Villanova considering jump to Big East (AP)

AP - Villanova says the Big East has informed the school it wants to add its football program to the conference.

Brady OKs contract to become NFL's top paid player (AP)

AP - A day that started badly for Tom Brady turned out to be a pretty good one after all. After a morning crash left Brady's car damaged but the New England Patriots quarterback unhurt, he came to terms on a contract that will make him the highest paid player in the NFL.

Field size won't be at issue if US gets World Cup (AP)

AP - Organizers trying to bring the World Cup to the United States in 2018 or 2022 say all fields could be widened to meet international standards.

Golf tournament set for Sept. 27

BRIDGEWATER — The Somerset County Business Partnership has announced that the 38th annual Robert G. Ransone Golf Tournament, the longest continuously running golf outing in Somerset County, will take place on Monday, Sept. 27 at Raritan Valley Country Club, Route 28, Raritan.

At 43, Torres starts training for 2012 Olympics (AP)

AP - Dara Torres is back in the pool and training for what she hopes will be her sixth Olympics.

IOC official hails 'new era' in relations with US (AP)

AP - A senior IOC member says the agreement with the U.S. Olympic Committee on a key financial issue should herald the "start of a new era" for the organizations.

Tennis.com: Nadal, Federer on a collision course again

Tennis.com: Stars are toying with their opponents, likely will meet in Open final Sunday

Birth defect doesn't slow Indiana St kicker (AP)

AP - Brett Sheldon notices the uncomfortable glances and awkward stares from those who don't know him. He knows that no matter what he does, some people will never see him as just one of the guys, another football player on the Indiana State roster.

Last hurdle before Nadal-Federer final at US Open (AFP)

AFP - New Yorkers stand just two matches away from the US Open they have craved for years -- Roger Federer against Rafael Nadal.

Golf tour ‘Stands Up to Cancer’

Spending the day out on the golf course is already a winning recipe after a grueling week at work but throw in the knowledge the money raised during a round will go to helping find the cure for cancer, well, it just doesn't get much better than that.

Tennis team falls to Wharton

Christian Tuazon competes against Wharton during the Calhoun tennis team’s first scrimmage of the season on Aug. 25. Tuazon went on to win in boys number one singles, 6-1 and 6-4.

Tennis Lady Liberators to host Lebanon Monday, Nixa Sept. 16

The Bolivar tennis Lady Liberators will host a pair of nonconference foes with Lebanon coming to town at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, and Nixa arriving at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16.

Football: Drakes overpowered by Springfield

Most area football teams have to wait until at least the fourth week of the season to play a league team.

RadioShack cycling team appeal to CAS (AFP)

AFP - Lance Armstrong's RadioShack team have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a bid to win damages for a last-minute snub from the Tour of Lombardy.

Soccer heads East

Tournaments are familiar territory for the Iowa soccer team. After all, the Hawkeyes just hosted their own competition just two weeks ago. This time, however, Iowa won't have home-field advantage.

Football Fans Rejoice! Applebee's Is Serving Up Game-Day Food and Fun!

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Saints grind out 14-9 win over Vikings in opener (AP)

AP - The New Orleans Saints opened their title defense by winning with defense. Jonathan Vilma intercepted Brett Favre, and the Saints allowed the Minnesota Vikings only two first downs and no points in the second half of a hard-fought 14-9 victory in the NFL's regular season opener on Thursday night.

Klitschko predicts quick knockout against Peter (AP)

AP - Wladimir Klitschko is predicting a quick knockout in his rematch with Nigerian fighter Samuel Peter on Saturday.

Trio share lead at Champions Tour event in SKorea (AP)

AP - Fred Funk, Michael Allen and Jay Don Blake shared the lead Friday after the rain-delayed opening round of the Champions Tour's first event in Asia.

Football: Lunenburg has potential

LUNENBURG -- Lunenburg football head coach has no doubt that his squad has the potential to fill the holes left by graduation.

Fulham's Zamora signs new contract (AFP)

AFP - England striker Bobby Zamora signed a new four-year contract with Premier League club Fulham on Friday.

Football rescheduled

High school football fans will have to wait one extra day for the season to open in many Massachusetts communities.

Golf team gets into the swing

On Wednesday the Yellow Springs High School golf team hosted Bethel at Locust Hills golf course in Springfield. The team drove, chipped and putted their way through the course on a beautiful early fall day, ultimately losing the match by a score of 172-211.

Golf academy puts kids on course

The Simonds Golf Academy is kicking off classes next week.

Tennis team nets second place

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

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Crosby homers as Penguins take batting practice (AP)

AP - If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby.

Verdasco loses, then picks a winner: It's Roger (AP)

AP - Most signs point toward Rafa vs. Roger in the U.S. Open final. If that does come to pass, Fernando Verdasco knows who he'd pick.

Giants leave Padres praying to maintain lead (Reuters)

Reuters - The San Francisco Giants defeated San Diego 7-3 to move within one game of the Padres in the battle for the National League West division title on Thursday.

SOCCER: HCCC freshman named Player of the Week

Herkimer County Community College men’s soccer player Joel Purkiss was named this week’s NJCAA National Player of the Week. A 6-foot-1 freshman from Sheffield, England, Purkiss recorded four goals and two assists in two matches.

Basketball Tryouts Set

Tryouts for the upcoming winter NJB basketball season will be held Monday evening, Sept. 20, in the Thurston Middle School gym. read more

Baseball notebook: Phillies third baseman Polanco has been playing with a broken elbow

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.

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Basketball booster pleads guilty to stealing from club

CHINO - The former president of a high school basketball team s booster club pleaded guilty this week to stealing from the club.

Tennessee basketball reportedly facing investigation

Tennessee's men's basketball program could become the subject of an NCAA investigation, according to ESPN.com.

Football Superstars - The Pioneer In Football Games

Football Superstars, the pioneer in football games , has made another mark.

Basketball: Local man launches city youth league

LEWISTON - Local resident Jon Fortin has started local basketball league for residents of River Valley Village, formerly known as Tall Pines. Fortin, 24, has donated 10 hours a week to hold practices and games for the players involved in the league.

Tennis prepares for success

The BYU men’s tennis team is back to work this weekend at the Utah Fall Tennis Classic, where it has dominated in recent years. The Classic, which began Thursday, will be played on the Outdoor Tennis Courts and is free to the public. A BYU player has won the tournament each of the last three years, including past year in singles. Because the Fall Classic is sanctioned by the United States ...

Football woes reflect society's fouls

Football is very popular in Indonesia. The game is played all over the country, even in urban slums where a shortage of suitable open spaces forces participants to modify the rules. Local clubs have l .....

GOLF: Coston wins PNWPGA Senior Championship

Semiahmoo golf instructor Jeff Coston came from 5 strokes back after the first day to capture his fi

Tennis opens fall season without coach

By: Staff The West Virginia tennis team opens fall play today in the Martha Thorn Invitational. The tournament will continue through Sunday. ...

Soccer: Omro shut out by Lomira

The Omro boys soccer team was shut out in a 3-0 loss to Wisconsin Flyway opponent Lomira on Thursday.

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Soccer duo excelling in Bulldogs’ kicking game

A pair of soccer standouts are proving their worth on the gridiron this season.

Basketball: US into last four

NBA star Kevin Durant has helped guide the US national basketball team into the semifinals of the FIBA World Championships in Turkey.Durant scored 33 points to help his side beat Russia 89-79 in their quarterfinal.The US will...

Tennis players take on capital

The first course of junior representative tennis for the season will be served up this weekend when nine Marlborough juniors join forces with their Nelson counterparts and travel across Cook Strait to tackle Welllington-Hutt Valley.

Soccer star faces axe over sex pics

SOCCER star Lisa De Vanna could be stripped of her Matildas contract after a teenage fan saw pictures of her simulating sexual acts on her Facebook page.