AP - Ben Crane has played at the Buick Invitational four times, enough to know his way around. So when he drove up to Torrey Pines for the U.S. Open, he was surprised when a guard stopped him from going into the parking lot.

AFP - The Lawn Tennis Association were accused of letting young British talent go to waste after James Ward, one of the prospects they neglected, came close to shocking former world number one Marat Safin at Queen's Club.

AP - The passion that made Dominik Hasek great is gone. So, the goaltender known as the Dominator said goodbye to the Detroit Red Wings and the NHL.

AFP - International football's perennial underachievers Spain are in defiant mood ahead of their Euro 2008 Group D opener against Russia in Innsbruck on Tuesday.

AP - Evan Longoria had a pair of solo homers and an RBI double, Dioner Navarro drove in four runs with four hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 13-4 on Monday night.

AP - Phil Jackson called it "ridiculous" and "unbelievable." Los Angeles' boss was referring to the huge imbalance in free-throw attempts between his club and the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA finals.

AP - A prosecutor says the state trials of Michael Vick and three co-defendants on dogfighting charges will be delayed until they are freed from federal prison.

AP - Gilbert Arenas lived up to his word and opted out of the final year of his contract, the Washington Wizards said Monday.

AP - U.S. Open week arrived at Torrey Pines on Monday, when Tiger Woods had to share the city-owned course with fellow competitors and a gallery that grew at every hole.

AP - The Chicago Bears thought Cedric Benson would be their next great running back. He'll instead go down as one of their biggest disappointments.

AP - Michael Strahan is going out a winner after 15 seasons.

AP - Ken Griffey Jr. completed his perfect power stroke and admired the arc of his 600th homer before rounding the bases. Who could blame him for pausing to watch this home run? The journey to the milestone took a lot longer than anyone expected.

AFP - Five-time Wimbledon champion Bjorn Borg on Monday tipped Rafael Nadal to end Roger Federer's reign at the All England Club this year.