Venus wins but never finds comfort at US Open (AP)

AP - Venus Williams struggled with her serve. She kept tugging at her dress. Just as big a nuisance was her opponent, Shahar Peer.

Japanese rider, 19, killed in Moto2 crash in Italy (AP)

AP - Japanese teenager Shoya Tomizawa died after he crashed and was hit by two other riders during Sunday's Moto2 race at the San Marino Grand Prix in the sport's second fatality in eight days.

A-Rod back in Yankees' starting lineup (AP)
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.

Milner hoping Rooney ready for Swiss (AFP)

AFP - England's James Milner voiced his support for Wayne Rooney on Sunday after lurid reports about the striker's private life cast a shadow over preparations for the team's Euro 2012 clash with Switzerland.

Stakes never higher for No. 3 Boise State (AP)

AP - No. 3 Boise State has in many ways never played a more important game than it will Monday night, when the Broncos face No. 10 Virginia Tech at FedEx Field.

Querrey beats Almagro in straight sets at US Open (AP)

AP - American Sam Querrey has equaled his best showing at a Grand Slam tournament by beating 14th-seeded Nicolas Almagro to reach the fourth round at the U.S. Open.

Coach K pleased, but US faces higher expectations (AP)

AP - Those predicting that the United States will fall short of a world championship are focusing on the back of the jerseys.

Bengals cut backup QB O'Sullivan (AP)
AP - The Bengals have released second-string quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan, who struggled during the preseason.

Cliff Lee may miss next start for Rangers (AP)

AP - Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington says there's a good chance that Cliff Lee's next start will be skipped because of the pitcher's back pain.

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

After shocking loss, Mississippi tries to regroup (AP)
AP - For the most part, things have gone quite well for Mississippi's football program since coach Houston Nutt arrived on campus in November of 2007.

Anton retains Tour of Spain lead, Lopez takes stage (AFP)

AFP - Spanish rider David Lopez of Caisse d'Epargne won the mountainous ninth stage of the Tour of Spain on Sunday while his compatriot Igor Anton retained the overall race leader's red jersey.

Devils get Kovalchuk, NHL-union get long-term deal (AP)

AP - The New Jersey Devils did more than sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a $100 million contract.

Verdasco leads Spanish charge at US Open (AFP)

AFP - Fernando Verdasco led the way for Spain in the third round of the US Open on Sunday, blasting past Argentina's David Nalbandian 6-2, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.

Jimenez wins European Masters ahead of EMolinari (AP)

AP - Miguel Angel Jimenez won the European Masters on Sunday, shooting a 4-under 67 to beat Edoardo Molinari by three strokes.

Fighting words: UFC chief to speak at Oxford club (AP)
AP - The distinguished Oxford University debate club has featured such speakers as Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill and Malcolm X.

Time for Money Mayweather to shut up and fight (AP)

AP - Give Floyd Mayweather Jr. credit for one thing. Like any great fighter, he knows when to turn and run.

Castroneves stretches fuel to win Indy 300 (AP)

AP - Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line in front.

WADA reports breakthrough in gene doping tests (AP)
AP - Two groups of scientists have developed tests for gene doping in what the World Anti-Doping Agency hailed Friday as a major breakthrough in fighting the next frontier in cheating in sports.