SOCCER: New attacking style getting better results for Ball State

The Ball State soccer team boasts an up-tempo, attacking style this year, but no one position or player gets all the goal-scoring glory. The nine goals scored by the Cardinals this season have come from eight players. Senior midfielder Missy Gordon is the only player to put away more than one goal.

It's a Wednesday evening, and despite the summer's heat, the five tennis courts at Gwynedd-Mercy College are packed. Some have even driven over an hour just to be there.

Baseball standings

Major League Baseball standings on Wednesday AMERICAN LEAGUE EASTERN DIVISION

Golf course renovations postponed

Planned renovations for Chase Oaks Golf Club have been held off until next year, city officials say.

Football: No. 9 Mainland awaits Treasure Coast

The Treasure Coast football team isn’t thinking about the past when it heads to Daytona Beach-Mainland on Thursday.

TENNIS

TENNIS 9-7-10 Atherton 6, Durand 2 No. 1 Singles Josh Korpi (A) def. Chase Smith 6-0, 6-0 No. 2 Singles Coty Anderson (A) def. read more

College basketball: Climb of former UR center a success

Former University of Richmond basketball player Kevin Steenberge elevated like never before last Friday. Steenberge climbed Mount Fuji, Japan's tallest mountain with a peak of 12,388 feet, to call attention to the Dan Woolley Educational Fund, established by the Spider Club. Woolley was a basketball manager when the 6-10 Steenberge ...

Golf: Local results

Springbrook Golf Ckub hosted two holes-in-one this week. Paul Coville, 82, of South Paris registered what is reported as the 12th hole-in-one of his career Monday. Coville used an 8-iron to solve the 133-yard 13th hole. Steve Dyer, Becky Laliberte and Connie Pettis witnessed the milestone.

Tennis team falls to Wharton

Christian Tuazon competes against Wharton during the Calhoun tennis team’s first scrimmage of the season on Aug. 25. Tuazon went on to win in boys number one singles, 6-1 and 6-4.

Angels beat Tribe in 16 inning on Mathis' sac fly (AP)

AP - Jeff Mathis drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 16th inning and the Los Angeles Angels got home runs from Mike Napoli and rookie Peter Bourjos in a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night, the longest game of the season for both teams.

Baseball Tryouts on tap

NORTH BRANCH — The North Branch Broncos Baseball Club will tryouts for their new 2011/14U team. Tryouts are at the North Branch J.V. baseball field on Sunday, Sept. 26 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. The 14U NBBBC is a travel Baseball Club that will compete in the Greater Flint Baseball League, in addition to competing in 5-7 Michigan based tournaments in 2011. read more

Vikings-Saints 'encore' kicks off NFL season (AP)

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."

Georgia's A.J. Green suspended for 4 games (AP)

AP - Georgia star receiver A.J. Green was suspended by the NCAA for four games on Wednesday for selling a bowl jersey for $1,000 to someone who qualifies as an agent.

Joyce to umpire near-perfect Galarraga's start (AP)

AP - When Armando Galarraga steps onto the mound to face Baltimore on Friday night, the Tigers pitcher will see a familiar face behind home plate in umpire Jim Joyce.

Clemens' lawyers ask NY judge to toss suit (AP)

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.

Golf Roundup

Wahama golfers down SG, Southern MASON, W.Va. — The Wahama golf team picked up a pair of victories — including one in Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division play — Tuesday night during a tri-mat...

Djokovic advances to US Open semi against Federer (AFP)

AFP - Blasted by the trickiest winds yet at this year's US Open, Novak Djokovic adjusted his game and blew out French 17th seed Gael Monfils 7-6 (7/2), 6-1, 6-2 to reach the US Open semi-finals.

Junior basketball league accepting signups

The Whittier National Junior Basketball chapter will begin its early-bird signups for its upcoming winter basketball season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Sierra Adult Center Gym, 9401 S. Painter Ave.

Soccer-Singaporean club apologises for "unacceptable" brawl

Singaporean soccer club Young Lions on Thursday apologised for the "unacceptable" on-pitch brawl which caused their S.League match with Beijing Guoan to be abandoned earlier in the week.

Soccer preview

The UNC-Wilmington men's soccer team has a bull's-eye on its back. After being chosen to repeat as CAA champions by the conference's coaches in a preseason poll, the Seahawks have a tough road ahead. There's a reason why they received eight of the 11 first-place votes from the CAA coaches in the poll.

Soccer: War of Sports Brands

Soccer battles on the national and especially international arena are not just bouts of sports teams. Sport number 1 has long been the engine of commerce for the leading apparel manufacturers in the world.

Colts claim OL, put Ugoh on wavied-injured (AP)

AP - Last year, Tony Ugoh lost his starting job. On Wednesday, he was simply out of a job.

Tennis: Reno sweeps Douglas boys, girls

The Douglas boys' tennis team was able to push defending regional champ Reno late in match but the Huskies were able to pull out an 11-7 win in Minden Tuesday afternoon.

Ingram back running, still doubtful (AP)

AP - Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram has not returned to practice for No. 1 Alabama and while Nick Saban said the injured running back is unlikely to play against No. 18 Penn State on Saturday, the coach isn't necessarily counting his star out.

Golf event to raise funds for lupus

The second annual “Friends of Lynn” Golf Tournament, in memory of Lynn Dunagan, will again swing into action at KickingBird Golf Club on Sept. 17. All proceeds from the tournament will go directly to the Oklahoma chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America.

Capello confirms he will quit after Euro 2012 (AFP)

AFP - England manager Fabio Capello has ruled out the possibility that he will continue in the job after the Euro 2012 tournament, killing off speculation that recent good performances could prolong his stay.

Soccer Star Dzenan Catic-HS Athlete of the Week

Portage is known around Michigan as a hotbed of soccer talent. Great players and teams routinely emerge from the city. Paul Lewis is a cross-country star setting his sights on a state title, and he’s definitely fast on his feet.

Football fervor returns to Northport

Crosby homers as Penguins take batting practice (AP)

AP - If the Pittsburgh Pirates need an answer to their power-hitting problems, maybe they can find it across town in Penguins star Sidney Crosby.

Soccer coach charged with molesting seven youths

SANTA ANA – A soccer coach charged with molesting five boys has been accused of sexually assaulting two more youths, a county prosecutor said Wednesday. The new allegations against Luis Alberto Pineda, 29, surfaced after an article appeared last...

Reggie Bush: Heisman matter 'out of my hands' (AP)

AP - Reggie Bush declined to go into any detail Wednesday on what he knows about the status of his 2005 Heisman Trophy.

Basketball: Serbs topple champions, Turks send fans wild

ISTANBUL—Serbia caused a huge upset at the basketball world championships on Wednesday knocking out champions Spain, 92-89, in the first quarter-final, while later Turkey joined them in the last four with a 10,000 strong home crowd carrying them to an easy victory over Slovenia.

Tennis: NZer bows out of US Open

New Zealand tennis player Ben McLachlan and his Irish doubles partner, Sam Barry, have been knocked out of the US Open junior boys doubles competition in New York today.They lost a tight second round match to the Brazilian combination...

Gillis takes the long way to the BMW Championship (AP)

AP - Living off fast food and pocket change as you chase a dream from one small tour stop to another is easy — romantic, even — when you're young and have no responsibilities.

Former NBA player Rumeal Robinson guilty of fraud (AP)

AP - Rumeal Robinson, who led Michigan to the NCAA men's basketball championship in 1989 and later played in the NBA, was convicted in federal court Wednesday of borrowing more than $700,000 for a sham business deal and then spending the money on a condominium, expensive furniture and cars.

Basso, Sanchez headline ProTour's North American debut (Reuters)

Reuters - Giro d'Italia champion Ivan Basso and Olympic road race champion Samuel Sanchez are among the big names competing in Canada this week as the ProTour arrives on North American soil for the first time.

Medford Basketball Fall Basketball signups begin Sept. 11

Medford Basketball Fall Basketball will be held at Medford High School for boys and girls, grades 1-8, beginning Saturday Sept. 25. This will be an eight-week Saturday program to teach the fundamentals of basketball.

Homestead-Miami off 2011 IndyCar schedule (AP)

AP - Homestead-Miami Speedway is off the 2011 Indy Racing League schedule, a decision that some of the series' top drivers are not thrilled about.

Woods embracing a new swing (AP)

AP - His swing was a mess, and so was his marriage.

Baseball. Kansas Baseball Unveils 2011 Schedule

Kansas head baseball coach Ritch Price announced Wednesday that the Jayhawks' 2011 schedule has been finalized. The 55-game regular season includes 27 contests at Hoglund Ballpark, including games against Big 12 rivals Texas, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Nebraska and Kansas State.

Tennis-Men's tennis tour considering extended off-season

The men's tennis tour is in talks to implement a two-week extension to its off-season in time for the 2012 season, the head of the men's ATP tour said on Wednesday.

Fantasy football waiver wire: Draft leftovers offer good value

Nobody wins a fantasy football league without working the waiver wire. Players get hurt. Starters get benched. Wideouts don't get many targets. A fantasy squad at the end of a season could look radically different than it did in Week 1. The draft is when you do all your trash talking, but the waiver wire is where you win your league.

Golf is rewarding sport for Lonoke’s Robinson

Ryan Robinson received his first golf set when he was 1 year old, and nine years later he has amassed 50 awards, trophies and medals.

FOOTBALL: Darin powers Pioneers past Lutheran Westland

The 2010 football season is young, but it hard to find player who has had a greater all-around impact on his team than Gabriel Richard’s Gino Darin.

SOCCER: Huron rebounds from league loss

The Huron soccer team rebounded from a loss to Grosse Ile by hammering host Flat Rock 8-1 last a week ago.

Golf Tournament to Benefit MASE Charter School

A charity golf tournament scheduled for Oct. 11 at Glen Eagle Golf Course will benefit the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering. The cost is $20...

Baseball Kicks Off Fall Practice, Welcomes 18 Newcomers

The University of Tennessee baseball team will kick off the fall portion of its practice on Wednesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium

Golf course transition to private management complete

The Mt. Graham Golf Course is under new management, but not much has changed. Burt Watkins is still the golf pro; prices have remained the same; and the holes are where they were.

Baseball. John Pawlowski Contract Extended Through 2015

Auburn baseball coach John Pawlowski, who directed Auburn to its first Southeastern Conference Western Division title in 15 years in 2010, has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension through 2015, announced Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs.

Football player in critical condition

A football player was hospitalized after he took a bad hit during practice at Spruce Creek High School.