AP - Geovany Soto hit a tying three-run homer with two out in the ninth inning, Derrek Lee singled in the winning run in the 12th and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Thursday to move closer to the NL Central title.
AFP - Without former world number one Lleyton Hewitt, former champions Australia will be out to down their hosts Chile in this weekend's Davis Cup World Group play-off at Antofagasta.
AP - Injured Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling said former teammate Manny Ramirez's behavior in Boston was a drain on his teammates and disrespectful to manager Terry Francona. -- read full article
AP - Jim Furyk has pulled out of his final practice round for the Ryder Cup after his wife was taken to a hospital with intense back pain. -- read full article
AP - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has followed up his suspension of a Tampa Bay cornerback by re-emphasizing safety issues and warning that even first-time offenders will be subject to discipline. -- read full article
AFP - Beijing Olympic gold medallist Elena Dementieva earned a place in the season-ending championships when she overwhelmed Alize Cornet of France in the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament here on Thursday.
AFP - Karim Benzema rescued a draw for French champions Lyon as they drew 2-2 with Italy's Fiorentina in their opening Champions League Group E match on Wednesday.
AP - Ben Sheets' ailing right elbow forced him out of the game long before Milwaukee ended its losing streak. It's still unclear if the injury will sideline him during the Brewers' push for a playoff spot.
