Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC
SHANGHAI (AP) - Phil Mickelson was unwinding from a day of high energy and quick turnarounds, one that took him from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods to a two-shot lead over the final eight holes Saturday in the HSBC Champions. In the quiet of the clubhouse dining room, he marveled at how much the crowds have grown in the three years he has been coming to Sheshan International. And he could only imagine what it would be like Sunday, when he played in the final group with Woods for the first time in more than four years. More »
NASCAR trifecta in reach for Kyle Bush at Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Kyle Busch keeps extending streaks at Texas in search of a NASCAR first. Busch won his fourth consecutive Nationwide Series race at the 1 1/2-mile, high-banked track Saturday, a dominating victory a day after winning his fifth truck race in a row this season. More »
ITF chief says ban unlikely for Serena Williams
REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) - Top-ranked Serena Williams will most likely receive a ``significant'' fine but no suspension for her U.S. Open tirade, the president of the International Tennis Federation said. Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock is expected to give his recommendation to the Grand Slam committee, which probably will announce the sanction Monday or Tuesday. More »
Pro Bowler Ty Law signs with Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Ty Law spent the first half of the season waiting for the right team to come calling. Now that it has, he doesn't want to waste any more time getting back on the field. Law came out of what he called ``semiretirement'' Saturday to join the Denver Broncos and counts on contributing Monday night when the Pittsburgh Steelers bring three wide receivers to Invesco Field who are averaging more than 14 yards per catch. More »
Federer to play Djokovic for Swiss Indoors title
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) - Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final in a bid for a fourth straight title in his hometown tournament. Federer defeated childhood friend Marco Chiudinelli 7-6 (7), 6-3 in one semifinal. In the earlier one, Djokovic saved three match points in rallying to beat Radek Stepanek 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-2. More »