AFP - Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck has not been selected for the world road race cycling championships to be held in Australia later this month, the national federation said Thursday.

AFP - Caroline Wozniacki has already stamped her authority on the US Open, but she how wants to live up to her top seeding by going on to win the title on Sunday.

Reuters - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who led his team to three NFL championships, was expected to report to Gillette Stadium on Thursday after an early-morning auto accident in Boston, the team said.

AP - The New England Patriots have confirmed on Twitter and Facebook that quarterback Tom Brady was involved in a car accident but is expected to show up at practice.

AP - Barrett Jones was 5 months, 2 days old the last time Alabama and Penn State played.

AFP - Everton defender Phil Jagielka has warned England team-mate Wayne Rooney to expect a hostile reception when the Manchester United striker returns to his former club on Saturday.

AP - On a wind-swept day at the U.S. Open that had everyone complaining about the conditions, Roger Federer simply embraced them.

AP - There are some places that simply suit Tiger Woods better than others.

AP - Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Sacramento County authorities said Wednesday.

AP - Rookie Cory Luebke struck out seven in six sparkling innings, Luis Durango hit a key two-run single and the San Diego Padres added to their lead in the NL West with a 4-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.

AP - The Saints' first Super Bowl title was so big in New Orleans that Mardi Gras, a revered local institution dating back well more than a century, became popularly known as, "Lombardi Gras."

AP - A defamation lawsuit against Roger Clemens should be thrown out because the seven-time Cy Young Award winner was merely trying to defend himself against his former personal trainer's doping allegations, Clemens' lawyers argued Wednesday.