AP - Kenny Perry has been around long enough to have seen just about everything on the PGA Tour. The 48-year-old star was still taken aback by Hunter Mahan's 9-under 62 in the first round of The Barclays.

AFP - South African Etienne de Villiers, the boss of the ATP men's professional tennis circuit, said 2008 would be his last year in the post, the ATP said on Thursday.

AP - As the days go by, the New York Yankees see their season growing shorter as their playoff hopes become longer and longer.

AP - Shaun O'Hara had just arrived at Giants Stadium for practice Thursday morning when a teammate said he had seen an item about Gene Upshaw's death on television.

AP - Brandon Webb pitched seven shutout innings for his career-high and major league-leading 19th victory Thursday night in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres.

AP - Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser have completed the American sweep of the beach volleyball gold medals, beating Brazil in three sets.

AP - Gene Upshaw, a towering lineman on the football field who went on to win untold millions of dollars for NFL players as their union leader, has died at age 63.

AP - Despite persistent questions about the ages of several members of the Chinese women's gymnastics team that won the gold medal, the International Olympic Committee said Friday there is still no proof anyone cheated and believes the controversy will be "put to rest."

AFP - Newly-crowned world number one Rafael Nadal of Spain will launch his assault on the US Open trophy with an opening round match against a qualifier, after the draw ceremony in New York on Thursday.

AFP - Fabio Capello insists England are ready for next month's World Cup qualifiers despite his side's lacklustre display in a 2-2 draw against the Czech Republic.

Reuters - The Pittsburgh Steelers signed All-Pro linebacker James Farrior, a pillar of their defense for the last six seasons, to a five-year contract on Thursday.