AP - With another brutal loss, the New York Mets kept tumbling toward another September collapse. Derrek Lee blooped a go-ahead double in the 10th inning off Luis Ayala, Aramis Ramirez followed with a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs rallied from a four-run deficit to defeat the Mets 9-6 Wednesday night.

AFP - Daniela Hantuchova battled into the third round of the China Open on Wednesday as local favourite Zheng Jie restored some pride to Chinese tennis with an emphatic win.

AFP - Chelsea have completed the signing of experienced Brazil midfielder Mineiro as cover for the injured Michael Essien.

AP - Lance Armstrong won his first seven Tour de France titles with Johan Bruyneel as his team director. No way would he try for No. 8 without him.

AP - Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress was suspended for one game by the New York Giants on Wednesday for an undisclosed violation of team rules.

AFP - Steady rain prevented any play by early afternoon Wednesday at the China Open, with fans desperate to see a win for local favourite Zheng Jie and world number two Jelena Jankovic due on court.

AP - Tailback Chris "Beanie" Wells is likely to return for No. 14 Ohio State against Minnesota on Saturday. "It adds to our arsenal," coach Jim Tressel said Tuesday, shortly after announcing that Wells was probable for Saturday's game.

AP - Blues defenseman Erik Johnson, the No. 1 pick in the 2006 draft, tore two ligaments in his right knee during a recent golf outing and is expected to miss the entire season but recover fully.

AFP - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson branded Emanuel Pogatetz's challenge on Rodrigo Possebon "horrendous" after the young Brazilian was left with a suspected broken leg on his debut for the English and European champions.

AP - The Milwaukee Brewers needed a dramatic home run from Prince Fielder and the Mets used a wacky hit from Johan Santana to end up with much-needed wins.