Nesbitt, No. 16 Georgia Tech top S.C. State, 41-10 (AP)

AP - Joshua Nesbitt made it easy to forget about the offensive stars Georgia Tech lost to the NFL.

Atlanta gets ready to become a one-race town (AP)

AP - This isn't the way Atlanta Motor Speedway wanted to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Gone with the wind: Sharapova routs Capra at Open (AP)

AP - American upstart Beatrice Capra got blown away Saturday — by the excellence of Maria Sharapova and the bad, blustery conditions caused by the remnants of Hurricane Earl.

Jimbo's No. 20 Seminoles rout Samford 59-6 (AP)

AP - For the first time in 34 years, a Florida State football season started without Bobby Bowden on the sideline. It's Jimbo Fisher's team now, though against Samford it hardly mattered who was coaching the Seminoles.

Federer, Soderling move closer to US Open showdown (AFP)

AFP - Roger Federer and Robin Soderling, who broke Federer's streak of 23 Grand Slam semi-finals in a row, moved closer to a US Open quarter-final showdown with straight-set triumphs on a windy Saturday.

Soccer falls to Iowa 3-0, looks to get first win against NIU

By: Matt Wilhalme The women's soccer team (0-5) dropped their fifth regular season match in a row on Friday night to non-conference opponent from the Big Ten Iowa (3-1). The Ramblers were unable to stop the Hawkeyes scoring attack and lost 3-0. On Sunday, they will clos...

Gators avoid meltdown, beat Miami (Ohio) 34-12 (AP)

AP - Just minutes after Florida's season opener ended, even before players and coaches walked off the field, the scoreboards went blank.

Soccer Official Beaten Up By Own Fans

A deputy chairmen of the Bosnian Football Federation was beaten up by his country's soccer fans after their Euro 2012 qualifier victory in Luxembourg, state TV reported Saturday.

Zambrano, Castro lead Cubs over Mets 5-3 (AP)

AP - Carlos Zambrano passed Kerry Wood on the Cubs' strikeouts list, Starlin Castro became the club's first rookie in 66 years with six straight multihit games, and Chicago beat the New York Mets 5-3 on Saturday.

Basketball: Serbia pip Croatia to reach quarters

Serbia are the first team into the quarter-finals at the basketball world championships in Istanbul, Turkey, just overcoming fierce rivals Croatia 73-72 in a nail-biting second-round match at Sinan Erdem Arena.With scores tied...

Arizona Cardinals release quarterback Matt Leinart (AP)

AP - The Arizona Cardinals have released Matt Leinart, parting ways with the former Heisman Trophy winner who was supposed to be the team's franchise quarterback but couldn't escape the backup role.

Winning start as South Africa seek redemption (AFP)

AFP - South Africa launched a challenge for African Nations Cup redemption by outplaying minnows Niger 2-0 Saturday in the north-east city of Nelspruit.

Federer beats Mathieu 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 at US Open (AP)

AP - Five-time champion Roger Federer won another match in straight sets at the U.S. Open, beating Paul-Henri Mathieu of France 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in the third round Saturday.

Youth soccer tournament held for the holiday weekend

The Greensboro Youth Soccer Adidas Labor Day Shoot Out is underway at Bryan Park for the weekend. More than 260 teams from North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia are in town for two days of play.

Basketball booster pleads guilty to stealing from club

CHINO - The former president of a high school basketball team's booster club pleaded guilty this week to stealing from the club.

Golf course groundskeeper drowns in hazard

A Massachusetts golf course groundskeeper who drove a lawn mower into a water hazard and got stuck under it has drowned.

Jerry Green: Baseball hits the September Stretch

Baseball rumbles onward now, in the time frame known as the September Stretch -- the best, most captivating period of the entire season, the month when pennant races historically are settled.

Bigger, Stronger and Older Players Changing Tennis

Tennis is being transformed by an older generation of bigger and stronger athletes, who have placed a premium on maturity.

Wahp tennis wins

The Wahpeton boys tennis team captured their first win of the season on the road Saturday with a 5-4 result over Jamestown. The match began with singles play, and after some intense competition, it was tied 3-3 with only doubles play to go.

Wahpeton tennis beats up on Valley City

The Wahpeton boys tennis team won its second match in a row after an 8-1 pummeling of Valley City Tuesday. “The kids played very well,” coach Kyle Christianson said.

W. Golf. Women's Golf Ranked Eighth In Golf World/NGCA Preseason Poll

The Wake Forest women's golf team has been ranked No. 8 in the Golf World / National Golf Coaches Association preseason poll. All-Americans Cheyenne Woods and Michelle Shin have also been named to the Golf World Top-50 Female Golfers To Watch List for the second-straight season.

Devils get Kovalchuk, NHL-union get long-term deal (AP)

AP - The New Jersey Devils did more than sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a $100 million contract.

Spagnuolo names Bradford as Rams starting QB (AP)

AP - No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford will start at quarterback in the regular-season opener at home against Arizona next weekend.

Time for Money Mayweather to shut up and fight (AP)

AP - Give Floyd Mayweather Jr. credit for one thing. Like any great fighter, he knows when to turn and run.

Basketball: Serbia edge Croatia 73-72 at the last buzzer

ISTANBUL: Serbia recovered from a slow start to overcome fierce rivals Croatia 73-72 and reach the quarter-finals of the basketball world championships on Saturday with a thrilling, last-second win.

Mass. golf course groundskeeper drowns in hazard

A Massachusetts golf course groundskeeper who drove a lawn mower into a water hazard and got stuck under it has drowned. Authorities say Greg Misodoulakis was killed Friday after becoming trapped by the lawn mower in five feet of water at an 18-hole course in Lakeville, 40 miles north of Boston. A co-owner at the Back Nine Club says nobody saw the 18-year-old groundskeeper drive into the manmade ...

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.

Snedeker is leading in Boston; Woods shoots 65 (AP)

AP - Brandt Snedeker is the leader at the Deutsche Bank Championship, a spot he didn't imagine when he saw that his tee times coincided with the expected arrival of rain and wind from Hurricane Earl.

Football Game Blogs

It's football time in Mississippi. Parrish Alford (Ole Miss) and Brad Locke (Mississippi State) cover the action in blogs today. Updates here today and read all about it in the NEMS Daily Journal newspaper.

Anton takes lead on tragedy-hit Tour of Spain (AFP)

AFP - Spanish rider Igor Anton took the overall leader's red jersey after the first mountainous stage of the tragedy-hit Tour of Spain Saturday which was won by France's David Moncoutie.

Football, RazorRock Rally dominate week

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

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FOOTBALL: Rebels fight back from 3-0 down to draw

WORTHING Football Club fought back from 3-0 down on Saturday (September 4) to draw 3-3 at Ramsgate in Ryman League Division 1 South. (04/09/2010 18:17:21)

Campbell disqualified for not registering (AP)

AP - Chad Campbell's playoff hopes have ended at the Deutsche Bank Championship. He was disqualified for a simple task that slipped his mind — he forgot to register for the tournament.

Basketball Tourney To Connect With Somali Youth

A special basketball tournament in Minneapolis is helping Somali youth and young adults to get connected -- and get involved in something positive.

MNHS basketball hosts free car wash

The Marple Newtown Girls Basketball team will hold a free car wash Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Sunoco A Plus on West Chester Pike and Springfield Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ISU basketball: Hoiberg completes Cyclone coaching staff

Iowa State men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg completed his coaching staff Thursday, hiring Elwyn McRoy, who coached under John Brady at Arkansas State.

France Soccer Team Scorched After Losing Euro Qualifier

France continued to stumble on the soccer field after losing to visiting Belarus on Friday in a Euro 2012 qualifying match.

Football player imprisoned for attack on N.Y. ref

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- A football player has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for slamming a referee in the face with his helmet at the end of an unruly semiprofessional game in upstate New York.

Soccer-Referees fail to arrive for African Nations Cup qualifier

An African Nations Cup soccer qualifier in Zambia on Saturday had to be postponed for 24 hours when the referees failed to arrive.

Football hall narrows site choices, but still has way to go

Golf fundraiser to be held Sept. 12

A Barnyard Miniature Golf fundraiser, to benefit the Railway Family Center in Coleman, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m., at 3408 W. Burns Road in North Bradley.

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.

Tennis tourney to raise scholarship money in David Taylor Miller's name

SARATOGA SPRINGS — A tennis tournament will be held at Saratoga Springs High School to raise funds for a scholarship in the name of David Taylor Miller.

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Soccer opener yields win, tie

The Mountain Home Tigers opened their boys soccer season last week with a tie with Bishop Kelly at home and a road win over Emmett. Mountain Home hosted the Bishop Kelly Knights last Monday at Eastside Park and battled the Knights to a 1-1 tie.

Tennis program continues touching lives

It's a Wednesday evening, and despite the summer's heat, the five tennis courts at Gwynedd-Mercy College are packed. Some have even driven over an hour just to be there.

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.

Soccer notebook: Houston final stop on U.S. tour

In a testament to Houston's status as one of the premier soccer communities in the United States, the Bayou City is the fifth and final metropolitan area the USA Bid Committee will showcase next week during the FIFA Inspection Delegation's three-day evaluation of venues that USA Bid is highlighting in its quest to land the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup.