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Arizona Cardinals release quarterback Matt Leinart (AP)

FILE In this Jan. 3, 2010, file photo, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart (7) throws as Green Bay Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush, bottom, defends during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals have released Leinart, ending a rocky stint with the team that began with fanfare as he was drafted 10th overall in 2006 and ended this preseason with the former USC star taking a backseat to Derek Anderson. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)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.


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

Maria Sharapova of Russia returns the ball to Beatrice Capra of the United States at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)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.


Spagnuolo names Bradford as Rams starting QB (AP)

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford throws during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)AP - No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford will start at quarterback in the regular-season opener at home against Arizona next weekend.


England goalkeeper plays down expectations on new stars (AFP)

England's goalkeeper Joe Hart gestures to the crowd at halftime during the Euro 2012 qualifying football match against Bulgaria at Wembley Stadium in London on September 3, 2010. England won the game 4-0.(AFP/Adrian Dennis)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.


Jacksonville St. stuns Ole Miss 49-48 in double OT (AP)

Mississippi wide receiver Jesse Grandy smiles as he scores on a 31-yard first-quarter touchdown reception against Jacksonville State during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)AP - On the final crazy play of a crazy game, Jacksonville State running back Calvin Middleton found himself in the middle of a mass of bodies as quarterback Coty Blanchard lofted a 2-point conversion pass toward the end zone.


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

Tiger Woods makes a birdie putt on the seventh hole during the second round at the Deutsche Bank Championship golf tournament at TPC Boston, in Norton, Mass., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)AP - About the only thing fun for Jason Day was being atop the leaderboard in the Deutsche Bank Championship.


Campbell disqualified for not registering (AP)
AP - This FedEx Cup might be remembered as much for the winners as who didn't get to play.

Browns activate Shaun Rogers (AP)
AP - The Browns activated Pro Bowl nose tackle Shaun Rogers from the physically-unable-to-perform list and waived two rookie draft picks to get to the 53-man roster limit.

Cardinals error hands Reds 6-1 victory (Reuters)
Reuters - The Cincinnati Reds converted a St. Louis Cardinals error into three early runs and an easy 6-1 victory Saturday.

Guard Delonte West returning to Celtics (AP)
AP - Delonte West is returning to the Boston Celtics.

Payne's 4 TDs lift Virginia past Richmond, 34-13 (AP)
AP - Keith Payne ran for four touchdowns and Virginia ended a four-year losing streak in season openers with a 34-13 victory against Richmond on Saturday night.

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

Spanish Igor Anton of Team Euskaltel-Euskadi celebrates on the podium of the Tour of Spain in Xorret de Cati. Anton took the overall leader's red jersey after the first mountainous stage of the Tour of Spain on Saturday which was won by France's David Moncoutie.(AFP/Jose Jordan)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.


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.


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

Robin Soderling of Sweden returns the ball to Thiemo de Bakker of the Netherlands at the US Open 2010 tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. Soderling moved closer to a possible US Open quarter-final showdown with Roger Federer by reaching the fourth round with a straight-set victory.(AFP/Don Emmert)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.


Calcavecchia leads at Pebble Beach (AP)
AP - Mark Calcavecchia shot an 8-under 64 on Friday at Del Monte to take a two-stroke lead over Tom Pernice Jr. in the Champions Tour's First Tee Open.

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.

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.


Mann becomes 2nd woman to win Indy Lights race (AP)
AP - Pippa Mann became the second female driver to win an Indy Lights race, dominating the 100-mile event at Kentucky Speedway on Saturday night.

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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