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.

Saugus Youth Soccer is having a Soccer Appreciation Night on Wednesday, Sept. 8, from 5-8 p.m. at Dick's Sporting Goods at the Square One Mall.

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.

Clijsters, Schiavone reach US Open quarter-finals (AFP)

AFP - Defending champion Kim Clijsters and reigning French Open champion Francesca Schiavone advanced to the US Open quarter-finals with straight-set routs on Sunday.

Bolt has eyes on professional soccer career (AP)

AP - Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt says he'll attempt to play professional soccer once he brings his track and field career to an end.

Clijsters knocks out former No. 1 at windy US Open (AP)

AP - Kim Clijsters put a quick end to Ana Ivanovic's run at the U.S. Open, winning her 18th straight match at Flushing Meadows with a 6-2, 6-1 wipeout of the former world No. 1 in their fourth-round match Sunday.

Football coach arrested on prostitution charges

A longtime football coach in Volusia County has been arrested.

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.

Schiavone beats Pavlyuchenkova at US Open (AP)

AP - French Open champion Francesca Schiavone won in straight sets for the fourth consecutive match, beating 20th-seeded Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to advance to the U.S. Open quarterfinals.

Tennis-Federer's coach Annacone steps down from British role

Roger Federer's new coach Paul Annacone resigned as head coach of men's tennis in Britain on Sunday to avoid a conflict of interests, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) said.

Football Coach Arrested In Prostitution Sting

A Volusia County football coach was arrested during a prostitution sting Saturday night.

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.

Clijsters beats Ivanovic in 2 sets at US Open (AP)

AP - Defending U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters needed just 59 minutes to beat former top-ranked player Ana Ivanovic in the fourth round.

GPS Soccer Rolls Past Shelbyville, 6-1

GPS took a 6-1 soccer win over Shelbyville on Saturday afternoon. The Bruisers led 5-0 at halftime. GPS had 18 shots at goal, while Shelbyville managed 10.

Soccer: Robbie fouls up Phoenix

Perth Glory returned to the top of soccer's A-League with Robbie Fowler playing provider and finisher as the Wellington Phoenix's wretched away record continues to blight their title aspirations.Perth's 2-1 home victory leaves...

Football: Behind the scenes with Carson High

I spent Saturday with the Carson High football team. From 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., I went on the bus, listened and observed in the locker room and on the sideline.What was most memorable wasn't how well the Colts played...

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.

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.

Major League Baseball: Top 10 Throwback Jerseys of All Time

There are only a handful of Major League Baseball games where the fans get to see two teams square off in throwback jerseys. These are some of the most fun games to watch, regardless of what teams are playing.

Basketball booster pleads guilty to stealing from club

CHINO - The former president of a high school basketball team s booster club pleaded guilty this week to stealing from the club.

Golf team keeps building on young foundation

Armada head varsity golf coach John King will continue the building process he began last season with a young, raw group of golfers. His girl's team will look to improve on a 1-1 start to the season with another set of up-and-comers and two solid captains.

Football, RazorRock Rally dominate week

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

Tennis team splits

DULUTH — The Hibbing/Chisholm girls tennis team split a pair of matches Friday at Duluth. The Bluejackets lost a close 4-3 dual match to Duluth East but blanked Duluth Denfeld 7-0 to split their dual matches for the day.

Alma basketball's Terry Smith leaves for Michigan State

Alma College men's basketball coach Terry Smith has announced his resignation to join the Michigan State University women's basketball staff.

LSU holds on against short-handed Tar Heels 30-24 (AP)

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.

Tennis UPDATE: NN Mayor Price wins quarterfinal thriller, and the rest of the St. Aug's Labor Day Classic results

Tennis ST. AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH LABOR DAY CLASSIC Results from the hard-court tournament at Huntington Park in Newport News (seedings). Note: Rated divisions are based on National Tennis Rating Program's 7-point scale.

M. Soccer. UNM Men's Soccer ties with No. 5 UC Santa Barbara, 1-1, in 2OT

The University of New Mexico men's soccer team tied with No. 5 UC Santa Barbara Saturday night, 1-1, in a physical game at the UNM Soccer Complex.Lobo forward Devon Sandoval struck early in the game, picking up a rebound and putting the ball past the Gauchos' keeper. New Mexico led 1-0 going in to halftime. LOBO TV - Highlights of UNM's 3-2 win over #25 Saint Louis Stevens: Lobos Beat Saint ...

Jerry Green: Baseball hits the September Stretch

Baseball rumbles onward now, in the time frame known as the September Stretch -- the best, most captivating period of the entire season, the month when pennant races historically are settled.

Basketball squad advances to quarters in thriller

ISTANBUL -- The Serbian basketball squad advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Championship with a thrilling victory over rivals Croatia.

Golf: Ishikawa defends Fujisankei Classic title in playoff

TOKYO – Japan's teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa won the Fujisankei Classic for the second year in a row on Sunday to take the lead in the domestic tour's money rankings.

Basketball: Tall Blacks confident ahead of Russian showdown

Three straight wins have the New Zealand team quietly confident of continuing deeper into the basketball world championship in Turkey

Football roundup: Truckee off to fast start in 2010

The Truckee football team opened up defense of its 2009 3A state title with a convincing 44-0 win over Dayton on Saturday at Truckee.

Greenwood soccer gets win in Indiana tournament

The Greenwood High School boys’ soccer team went 1-2 in the Indiana vs. Kentucky Challenge in Evansville, Ind., dropping a 1-0 decision to Mater Dei, Ind., on Friday and splitting a pair of games Saturday. The Gators fell 4-1 to Evansville (Ind.) Memorial and wrapped up the event with a 1-0 win over Evansville (Ind.) Harrison.

Inside Baseball: Rocket-armed Chapman takes baseball by storm

Nothing excites the baseball mythmaking machine like a rocket arm. And when that arm emerges not from some baseball academy but from the mysterious mists, the myth is enhanced.

Soccer hits rough patch with tie

EAST LANSING - After starting the boys soccer season with three strong wins, outscoring Williamston, Eaton Rapids and Stevensville Lakeshore by a combined 12-0, Mason may have lost whatever momentum it had built with just one win in its last three games.

Talbot helps Indians down Mariners 4-2 (AP)

AP - Mitch Talbot allowed an unearned run in 6 2/3 innings to help the Cleveland Indians top the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Saturday night.

Baseball tournament adds millions to economy

While many teams walked away with championships at last month’s American Amateur Youth Baseball Alliance (AAYBA) Open World Series in the area, officials say the local economy was just as victorious.

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.

Football countdown: No. 4 Ramapo

The Ramapo football team has a lot to feel confident about as the Green Raiders prepare to defend their hard-won North 1, Group 3 title.

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.

Golf classic raises more than $6,000

FAYETTEVILLE -- The first Lee Crawford Memorial Golf Classic on Aug. 11 at Penn National Golf Course in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, raised more than $6,000.

Soccer: HSU gets revenge on Trinity; ACU gets shutout

The only two losses the Hardin-Simmons women’s soccer team last season came by 1-0 scores against Trinity.On Saturday, the No. 13 Cowgirls made sure that didn’t happen a third time.

Tennis Corner: Keeping your temper and changing balls

At the halfway point of professional tennis’ last Grand Slam of the year, the U.S. Open, there have been some great matches. Most of the top players have come through to the second week but there have been a few upsets.The television coverage has been perfect. Tennis fans have been treated to 10-12 hours of matches every day and hopefully you have learned from watching the pros. And some of you ...

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Castroneves stretches fuel to win Indy 300 (AP)

AP - Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line in front.

DE Jay Richardson among Raiders cuts (AP)

AP - Coach Tom Cable called this year's roster cuts the most difficult in his four years with the Oakland Raiders.