AP - Michael Strahan isn't doing a Brett Favre.

AP - Umpires will be getting a third choice on potential home runs down the line: fair, foul or replay.

AFP - Reigning Olympic champions Rafael Nadal and Elena Dementieva got their US Opens off and running Monday, facing stiff challenges from a pair of unseeded players.

AFP - Jamie Carragher has warned that Liverpool could pay the ultimate price for complacency if they underestimate Standard Liege in Wednesday's Champions League qualifier second-leg at Anfield.

AP - Grady Sizemore reached a lofty plateau, and he might not be finished.

AP - Texans receiver Harry Williams probably won't play football again after injuring his neck and spine in a preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, a team physician said Monday.

AP - Tiger Woods said he is not sure whether he will be ready to defend his title at the Dubai Desert Classic early next year.

AP - Peyton Manning might be activated by the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, although the two-time NFL Most Valuable Player is not expected to play in the team's final preseason game Thursday night.

AP - Tom Brady says he'll be ready for the New England Patriots opener even if a foot injury keeps him from taking a single snap in exhibition games.

AP - It was at last year's U.S. Open that James Blake finally won a five-set match.

AP - The New York Giants are interested in luring Michael Strahan out of retirement after losing Pro Bowl defensive end Osi Umenyiora to a season-ending knee injury Saturday night.

AP - The FedEx Cup playoffs opened with a "Caddyshack" moment.

AP - Miami has suspended seven players for the season opener against Charleston Southern, including quarterback Robert Marve.

AFP - New coach Jose Mourinho won the Italian Super Cup on his competitive debut for Inter Milan on Sunday when the Serie A champions beat Cup-holders AS Roma on penalties after a thrilling match ended 2-2 at the San Siro.