AP - Nick Saban's plan to bring No. 24 Alabama back to prominence looks way ahead of schedule. As for No. 9 Clemson, another big game ended with the Tigers on the losing end.
AFP - Schalke 04 went top of the Bundesliga on Saturday thanks to a superb header from Germany defender Heiko Westermann to seal a 1-0 win over VfL Bochum to knock Hoffenheim from top place.
AP - The NFL has suspended New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk for the team's opening game against the Kansas City Chiefs for violating the league's substance abuse policy. -- read full article
AP - Heisman Trophy contender Chris "Beanie" Wells injured his right leg and the Ohio State tailback was carted off the field during the third quarter of the second-ranked Buckeyes' game against Youngstown State on Saturday. -- read full article
AP - Hale Irwin shot a 6-under 66 at Del Monte on Friday for a share of the lead in the suspended first round of the Wal-Mart First Tee Open. -- read full article
AP - With Hurricane Gustav projected to strike land around the Thibodaux area, Nicholls State and New Mexico State University agreed to cancel next week's road football game. -- read full article
AP - Former Seattle SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz is dropping his lawsuit against new team owner Clay Bennett, ending an attempt to return the team from its new home in Oklahoma City. -- read full article
AP - Matt Leinart gained a measure of redemption in Arizona's preseason finale, even if it came against what essentially was the Denver Broncos' junior varsity.
