Josh Hamilton of Texas Rangers: Signs point to 'not soon' for return to lineup Josh Hamilton's bruised ribs could keep the American League batting leader out of the Rangers' lineup longer than anticipated.

2010 U.S. Open: Venus Williams thwarts Shahar Peer to reach quarterfinals Venus Williams got through a tougher-than-expected test against Israel's Shahar Peer to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the 10th time.

Source: San Diego Chargers at impasse on Vincent Jackson trade Trade talks over Vincent Jackson are dead between the San Diego Chargers and an unnamed team after agents for the holdout wide receiver agreed on terms for a new contract with the unnamed team, a league source told ESPN.com.

2010 FIBA World Championship roundup: Turkey knocks out France Turkey used a 21-4 run spanning the second and third quarters on Sunday to eliminate France from the basketball world championship with a 95-77 win.

Jays spoil A-Rod's return, end Yanks' win streak Aaron Hill and Vernon Wells each hit two-run homers and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled Alex Rodriguez's return to the New York lineup, beating the Yankees 7-3 on Sunday to halt their eight-game winning streak.

Deutsche Bank Championship: Jason Day sets TPC Boston mark; Tiger Woods falls 10 back Jason Day capped off an exciting day at the Deutsche Bank Championship with a routine birdie to take the lead going into the final round on Labor Day.

Report: Albert Haynesworth unlikely to start opener The Albert Haynesworth drama with the Washington Redskins reportedly isn't over yet.

Usain Bolt says he'll try pro soccer when track career ends Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt says he'll attempt to play professional soccer once he brings his track and field career to an end.

Cliff Lee of Texas Rangers will miss scheduled start Tuesday with sore back The Texas Rangers will take a cautious approach with pitcher Cliff Lee and he will not make his scheduled start Tuesday at Toronto because of a sore back.

Storm surges past Mercury late for trip to finals Sue Bird made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2.8 seconds Sunday and the Seattle Storm advanced to the WNBA finals with a 91-88 victory over the defending champion Phoenix Mercury, closing the game with a 15-0 run.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. apologizes for Manny Pacquiao rant, says he was 'just having fun' Two days after Floyd Mayweather Jr. used a video sharing web site to go on an extended rant filled with profanity, racist and homophobic statements aimed at Manny Pacquiao, he apologized.

New York Mets will skip Johan Santana's turn in the rotation on Tuesday New York Mets ace Johan Santana's status for his next start remained in question after a bullpen session Sunday.

Arizona Cardinals cut ties with QB Matt Leinart The Arizona Cardinals released quarterback Matt Leinart.

Bruton Smith looks to bring back second race to Atlanta, but not in March Bruton Smith, the chairman of Speedway Motorsports Inc. hasn't given up on the idea of having two Sprint Cup races at Atlanta Motor Speedway again one day.

Jacksonville State stuns Masoli, Ole Miss in 2OT Jacksonville State quarterback Coty Blanchard completed a 2-point conversion pass to Calvin Middleton in double overtime as the Gamecocks pulled off a stunning 49-48 victory over Mississippi on Saturday.