Venus wins but never finds comfort at US Open (AP)

Venus Williams of the United States reacts to a call during her match with Shahar Peer of Israel at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)AP - Venus Williams struggled with her serve. She kept tugging at her dress. Every bit as big a nuisance was her opponent, Shahar Peer.
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Nadal beats Simon in 3rd round of US Open (AP)
AP - Top-seeded Rafael Nadal beat Gilles Simon of France 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in the third round of the U.S. Open on Sunday.
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A-Rod back in Yankees' starting lineup (AP)
AP - Alex Rodriguez was back in the New York Yankees' starting lineup Sunday, batting cleanup and playing third base in their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Milner hoping Rooney ready for Swiss (AFP)

England striker Wayne Rooney, pictured, is expected to shrug off lurid reports about his private life to travel to Switzerland for a Euro 2012 qualifier.(AFP/File/Pierre-Philippe Marcou)AFP - England's James Milner voiced his support for Wayne Rooney on Sunday after lurid reports about the striker's private life cast a shadow over preparations for the team's Euro 2012 clash with Switzerland.
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Stakes never higher for No. 3 Boise State (AP)

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2010 photo, Boise State's Kellen Moore (11) passes the ball against TCU during the second quarter in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game in Glendale, Ariz. Much like the Boise State team he leads, Moore is more then sum of his part, an undersized and overlooked small-town kid who has turned out to be Heisman Trophy contender. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)AP - No. 3 Boise State has in many ways never played a more important game than it will Monday night, when the Broncos face No. 10 Virginia Tech at FedEx Field.
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Cousins helps Marlins beat Braves 7-6 (AP)

Florida Marlins runner Hanley Ramirez (2) argues about the tag by Atlanta Braves third baseman Martin Prado, left, during the first inning of a baseball game in Miami on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010. The play ended the first inning. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)AP - Sent to the plate after a scary scene, pinch-hitter Scott Cousins delivered a game-winning single in the 10th inning for his first big league hit and the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 Sunday.
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Japanese rider, 19, killed in Moto2 crash in Italy (AP)

Japan's Shoya Tomizawa steers his bike during the Moto2 grand prix at the Misano circuit in Misano Adriatico, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010. Italian news reports are quoting a San Marino track doctor as saying Japanese motorcyclist Shoya Tomizawa has died of injuries suffered in an accident during the Moto2 race on the San Marino Grand Prix track on Sunday. (AP Photo)AP - Motorcycle racing endured its second tragedy in eight days Sunday, this time at the San Marino Grand Prix.
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Bengals cut backup QB O'Sullivan (AP)
AP - The Bengals have released second-string quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan, who struggled during the preseason.
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Cardinals beat Reds 4-2, take 2 of 3 (AP)

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday (7) is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)AP - Matt Holliday hit a go-ahead, three-run homer to back Chris Carpenter's latest dominant effort against Cincinnati, helping the St. Louis Cardinals take two of three from the NL Central-leading Reds with a 4-2 victory Sunday.
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Guard Delonte West returning to Celtics (AP)
AP - Delonte West is returning to the Boston Celtics.
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Michigan QB Robinson aims for focus at Notre Dame (AP)

Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson (16) smiles he celebrates with teammates after an NCAA college football game against Connecticut, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Ann Arbor. Michigan won 30-10. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)AP - Denard Robinson's dazzling day was witnessed by the largest crowd to watch a football game and by many more on television.
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Noted bicyclist to ride in Maine Dempsey Challenge (AP)
AP - Olympic bronze medalist and Tour de France veteran Levi Leipheimer (LEE'-vy LYP'-hy-mur) is visiting Maine to take part in the second annual bicycling fundraiser put on by "Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey.
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Devils get Kovalchuk, NHL-union get long-term deal (AP)

FILE - In this April 6, 2010, file photo, New Jersey Devils left wing Ilya Kovalchuk skates against the Atlanta Thrashers during the first period of an NHL hockey game at Philips Arena in Atlanta. Five weeks after rejecting the Russian's landmark 17-year, $102 million contract with the Devils, the league approved a revised 15-year, $100 million deal on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, after reaching an agreement with the NHL Players Association on an amendment covering long-term contracts. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith, File)AP - The New Jersey Devils did more than sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a $100 million contract.
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Nadal into last 16 at US Open (AFP)

Top seed Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot to Gilles Simon of France during a third round US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Nadal won 6-4, 6-4, 6-2.(AFP/Timothy A. Clary)AFP - Rafael Nadal swept into the last 16 at the US Open on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Gilles Simon of France.
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Jimenez wins European Masters ahead of EMolinari (AP)

Miguel Angel Jimenez from Spain celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2010 Omega European Masters Golf Tournament in Crans Montana, Switzerland, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/Keystone/Jean-Christophe Bott)AP - Miguel Angel Jimenez won the European Masters on Sunday, shooting a 4-under 67 to beat Edoardo Molinari by three strokes.
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Fighting words: UFC chief to speak at Oxford club (AP)
AP - The distinguished Oxford University debate club has featured such speakers as Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill and Malcolm X.
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Time for Money Mayweather to shut up and fight (AP)

Boxer Manny Pacquiao, center, of the Philippines listens to a question after a pre-fight news conference promoting his upcoming bout at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. Pacquiao faces Antonio Margarito, of Mexico, Nov. 13, for the WBC junior middleweight title. AP Photo/LM Otero)AP - Give Floyd Mayweather Jr. credit for one thing. Like any great fighter, he knows when to turn and run.
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Castroneves stretches fuel to win Indy 300 (AP)

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, celebrates in victory lane after winning the IndyCar Series' Kentucky Indy 300 auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)AP - Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line in front.
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WADA reports breakthrough in gene doping tests (AP)
AP - Two groups of scientists have developed tests for gene doping in what the World Anti-Doping Agency hailed Friday as a major breakthrough in fighting the next frontier in cheating in sports.
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