Additional slots for Olympics basketball eyed for 2016

Basketball’s world governing body discussed the possibility of adding more slots in the Olympics during the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) World Congress in Istanbul, Turkey.

Golf tournament funds juvenile diabetes research

Breaking News: No In what has become a fall classic in charity golf tournaments, the Crowley Juvenile Diabetes Golf Tournament is poised this year to reach $700,000 – and beyond – in its lifetime donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. read more

Tennis.com: Fish lost weight, needs to gain something

Tennis.com: Mardy Fish re-invented his body, losing 30 pounds with a renewed focus on fitness, but now he has to adjust his style of play and find the game that best suits his new physique.

Tennis.com: Beneath dull veneer, Wozniacki's game shines

Tennis.com: In advancing to the U.S. Open quarterfinals, Caroline Wozniacki has put her defensive game on display. It may not be exciting, but the No. 1 seed is playing an intelligent and dogged game.

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Basketball team inks N.C. recruit

The Purdue basketball team picked up a new 2011 committment over the weekend.

Golf course burnt body identified

A man whose body was set alight and dumped at a golf course is identified by police as a 37-year-old man from Brighton.

Andy Schleck pulls out of Tour of Spain (AFP)

AFP - Luxembourg's Andy Schleck, a two-time Tour de France runner-up, and his Saxo Bank team-mate Stuart O'Grady have pulled out of the Tour of Spain, their team said Tuesday.

Golf tournament funds scholarships

The Fourth Annual "Another Round with Dennis and Steve" golf tournament will be held September 18 at Hidden Valley Golf Links.

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.

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.

Golf: Evidence of how 'loading the hips' improves golf drives

It’s all in the hips. New research provides concrete evidence of how loading the hips improves the power and length of a golf drive.

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.

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 ...

Soccer notes: Wadsworth Grizzlies are red hot

After graduating 10 seniors, this was supposed to be a rebuilding year for Wadsworth’s boys soccer team. That hasn’t been the case as the Grizzlies (3-0-2) rallied back in three separate matches and forged a tie with always-powerful Massillon Jackson — a Division I regional finalist a season ago. “We did graduate a lot of experience, but [...]

Basketball Baby Mama Drama! Royce Reed Calls Police On Dwight Howard Over Botched Daycare Deal

Basketball baby mama Royce Reed and NBA baller Dwight Howard are still battling over their son. Apparently, there was some mix up over custody and visitation that resulted in the cops getting called. NBA star Dwight Howard got schooled by cops after removing his child from day care … TMZ has learned. It all went [...]

Apologetic Federer advances to US Open quarters (AFP)

AFP - Even Roger Federer had to say he was sorry for the way he won the pivotal second-set tie-breaker over pal Jurgen Melzer and advanced to the US Open quarter-finals on Monday.

Gerrard cool under siege before Switzerland clash (AFP)

AFP - England captain Steven Gerrard admits to feeling like a man under siege as he prepares to lead his team into a UEFA Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland here on Tuesday desperately trying to keep the focus on football.

Golf: Ladies of the Lothians to fore in Wales

SCOTLAND'S hopes of winning golf's Women's Home Internationals this week could hinge on a strong Lothians link in Wales.

Wrigley rooftops hurting as Cubs, economy struggle (AP)

AP - The crowded rooftop bleachers overlooking Wrigley Field stand as proof that no matter how bad the Chicago Cubs played, the ballpark was simply not big enough to hold everyone who wanted to see them play.

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.

Federer wins, finds familiar company at US Open (AP)

AP - Now, the names opposite Roger Federer's in the bracket will start looking more familiar.

Twenty Reasons Why Baseball is Better Than Football

20 reasons why baseball is better than football. Just in time for the start of the NFL season.

Basketball Coaches Clinic Set For Oct. 2

SIOUX FALLS — The 2010 South Dakota High School Basketball Coaches Association’s Basketball Coaches Clinic is set for Saturday, Oct. 2 at Sioux Falls Lincoln High School.

Football, RazorRock Rally dominate week

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

Golf event brings helicopter, money

The thud-thud of a helicopter's rotors broke the early morning at McCabe Golf Course.

Football Eve excites fans

The annual Football Eve celebration drew a crowd to Beaver Stadium on Friday night.

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Tennis tournament to support Norwell High athletic programs

The Norwell High School Boosters is hosting the annual Mixed-Doubles Tennis Tournament the weekend of Sept. 17-19 to help raise funds for the school athletic department. The department has a goal of raising $75,000.

Big stage: No. 3 Boise St tops No. 10 VaTech 33-30 (AP)

AP - For the gatecrashers in blue, this was the Respect Bowl. A mini-national championship game, if you will, because they certainly weren't going to be playing in the real one in January if they didn't win this one on Labor Day.

Slain soccer player is honored

Members of a St. Lucian soccer team played in remembrance of a slain teammate in the final match of a Brooklyn tournament. Philip Tisson was shot to death in Crown Heights while the team was out celebrating early Aug. 30. He had scored the winning goal that pushed his team...

Soccer stops Washington St.

The No. 14 BYU women’s soccer team beat its second consecutive ranked opponent, No. 21 Washington State, by a score of 3-1 on Friday in front of the largest crowd this season at South Field, totaling 2,564. “It was a great game and very intense,” said BYU forward Carlee Payne, who was recently ranked as the No. 20 player in the nation by TopDrawerSoccer.com “We all wanted it and to come out with ...

Boise State shows it's a grown up team now (AP)

AP - They didn't need to dust off the ol' Statue of Liberty play, never thought of pulling off a fake punt.

Rex, Woody visit helped seal Revis deal for Jets (AP)

AP - Darrelle Revis and Rex Ryan looked at each other, huddled in a conference room in Florida, and immediately knew they had the same game plan.

Woods leads a short list of Ryder Cup picks (AP)

AP - U.S. captain Corey Pavin has four picks and one tough decision to fill out his Ryder Cup team.

Hoffman's final-round 62 wins Deutsche Bank by 5 (AP)

AP - Charley Hoffman's flowing blond locks attract plenty of attention. Now his golf game is getting noticed, too.

Tennis: Djokovic, Monfils in quarter-finals

Soccer team remembers slain mate in NYC

NEW YORK — 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. New York City - Association football - United States - New York - Sports

Football referee calls’ topic of class

For everyone who questions why football referees make the calls they make, “C’mon Ref! Are You Blind?!” will attempt to help answer those questions.

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.

Baseball tournament adds millions to economy

While many teams walked away with championships at last month’s American Amateur Youth Baseball Alliance (AAYBA) Open World Series in the area, officials say the local economy was just as victorious.

Golf course renovations postponed

Planned renovations for Chase Oaks Golf Club have been held off until next year, city officials say.

FOOTBALL: Blue Devils stifle Redskins

Dolgeville football coach Chris Connolly believes in the old adage that defense wins championships. The Blue Devils followed their coach’s belief Saturday afternoon as they held Oriskany scoreless, forced four turnovers and blocked a punt in a season-opening 40-0 Class D crossover win over the Redskins at Bill Bynon Field.

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.

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.

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.

Baseball fans back in swing of things

More than 12,000 people spent a sunny afternoon watching professional baseball in the Triangle on Labor Day.