Woods gets the nod for next month's Ryder Cup
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Despite a tumultuous year on and off the course for Tiger Woods, the world number one will have one more chance for golfing glory after being named Tuesday as one of four wildcard picks for next month's Ryder Cup.
Parcells turns over control of Dolphins to GM Ireland
The winning numbers for MIAMI (Reuters) - Miami Dolphins vice president Bill Parcells is handing over control of the team to general manager Jeff Ireland and will remain a daily consultant, the Dolphins said Tuesday.
Youzhny overpowers Robredo to reach U.S. Open last eight
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Number 12 seed Mikhail Youzhny of Russia reached the fourth grand slam quarter-final of his career with a convincing 7-5 6-2 4-6 6-4 victory over Spain's Tommy Robredo at the U.S. Open Tuesday.
Favre knows the Saints are coming - again
The winning numbers for MIAMI (Reuters) - The last time the New Orleans Saints played at their home venue, the Louisiana Superdome, they won the NFC championship after battering and bruising Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre.
Nadal to lead Spanish charge at U.S. Open
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal will lead the Spanish Armada into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday as he continues his bid to capture the only grand slam to have eluded him.
Hoffman blazes into Ryder Cup contention with win
The winning numbers for NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Charley Hoffman charged to a commanding five-stroke victory at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday but it remains to be seen whether it was enough to earn a spot on the American Ryder Cup team.
Padres snap 10-game skid to hold NL West lead
The winning numbers for SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The San Diego Padres halted a 10-game losing streak to keep their lead in the National League West with a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
Steelers name QB Dixon as starter over Batch
The winning numbers for PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh Steelers will start quarterback Dennis Dixon for Sunday's season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, the team said on Monday.
Wozniacki beats Sharapova to reach quarters
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark elicited a barrel full of errors from former champion Maria Sharapova to post a 6-3 6-4 victory on Monday and advance to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open.
Rodriguez sets new benchmark for RBI heights
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez edged ahead of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx on Monday when he registered 100 RBIs for a record 14th time in his career.
Tiger Woods and rookie Fowler selected for Ryder Cup
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - United States captain Corey Pavin named Tiger Woods, Zach Johnson, Stewart Cink and Rickie Fowler Tuesday as his four wildcard selections for the Ryder Cup against Europe next month in Wales.
United States Ryder Cup player profiles
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brief profiles of the 12 players who will represent holders the United States against Europe in the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor, Wales, from October 1-3.
Federer marches on at U.S. Open
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - The easy part is over for Roger Federer. The U.S. Open is about to get a lot harder for the Swiss master.
Federer tops Melzer, meets Soderling in quarters
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer brushed aside Austrian Jurgen Melzer in straight sets Monday to set up a revenge match against Sweden's Robin Soderling in the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open.
Hosts Argentina secure top spot with England hockey win
The winning numbers for ROSARIO (Reuters) - Hosts Argentina, keeping their goal intact for the fourth successive match, beat England 2-0 Monday to win Pool B at the women's hockey World Cup.
Hoffman roars to victory at Deutsche Bank Championship
The winning numbers for NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - American Charley Hoffman produced a brilliant final round to earn an emphatic five-stroke victory at the $7.5 million Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday.
Storming finish likely to clinch Tiger's Ryder Cup place
The winning numbers for NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Tiger Woods appeared to end the uncertainty over his participation in next month's Ryder Cup with a storming finish at the Deutsche Bank Championship on Monday.
Djokovic lays down challenge after reaching quarters
The winning numbers for NEW YORK, Sept 6 - (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic stormed into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open on Monday with a brilliant performance that underlined his credentials as the biggest threat to Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal to win the men's title.
Houshmandzadeh agrees to terms with Ravens, Clayton traded
The winning numbers for BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Veteran wide receiver and former Pro Bowler T.J. Houshmandzadeh has agreed to a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, the NFL team said Monday.
Monfils chides Gasquet for buckling under pressure
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - France's Gael Monfils overpowered Richard Gasquet 6-4 7-5 7-5 in a fourth-round encounter at the U.S. Open Monday and then chided his compatriot for buckling under pressure.
