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Patriots QB Brady hurt in opening win over Chiefs - Added 8 minutes ago

Reigning NFL MVP Tom Brady left Sunday's game against Kansas City after being hit on the left leg, depriving the New England Patriots of the quarterback who last season led them to a 16-0 regular season and their fourth...

College basketball pioneer Don Haskins dies at 78 - Added 11 minutes ago

Don Haskins, credited with helping break color barriers in college sports in 1966 when he used five black starters to win a national basketball title for Texas Western, died Sunday. He was 78. Texas-El Paso spokesman...

Top-ranked Nadal knocked off by Murray at US Open - Added 12 minutes ago

Rafael Nadal hunched over, his chest heaving, his hopes of reaching his first U.S. Open final fading fast. No one ever seems to run Nadal ragged. Andy Murray managed to do just that. Exhibiting precisely the sort of...

Niners QB Smith's injury might be season-ending - Added 17 minutes ago

Quarterback Alex Smith could find out Monday whether his latest shoulder injury will end his season and his tenure with the San Francisco 49ers. The former No. 1 overall draft pick was added to the 49ers' injury report...

Dodgers beat D'Backs again, extend lead in NL West - Added 1 hour ago

James Loney had three RBIs and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of Arizona on Sunday with a 5-3 victory that gave them a 1 1/2-game lead on the Diamondbacks in the NL West. The Dodgers tied a season...

Castroneves wins IRL Chicago, but Dixon gets title - Added 1 hour ago

For nearly two hours Sunday afternoon, Helio Castroneves did everything in his power to deprive Scott Dixon of a second IndyCar Series championship. The determined Brazilian came from last place to lead the most laps...

Astros rally late for 7-5 win over Rockies - Added 1 hour ago

Pinch-hitters Darin Erstad and David Newhan had back-to-back run-scoring hits in the eighth inning, lifting the Houston Astros to a 7-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The Astros have won 10 of 11 to pull...

Villegas wins BMW Championship with clutch putts - Added 1 hour ago

For three years, Camilo Villegas managed to make a name for himself without winning. He was the young Colombian with model good looks and chic clothing, limber enough to strike a pretzel-shaped pose on the green to read...

Sandoval keys 10-run inning as Giants beat Pirates - Added 1 hour ago

Pablo Sandoval finished with five RBIs and the San Francisco Giants rode a 10-run inning to an 11-6 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday, assuring the Pirates their record-tying 16th consecutive losing season. San...

Delhomme, Panthers stun Chargers as time expires - Added 1 hour ago

Jake Delhomme came back with a jolt that the San Diego Chargers won't soon forget. Delhomme threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to tight end Dante Rosario as time expired to lift the Carolina Panthers to a shocking 26-24 win...

Cowboy Up: Owens, Romo lead Dallas past Browns - Added 1 hour ago

T.O. and his talented teammates were way too much for the Browns. Terrell Owens caught a 35-yard touchdown pass, Tony Romo effortlessly picked apart Cleveland's secondary, Marion Barber scored on a pair of 1-yard runs...

Colgate turns botched FG try into winning TD pass - Added 1 hour ago

Ryan Meyers turned a botched snap on a field-goal attempt into a 16-yard touchdown pass to Adrien Schriefer with no time left Sunday, giving Colgate a 23-19 victory over Coastal Carolina. The play capped a 20-point,...

Warner, Cardinals grind out 23-13 win over Niners - Added 1 hour ago

Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals took all the unpredictable fun out of an NFC West rivalry known for some of football's wackiest endings. Warner passed for 197 yards and led three monotonously effective drives in...

For now, Bengals' Johnson can't wear Ocho Cinco - Added 1 hour ago

Chad Johnson has changed his name, but his jersey remained the same Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals receiver legally changed his name from Chad Johnson to Chad Ocho Cinco, but the NFL decided against allowing him to put...

Cabrera, Ordonez and Ryan power Tigers past Twins - Added 1 hour ago

Miguel Cabrera, Magglio Ordonez and Dusty Ryan homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on Sunday. Ryan, a rookie catcher, hit a two-run homer in his first major league start. Chris Lambert earned...

Broncos LB Williams signs five-year extension - Added 1 hour ago

The Denver Broncos signed linebacker D.J. Williams to a five-year contract extension Sunday. The deal was first reported by the NFL Network and Rocky Mountain News, which said that the contract is worth $32 million,...

Yankees lose more ground, falling 5-2 to Mariners - Added 2 hours ago

Jose Lopez hit two homers, Ryan Feierabend went from idle to impressive and the Seattle Mariners sent the New York Yankees tumbling into fourth place with a 5-2 victory on Sunday. Lopez's liner just over the wall in...

Underdogs no more: E Carolina storms into Top 25 - Added 2 hours ago

East Carolina can't play the underdog role anymore. After opening the season by upsetting two ranked teams, the Pirates earned themselves a place in the AP Top 25 for the first time in nine years. East Carolina was No....

Big Papi homers as Red Sox close gap in AL East - Added 2 hours ago

David Ortiz hit his first home run in 20 games, Paul Byrd pitched 6 2-3 scoreless innings to win his fourth straight decision and the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 Sunday to move within 1 1/2 games of the AL...

Dukes' 3-run double gives Nationals win in 14th - Added 2 hours ago

Elijah Dukes hit a three-run double in the 14th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 on Sunday. Dukes, who homered twice and went 4-for-5 in Saturday's 10-inning victory, was hitless in six...

Brady suffers knee injury, Pats beat Chiefs 17-10 - Added 2 hours ago

Tom Brady screamed. The fans went quiet. The seemingly indestructible star of the New England Patriots lay on the ground, clutching his left knee. The NFL's reigning MVP and three-time Super Bowl champion was done for...

Johnson wins 2nd straight to charge into Chase - Added 2 hours ago

Jimmie Johnson has momentum on his side and history in sight. Nevermind that Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards dominated the regular season, the Chase is Johnson's time of the year and the two-time defending NASCAR champion...

Everett honored at halftime of Bills season opener - Added 2 hours ago

Former Bills tight end Kevin Everett was honored at halftime of Buffalo's season-opening game against Seattle on Sunday, just under a year since he had a life-threatening spinal cord injury. Everett walked onto the...

Chargers TE Gates sustains bruised hip, returns - Added 2 hours ago

Chargers Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates bruised his hip in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers and was taken to the locker room for treatment. He returned in time for the final play of...

Titans QB on crutches after hurting knee - Added 3 hours ago

Vince Young was on crutches Sunday after spraining his left knee late in the Titans' 17-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher said his quarterback will have tests to determine the severity...

Parker runs for 3 TDs, Steelers beat Houston 38-17 - Added 3 hours ago

Gary Kubiak did what football fans always beg coaches to do: He went for it in a key short-yardage situation. The problem was the Houston Texans didn't get it _ and, just like that, their chances of beating the...

Young takes perfect game into 8th to lift Padres - Added 3 hours ago

Chris Young came within four outs of a perfect game, retiring the first 23 Milwaukee Brewers in order before Gabe Kapler homered, and the San Diego Padres beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-1 on Sunday. Young got Prince...

Young sprains knee, but Titans' D dominates Jags - Added 3 hours ago

The Tennessee Titans are just as stingy on defense as they were a year ago. Just ask Jacksonville and David Garrard. The Titans sacked Garrard seven times and Cortland Finnegan intercepted him twice in beating the...

Saunders helps Angels beat White Sox, avoid sweep - Added 3 hours ago

Joe Saunders flashed his All-Star form while earning his first win in over a month, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep. The AL West leaders moved a...

Indians' Lee picks up 21st win, beats Royals 3-1 - Added 3 hours ago

Cliff Lee won his 10th straight decision, the longest winning streak in the majors this season, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Sunday. Lee, who leads the majors with 21 wins, is 10-0 in 11...

Closer Wood blows lead in Cubs' 4-3 loss to Reds - Added 3 hours ago

Jolbert Cabrera hit a game-ending RBI single off Chicago Cubs closer Kerry Wood to complete Cincinnati's three-run ninth inning and give the Reds a 4-3 win on Sunday. Edwin Encarnacion started the rally with a leadoff...

Moyer stymies slumping Mets, Dobbs' HR leads Phils - Added 3 hours ago

Jamie Moyer shut down the slumping New York Mets on two singles that didn't leave the infield, Greg Dobbs hit a three-run homer off Pedro Martinez, and the Philadelphia Phillies trimmed their NL East deficit to one game...

Bills special teams spark 34-10 win over Seahawks - Added 3 hours ago

The Buffalo Bills' special teams led them to a 34-10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Roscoe Parrish scored on a 63-yard punt return, and punter Brian Moorman completed a 19-yard touchdown pass to defensive...

Ravens ride defense, Flacco to win over Bengals - Added 3 hours ago

The rookie head coach made all the right moves, and the first-year quarterback displayed remarkable footwork and poise in his initial NFL start. Most of all, though, the Baltimore Ravens received a typically solid...

Brees tosses 3 TDs, Saints hold off Bucs 24-20 - Added 3 hours ago

Drew Brees delivered on his pledge to give the Saints' storm-weary fans what he thought they deserved. Brees passed for 343 yards and three touchdowns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, giving fans already...

Favre throws 2 TDs, leads Jets past Dolphins 20-14 - Added 3 hours ago

Brett Favre hardly looked like the retiring type, raising his arms to signal a touchdown, then leaping and skipping to the bench, where he vaulted into the arms of two teammates. Six months after Favre decided to call...

McNabb's 3 TDs lead Eagles to 38-3 rout over Rams - Added 3 hours ago

This is what a healthy Donovan McNabb looks like. McNabb threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns, rookie DeSean Jackson had an impressive debut and the Philadelphia Eagles routed the St. Louis Rams 38-3 on Sunday. ...

David Purcey helps Blue Jays shut out Rays 1-0 - Added 3 hours ago

David Purcey pitched eight shutout innings and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, extending their winning streak to eight games. Jesse Carlson...

Powell wins 100 meters in 9.82 seconds at Rieti GP - Added 4 hours ago

Asafa Powell won the 100 meters at the Rieti Grand Prix in 9.82 seconds on Sunday, failing to reprise his world-record effort at the meet last year. Powell, who set a then-world record of 9.74 on the same track a year...

Massa wins Belgian GP after Hamilton is penalized - Added 4 hours ago

Felipe Massa was declared the winner of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton was penalized for cutting a corner during a late duel with world champion Kimi Raikkonen. Hamilton crossed the line 14.4 seconds...

Pujols homers to help Cardinals beat Marlins 3-1 - Added 4 hours ago

Albert Pujols hit a two-run home run and Adam Wainwright worked eight stingy innings in the St. Louis Cardinals' 3-1 victory over the Florida Marlins on Sunday. Aaron Miles tripled and scored on pinch hitter Josh...

Mitchell's 2 long catches lead to Georgetown win - Added 4 hours ago

Kenny Mitchell had 68 receiving yards and a touchdown on two long catches in the fourth quarter, leading Georgetown to a 12-7 win against Howard. It was the first-ever meeting between the two schools, which are located...

Ryan and Turner have quite a debut in Atlanta - Added 4 hours ago

Matt Ryan threw for a touchdown with his very first NFL pass, Michael Turner set a team rushing record in his Atlanta debut, and the Falcons were off and running Sunday. Michael Vick who? Having put No. 7 in their...

Adam Jones starts for Cowboys in place of Newman - Added 5 hours ago

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones was listed as the starter Sunday against the Cleveland Browns with cornerback Terence Newman inactive. It will be Jones' first NFL game since the 2006 season when he was with...

Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle leaves game against Pats - Added 5 hours ago

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle left Sunday's game against the New England Patriots with a bruised right shoulder and was replaced by backup Damon Huard. Croyle was 11-for-19 for 88 yards before being...

Jets K Mike Nugent injures thigh - Added 5 hours ago

The Jets' Mike Nugent left Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter with a thigh injury, temporarily leaving New York without a kicker on the roster until he returned in the second half. Nugent...

Black, Huber win US Open women's doubles title - Added 5 hours ago

Cara Black of Zimbabwe and Liezel Huber of the United States beat Lisa Raymond of the U.S. and Samantha Stosur of Australia 6-3, 7-6 (6) Sunday to win their first U.S. Open women's doubles championship. "I'm not sure...

Silva out of M's start against Yankees - Added 6 hours ago

Mariners pitcher Carlos Silva has been scratched from his start against the New York Yankees because of stiffness in his back. Left-hander Ryan Feierabend got the start Sunday instead. He had been scheduled to pitch on...

Sorenstam places 3rd in her European finale - Added 6 hours ago

Annika Sorenstam ended her pro career in Europe by finishing third Sunday at the Nykredit Masters. The 37-year-old Hall of Famer from Sweden closed with a 2-under 71 in the Ladies European Tour event. She was five...

Rudi Johnson active for Lions' opening game - Added 7 hours ago

Newly signed running back Rudi Johnson was in uniform for Detroit's opening game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Johnson, listed as the top backup to rookie starter Kevin Smith, was signed by the Lions on...