Football update.

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

AP - Against all odds, undermanned North Carolina nearly rallied from a 20-point halftime deficit before losing 30-24 to LSU on Saturday night.

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.

No. 7 Sooners squeak by Utah State 31-24 (AP)

AP - Given a few extra moments to think about it, Bob Stoops made a pivotal decision about how best to stave off a surprising charge from Utah State.

Golf scoreboard

GOLF PGA DEUTSCHE BANK CHAMPIONSHIP (7,214 yards, par 71 at Norton, Mass.) Brandt Snedeker-------------------------66-64--130 Jason Day-------------------------63-67--130 Matt Kuchar-------------------------66-65--131 Charley

Golf tournament to aid Jimmy Fund

WEST SPRINGFIELD - The Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Jimmy Fund is scheduled for Springfield Country Club on Sept. 27.

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.

Football Leaders: Rushing, Passing

Football Summaries: Game by Game

Castroneves stretches fuel to win Indy 300 (AP)

AP - Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line in front.

BNL soccer team drops 2 in Hoosier Cup contest

BLOOMINGTON — A long week of soccer for the Bedford North Lawrence boys team came to a close Saturday afternoon in Hoosier Cup competition. The Stars, who knocked off Heritag ...

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.

Astros rally to beat Diamondbacks 6-5 (AP)

AP - Carlos Lee hit a three-run homer in Houston's four-run eighth inning and the Astros rallied to beat the Diamondbacks 6-5 on Saturday night.

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

AP - Andy Dalton ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to make up for his two interceptions and No. 6 TCU opened the season with a 30-21 victory over No. 24 Oregon State on Saturday night.

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.

SHS tennis wins one, drops two

SCHERTZ — The Matador tennis team competed in the Clemens, Steele and Judson Varsity Tournament over the weekend, recording losses against El Paso (10-4) and Kyle Lehman (10-5) before notching a 12-5 victory over Clemens’ No. 2 squad.

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.

Bigger, Stronger and Older Players Changing Tennis

Tennis is being transformed by an older generation of bigger and stronger athletes, who have placed a premium on maturity.

Concussions becoming a bigger issue in baseball

Baseball officials are beginning to acknowledge that head injuries are not just a part of football and hockey. Baseball officials are beginning to acknowledge that head injuries are not just a part of football and hockey.

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.

W. Golf. Women's Golf Ranked Eighth In Golf World/NGCA Preseason Poll

The Wake Forest women's golf team has been ranked No. 8 in the Golf World / National Golf Coaches Association preseason poll. All-Americans Cheyenne Woods and Michelle Shin have also been named to the Golf World Top-50 Female Golfers To Watch List for the second-straight season.

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.

Time for Money Mayweather to shut up and fight (AP)

AP - Give Floyd Mayweather Jr. credit for one thing. Like any great fighter, he knows when to turn and run.

Mass. 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. Authorities say Greg Misodoulakis was killed Friday after becoming trapped by the lawn mower in five feet of water at an 18-hole course in Lakeville, 40 miles north of Boston. A co-owner at the Back Nine Club says nobody saw the 18-year-old groundskeeper drive into the manmade ...

Tennis team falls to Wharton

Christian Tuazon competes against Wharton during the Calhoun tennis team’s first scrimmage of the season on Aug. 25. Tuazon went on to win in boys number one singles, 6-1 and 6-4.

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

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.