Nadal reaches US Open quarters by beating Lopez (AP)

Rafael Nadal of Spain, returns a shot to Feliciano Lopez of Spain during a fourth round match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)AP - Trying to complete a career Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal has won all 12 sets he's played so far at the 2010 U.S. Open.
Boise State gains ground in AP Top 25 (AP)

Boise State Broncos wide receiver Austin Pettis (L) celebrates with teammates Doug Martin (2nd L), Dan Paul and Joe Kellogg (R) after scoring the game-winning touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies in their NCAA football game in Landover, Maryland September 6, 2010. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)AP - More AP Top 25 voters are buying into Boise State as the No. 1 team in the country. Boise State gained seven first-place votes and closed in on No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Ohio State as the top three teams in the first regular season Associated Press football poll held their spots from the preseason.
Clijsters, Venus win to set up marquee semifinal (AP)

Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts during a quarterfinal against Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)AP - Nobody can say Kim Clijsters took an easy path to her U.S. Open title last year. She played both Williams sisters.
FIFA inspectors on whirlwind US tour (AFP)

Head of the FIFA Inspection Group Harold Mayne-Nicholls (left) is seen during an inspection visit to the Dragao Stadium in Porto, on September 1. FIFA World Cup inspectors visited New York on Tuesday as they are touring potential stadiums and facilities as part of the process in determining if America is a suitable host for the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022.(AFP/File/Miguel Riopa)AFP - FIFA World Cup inspectors visited New York as part of a three-day, five-city US tour that includes breakfast at the White House.
US Ryder Cup picks: Woods, Johnson, Cink, Fowler (AP)

Rickie Fowler tees off of the second green during Notah Begay's NB3 Foundation Challenge at Atunyote Golf Club in Vernona, N.Y., Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010. (AP Photo/Heather Ainsworth)AP - Tiger Woods was a no-brainer as a captain's pick for the Ryder Cup.
Hoffman gets 600th save, Brewers beat Cards 4-2 (AP)

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Hoffman comes into the baseball game during the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, in Milwaukee. Hoffman had 599 career saves entering the game. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)AP - In a season that didn't go as planned for Trevor Hoffman, baseball's career saves leader added another milestone to his illustrious career.
Ferrari faces Formula One disciplinary hearing (AP)

Formula One driver Felipe Massa of Brazil prepares to drive his 2009 Ferrari during a show at the Hungaroring circuit in Mogyorod, northeast of Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010. (AP Photo/MTI, Imre Foeldi)AP - Ferrari awaited a decision Wednesday on whether it will face further sanctions from Formula One for breaking rules on team orders at the German Grand Prix.
Life without Roethlisberger begins for Steelers (AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger stands on the sidelines at the end of the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during NFL preseason football game action in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. Roethlisberger played for most of the first quarter in the Steelers' 19-3 win. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)AP - Ben Roethlisberger loves to be the guy who gets his team out of trouble, throws the big touchdown pass, makes the play that changes a season.
Polanco's big hit lifts Phillies into first place (AP)

Philadelphia Phillies' Joe Blanton pitches in the third inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP - Placido Polanco hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 8-7 Tuesday night to move into first place in the NL East.
Guard Delonte West returning to Celtics (AP)
AP - Delonte West is returning to the Boston Celtics.
Jax State's Blanchard enjoying spotlight (AP)

In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, photograph, Jacksonville State quarterback Coty Blanchard (10) fights off Mississippi defenders Allen Walker (9) and Gerald Rivers (90) as he looks for teammate Calvin Middleton on a 2-point conversion in the second overtime to win 49-48 in an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)AP - Coty Blanchard is a little overwhelmed.
Schleck, O'Grady sent home from Spanish Vuelta (AP)

In this photo taken on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, and made available on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, Team Saxo Bank rider Andy Schleck, before the eighth stage of the Spanish Vuelta between Villena and Xorret de Cati, Spain. Schleck said on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, he and teammate Stuart O'Grady have been removed from the Spanish Vuelta because they drank alcohol. Schleck said he broke a team rule 'by going out for a drink after dinner'. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)AP - Two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck and Saxo Bank teammate Stuart O'Grady were sent home from the Spanish Vuelta on Tuesday after breaking team rules on drinking, overshadowing a successful day for the home nation.
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