AP - LaDainian Tomlinson missed his second straight day of practice because of a jammed right big toe as the San Diego Chargers prepare for Monday night's home game against the New York Jets. -- read full article
AP - Pat Burrell hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Braves 4-3 on Thursday night to complete an unprecedented sweep of the nine-game season series in Atlanta.
AP - Phil Mickelson and rising star Anthony Kim will lead off for the Americans at the Ryder Cup on Friday, while defending champion Europe countered with Padraig Harrington, winner of the last two majors, and Robert Karlsson. -- read full article
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
