Golf course groundskeeper drowns, drove mower into water hazard

BOSTON (AP) — A groundskeeper at a Lakeville golf course has drowned after getting stuck under a lawn mower he drove into a water hazard.

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Golf course turning the corner

The Mesquite Municipal Golf Course has seen an increased commitment to customer satisfaction since the city took over management of the course, according to parks and recreation department officials.

W. Soccer. Wildcats top Mustangs in first win of season

The Arizona women's soccer team earned their first win of the season Sunday night, topping Cal Poly 4-2 at Mulcahy Soccer Stadium.

Golf course renovations postponed

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

Ghanaian soccer fans happy with Black Stars

Some soccer fans in Ghana on Sunday expressed happiness with the impressive performance put up by the senior national team, their first group game in a match that was telecast live from Mbabane, the Swazi capital in Accra.

Stewart takes his 1st Cup win of the year (AP)

AP - Ten drivers have locked up spots in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.

Corrected: Reeling Padres lose 10th game running (Reuters)

Reuters - The San Diego Padres suffered their 10th successive defeat in a 4-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, their once-commanding lead in the National League West slipping to one game over the San Francisco Giants.

Tennis star Hewitt to lead Australia in Davis Cup (AFP)

AFP - Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt will spearhead Australia's bid against Belgium in the Davis Cup World Group playoff in Cairns later this month, Tennis Australia said on Monday.

Tennis star Hewitt to lead Australia in Davis Cup

Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt will spearhead Australia's bid against Belgium in the Davis Cup World Group playoff in Cairns later this month, Tennis Australia said on Monday.

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Soccer Liberators ready for COC play

The Bolivar soccer Liberators will open Central Ozark Conference small-school division play as they travel to Rogersville Tuesday, Sept. 7.

Revis, Jets agree to terms on new deal (AP)

AP - Darrelle Revis and the New York Jets agreed to a new contract Sunday night, ending the All-Pro cornerback's holdout a week before the season opener.

Iowa soccer drops UNI 6-0

The UNI women's soccer team gave up 2 first half goals and 4 in the second frame as they fell to the Iowa Hawkeyes 6-0 Sunday afternoon at the Cedar Valley Soccer Complex.

Davies wins Austrian Ladies Open for 75th victory (AP)

AP - English star Laura Davies won the Austrian Ladies Open on Sunday for her 75th worldwide victory, closing with a 2-under 70 to beat France's Virginie Lagoutte-Clement by a stroke.

Golf developers eye Cuba

Hoping to lure golf-playing tourists to Cuba - and eventually even U.S. golfers - the government will allow foreign...

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College Soccer: UTPB women blow out Schreiner

The UTPB women’s soccer team put on an offensive display against Schreiner on Sunday at UTPB’s soccer field. The Lady Falcons won 10-0, with four goals coming from Sadie Moya. Midland High product Hannah Dozier added a hat trick, while Kaylen...

Tennis League forming

MENOMINEE - Bay Area Regional Tennis Association (BARTA) is seeking players in all levels of tennis play to participate in U.S. Tennis Association league tennis.

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.

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Football. USC Football Hosts Virginia In Home Opener

The No. 14-ranked USC football team hosts Virginia in its home opener, only the second meeting between these schools from opposite sides of the country. Lane Kiffin leads the Trojans into the Coliseum for the first time as USC's head coach. Troy has captured its last 12 home openers.

Golf-Blind trio to play against masked Asian pros

Three blind golfers will compete against Asian Tour professionals in a three-hole blind golf challenge at this week's Singapore Classic.

Golf rules: What would you change?

Every four years the United States Golf Association and Royal and Ancient Club get together and discuss possible changes to the Rules of Golf. Most of the time, the changes are really not earth shattering.

Football. Auburn Football Practice Report

The Auburn football team opened game-week preparations for the 2010 SEC opener with a 70-minute practice in cool temperatures that hovered in the low 70's Sunday evening.

Querrey wins, hopes to put 'US' back in US Open (AP)

AP - Sam Querrey wants to put the "U.S." back in the U.S. Open.

Childress defends Jackson over Rosenfels (AP)

AP - Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress is staunchly defending his decision to keep Tarvaris Jackson as Brett Favre's backup over Sage Rosenfels.

MNHS basketball hosts free car wash

The Marple Newtown Girls Basketball team will hold a free car wash Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Sunoco A Plus on West Chester Pike and Springfield Road from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

M. Soccer. Clemson Will Play Host to East Tennessee State Monday Night

The Clemson Men¹s Soccer team will play host to East TennesseeState Monday night at Historic Riggs Field. Match time is set for 7:00p.m.

NL West-leading Padres lose 10th straight (AP)

AP - No matter what they try, the San Diego Padres just keep losing.

Day gets his nose out front in Boston (AP)

AP - The final hole gave Jason Day a one-shot lead in the Deutsche Bank Championship. The final hour gave him a good idea of what he might expect for the Labor Day finish.

Football. Sunday Football Wrap-Up

Michigan State head football coach Mark Dantonio met with the media Sunday evening to discuss the team's performance against Western Michigan; listen to the audio in the Spartan Sports Podcast. The Spartans (1-0) take on Florida Atlantic (1-0) next Saturday, Sept. 11 at Ford Field in Detroit. | Podcast

Tennis / US Open: Nadal: History can wait

RAFAEL Nadal is closing in on a piece of tennis history, but insists it is not something that is in the forefront of his mind.

Potts throws 4 TDs as Texas Tech beats SMU 35-27 (AP)

AP - Tommy Tuberville made good on his promise to keep Texas Tech's passing offense in tact.

Golf: Catlin and #8217;s game is simply divine

Joanne Catlin is playing the best golf of her life this summer at age 53, and sheand#8217;s convinced the reason comes from above.

Football clubs tackle debts

From the football pitch to the race track, banks retain their love affair with big-audience sports, despite a punishing recession.

Basketball: Singapore Slingers warm up with easy win

SINGAPORE: After reaching the semi-finals last season, the Singapore Slingers made a positive start in their build-up towards the upcoming 2010-2011 ASEAN Basketball League (ABL).

Football, RazorRock Rally dominate week

Football is in the air and on the ground in North Little Rock.

Basketball: Aussies muscled out of world championships

Australia's world basketball championships campaign came to a bone-shuddering end on Sunday when they were crushed 87-58 by Slovenia in the last 16.

Mentor Baseball League has ninth annual Golf Outing on Oct. 1

The Mentor Baseball League will be hosting its ninth annual Golf Outing on Oct. 1. There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. with a scramble format at Little Mountain Country Club.

W. Soccer. New Mexico Women's Soccer Ties North Texas, 1-1, in 2OT

The University of New Mexico women's soccer team battled North Texas to 1-1 draw in double overtime this afternoon at the North Texas Soccer Field. Senior Rachel Fields led the Lobos as she scored her fourth goal of the season and eighth of her career. The Lobos, who are receiving votes in the most recent NSCAA/HendrickCars.com National Rankings and Soccer Times Coaches Poll, are now 4-0-2 on ...

V.Williams, Peer cross paths again; American wins (AP)

AP - When Israel's Shahar Peer was denied a visa to play in the United Arab Emirates last year, Venus Williams spoke out on her behalf — because she felt it was the right thing to do under those circumstances.

W. Soccer. Tigers Down Western Carolina, 3-0, To Run Winning Streak To Three

The Auburn soccer team ran its winning streak to three straight with a 3-0 shutout of Western Carolina. Video Highlights

Basketball: Slovenia, Turkey enjoy Sunday stroll

Slovenia and Turkey routed their opponents in the round of 16 on Sunday to set up a quarter-final encounter at the world basketball championships.

Basketball: Turkey storm past hapless French team

ISTANBUL: Turkey romped into the world basketball championships quarter-finals on Sunday with a confident 95-77 rout of a hapless French team.

Noted bicyclist to ride in Maine Dempsey Challenge (AP)

AP - Olympic bronze medalist and Tour de France veteran Levi Leipheimer (LEE'-vy LYP'-hy-mur) is visiting Maine to take part in the second annual bicycling fundraiser put on by "Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey.

W. Soccer. Clemson Women's Soccer Team Defeats North Florida Sunday Afternoon at Historic Riggs Field CLICK TO WATCH ...

The Clemson women's soccer team defeated North Florida by a score of 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at Historic Riggs Field. With the win, the Tigers improve to 5-0 on the season, while the Ospreys fall to 0-5.

Football Friday: Bulldogs fall short against Raiders

MAXWELL - The Ogden football team tried to stay with Collins-Maxwell-Baxter Friday night, but the 2-0 Raiders pulled away with a 48-28 victory.

Basketball Hoop Pole Falls On Young Boy

A young Pennsylvania boy was seriously injured when a basketball hoop support pole broke and fell on him at a southern New Jersey playground.

Football coach charged with soliciting prostitution

DAYTONA BEACH — The head football coach at Mainland High in Daytona Beach has been arrested for soliciting a prostitute, Local 6 News reported. The Daytona Beach Police Department conducted a prostitution sting Saturday evening in response to complaints from business owners and residents.