UCI announce positive test for Belgian Sentjens (AFP)

AFP - Cycling's world ruling body announced Wednesday that Roy Sentjens, of the Milram team, has been provisionally suspended following a positive test for the banned blood booster EPO.

Colts' Manning will adapt to new rules (AP)

AP - Peyton Manning is ready to play by the NFL's new rules on positioning of the umpire.

Clemens' lawyers ask NY judge to toss suit (AP)

AP - A defamation lawsuit against Roger Clemens should be thrown out because the seven-time Cy Young Award winner was merely trying to defend himself against his former personal trainer's doping allegations, Clemens' lawyers argued Wednesday.

Serbia knocks defending champ Spain out of worlds (AP)

AP - 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.

Ferrari escapes with no more F1 sanctions (AP)

AP - The head of Italy's motorsports federation said Wednesday that FIA decided not to impose more sanctions on Ferrari for breaking rules on team orders at the German Grand Prix.

Brady focusing on Bengals, not getting new deal (AP)

AP - Tom Brady says he's not thinking about a new contract and is focusing on preparing for the season opener.

FIFA inspectors visit White House (AP)

AP - FIFA's World Cup inspectors have had breakfast at the White House, meeting with aides to President Barack Obama.

Reggie Bush: Heisman matter 'out of my hands' (AP)

AP - Reggie Bush says whether he is stripped of his Heisman trophy is out of his hands and that his play on the field in college speaks for itself.

Baseball starts fall practice

GREENVILLE, N.C. - The 2011 edition of the East Carolina baseball team will open fall practice Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 8 at Lewis Field inside Clark-LeClair Stadium under the direction of sixth-year Head Coach Billy Godwin.

W. Tennis. Wake Forest Women's Tennis Releases 2010-11 Schedule

The Wake Forest women's tennis team released its 2010-11 schedule, with the dual match slate containing 12 home contests, highlighted by matchups with Notre Dame and North Carolina, which both finished last season ranked in the top five.

Baseball's great Triple Crown race

Triple Crown fever has struck the National League as Joey Votto and Albert Pujols, the matched set of big-hitting first basemen in the formerly compelling NL Central race, both rank among the league leaders in each of the three Triple Crown categories (batting average, home runs, and RBIs). So who has the best chance to win baseball's first batting Triple Crown since 1967 and the first in the ...

US: Russia coach wrong about Soviets' victory (AP)

AP - Russia's coach believes the Soviets were right in 1972. The Americans say he's got it all wrong.

'Canes, Buckeyes have big-game history (AP)

AP - Classes haven't even begun at Ohio State, and already there's a big test.

Wilson Golf Expands Line of Official NFL Golf Bags and Balls for Sports Enthusiasts

As the NFL season kicks off this week, Wilson Golf announced the expansion of its Official NFL team logo golf bag and golf ball products for sports enthusiasts all over the USA. With this year's additions, the 2010 bag and ball product lines now include all 32 NFL teams and allows Wilson Golf to help football fans across the country extend their team spirit from the gridiron to the golf course.

Clijsters wary of hungry Venus in US Open showdown (AFP)

AFP - Venus Williams has shaken off a sore left knee that had benched her since Wimbledon and breezed into a US Open semi-final Friday against reigning champion Kim Clijsters without dropping a set.

Vikings-Saints: Great way to get going (AP)

AP - Maybe this time Brett Favre won't get picked off with victory in his grasp.

Katarina Witt takes bigger role in Munich 2018 bid (AP)

AP - Stung by a lingering land dispute with farmers and the sudden resignation of its CEO for health reasons, Munich is relying on figure skating great Katarina Witt to lift the city's bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Football schedule correction

In Friday night football action this week Wausau East will play on the road against D.C. Everest at Stiehm Stadium, while Wisconsin Rapids travels to Thom Field to play Wausau West.

Golf report: Cink aims for Tour Championship spot

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 Aces open Big Eight play with win over Mt. Vernon

The Mt. Carmel Soccer Aces opened Big Eight Conference play Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Mt. Vernon, Ind.

Football: Coleville stops Wells

The Coleville football team moved to 2-0 in league play with a 60-6 victory over the hosting Wells Leopards Friday. “I was very happy with the way we responded to our longest road game on the year,” Coleville coach Will Sandy said.

W. Basketball. Wake Forest Announces 2010-11 Women's Basketball Schedule

Wake Forest's women's basketball 30-game regular season schedule was announced by the Atlantic Coast Conference office on Wednesday afternoon. The Demon Deacons will begin the season on Nov. 14, as they host North Carolina Central at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Kingwood tennis team faces tough tests in pre-district

Kingwood’s tennis team opened pre-district play facing some of the best high school teams in the state. The season opened on Aug. 20, prior to school starting, with the Oak Ridge Tournament where Kingwood first played Klein, the second-ranked team in the state.

FIBA: All basketball worlds drug tests negative

Basketball's governing body says there have been no positive results from more than 60 random drug tests conducted at the world championship.

‘Football Drop’ tickets available

NORWAY - "Norway Football Drop" will take place Saturday afternoon at Ronberg Field. "The helicopter has filed its flight plan and we're on," said a Norway Knights Athletic Booster Club representative.

Football gear technology seeks to make game fairer, safer

Football gear is becoming increasingly high tech, with plans for more advanced post-game analysis, improved helmet technology, and even a sensor embedded in the ball that confirms when it crosses the goal line. Will technology get in the way of the game?

Tennis Trojans get second win

Subiaco Academy earned its second consecutive victory of the 2010 tennis season with a 9-0 victory over the Pottsville Apaches last week. Seniors Tyler Schluterman and Feargal Gilmore opened with a win over the opposing number one doubles team.

Baseball: Buena is looking for a new coach

Ventura Buena has begun a search for a new baseball coach after the resignation of Anthony Espitia. -- Eric Sondheimer

Moratti denies Kaka interest (AFP)

AFP - Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti dismissed speculation linking Brazilian star Kaka with a move to the nerazzurri.

Basketball schedules for Temple, Saint Joseph's, La Salle

La Salle, Saint Joseph's and Temple have plenty of tournament teams on their schedule this college basketball season. La Salle will play 14 teams that reached the postseason last year, Saint Joseph's will play 15 such teams and Temple 16.

Football, RazorRock Rally dominate week

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

Baseball. South Carolina Baseball Opens Up Fall Practice On Friday

The South Carolina baseball team is set to begin fall team practice this weekend with scrimmages on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Carolina Stadium. All three scrimmages are open to the public. Friday's scrimmage will start at 3:30 p.m. with Saturday's scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and Sunday at 12:15 p.m.

Tennis.com: Querrey's best isn't good enough

Tennis.com: Sam Querrey put up a fight in the fourth round, but his loss means there will be no American men in the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the second straight year, giving more fuel to those bemoaning the decline of American tennis.

Football. Football Seven-Pack Season Ticket Packages Available

A limited number of Auburn football seven-pack season ticket packages have been made available for just $405. The package includes home games against Clemson, South Carolina, Louisiana-Monroe, Arkansas, LSU, Chattanooga, and Georgia.

Golf Lady Knights Earn First Win

Borgia’s golf Lady Knights picked up their first victory of the season Thursday in a rain shortened match at Franklin County Country Club.

Soccer team finishes week with 5-0 loss vs. Standish

The GHS boys soccer squad has had a tough time scoring goals in its first three contests (all non-conference), ending the team's second week of game action with a 5-0 home loss vs. the Tawas Braves.

French amateur soccer club accused of homophobia

A French amateur soccer club has refused to register a homosexual player, leading a gay soccer organization to ask the French Football Federation to impose sanctions. The organization, Paris Foot Gay, said Wednesday that club FC Chooz should be punished "to help the football world to realize that homophobia is as bad as racism and anti-Semitism." Yoann Lemaire has played at Chooz for 14...

Soccer-Culture of secrecy still surrounds gay footballers

More than one in four British professional soccer players, coaches and referees polled in an online survey personally know gay footballers currently in the game.

Golf team keeps building on young foundation

Armada head varsity golf coach John King will continue the building process he began last season with a young, raw group of golfers. His girl's team will look to improve on a 1-1 start to the season with another set of up-and-comers and two solid captains.

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.

Basketball season tickets go on sale today

2010-11 season tickets for the men’s and women’s basketball teams will go on sale today at 8:30 a.m.

Golf break deal: Dartmouth G&CC

The complex features 27 holes of outstanding golf in the heart of picturesque south Devon - an ideal venue for autumn and winter golf in a climate much milder than most of the UK.

Brazilian basketball fans lament continuation of jinx against Argentina

Brazilian basketball fans throughout the country anxiously watched on Tuesday as their national team went up against neighbor and archrival Argentina.

Football Contest

2010 Football contest Rules

Golf places third in New York

BG men's golf had an exciting start to their season, finishing third at the Tiger Intercollegiate in Verona, N.Y. over Labor Day weekend.Purdue won the tournament with an overall team score of 897 (307-286-304), with host team Missouri finishing in...

Football Fans Ignore Increasing Violence

To commentator Frank Deford, football provides us with nostalgia for the way war used to be -- with clear battle maps, focused campaigns and simple battle lines.

Baseball-KBO set to launch targeted drug testing

South Korean baseball officials could introduce drastic anti-doping protocols next year with a plan to target specific players for drug tests.

GOLF ROUNDUP: Bulldogs cut through wind, L-P

STREATOR— The Streator golf team took the "D"off of "wind" in its Tuesday match with La Salle-Peru. At Streator Country Club, the Bulldog linksmen topped visiting La Salle-Peru 160-173 to improve to 2-1 in Northern Illinois Big 12 competition

Golf course turning the corner

The Mesquite Municipal Golf Course has seen an increased commitment to customer satisfaction since the city took over management of the course, according to parks and recreation department officials.