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  • Colts’ Brackett, Hayden out vs. Cards (AP)

    Middle linebacker Gary Brackett and cornerback Kelvin Hayden did not travel with the Indianapolis Colts to Arizona where they will play the Cardinals on Sunday night. Brackett injured his left knee late in last Sunday's victory at Miami. Hayden hurt his hamstring. Both were held out of practice this week.

  • LB Diggs out for injury-plagued Panthers (AP)

    The Carolina Panthers will likely have a makeshift lineup against Dallas as they try to avoid an 0-3 start. Linebacker Na'il Diggs was declared out of Monday night's game after missing his third straight practice Saturday with bruised ribs. Starting strong safety Chris Harris, top fullback Brad Hoover and defensive end Everette Brown also sat out the workout and are listed as doubtful.

  • Yankees beat Red Sox, magic number now 3 (AP)

    New York Yankees starters A. J. Burnett, left, and Andy Pettitte(notes) watch from the dugout as the Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-5 in a baseball game Friday, Sept. 25, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in New York.

    Joba Chamberlain pitched as if his place in the New York Yankees' postseason rotation was at stake. Winless in eight starts since beating Boston on Aug. 6, Chamberlain responded with his first victory in 1 1/2 months and led the Yankees over the Red Sox 9-5 Friday night. Earlier this week in Anaheim, Calif., manager Joe Girardi and Yankees coaches met with the 23-year-old right-hander.

  • Phillies consider replacements for Lidge (AP)

    The Philadelphia Phillies suddenly are auditioning potential replacements for struggling closer Brad Lidge and juggling their rotation with Pedro Martinez still bothered by a stiff neck. General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Friday that the World Series champions will consider other options for closing games, adding that manager Charlie Manuel could keep Lidge in the mix.

  • Warriors coach Nelson to embrace Jackson (AP)

    FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2009, file photo, Golden State Warriors' Stephen Jackson(notes) (1) looks to pass as coach Don Nelson looks on behind him during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oakland, Calif. Nelson says the Warriors will consider trading Jackson if the team can find the right situation. Until then, Nelson will embrace Jackson despite Golden State's leading scorer and top defender saying he wanted to be dealt to a winner.

    Coach Don Nelson and the Golden State Warriors will consider trading disgruntled star Stephen Jackson if the team can find the right situation. "If it's good for the team, we'll look at it," Nelson said Friday. "It has nothing to do with Jack or a request. But we'll accommodate him if we can, if it's good for him and it's good for us we'd certainly look at it.

  • Chargers’ Tomlinson out vs. Dolphins (AP)

    LaDainian Tomlinson has been ruled out of the San Diego Chargers' home game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the second straight game he'll miss due to a sprained right ankle. Tomlinson was hurt in a season-opening win at Oakland and missed last Sunday's home-opening loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

  • Wallace likely to start for Hasselbeck (AP)

    Matt Hasselbeck granted one little guy his wish Friday. He couldn't grant all other Seahawks fans theirs. Hasselbeck missed a third consecutive practice day because of a broken rib, so the Seahawks expect backup Seneca Wallace to start at quarterback for the three-time Pro Bowl passer on Sunday against Chicago.

  • Rose: I took SAT before going to Memphis (AP)

    Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose(notes) smiles as he talks to the media during NBA basketball media day in Deerfield, Ill., Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.

    Derrick Rose tutored the top teens in China on a basketball teaching tour with Dwight Howard. He shot a video game commercial with Kobe Bryant, too, so there really were some fun moments during the offseason no matter how bad it looked at times. That photo of him flashing gang signs wasn't one of his finest moments.

  • Rockies’ wild-card lead reduced to 3 1/2 (AP)

    San Diego Padres catcher Nick Hundley(notes), center, is congratulated by teammates after the Padres' 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 in Denver. Hundley drove in two runs to help lead the Padres to the win.

    The Colorado Rockies insist they're not feeling the squeeze as the NL wild-card race tightens around them. "We control our destiny still," shortstop Troy Tulowitzki said after the Rockies' 5-4 loss to the San Diego Padres on Thursday night trimmed their lead to 3 1/2 games over idle Atlanta.

  • Tigers send Tribe to 11th straight loss (AP)

    Detroit Tigers closer Fernando Rodney(notes) watches the ball during a two-run home run by Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo(notes) in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

    Although Justin Verlander and Tigers manager Jim Leyland don't always agree on pitching philosophy, they were both pleased with his latest effort. Verlander (17-9) struck out 11 in seven innings and Carlos Guillen had three hits and an RBI in Detroit's 6-5 win over Cleveland on Thursday, pushing the Indians within one loss of matching a franchise record for futility.

  • Bobcats sign G Murray for 1 year, $1.9M (AP)

    The Charlotte Bobcats came to terms late Thursday with free agent guard Ronald "Flip" Murray on a one-year, $1.99 million deal. Agent Mark Termini said Murray chose the Bobcats after also having discussions with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He averaged 12.2 points last season coming off the bench for the Atlanta Hawks, and gives coach Larry Brown more options in the backcourt.

  • Knicks re-sign F Lee to 1-year, $8M deal (AP)

    Power forward David Lee is staying with the New York Knicks for a one-year deal Thursday worth about $8 million. Lee sought a multiyear contract. But with the Knicks hoping to save salary cap room for the summer of 2010, he had to settle for the chance to become an unrestricted free agent next year. Lee averaged 16 points and 11.7 rebounds last season.

  • Vikings’ Peterson says he’ll play Sunday (AP)

    Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said Thursday that his back injury is "not a big deal at all," meaning he should play against San Francisco this weekend. Peterson has been limited in practice the last two days because of the injury. He rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown last week against Detroit, and leads the NFL in rushing heading into the Vikings' home opener…

  • McNabb can’t practice, likely out Sunday (AP)

    FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2009, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb(notes) (5) grimaces as he is examined after being injured on a touchdown run during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C.. McNabb is doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans because of a cracked rib.

    Donovan McNabb is still not able to practice and it appears unlikely he will play this week. McNabb, who suffered a broken rib in a season-opening win over the Carolina Panthers, is expected to miss his second straight game as the Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) meet the Kansas City Chiefs (0-2) at Lincoln Financial Field.

  • Marlins rally against Lidge, beat Phils (AP)

    Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge(notes), left, talks to catcher Paul Bako(notes) after Florida Marlins' Jorge Cantu(notes) hit a single driving in Ross Gload(notes), tying the game 6-6, the ninth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009. The Marlins won 7-6.

    Brad Lidge's latest late-inning failure helped the Florida Marlins gain ground in the National League wild-card race. Pinch-hitter Brett Carroll capped a two-run rally against closer Lidge in the ninth with an RBI single, giving the Marlins a 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.

  • Yao encouraged by progress of recovery (AP)

    Encouraged by progress in his recovery from major foot surgery, Yao Ming said Wednesday he will return to action — just not next season. "The (X-ray) picture looks good. The bones heal well," he said in an interview with Houston television station KRIV. He also said, however, that there is no chance that he will play in the 2009-10 NBA season.

  • Braves’ Cox to retire after next season (AP)

    Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox stands in the dugout during the first inning of the Braves' baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009. Earlier Wednesday, Cox revealed his plans to retire as manager after the 2010 season.

    After 50 years in baseball, Bobby Cox figured the only way he would ever give up managing was to pick a specific time and announce it publicly. So that's what he did Wednesday, revealing his plans to retire as manager of the Atlanta Braves after next season. Now comes the hard part: sticking to it.

  • Russia’s richest man agrees to buy Nets (AP)

    FILE - In this May 31, 2007, file photo, Mikhail Prokhorov speaks at a news conference in Moscow. Russian tycoon Mikhail Prokhorov says in his personal blog that he has made an offer to buy the New Jersey Nets basketball team. Prokhorov, considered Russia's richest man, said Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, on his blog that he sent team shareholders an offer over the weekend.

    Could the New Jersey Nets become the Nyets? The basketball team once known as the New Jersey Americans is a step closer to being owned by Russia's richest man, Mikhail Prokhorov, who on Wednesday said he has a deal to buy 80 percent of the NBA team and nearly half of a project to build a new arena in Brooklyn.

  • Vikings’ Peterson limited in practice (AP)

    Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was limited in practice Wednesday with a back injury. The NFL's leading rusher was listed on the team's injury report, three days after rushing for 92 yards and a touchdown against the Lions. The team hosts San Francisco this Sunday. Vikings middle linebacker E.J.

  • McNabb not practicing, Vick may be No. 2 (AP)

    Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kevin Kolb(notes) throws a pass during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009, in Philadelphia.

    Superman. The Wildcat Originator. Michael Vick has the nicknames ready. All he needs is a chance to play. After spending 18 months in federal prison and sitting out the first two games as the final league penalty for his role in a dogfighting ring, Vick is eligible to play his first regular-season game in 33 months when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

  • Yanks clinch playoff spot as Texas loses (AP)

    The New York Yankees are headed back to the playoffs, clinching their 14th appearance in 15 seasons with the Texas Rangers' loss at Oakland. New York missed the postseason for the first time since 1994 last fall in manager Joe Girardi's debut campaign. The Yankees won 17 playoff series and four World Series in that 13-year span.

  • Rays eliminated from playoff chase (AP)

    Seattle Mariners' Jose Lopez(notes), left, and Ichiro Suzuki(notes), of Japan, celebrate after the Mariners defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Both players hit home runs.

    The Tampa Bay Rays will not get the chance for a second straight championship season. Jose Lopez hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Rays 4-3 Tuesday night, eliminating the defending AL champions from the postseason. "It's not the way we wanted this year to end," Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said.

  • NBA, players differ on replacement refs (AP)

    The NBA's president of basketball operations is confident replacement officials would perform well if they are needed when games begin. The players aren't so sure. The NBA and its referees union have failed to reach an agreement on a new contract, so the league will begin training replacements this week.

  • Photogs sue Brady, Bundchen for $1M (AP)

    Two photographers sued New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen for $1 million Tuesday, saying they were shot at during a post-wedding party in Costa Rica. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan alleged that the photographers, though the shot didn't hit them, suffered physical and mental harm from the attack during a celebration in early April at…

  • Agent: G Bogans to sign with Spurs (AP)

    Guard Keith Bogans is the latest newcomer to the San Antonio Spurs. Bogans' agent, Michael Harrison, says he is set to sign a guaranteed one-year deal with the Spurs before training camp starts next week. San Antonio will be Bogan's fifth team in seven seasons. The 29-year-old Bogans averaged 5.6 points playing for Orlando and Milwaukee last season.

  • Burress begins 2-year prison term (AP)

    Former Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress(notes) reacts as he appears before judge Michael Melkonian for his sentencing at Manhattan criminal court, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, in New York. Burress was sentenced Tuesday to two years in prison after accidentally shooting himself in the thigh at a nightclub and later reaching a plea deal on weapons charges.

    Former Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress apologized to his family and tearfully kissed his pregnant wife and young son goodbye Tuesday before he was led away to prison to begin serving a two-year sentence on a weapons charge. Burress, at the time a star receiver with the New York Giants, was at the Latin Quarter nightclub in Manhattan last November when a gun tucked into his waistband slipped down…

  • Manning rallies Colts by Dolphins 27-23 (AP)

    Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning(notes) (18) hands off to running back Donald Brown(notes) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, in Miami. The Colts defeated the Dolphins 27-23.

    Peyton Manning spent most of the night on the sideline and just enough time reaching the end zone. The Indianapolis Colts had the ball for less than 15 minutes, but Manning made the most of his chances, helping his team come from behind four times to beat the Miami Dolphins 27-23 Monday night. Manning threw touchdown passes of 80 yards to Dallas Clark and 48 yards to Pierre Garcon.

  • Sinking Astros fire manager Cooper (AP)

    Houston Astros left fielder Carlos Lee(notes) (45) talks with interim manager Dave Clark during batting practice Monday, Sept. 21, 2009 in Houston. The Astros, who failed to make any sort of serious run at the postseason this year, fired manager Cecil Cooper on Monday with 13 games left in the season and promoted Clark from thrid base coach.

    The Houston Astros fired manager Cecil Cooper on Monday with 13 games left in another disappointing season. Third-base coach Dave Clark was named interim manager and things didn't change much Monday night as the Astros lost their eighth straight, 7-3 to the St. Louis Cardinals, to drop to 70-80. General manager Ed Wade said the change couldn't wait until the end of the season.

  • Top Giants prospect charged with murder (AP)

    Dominican Republic's baseball player Angel Villalona walks with his hands bound as he is escorted by police officers in La Romana, Dominican Republic, Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Villalona, 19, who was signed by the Giants in 2006 and received a club-record $2.1 million bonus, was charged with murder in the death of 25-year-old Mario Felix de Jesus Velete last weekend at a bar in the Dominican Republic and could face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.

    A top prospect for the San Francisco Giants was charged with murder in the death of a 25-year-old man last weekend at a bar in his Caribbean homeland. Angel Villalona, who received a club-record $2.1 million bonus when he was signed by the Giants in 2006, wore a bulletproof vest Monday to his hearing at a court in the city of La Romana.

  • Artest: Blame me if Lakers don’t repeat (AP)

    Pardon Ron Artest if he's a bit geographically challenged and had no idea that San Diego has a big league baseball team, even though he was wearing a Padres cap. This much he's sure of — If his Los Angeles Lakers don't repeat as NBA champions, fans can point their fingers at him. "They should.