AP - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has a broken finger on his throwing hand and could be out for up to four weeks. Romo broke his right pinkie on the first play of overtime in a 30-24 loss at Arizona on Sunday.

AP - Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown's racing career is over after injuring his right front foot during a workout at Aqueduct on Monday. Michael Iavarone, of IEAH Stables, co-owners of Big Brown, said the 3-year-old colt tore a three-inch piece of flesh off the foot after it collided with his right rear foot while working over the turf course at Aqueduct with stablemate Kip Deville.

Reuters - The National Basketball Association is laying off nine percent of its work force over worries about the U.S. economy, but is looking to expand operations in China, Commissioner David Stern said.

AP - The American League Championship Series resumes this afternoon in Boston. Jon Lester toes the rubber for the Red Sox against Tampa Bay's Matt Garza. In the National League, game 4 of the series is tonight in Los Angeles, with the Phillies leading 2 games to 1. The Phillies plan to send Joe Blanton to the hill against the Dodgers' Derek Lowe.

AFP - Raymond Domenech, who is set to have talks with French football authorities over his future, will keep his post after France's draw against Romania, according to sports daily L'Equipe on Monday.

AP - The San Jose Sharks had just enough to stay perfect.

AP - Texas rode its resounding Red River Rivalry upset right to No. 1. The Longhorns leapfrogged No. 2 Alabama on Sunday and sit atop The Associated Press Top 25 in the regular season for the first time in 24 years after beating Oklahoma 45-35.

AFP - Roger Federer was making no promises Monday as to how long his sudden return to tennis would last this season, saying he's only looking as far ahead as this week's Madrid Masters.

AP - Zach Johnson found his putting touch in time for a season-salvaging victory in the Texas Open.

Lance Armstrong has agreed to ride in next year's Giro d'Italia, giving him a crucial test ahead of his attempt to win an eighth Tour de France title.

October 13, 2008 - 2:58 a.m. Ryan Longwell made a field goal with nine seconds left to give Minnesota a comeback win over Detroit.

After a big win over Oklahoma, Texas football is number one in both major polls released today.

The NBA and Anschutz Entertainment Group will announce today plans to design and operate at least a dozen arenas in China, extending the league's presence in its largest foreign market.

Damarcus Beasley scored twice in the first half as the United States men's national team routed Cuba 6-1 at RFK Stadium in Washington to clinch a berth in the final round of World Cup qualifying for the CONCACAF region.

Stars from Miami Heat and New Jersey Nets announced the refurbishment of the local basketball court

In this Sept. 14, 2008 photo, Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow watches from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman will likely be sidelined for at least a month after undergoing surgery for a sports hernia.

WORLD championship leader Lewis Hamilton secured pole position Saturday for the Japanese Grand Prix with a dazzling last-gasp lap in qualifying, leaving rival Felipe Massa in fifth.

Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria throws his bat after striking out against Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka during the third inning baseball action in Game 1 of the American League championship series in ...

Clemson coach Tommy Bowden is changing quarterbacks, benching preseason Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Cullen Harper in favor of backup Willy Korn.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Brian Griese missed practice for the third straight day Friday due to a right elbow injury, making Jeff Garcia the likely starter in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.

The AP's Dave Lubeski reports on the Denver Broncos, who look to halt a three-game losing streak against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Left-arm paceman Zaheer Khan claimed a five-wicket haul for India - but not before Michael Hussey had steered Australia into a position of strength on the second day of the first Test.

From the blue-line to behind the bench, the San Jose Sharks' three most important newcomers set an awfully high standard during their debuts in teal.