AFP - America's NBA All Stars made easy work out of defeating Spain in a 119-82 victory as the reigning world champions suffered their first defeat Saturday in the Olympic basketball tournament.
AP - Seeking its first national championship in 28 years, Georgia is on top of The Associated Press preseason Top 25 for the first time. -- read full article
AFP - Nathalie Dechy outlasted Alexsandra Wozniak 7-6 (7/4), 7-5 on Friday to set up an all-French semi-final against compatriot Amelie Mauresmo at the Western and Southern Financial Group Open.
AP - Cliff Lee became the AL's first 17-game winner by pitching his third complete game of the season, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
AP - The Green Bay Packers' proposed $20 million marketing deal for Brett Favre included a merchandise line, autographs, personal appearances and even a blog, according to a report in The Sporting News' online newsletter Friday.
AP - The New York Yankees have fired two scouts under investigation in a probe of possible skimming from contracts with Latin American players, The Associated Press has learned.
AP - Brandon Webb struck out six in eight sharp innings, Chris Snyder drove in four runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped Houston Astros' eight-game winning streak with a 12-2 victory Friday night.
AP - Daryle Ward hit a pinch-hit three-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied to beat the Florida Marlins 6-5 on Friday night for their ninth straight road victory.
AP - U.S. men's volleyball coach Hugh McCutcheon rejoined his team Saturday after missing the team's first four games because of an attack on his in-laws at a popular tourist site in Beijing.
