Former world welterweight champion Ricky Hatton has hired Floyd Mayweather Sr., the father of the man who took his title, as his trainer.

Novak Djokovic battled past Tommy Robredo 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 in an energy-sapping fourth-round clash at the U.S. Open.

Quarterback Kyle Boller was placed on injured reserve by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, ending his season and perhaps his stay with the team.

The LSU-Troy football game scheduled for Saturday has been postponed in the wake of Hurricane Gustav, according to media reports in Louisiana.

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel says he'll decide later this week whether injured tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells will play Saturday against Ohio.

White Sox third baseman Joe Crede was out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Cleveland because of a tight back.

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Auburn defense's shutout gets overshadowed
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That performance against Louisiana-Monroe was overshadowed by the offense's lack of a passing game, but first-year defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads said the 34-0 win gave his players something to celebrate.
No. 9 Auburn hosts Southern Miss Seattle Post Intelligencer
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Biggs' Blog: Manning ready to start against Bears
Chicago Sun-Times - 1 hour ago
BY BRAD BIGGS Staff Reporter Peyton Manning would not put a percentage on the health of his left knee seven weeks after he had surgery to remove an infected bursa sac, but he said he is ready to continue his consecutive-games-started streak Sunday ...
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Manning declares he's 'ready to go' Indianapolis Star
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What they're saying about the Ravens
Baltimore Sun - 1 hour ago
By baltimoresun.com staff So the Ravens turned their attention to [John] Harbaugh, who despite his lack of head coaching experience and his relatively young age was far from green.
Season over for Ravens QB Boller The Associated Press
Ravens' Kyle Boller Out for Season FanHouse
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Reports: LSU-Troy will be postponed until November
ESPN - 1 hour ago
The LSU-Troy football game scheduled for Saturday has been postponed in the wake of Hurricane Gustav, according to media reports in Louisiana.
LSU-Troy game postponed until November The Associated Press
LSU To Face Troy At Tiger Stadium After Gustav AHN
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Tommy Bolt, the 1958 U.S. Open champion who had one of golf's sweetest swings and most explosive tempers, has died. He was 92.

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NY Mets
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A sweep over a fellow playoff contender could certainly create some significant momentum for the NL East-leading New York Mets heading into another big series.
Mets 6, Brewers 5 Mets Walk Tightrope to Maintain Their Lead New York Times
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Orioles-Red Sox Preview
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Dustin Pedroia is making a strong case to be the AL's MVP, even proving effective as a No. 4 hitter. Not that Daisuke Matsuzaka needs much run support, but Pedroia has been particularly productive for the Boston Red Sox right-hander.
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Orioles enormous wagering underdogs today Baltimore Sun
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Braves-Marlins Preview
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Three short years ago, the Atlanta Braves won their 11th consecutive division title and were a dominant force in the NL. In their third season as a rebuilding franchise, the Braves are now reduced to playing the role of spoiler.
Atlanta Braves (60-79) at Florida Marlins (70-69), 1:10 pm Kansas City Star
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Butch Jones: View from the sidelines at Michigan
ESPN - 1 hour ago
Central Michigan didn't play a game last Saturday, but coach Butch Jones still spent most of the afternoon prowling the sidelines at a packed stadium.
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Penske Racing announced that David Stremme will be elevated from test team driver to a full-time Sprint Cup ride in 2009.

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This is not a test: Penske gives No. 12 car to Stremme - Racing
ESPN - 1 hour ago
By David Newton CHARLOTTE, NC -- Penske Racing didn't have to go far to find a replacement for Ryan Newman in the No. 12 car next season.
Stremme to replace Newman in the No. 12 in 2009 SportingNews.com
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Tarvaris Jackson says his injured right knee, which he sprained during the preseason, is not yet back to 100 percent. But that's not enough to keep him off the field when his Vikings open the NFL season against the Packers on Monday night.

The Big Z's arm could be a big problem for the Cubs.