Padres snap 10-game skid to hold NL West lead (Reuters)

Reuters - The San Diego Padres halted a 10-game losing streak to keep their lead in the National League West with a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.

SOCCER FASA LEAGUE DIRECTOR IS VOLUNTEER OF YEAR

A local franchise of TSS Photography has recognized a league director from the Fredericksburg Area Soccer Association as its Local Volunteer of the Year. Melissa Boney, league director of FASA's ADSL league, was nominated by Mike Kozzlof. He said she makes herself available any time, sharing her cell phone and e-mail address with coaches. She helps organize coaching training sessions, special ...

Padres snap 10-game skid, beat Dodgers 4-2 (AP)

AP - Nick Hundley homered and drove in two runs, and Tim Stauffer filled in for ailing ace Mat Latos as the NL West-leading San Diego Padres snapped their 10-game losing streak Monday night with a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Baseball-bat attack reportedly breaks arm

A teenaged boy was taken to a hospital Monday night with an apparent broken forearm after a reported assault with an aluminum baseball bat.

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.

Steelers name QB Dixon as starter over Batch (Reuters)

Reuters - The Pittsburgh Steelers will start quarterback Dennis Dixon for Sunday's season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, the team said on Monday.

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.

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.

No. 3 Boise State stuns No. 10 Va Tech 33-30 (AP)

AP - Kellen Moore and Boise State look as if they are going to be in the national championship chase for a while.

CIAA football players of the week

Football players of the week Big South: Mike Brown, Liberty, went 17 for 22 for 338 yards and four

Federer beats Melzer to reach US Open quarters (AP)

AP - With another straight-set victory out of the way at the U.S. Open, Roger Federer can start thinking about a rematch with Robin Soderling.

Soccer: Nelsen confirms availability

All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen has confirmed his availability for New Zealand's two home soccer internationals next month.Nelsen, who captains English Premier League team Blackburn Rovers, had previously indicated his desire to...

Basketball: Tall Blacks crash out

The big men of Russia squeezed the life out of the New Zealand challenge at the world basketball championships at Istanbul, Turkey this morning (NZT).In a low-scoring last 16 match, Russia won 78-56 to set up a quarterfinal meeting...

Soccer: Fallon in doubt for All Whites

All White Rory Fallon's availability for New Zealand's October soccer internationals against Honduras and Paraguay is doubtful after the striker had a hernia operation at the weekend.Fallon, who plays for Plymouth Argyle in the...

Football, RazorRock Rally dominate week

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

Soccer stays unbeaten with win and draw

ASU women’s soccer stayed undefeated with a victory and a draw on the east coast over the weekend.

Wozniacki wallops 2006 champ Sharapova at US Open (AP)

AP - Grit was not going to be enough to get Maria Sharapova through this one.

Football coach tweaks all-knowing fans

Football. Auburn Football Practice Report

The Auburn football team continued to get ready for Thursday's Southeastern Conference opener at Mississippi State with a two-hour practice in shoulder pads and shorts Monday at the Athletics Complex practice fields.

1 Wyoming football player killed, 3 hurt in wreck (AP)

AP - A University of Wyoming football player was killed and three teammates were injured when a pickup drifted off a Colorado highway and crashed on Monday, authorities said.

Tennis in Marin: Aussie Cash among marquee names for Mill Valley's Esurance Tennis Classic in October

At 45, Pat Cash is admittedly surprised at how involved he remains with tennis. Just this summer he teamed with fellow Aussie Mark Woodforde to win the senior gentlemen's doubles at Wimbledon, distinguishing himself as the only player to claim junior, tour and senior crowns on the famed grass.

Basketball star Thomas will visit Vols this weekend

Adonis Thomas, arguably the key prospect the Tennessee men's basketball team is pursuing in the Class of 2011, has scheduled his official visit with the Vols for this weekend.

Baseball, Downtown Vendors Suffering

It's a one-two punch -- the Diamondbacks' poor attendance and the down economy are causing baseball vendors' livelihoods to suffer.

Football. Big Game Week

The Florida State football team will make its first trip to Oklahoma in 35 years Saturday, for a battle between Top 25 opponents. The Seminoles hope to use the stage to gauge their progress in nine months under first-year coach Jimbo Fisher.

Ubly football players invitedfor field dedication on Sept. 10

UBLY — Football players who played under former coach Jerry Herp are invited to come to the football field dedication ceremony.

Wozniacki wallops Sharapova at US tennis Open (AFP)

AFP - Caroline Wozniacki lived up to her top-seed status at the US Open on Monday by defeating former champion Maria Sharapova in a fourth-round blockbuster.

M. Golf. Men's Golf Kicks Off Season With Victory At Turning Stone

The Purdue men's golf team carded a total of 304 on Monday to put the finishing touches on a season-opening victory at the Turning Stone Intercollegiate.

Hoffman wins Deutsche Bank; Tiger stays at No. 1 (AP)

AP - Charley Hoffman couldn't count all the perks that came with winning the Deutsche Bank Championship, just like he lost track of the 11 birdies he made in a Labor Day masterpiece.

Soccer Team Honors Slain Teammate In NY

Members of a St. Lucian soccer team remembered a slain teammate as they took the field for the final match of a New York City tournament.

Tennis-Maturing Djokovic getting better and better at Open

Novak Djokovic said he was growing into his role as a grand slam contender and playing his best tennis of the year just at the right time in his bid for a first U.S. Open title.

Tennis UPDATE: Hildenbrand edges NN Mayor Price to win St. Aug's 4.5 division

Tennis ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH LABOR DAY CLASSIC Results from the hard-court tournament at Huntington Park in Newport News (seedings). Note: Rated divisions are based on National Tennis Rating Program's 7-point scale.

Milton basketball recruit meets with Georgia coach, set for Georgia Tech visit

Basketball: US thrash Angola

The US set up a quarter-final showdown with Russia after thrashing Angola 121-66 at the FIBA World Basketball Championships.

W. Soccer. Nuzzolese and Stengel Earn National Weekly Recognition

Wake Forest women's soccer players Katie Stengel and Rachel Nuzzolese were each recognized for their performances in last weekend's ACC/SEC Challenge, with Stengel being named to the Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week and Nuzzolese being selected by CollegeSoccer360.com as a Primetime Performer of the Week.

Smoke rises just in time to make championship push (AP)

AP - Tony Stewart went to Atlanta Motor Speedway mired in a 31-race winless streak and an afterthought, at best, on the list of championship contenders.

Basketball: Russia v New Zealand boxscore

Boxscore from Monday's Russia-New Zealand second round match at the World Basketball Championships (individual shooting and total points, score by quarters and team statistics and leaders):

Basketball: Old foes set up mouthwatering quarter-final

Old rivals USA and Russia are set to meet again, both qualifying for the quarter finals of the world basketball championships on Monday.

Basketball: Physical Russia down New Zealand

ISTANBUL: Russia set up a quarter-final appearance with the United States after taking a physical approach to beat New Zealand 78-56 at the world basketball championships on Monday.

Marysville golf course offering passes

Want to golf and save money at the same time? The Marysville Golf Course, located at 2080 River Road, will be offering a mini-season pass. A senior 10 round pass will cost $95, and a 20 round pass is $190. A regular 10 round pass costs $115, and a 20 round pass is $220. Each pass is for nine holes, but you can mix and match if you want to golf 18. Eighteen holes would be considered two rounds ...

Lebanese Basketball Association to discuss World Championships

BEIRUT: Following the results of the Lebanese national basketball team at the 2010 World Championships in Turkey, the Lebanese Basketball Association is to hold an extensive meeting on September 14.The issues to be discussed are meant to improve the quality of the game, to the standards that have come to be expected by both the association

US beats Angola 121-66, reaches quarters at worlds (AP)

AP - Before it can win a world championship, the United States needed to start looking like a world champion.

Plenty of intrigue in baseball's final month

So much of the baseball season has already been played, and yet there is still so much left to be decided. Adrian Gonzalez, Heath Bell and the reeling San Diego Padres trying to close out the NL West. Bobby Cox hoping for one last playoff run in Atlanta. Joe Mauer aiming to bring October baseball to the great outdoors in Minnesota.

Soccer splits weekend matches

Soccer team goes 1-1 and Ft. Meyers Tournament

Soccer Mustangs open; girls blank Mexico

At Marcellus High School, they are used to winning soccer championships and playing deep into November. Yet the Mustang teams had wildly contrasting starts on Labor Day

Tennis: Spanish armada takes US Open by storm

NEW YORK—Spanish tennis goes from strength to strength with a record six players from the country qualified for the last 16 at the US Open.

Soccer Team Honors Slain Scorer in Brooklyn Tourney

NEW YORK (CBS 2/AP) – Members of a St. Lucian soccer team played in remembrance of a slain teammate as they took the field for a final match in a New York City tournament. Philip [...]

French football chief confirms Domenech dismissal

French football chief Fernand Duchaussoy confirmed here Monday that former national coach Raymond Domenech has been sacked for "gross misconduct".

Rooney in Switzerland for England qualifier (AFP)

AFP - Fabio Capello confirmed he will pick Wayne Rooney to play for England against Switzerland in a Euro 2012 qualifier here Tuesday despite revelations over the striker?s private life.

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Football Friday: Bulldogs fall short against Raiders

MAXWELL - The Ogden football team tried to stay with Collins-Maxwell-Baxter Friday night, but the 2-0 Raiders pulled away with a 48-28 victory.