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A-Rod returns to Yankees lineup (AP)
Alex Rodriguez was back in the New York Yankees' starting lineup Sunday, batting cleanup and playing third base in their series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rodriguez hasn't played since Aug. 20, though his left calf was bothering him before that. The All-Star slugger walked through the clubhouse nearly four hours before the first pitch and took batting practice in the indoor cage.
Clijsters routs Ivanovic, makes quarters (AP)
Defending U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters needed just 59 minutes to beat former top-ranked player Ana Ivanovic in the fourth round. The second-seeded Clijsters won 6-2, 6-1 on Sunday for her 18th straight victory at Flushing Meadows. Ivanovic, the 2008 French Open champion from Serbia, has fallen to 40th in the world but was in the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time since last...
LSU barely holds off depleted UNC 30-24 (AP)
With the NCAA lurking around Chapel Hill and some of its best players sitting in the stands, North Carolina found itself in a most improbable position. The 6-yard line with a few seconds on the clock, a touchdown and an extra point away from actually winning the game. T.J. Yates took one shot at the end zone, the ball slipping through the hands of Zack Pianalto.
Dalton leads No. 6 TCU by No. 24 Beavers (AP)
The TCU Horned Frogs realize they likely will have to be perfect again in the regular season for the chance at a BCS do-over. The sixth-ranked Horned Frogs didn't slip up in a difficult season-opening test, despite a less-than-perfect performance. Andy Dalton ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score, making up two interceptions and leading TCU to a 30-21 victory Saturday night over...
Notre Dame beats Purdue in Kelly's debut (AP)
Brian Kelly looked around at a packed stadium and saw -- fittingly enough -- a sea of kelly green shirts. On a day of firsts for Notre Dame's new head coach, highlighted by a 23-12 win over Purdue, the colorful and enthusiastic crowd stood out. They were actually rooting for his team. "Maybe this is just my background, but anytime I've gone into a stadium with 81,000, I've always...