AP - Evan Longoria hit three home runs for Tampa Bay but Alexi Casilla went deep in Minnesota's five-run ninth inning, helping the Twins rally for an 11-8 victory over the Rays on Thursday night.
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.
