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12 Tar Heels out for LSU game amid NCAA probe (AP)
AP - Twelve players from North Carolina won't play in the 18th-ranked Tar Heels' opener against No. 21 LSU in Atlanta on Saturday amid an ongoing NCAA investigation.

Sharapova has matchup with another young American (AP)

AP - They all want to be like Maria. They all want to beat Maria, too.

No. 14 USC beats Hawaii 49-36 in Kiffin's debut (AP)

AP - Southern California was all smiles, except for coach Lane Kiffin.

Capello looks to silence critics in Euro opener (AFP)

AFP - Fabio Capello launches his quest for redemption on Friday knowing only a convincing victory by a makeshift England team over Bulgaria can hush a growing band of critics clamouring for his dismissal.

MVP Jackson leads Storm past Mercury in Game 1 (AP)

AP - Lauren Jackson had 23 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Seattle Storm to an 82-74 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Pack of son of promoter Bob Arum found in Cascades (AP)

AP - Searchers in the rugged North Cascades of Washington state have found a climbing backpack and a daypack belonging to the son of Hall of Fame boxing promoter Bob Arum, but are still looking for the missing climber.

Utah beats No. 15 Pittsburgh in OT (AP)

AP - Utah was wavering between stifling defense and play sloppy enough to blow an 11-point lead before Brian Blechen saved the Utes.

Rookie QB Hall has big game against 'Skins scrubs (AP)

AP - If the Arizona Cardinals find themselves in need of a backup quarterback, Max Hall believes he can do the job.

McCourt: Wife concerned about nest egg (AP)

AP - Former Dodger CEO Jamie McCourt was more concerned with protecting the couple's luxurious homes than dealing with baseball matters and didn't want to take the risk associated with buying one of baseball's most storied franchises six years ago, her estranged husband said.

Guard Delonte West returning to Celtics (AP)
AP - Delonte West is returning to the Boston Celtics.

No. 12 Wisconsin ready to run against UNLV (AP)

AP - New UNLV coach Bobby Hauck laughed before answering the question of just exactly how a team might stop No. 12 Wisconsin's power running attack featuring junior standout John Clay.

Contador to skip world championships (AFP)

AFP - Reigning Tour de France champion Alberto Contador will skip the UCI Road World Championships this year in order to better prepare for next season, the Spanish team coach said Friday.

Avalanche sign F Chris Stewart to 2-year deal (AP)
AP - The Colorado Avalanche remain committed to their youth movement, signing forward Chris Stewart to a two-year deal.

Federer, Wozniacki lead US Open stars into third round (AFP)

AFP - Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki cruised into the third round of the US Open while Maria Sharapova, Novak Djokovic and Robin Soderling showed why they are title contenders as well.

Tiger takes another step at Deutsche Bank (AP)

AP - When all was right in the world of Tiger Woods, players wanted to be on the same side of the draw because they figured the world's No. 1 player was getting all the breaks.