CHARLEVOIX — Harbor Springs swept the singles matches Tuesday in topping Charlevoix in a Lake Michigan Conference boys' tennis match.

No. 12 Wisconsin runs over UNLV 41-21 (AP)

AP - John Clay and Monte Hall each ran for two touchdowns to lead No. 12 Wisconsin past UNLV 41-21 on Saturday night.

Golf course renovations postponed

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

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.

LSU holds on against short-handed Tar Heels 30-24 (AP)

AP - With the NCAA lurking around Chapel Hill and some of its best players sitting in the stands, North Carolina found itself in a most improbable position.

Football countdown: No. 4 Ramapo

The Ramapo football team has a lot to feel confident about as the Green Raiders prepare to defend their hard-won North 1, Group 3 title.

Talbot helps Indians down Mariners 4-2 (AP)

AP - Mitch Talbot allowed an unearned run in 6 2/3 innings to help the Cleveland Indians top the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Saturday night.

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.

Golf classic raises more than $6,000

FAYETTEVILLE -- The first Lee Crawford Memorial Golf Classic on Aug. 11 at Penn National Golf Course in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, raised more than $6,000.

Soccer: HSU gets revenge on Trinity; ACU gets shutout

The only two losses the Hardin-Simmons women’s soccer team last season came by 1-0 scores against Trinity.On Saturday, the No. 13 Cowgirls made sure that didn’t happen a third time.

Tennis Corner: Keeping your temper and changing balls

At the halfway point of professional tennis’ last Grand Slam of the year, the U.S. Open, there have been some great matches. Most of the top players have come through to the second week but there have been a few upsets.The television coverage has been perfect. Tennis fans have been treated to 10-12 hours of matches every day and hopefully you have learned from watching the pros. And some of you ...

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Dalton leads No. 6 TCU to 30-21 win over Oregon St (AP)

AP - The TCU Horned Frogs realize they likely will have to be perfect again in the regular season for the chance at a BCS do-over.

Commentary: Baseball's pennant races have something for everyone

Sharapova, Federer battle on in US tennis Open (AFP)

AFP - Top seed Caroline Wozniacki and former world number one Maria Sharapova booked a fourth-round showdown with straight-set US Open triumphs on Saturday while Roger Federer cruised into the last 16 as well.

No love lost: Sharapova blanks Capra 6-0, 6-0 (AP)

AP - Maria Sharapova knows the story all too well: An unknown American kid shows up at the U.S. Open, upsets a seeded player, gains some buzz and belief, then gets a shot at Sharapova in the third round.

M. Soccer. Mustangs Beat Lipscomb On Three Freshman Goals

DALLAS (SMU) - The men's soccer team defeated Lipscomb 3-1 at Westcott Field Saturday night to open the SMU Classic. Freshmen led the scoring once again for the Mustangs as Robbie Derschang, Zach Barnes and AJ Corrado each found the back of the net for SMU.

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Castroneves stretches fuel to win Indy 300 (AP)

AP - Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line in front.

No. 1 Alabama rolls past San Jose State, 48-3 (AP)

AP - After a tough week for the defending national champions, No. 1 Alabama enjoyed its dress rehearsal before 100,000-plus fans.

DE Jay Richardson among Raiders cuts (AP)

AP - Coach Tom Cable called this year's roster cuts the most difficult in his four years with the Oakland Raiders.

Schulz shoots 64 to take Champions Tour lead (AP)

AP - Ted Schulz shot an 8-under 64 — his best competitive round in nearly 20 years — at Pebble Beach on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead over first-lead leader Mark Calcavecchia and Tom Kite in the First Tee Open.

Golf Groundskeeper Drowns On Course

A groundskeeper at a Lakeville golf course has drowned after getting stuck under a lawn mower he drove into a water hazard.

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.

Tennis: Titans finish fourth at tournament

The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh womens tennis team captured one third place finish, four fourth place finishes and one fifth place finish at the season-opening Womens Warhawk Invitational on Saturday.

England goalkeeper plays down expectations on new stars (AFP)

AFP - England goalkeeper Joe Hart insists it is too early to start tagging his generation as the players to breathe new life into Fabio Capello's team.

Football season helps score sales at Great Falls bars

Football officially kicked off for collegiate teams around the state Saturday, and those games are giving area bars a boost in business. There were lots of Grizzly fans as well as Bobcat fans at the Halftime Sports Bar.

Football at the Fair

SU football fans didn't have to miss the big game despite being at the fair.

Tennis-French renaissance takes U.S. Open by storm

France has been crying out for its new breed of players to emulate the glory days of French tennis when their four musketeers dominated the game globally in the 1920s and 1930s.

Football Weekly podcast

After the success of our World Cup Football Weekly Live podcast (the event, not the football!), we're heading to Liverpool where James and the team will watch newly promoted Blackpool take on Manchester City The Guardian Football Weekly podcast team is heading to Liverpool on Sunday 17 October and Extra members are invited to join them. James Richardson and the rest of the team will be in The ...

Basketball: Serbia into quarters after thriller

Serbia is through to the quarter-finals of the basketball World Championship after a thrilling one-point victory over bitter rivals Croatia in Turkey on Saturday.

Tennis: Sharapova rediscovers ruthless streak

Russia's Maria Sharapova has rediscovered the ruthless streak that took her to the top of the tennis world and it could soon land her a second US Open crown

Tennis: Spartans finish third at tennis tournament

The Oshkosh North girls tennis team finished third at the Green Bay Southwest Invitational on Saturday.

Golf Scramble Held Saturday for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

A golf scramble was held Saturday to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Basketball: Spain defeat Greece 80-72 to set-up Serbia rematch

ISTANBUL : Spain defeated Greece 80-72 to reach the world basketball championships quarter-finals on Saturday and set-up a rematch of last year's European title showdown with Serbia.

Basketball / Spain sets up crucial rematch with Serbia

Spain defeated Greece 80-72 to reach the World Basketball Championship quarterfinal yesterday and set-up a rematch of last year's European title showdown with Serbia.

Basketball: Spain takes down Greece

TURKEY: Juan Carlos Navarro scored 22 points as Spain beat Greece 80-72 in round 16 at the basketball world championships.The Spaniards made eight of 18 three-pointers and used a 13-3 run in the fourth quarter to push ahead.Greece...

Duke Basketball Preview: Top 10 Games to Watch During the 2010-2011 Season

In the midst of a weekend filled with college football, Duke University released their Men's Basketball schedule for the upcoming season, a year in which Coach Mike Krzyzewski and the Blue Devils hope to repeat as the NCAA Champions.

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. It is the month when pennant races historically have been settled, so frequently in melodrama, so often in rude disappointment.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.