AP - Tiger Woods is stuck between old and new, and it might cost him a spot at the FedEx Cup finale.

Kuchar holds it together at Cog Hill (AP)

AP - Matt Kuchar was feeling terrible and playing even worse. He managed to keep it together Friday in the BMW Championship to tie for the lead with Charlie Wi.

Tennis-Fomrer construction worker cooks up top tennis players

A former construction worker is helping some of the world's best tennis players, including world number two Caroline Wozniacki, with an innovative "a la carte" coaching program.

Santana to have shoulder surgery (AP)

AP - Johan Santana is headed for shoulder surgery, making this the third straight year the high-priced New York Mets' ace will spend the offseason recovering from an operation.

M. Tennis. Two Tigers Ranked In ITA Men's Tennis Preseason Rankings

A pair of Auburn men's tennis players in senior Tim Puetz and junior Alex Stamchev has been ranked in the 2010 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Preseason Rankings, the ITA office announced Friday afternoon.

Mawae, NFLPA president, retires after 16 seasons (AP)

AP - The president of the NFL Players Association said he got one offer from a team this year. It came too late, and Kevin Mawae said Friday he decided being with family was more important than his passion to keep playing in the league.

Johnson unsure whether he'll pitch again in 2010 (AP)

AP - Florida Marlins pitcher Josh Johnson has rejoined the team after going back to Florida to have his shoulder and back examined.

Basketball: Spain, Argentina set up clash

Spain and Argentina will contest a fifth-place playoff at the Basketball World Championships after both won consolation games in Istanbul on Saturday (AEST).

Zvonareva tops Wozniacki 6-4, 6-3 in US Open semis (AP)

AP - Vera Zvonareva reached her second straight Grand Slam final, beating top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open on Friday.

Tennis: Tiger girls blast Grizzlies, boys fall at Galena

The Douglas High girls' tennis team made short work of the Galena Grizzlies Thursday afternoon to gain valuable traction in the race to the Sierra League title.

Koivu says he's fully recovered from surgeries (AP)

AP - Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu says his surgically repaired right shoulder and right knee are in good shape and he is on track for training camp.

Bowyer at ease headed into Richmond (AP)

AP - Clint Bowyer is the only driver on the bubble of making the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship, and with a comfortable margin in the standings, he needs only to avoid a catastrophe at Richmond International Raceway to clinch his spot in the field.

Tennis, love, peace come together at U.S. Open final

Tennis, love, peace come together at U.S. Open final The Associated Press Updated Sep 10, 2010 03:30PM MDT NEW YORK • Long after dust gathers on the U.S. Open trophy that barely eluded Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, the message he sent on a grand stage in New York still will echo loudly. After two sets of riveting tennis during which Pakistan’s Qureshi and India’s Rohan Bopanna came a scant few points ...

Still miffed over DQ, Inkster moves on (AP)

AP - Nearly three weeks after her strange disqualification from a tournament in Oregon, Juli Inkster is still a bit vexed.

Neuer howler helps Hoffenheim stay top (AFP)

AFP - Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer conceded a late own goal Friday as Hoffenheim kept up their dream start to the season to claim their third-straight victory with a 2-0 win over Schalke.

Tennis, love, peace come together at US Open final (AP)

AP - Long after dust gathers on the U.S. Open trophy that barely eluded Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, the message he sent on a grand stage in New York still will echo loudly.

Football in India catches bigwigs' fancy

The International Football Arena, an organisation that works towards getting together the biggest football minds (and wallets), in the world, made its first foray into India. Twenty business, football and international players came together in the Capital on Thursday to discuss the future of the game in the country.

Tennis, love, peace come together at US Open final

Long after dust gathers on the U.S. Open trophy that barely eluded Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, the message he sent on a grand stage in New York still will echo loudly. After two sets of riveting tennis during which Pakistan's Qureshi and India's Rohan Bopanna came a scant few points short of winning the men's doubles title Friday, Qureshi was handed the microphone and given a chance to speak...

Former ODU basketball standout Lee signs with Italian team

NORFOLK, VA--Former ODU basketball standout Gerald Lee has signed a contract with the Snaidero Basketball club which is located in Udine, Italy for the upcoming 2010-11 season.

Football notebook

Tahquitz High School’s football team started its season with a 54-36 win over Frederick Douglass High School of Los Angeles. “They (Douglass) struggled quite a bit,” said Tahquitz High School head coach Mike Schroeder. “Our kids were fired up to play. They were pretty intense.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. freed from jail after arrest (AP)

AP - Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been freed from a jail in Las Vegas after posting bail on a felony theft charge stemming from a domestic violence complaint by his ex-girlfriend.

Tennessee's Pearl acknowledges he misled NCAA (AP)

AP - Tennessee men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl has acknowledged providing misleading and incorrect information to the NCAA during a 17-month investigation into possible recruiting violations.

Zvonareva stuns top seed Wozniacki at US Open tennis (AFP)

AFP - Vera Zvonareva stunned top seed Caroline Wozniacki at the US Open on Friday, winning their semi-final 6-4, 6-3 with a superb display of shot-making.

Fantasy Baseball: Thursday's Roto Roundup

Friday Morning Baseball and Brunch

Baseball and Brunch.

Soccer's high cost of national pride

When you’re a soccer player and you run more than 10 kilometres per game, dozens and dozens of times over 10 months, injuries will happen.

Payton gives Saints high marks from opening game (AP)

AP - Coach Sean Payton says his offense played better than the score indicated in the New Orleans Saints' 14-9 season-opening win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Football: A Hail Mary pass that worked

Everyone dreams of winning a football game on a miraculous play, and Kingsburg pulled it off against San Luis Obispo last Saturday night. Down, 15-13, with seconds left, Kingsburg had one final stunning play. Take a look. -- Eric Sondheimer

Soccer playoff dates set

(STAFF) – The Portage Aeros and Portage United have their Manitoba Major Soccer League playoff dates set, but in the case of the United, they're not sure who they'll be pitted against just yet.[...]

Tennis Channel Sets New Court Makover Series

Tennis Channel will chronicle the renovation of a damaged Nashville tennis center as part of a new series premiering Monday (Sept. 13).

Tennis great honored

The Althea Gibson Tennis Complex in her honor, highlights the legacy of the late champion who once lived in Wilmington.

WFU basketball player Tony Woods charged with assault

Wake Forest University basketball player Tony Woods was charged on Labor Day with assaulting Courtney Lorel Barbour, with whom he shares an apartment, according to court records.

Cavendish scores second straight Vuelta stage win (AFP)

AFP - Britain's Mark Cavendish claimed his second successive stage victory in the Tour of Spain on Friday with a sprint finish while Spain's Igor Anton retained the overall leader's red jersey.

Riley takes exception to way some have ripped Heat (AP)

AP - Pat Riley and LeBron James already have one thing in common. They're keeping track of what's been said about how this Miami Heat team got put together this summer.

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.

Golf course transition to private management complete

The Mt. Graham Golf Course is under new management, but not much has changed. Burt Watkins is still the golf pro; prices have remained the same; and the holes are where they were.

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.

Golf academy puts kids on course

The Simonds Golf Academy is kicking off classes next week.

Football: Stronger test awaits Ponies at Mounds View

Two football teams coming off big opening-week victories square off on Friday as Stillwater travels to Mounds View for a Suburban East Conference game at Mustang Stadium. The Ponies blanked Park-Cottage Grove 35-0 while the Mustangs ran up a 55-19 victory over Roseville. Stillwater and Mounds View met twice a year ago, with the Ponies claiming the first 19-7 and Mounds View ending Stillwater's ...

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: Lady Tigers stay perfect, Tiger boys fall at North Valleys

The Douglas girls' soccer team improved to 7-0 on the year while rattling off its sixth-straight shutout in a 4-0 win over North Valleys Tuesday night.

Football. Frogs Earn 11 NFL Roster Spots

Eleven former TCU football players have earned NFL roster spots entering the 2010 season. Among the group are nine Frogs currently placed on active rosters who are set to open their seasons this weekend.

Soccer seeks reversal of early fortune

The three-time defending league champion WHS Soccer varsity will do the chasing instead of the leading after a season opening 4-1 loss to the St. Gregory Hawks last Tuesday.

Basketball tryouts

The Westborough Youth Basketball Association will hold tryouts during the weeks of Sept. 13, Sept. 20 and Sept. 27 to determine the teams for the 2010 - 2011 season. Specific time slots and locations can be found on the organizations Web site, www.leaguelineup.com/westborowarriors.

Baseball. Rice Releases 2011 Baseball Schedule

With no shortage of tough competition and what may prove to be one the best slate of home games in the country, the Rice Owls' baseball schedule for the upcoming 2011 season was announced on Friday (Sept. 10).

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

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

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 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 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.