golf in a climate much milder than most of the UK.

Brazilian basketball fans lament continuation of jinx against Argentina

Brazilian basketball fans throughout the country anxiously watched on Tuesday as their national team went up against neighbor and archrival Argentina.