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3 hours ago Lakers' Barnes booked on domestic violence charge

FILE - Newly signed Los Angels Laker Matt Barnes speaks to media during an introductory press conference in El Segundo, Calif. in this July 27, 2010 file photo. Sacramento County authorities say Barnes was arrested Wednesday Sept. 8, 2010 on suspicion of domestic violence. Barnes was booked into the Sacramento County Jail on suspicion of domestic violence and maliciously obstructing the use of a telephone line. He posted a $50,000 bond and was released. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Sacramento County authorities said Wednesday.


6 hours ago Georgia's A.J. Green suspended for 4 games

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2010, file photo, Georgia's A.J. Green walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Louisiana LaFayette, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Athens, Ga. Green has been suspended for four games for selling a jersey  his Independence Bowl game jersey for $1,000 to someone the NCAA says qualifies as an agent, the NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff announced on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010.  The junior, who sat out the season opener against Louisiana-Lafayette, must miss three more games before eligible to play.  (AP Photo/John Amis, File)Georgia star receiver A.J. Green was suspended by the NCAA for four games on Wednesday for selling a bowl jersey for $1,000 to someone who qualifies as an agent.


6 hours ago Lakers' Barnes booked on domestic violence charge
Sacramento County authorities say Los Angeles Lakers guard Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.
6 hours ago 44-year-old Wakefield oldest to win for Red Sox

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tim Wakefield delivers a knuckleball against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)To Tim Wakefield, winning never becomes old.


6 hours ago Arizona cools off Giants with 3-1 win

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Daniel Hudson delivers against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)The Arizona Diamondbacks made the most of the few opportunities they had Wednesday night, and Daniel Hudson took care of the rest.


6 hours ago Rookie Luebke leads Padres past Dodgers

San Diego Padres pitcher Cory Luebke delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, in San Diego.   (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)Rookie Cory Luebke sent the San Diego Padres into a key series against San Francisco on a positive note.


6 hours ago Vikings-Saints 'encore' kicks off NFL season

FILE - This Jan. 24, 2010, file photo shows Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) reacting after fumbling the ball,  which was recovered by the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans. The Vikings were left to stew over their loss until this Thursday night, when the NFL's season kicks off with a rematch of one of the most riveting games played last season. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)The Saints' first Super Bowl title was so big in New Orleans that Mardi Gras, a revered local institution dating back well more than a century, became popularly known as, "Lombardi Gras."


9 hours ago Predictions 101: Big wins for Buckeyes, Tide
Check out Predictions 101 for picks to college football bowl games
9 hours ago Joyce to umpire near-perfect Galarraga's start
When Armando Galarraga steps onto the mound to face Baltimore on Friday night, the Tigers pitcher will see a familiar face behind home plate in umpire Jim Joyce.
9 hours ago Georgia's A.J. Green suspended for 4 games

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2010, file photo, Georgia's A.J. Green walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Louisiana LaFayette, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Athens, Ga. Green has been suspended for four games for selling a jersey  his Independence Bowl game jersey for $1,000 to someone the NCAA says qualifies as an agent, the NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff announced on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010.  The junior, who sat out the season opener against Louisiana-Lafayette, must miss three more games before eligible to play.  (AP Photo/John Amis, File)Georgia star receiver A.J. Green was suspended by the NCAA for four games on Wednesday for selling a bowl jersey for $1,000 to someone who qualifies as an agent.


9 hours ago Alabama's Ingram back running, still doubtful
Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram has not returned to practice for No. 1 Alabama and while Nick Saban said the injured running back is unlikely to play against No. 18 Penn State on Saturday, the coach isn't necessarily counting his star out.
9 hours ago 44-year-old Wakefield oldest to win for Red Sox

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tim Wakefield delivers a knuckleball against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)Tim Wakefield became the oldest pitcher to win for Boston, and the Red Sox backed their 44-year-old knuckleballer with five home runs Wednesday night to rough up the Tampa Bay Rays 11-5.


9 hours ago Howard has 6 RBIs in Phillies' win

Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins, left, slides into home to score past the tag of Florida Marlins catcher Brad Davis on a single by Carlos Ruiz in the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)Cole Hamels worked with almost a dozen starts' worth of runs in one game.


9 hours ago Federer gets revenge, routs Soderling at Open

Roger Federer celebrates after his 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Robin Soderling in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.Dealing well with the whipping wind and a familiar foe, 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer served his way to a 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 victory over fifth-seeded Robin Soderling on Wednesday night to reach the U.S. Open semifinals.


9 hours ago Wozniacki's streak continues into Open semis

Caroline Wozniacki, right, is congratulated by Dominika Cibulkova after her 6-2, 7-5 quarterfinal victory at the U.S. Open on Friday.Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki stretched her winning streak to 13 matches by beating 45th-ranked Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 7-5 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals Wednesday night.


12 hours ago Former NBA player Rumeal Robinson guilty of fraud
Rumeal Robinson, who led Michigan to the NCAA men's basketball championship in 1989 and later played in the NBA, was convicted in federal court Wednesday of borrowing more than $700,000 for a sham business deal and then spending the money on a condominium, expensive furniture and cars.
12 hours ago USC already tweaking defense after ugly debut

In this photo taken Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008,  former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin looks on during an NFL wildcard football playoff game  in Tampa, Fla. Now as defensive coordinator for Southern California Kiffin's defense yielded 588 yards and 36 points in  Kiffin's debut, and the veteran coach's boss wants the 16th-ranked Trojans' defense to improve in a hurry. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)Monte Kiffin has been coaching long enough to know he probably deserved a tongue-lashing from his boss when his Southern California defense gave up 588 yards and 36 points to Hawaii in his first game.


12 hours ago Ochocinco's coach calls his tweets "nonsense"
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis doesn't care about Chad Ochocinco's dinner plans or anything else in his personal life.
12 hours ago Vikings-Saints 'encore' kicks off NFL season

FILE - This Jan. 24, 2010, file photo shows Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (4) reacting after fumbling the ball,  which was recovered by the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of the NFC Championship NFL football game in New Orleans. The Vikings were left to stew over their loss until this Thursday night, when the NFL's season kicks off with a rematch of one of the most riveting games played last season. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)The Saints' first Super Bowl title was so big in New Orleans that Mardi Gras, a revered local institution dating back well more than a century, became popularly known as, "Lombardi Gras."


12 hours ago Reggie Bush: Heisman matter 'out of my hands'

FILE - This Aug. 27, 2010, file photo shows New Orleans Saints player Reggie Bush watching from the sidelines during the first quarter of their preseason NFL football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Yahoo! Sports reported Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010,  that 2005 Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush is expected to be stripped of the award by the end of the month. The former Southern Cal running back would become the first player in the 75-year history of the award to have the Heisman Trophy taken away. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)Reggie Bush declined to go into any detail Wednesday on what he knows about the status of his 2005 Heisman Trophy.


12 hours ago Georgia's A.J. Green suspended for 4 games

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2010, file photo, Georgia's A.J. Green walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Louisiana LaFayette, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Athens, Ga. Green has been suspended for four games for selling a jersey  his Independence Bowl game jersey for $1,000 to someone the NCAA says qualifies as an agent, the NCAA student-athlete reinstatement staff announced on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010.  The junior, who sat out the season opener against Louisiana-Lafayette, must miss three more games before eligible to play.  (AP Photo/John Amis, File)Georgia star receiver A.J. Green was suspended by the NCAA for four games on Wednesday for selling a bowl jersey for $1,000 to someone who qualifies as an agent.


12 hours ago New swing has Tiger back on track

Tiger Woods hits a tee shot during the pro-am for the BMW Championship.His swing was a mess, and so was his marriage. Tiger Woods figured he could only deal with one problem at a time. In this case, golf had to wait its turn.


12 hours ago Zvonareva moves one win from Open final

Vera Zvonareva celebrates after beating Kaia Kanepi 6-3, 7-5 on Wednesday.Vera Zvonareva let her opponent self destruct in the wind Wednesday, taking advantage of 60 unforced errors to win her U.S. Open quarterfinal, 6-3, 7-5 over Kaia Kanepi.


12 hours ago Djokovic beats Monfils to reach Open semis

Novak Djokovic exults during his quarterfinal match against Gael Monfils on Wednesday.Third-seeded Novak Djokovic beat No. 17 Gael Monfils 7-6 (2), 6-1, 6-2 Wednesday to reach the U.S. Open semifinals for the fourth consecutive year.


12 hours ago Minus ailing Posada, Yankees win on Swisher's HR

New York Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010,  at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)Minus their star catcher, the New York Yankees waited at home plate in a merry pack of pinstripes as Nick Swisher circled the bases following his game-winning home run.


15 hours ago Serbia knocks defending champ Spain out of worlds

Serbia's Dusko Savanovic, right, puts up a shot as Spain's Marc Gasol defends during the quarterfinal round at the World Basketball Championship, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, in Istanbul, Turkey.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Serbia knocked defending champ Spain out of the world championship Wednesday when Milos Teodosic made a long 3-pointer with 3.1 seconds left for a 92-89 quarterfinal victory.


15 hours ago NFL season tickets decline for 3rd straight season
Third down has a new meaning in the NFL this season.
15 hours ago Shanahan: Haynesworth will be with Redskins Sunday

FILE - This Aug. 21, 2010, file photo shows Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth before an NFL preseason football game against Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md.  The Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans are in discussions about a trade of disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.  The people spoke to the AP on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010,  on condition of anonymity because the talks are confidential. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)Albert Haynesworth isn't going anywhere, at least not for now.


15 hours ago Former NBA player Rumeal Robinson guilty of fraud
Rumeal Robinson, who led Michigan to the NCAA championship in 1989, has been found guilty on 11 federal financial fraud charges.
15 hours ago USC already tweaking defense after ugly debut

In this photo taken Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008,  former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin looks on during an NFL wildcard football playoff game  in Tampa, Fla. Now as defensive coordinator for Southern California Kiffin's defense yielded 588 yards and 36 points in  Kiffin's debut, and the veteran coach's boss wants the 16th-ranked Trojans' defense to improve in a hurry. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)Monte Kiffin has been coaching long enough to know he probably deserved a tongue-lashing from his boss when his Southern California defense gave up 588 yards and 36 points to Hawaii.