Reeling Padres lose for 10th successive time (Reuters)

Reuters - The San Diego Padres suffered their 10th successive defeat in a 4-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies Sunday, their once-commanding lead in the National League West slipping to just 1.5 games over the San Francisco Giants.

The Marple Newtown Girls Basketball team will hold a free car wash Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Sunoco A Plus on West Chester Pike and Springfield Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

M. Soccer. Clemson Will Play Host to East Tennessee State Monday Night

The Clemson Men¹s Soccer team will play host to East TennesseeState Monday night at Historic Riggs Field. Match time is set for 7:00p.m.

NL West-leading Padres lose 10th straight (AP)

AP - No matter what they try, the San Diego Padres just keep losing.

Nadal moves on at US tennis Open, Murray goes home (AFP)

AFP - Rafael Nadal swept into the last 16 at the US Open on Sunday, but Andy Murray's campaign came to a shuddering halt.

Day gets his nose out front in Boston (AP)

AP - The final hole gave Jason Day a one-shot lead in the Deutsche Bank Championship. The final hour gave him a good idea of what he might expect for the Labor Day finish.

Football. Sunday Football Wrap-Up

Michigan State head football coach Mark Dantonio met with the media Sunday evening to discuss the team's performance against Western Michigan; listen to the audio in the Spartan Sports Podcast. The Spartans (1-0) take on Florida Atlantic (1-0) next Saturday, Sept. 11 at Ford Field in Detroit. | Podcast

Rams cuts include Null, Ogbonnaya (AP)

AP - Quarterback Keith Null and running back Chris Ogbonnaya were among the St. Louis Rams' final cuts to reach the 53-man roster limit.

Tennis / US Open: Nadal: History can wait

RAFAEL Nadal is closing in on a piece of tennis history, but insists it is not something that is in the forefront of his mind.

Potts throws 4 TDs as Texas Tech beats SMU 35-27 (AP)

AP - Tommy Tuberville made good on his promise to keep Texas Tech's passing offense in tact.

3B coach interferes for final out, Twins hold on (AP)

AP - The stop sign that Texas third base coach Dave Anderson put up was apparently a little too good.

Querrey wins, hopes to put 'US' back in US Open (AP)

AP - Sam Querrey wants to put the "U.S." back in the U.S. Open.

Davis' dramatic TD lifts ECU past Tulsa 51-49 (AP)

AP - In his first start at East Carolina, quarterback Dominique Davis provided one of the greatest finishes in the history of the program.

OU soccer takes Colorado College to a draw

The OU soccer team collected its first draw of the season during Sunday's match against Colorado College, finishing in double-overtime with a deadlocked score 1-1 at John Crain Field. With the tie, the Sooners moved to 2-1-1 for the season.

Golf: Catlin and #8217;s game is simply divine

Joanne Catlin is playing the best golf of her life this summer at age 53, and sheand#8217;s convinced the reason comes from above.

M. Soccer. Men's Soccer to Host Radford Monday Afternoon

The Marshall University men's soccer team looks to stay unbeaten as the Thundering Herd welcomes the Radford University Highlanders to Sam Hood Field on Monday afternoon.

Football clubs tackle debts

From the football pitch to the race track, banks retain their love affair with big-audience sports, despite a punishing recession.

Basketball: Singapore Slingers warm up with easy win

SINGAPORE: After reaching the semi-finals last season, the Singapore Slingers made a positive start in their build-up towards the upcoming 2010-2011 ASEAN Basketball League (ABL).

Football, RazorRock Rally dominate week

Football is in the air and on the ground in North Little Rock.

Golf course thrives in tough economy

Despite the tough economy -one local golf course is coming off its two best months ever.

Basketball: Aussies muscled out of world championships

Australia's world basketball championships campaign came to a bone-shuddering end on Sunday when they were crushed 87-58 by Slovenia in the last 16.

Mentor Baseball League has ninth annual Golf Outing on Oct. 1

The Mentor Baseball League will be hosting its ninth annual Golf Outing on Oct. 1. There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. with a scramble format at Little Mountain Country Club.

W. Soccer. New Mexico Women's Soccer Ties North Texas, 1-1, in 2OT

The University of New Mexico women's soccer team battled North Texas to 1-1 draw in double overtime this afternoon at the North Texas Soccer Field. Senior Rachel Fields led the Lobos as she scored her fourth goal of the season and eighth of her career. The Lobos, who are receiving votes in the most recent NSCAA/HendrickCars.com National Rankings and Soccer Times Coaches Poll, are now 4-0-2 on ...

V.Williams, Peer cross paths again; American wins (AP)

AP - When Israel's Shahar Peer was denied a visa to play in the United Arab Emirates last year, Venus Williams spoke out on her behalf — because she felt it was the right thing to do under those circumstances.

W. Soccer. Tigers Down Western Carolina, 3-0, To Run Winning Streak To Three

The Auburn soccer team ran its winning streak to three straight with a 3-0 shutout of Western Carolina on Sunday afternoon at the Auburn Soccer Complex. Katy Frierson and Mary Coffed each continued their torrid starts to the season as Frierson scored her team-leading fourth goal of the season and Coffed picked up her team-leading fifth assist.

Basketball: Slovenia, Turkey enjoy Sunday stroll

Slovenia and Turkey routed their opponents in the round of 16 on Sunday to set up a quarter-final encounter at the world basketball championships.

Wahpeton tennis beats up on Valley City

The Wahpeton boys tennis team won its second match in a row after an 8-1 pummeling of Valley City Tuesday. “The kids played very well,” coach Kyle Christianson said.

Basketball: Turkey storm past hapless French team

ISTANBUL: Turkey romped into the world basketball championships quarter-finals on Sunday with a confident 95-77 rout of a hapless French team.

Nadal beats Simon in 3rd round of US Open (AP)

AP - Top-seeded Rafael Nadal beat Gilles Simon of France 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in the third round of the U.S. Open on Sunday.

Golf is rewarding sport for Lonoke’s Robinson

Ryan Robinson received his first golf set when he was 1 year old, and nine years later he has amassed 50 awards, trophies and medals.

Noted bicyclist to ride in Maine Dempsey Challenge (AP)

AP - Olympic bronze medalist and Tour de France veteran Levi Leipheimer (LEE'-vy LYP'-hy-mur) is visiting Maine to take part in the second annual bicycling fundraiser put on by "Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey.

W. Soccer. Clemson Women's Soccer Team Defeats North Florida Sunday Afternoon at Historic Riggs Field CLICK TO WATCH ...

The Clemson women's soccer team defeated North Florida by a score of 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at Historic Riggs Field. With the win, the Tigers improve to 5-0 on the season, while the Ospreys fall to 0-5.

Football Friday: Bulldogs fall short against Raiders

MAXWELL - The Ogden football team tried to stay with Collins-Maxwell-Baxter Friday night, but the 2-0 Raiders pulled away with a 48-28 victory.

Basketball Hoop Pole Falls On Young Boy

A young Pennsylvania boy was seriously injured when a basketball hoop support pole broke and fell on him at a southern New Jersey playground.

Football coach charged with soliciting prostitution

DAYTONA BEACH — The head football coach at Mainland High in Daytona Beach has been arrested for soliciting a prostitute, Local 6 News reported. The Daytona Beach Police Department conducted a prostitution sting Saturday evening in response to complaints from business owners and residents.

Girls tennis starts season with win

The Fallon girls tennis team opened the season with a big win on Tuesday at the Edward Arcinigea Complex. The Lady Wave beat North Tahoe, 14-4. Adriana Felan, Chrisitina Hesselgesser each won two singles matches.

Basketball: World championship - Australia 58 Slovenia 87

Boxscore from Sunday's Australia-Slovenia last 16 game at the World Basketball Championships with individual shooting and total points, score by quarters and team statistics and leaders:

Tennis program continues touching lives

It's a Wednesday evening, and despite the summer's heat, the five tennis courts at Gwynedd-Mercy College are packed. Some have even driven over an hour just to be there.

Football coach arrested on prostitution charges

A longtime football coach in Volusia County has been arrested.

Tennis-Federer's coach Annacone steps down from British role

Roger Federer's new coach Paul Annacone resigned as head coach of men's tennis in Britain on Sunday to avoid a conflict of interests, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) said.

Soccer: Robbie fouls up Phoenix

Perth Glory returned to the top of soccer's A-League with Robbie Fowler playing provider and finisher as the Wellington Phoenix's wretched away record continues to blight their title aspirations.Perth's 2-1 home victory leaves...

Football: Behind the scenes with Carson High

I spent Saturday with the Carson High football team. From 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., I went on the bus, listened and observed in the locker room and on the sideline.What was most memorable wasn't how well the Colts played...

Milner hoping Rooney ready for Swiss (AFP)

AFP - England's James Milner voiced his support for Wayne Rooney on Sunday after lurid reports about the striker's private life cast a shadow over preparations for the team's Euro 2012 clash with Switzerland.

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 team keeps building on young foundation

Armada head varsity golf coach John King will continue the building process he began last season with a young, raw group of golfers. His girl's team will look to improve on a 1-1 start to the season with another set of up-and-comers and two solid captains.

Tennis team splits

DULUTH — The Hibbing/Chisholm girls tennis team split a pair of matches Friday at Duluth. The Bluejackets lost a close 4-3 dual match to Duluth East but blanked Duluth Denfeld 7-0 to split their dual matches for the day.

Tennis UPDATE: NN Mayor Price wins quarterfinal thriller, and the rest of the St. Aug's Labor Day Classic results

Tennis ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH LABOR DAY CLASSIC Results from the hard-court tournament at Huntington Park in Newport News (seedings). Note: Rated divisions are based on National Tennis Rating Program's 7-point scale.

M. Soccer. UNM Men's Soccer ties with No. 5 UC Santa Barbara, 1-1, in 2OT

The University of New Mexico men's soccer team tied No. 5 UC Santa Barbara Saturday night, 1-1, in a physical game at the UNM Soccer Complex.Lobo forward Devon Sandoval struck early in the game, picking up a rebound and putting the ball past the Gauchos' keeper. New Mexico led 1-0 going in to halftime. LOBO TV - Highlights of UNM's 3-2 win over #25 Saint Louis Stevens: Lobos Beat Saint Louis 3-2

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, the month when pennant races historically are settled.

Basketball squad advances to quarters in thriller

ISTANBUL -- The Serbian basketball squad advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Championship with a thrilling victory over rivals Croatia.