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3 hours ago Michigan QB Robinson a speedy threat for Irish

Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson (16) rushes past Connecticut linebacker Scott Lutrus (32) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)Notre Dame dealt with a mobile quarterback in beating Purdue last week. Now the Irish have a much bigger challenge: Stop Michigan's Denard Robinson, an even faster QB who keeps the ball and like to run with it.


3 hours ago NFL again tweaks positioning of umpires

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2010, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning walks to a news conference after arriving for the NFL football team's training camp in Anderson, Ind. Manning is from New Orleans but he didn't spend much time there this summer. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)Peyton Manning complained, the NFL listened and now the league is making additional tweaks to the umpire rule.


3 hours ago CB Revis returns to practice with Jets

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis practices for the first time since signing his new contract at the football team's practice facility in Florham Park, N.J. on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. Revis, who had been holding out since August 1, signed a new contract on Monday. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)Darrelle Revis is on the practice field for the New York Jets, a day after the All-Pro cornerback signed a four-year deal that ended his 36-day holdout.


3 hours ago McNabb: Ankle not 100 percent, will start Sunday
Donovan McNabb said Tuesday his sprained ankle isn't 100 percent, but it won't keep him from starting the Washington Redskins' opener Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys.
3 hours ago Favre knows the Saints are coming - again
The last time the New Orleans Saints played at their home venue, the Louisiana Superdome, they won the NFC championship after battering and bruising Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre.
3 hours ago Jets re-sign Richardson, sign 2 to practice squad
The New York Jets have re-signed veteran fullback Tony Richardson two days after cutting him.
3 hours ago Youzhny slows Spain's US Open reign, beats Robredo

Mikhail Youzhny of Russia returns the ball to Tommy Robredo of Spain in the fourth round of play during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York., Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)Mikhail Youzhny briefly slowed Spain's march through the U.S. Open bracket.


3 hours ago ‘Honored’ Tiger picked for Ryder Cup

Tiger Woods is going to the Ryder Cup as a captain's pick with his 71 victories and 14 majors. So is 21-year-old Rickie Fowler, who has never won anything at all.


3 hours ago O'Neill: Hard to imagine U.S., Tiger winning Ryder

O'Neill: Europe is young, talented, experienced ... and has more players in top 20


3 hours ago Parcells hands control of Dolphins to GM Ireland
Bill Parcells is turning over control of the Miami Dolphins to general manager Jeff Ireland but will retain a role as a daily consultant.
3 hours ago Boise State gains ground in AP Top 25

Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore looks downfield against Virginia Tech at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Monday Sept. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Joe Jaszewski/Idaho Statesman)More AP Top 25 voters are buying into Boise State as the No. 1 team in the country.


3 hours ago PFT's Week Zero Power Rankings: Saints, Colts 1-2
6 hours ago Ryan Kalish's slam powers Red Sox over Rays 12-5

Boston Red Sox's Ryan Kalish hits a grand slam home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)David Ortiz has hit his share of home runs in Fenway Park. Now, he's enjoying seeing younger players like Ryan Kalish come through.


6 hours ago Giants stay close to NL West lead with 2-0 win

San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey and Aubrey Huff (17) score off a triple by teammate Nate Schierholtz during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday, Sept. 6, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)With a runner on third base in the ninth inning, Buster Posey hit a flare to right field that was caught by a diving Gerardo Parra.


6 hours ago No wins, no prob — Tiger picked for Ryder Cup

Tiger Woods holds up his ball after making par on the 17th hole in the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday.Tiger Woods is going to the Ryder Cup as a captain's pick with his 71 victories and 14 majors. So is 21-year-old Rickie Fowler, who has never won anything at all.


6 hours ago AP Sources: Redskins, Titans talking Haynesworth

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2010, file photo, Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth looks on before an NFL preseason football game against Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md. People with knowledge of the negotiations say that the Washington Redskins and the Tennessee Titans are in discussions about a trade of disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, on condition of anonymity because the talks are confidential. Washington signed Haynesworth to a $100 million contract in 2009 as a free agent, and the tackle accepted a $21 million bonus in April. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)The Washington Redskins and the Tennessee Titans are in discussions about a trade of disgruntled defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.


6 hours ago Boise State gains ground in AP Top 25

Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore looks downfield against Virginia Tech at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., on Monday Sept. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Joe Jaszewski/Idaho Statesman)More AP Top 25 voters are buying into Boise State as the No. 1 team in the country.


6 hours ago Report: Reggie Bush to be stripped of Heisman
Yahoo! sports is reporting that 2005 Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush is expected to be stripped of the award by the end of the month
9 hours ago Report: Riders out of Vuelta for drinking alcohol
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) -Team Saxo Bank rider Andy Schleck said on Tuesday he and teammate Stuart O'Grady have been removed from the Spanish Vuelta because they drank alcohol.
9 hours ago CFT: Boise St. has clear path to BCS title game now
9 hours ago Tiger, 3 others selected for Ryder Cup team

Tiger Woods holds up his ball after making par on the 17th hole in the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday.Tiger Woods is going to the Ryder Cup as a captain's pick with his 71 victories and 14 majors. So is 21-year-old Rickie Fowler, who has never won anything at all.


9 hours ago Bush reportedly to be stripped of Heisman
Reggie Bush will become the first person ever to lose a Heisman Trophy following an investigation into his activities while at USC, according to a report published Tuesday.
Today Opinion: Boise State shows it's a grown up team now

Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore celebrates with fans and teammates after beating Virginia Tech on Monday.Opinion: They didn't need to dust off the ol' Statue of Liberty play, never thought of pulling off a fake punt. Save those for, say, Jan. 10 in Arizona. That may be the only time this season that Boise State has to dig into its bag of tricks.


Today Giants stay close to Padres
PHOENIX (AP) -Nate Schierholtz hit a two-run triple off Aaron Heilman in the 11th inning and the San Francisco Giants inched closer to the NL West lead with a 2-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.
Today Padres beat Dodgers to snap 10-game skid

San Diego Padres shortstop Miguel Tejada makes a diving stop on a ground ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers batter Brad Ausmus on Monday.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.


21 hours ago Federer rolls into U.S. Open quarterfinals

Roger Federer celebrates after he won his match against Jurgen Melzer during the U.S. Open on Monday.Five-time U.S. Open champion Roger Federer beat 13th-seeded Jurgen Melzer of Austria 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 Monday night to reach the quarterfinals at a 26th Grand Slam tournament in a row.


21 hours ago Phillies split doubleheader, gain on Braves
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Roy Oswalt pitched seven effective innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 7-4 Monday to split their day-night doubleheader.
21 hours ago Kalish, Red Sox slam Rays
BOSTON (AP) -Ryan Kalish hit a grand slam, David Ortiz had a two-run shot and Jon Lester pitched six solid innings to lead the Boston Red Sox over Tampa Bay 12-5 Monday night, preventing the Rays from climbing closer in the AL East race.
21 hours ago No. 3 Boise State escapes No. 10 Virginia Tech

Boise State's D.J. Harper, left, celebrates a touchdown with teammate Titus Young. The Broncos beat Virginia Tech on Monday, 33-30.Boise State cleared a big hurdle in its quest to reach the BCS Championship game, rallying past No. 10 Virginia Tech on Monday, 33-30.


24 hours ago FIFA arrives to assess U.S. World Cup bid

Emanual Valderrabano holds national flags after greeting members of the United States World Cup Bid Committee in New York.A delegation of FIFA inspectors has arrived in the United States to assess the Americans' bid for the 2018 or 2022 World Cups.