Torres back in business as Spain cruise in Euro qualifier (AFP)
3 Sep 2010, 3:00 pm

AFP - Liverpool forward Fernando Torres scored a brace as world champions Spain began their European title defence with a convincing 4-0 win over Liechtenstein on Friday in their opening Group I qualifier for the Euro 2012 finals.

US faces a navigable road at basketball worlds (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 2:43 pm

AP - All around them, the Americans find compelling matchups for the round of 16: a rematch of the 2006 title game; a coach facing a home country he led to an Olympic gold medal; two bitter rivals to get it all started.

Granderson, Gardner lead Yanks to 7th straight win (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 2:38 pm

AP - Curtis Granderson drove in three runs with a pair of doubles, Brett Gardner sparked the offense from his leadoff spot and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 on Friday to match a season high with their seventh straight victory.

Italy escape with narrow Estonia victory (AFP)
3 Sep 2010, 2:32 pm

AFP - Italy survived a scare as they came back from a goal down to escape from Tallinn with a 2-1 victory over Estonia in Euro 2012 qualifying Group C on Friday.

Morgan banned eight games for role in brawl (AFP)
3 Sep 2010, 1:55 pm

AFP - Washington outfielder Nyjer Morgan was handed an eight-game suspension for his role in a brawl during a game against Florida along with other recent incidents that provoked the ire of Major League Baseball.

Colts' Caldwell braces for new decisions (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 1:53 pm

AP - Now, the Indianapolis Colts can start making their choices.

NHL OKs Kovalchuk's second contract with Devils (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 1:40 pm

AP - The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils.

Spagnuolo mum on Rams' QB starter (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 1:38 pm

AP - Sam Bradford will have to wait a few days to learn if he'll start the St. Louis Rams' opener. The No. 1 pick certainly has appeared ready for the job.

NCAA rules Masoli eligible, can play immediately (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 1:34 pm

AP - It turns out Mississippi quarterback Jeremiah Masoli can now play for the Rebels immediately.

Pacquiao focuses on Margarito, not Mayweather rant (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 1:33 pm

AP - Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has dismissed a derogatory online video posted by Floyd Mayweather Jr., calling it simply an "uneducated message."

MSU's Lucious pleads guilty to reckless driving (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 1:23 pm

AP - Michigan State junior guard Korie Lucious has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless driving.

Schwartz mum on Lions cuts (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 12:48 pm

AP - Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz isn't talking about the cuts he has to make by Saturday night.

Jimenez shoots 61 for lead at European Masters (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 12:42 pm

AP - Miguel Angel Jimenez shot a 10-under 61 Friday to take a three-stroke lead after the second round of the European Masters.

Twins summon rookie Matt Fox to start vs. Rangers (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 12:40 pm

AP - The Minnesota Twins have picked rookie right-hander Matt Fox to pitch Friday's series opener against Texas.

WADA reports breakthrough in gene doping tests (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 12:26 pm

AP - Two groups of scientists have developed tests for gene doping in what the World Anti-Doping Agency hails as a major breakthrough in fighting the next round of cheating in sports.

Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 11:58 am

AP - Washington Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan has received an eight-game suspension stemming his part in a brawl during a game against the Florida Marlins.

LSU tops 12 tailgating spots in college football (AP)
3 Sep 2010, 11:51 am

AP - It's not just a game in college football, it's a daylong party.

Morgan and Volstad suspended after brawl (Reuters)
3 Sep 2010, 11:51 am

Reuters - Washington Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan has been handed an eight-game ban and an undisclosed fine by Major League Baseball after a series of incidents, including a brawl in Wednesday's game at the Florida Marlins.

Petacchi wins tragedy-hit cycling Tour of Spain stage (AFP)
3 Sep 2010, 11:48 am

AFP - Italy's Alessandro Petacchi won the seventh stage of the Tour of Spain here on Friday but the action was overshadowed by the death of a Team Sky masseur.