AFP - Germany coach Joachim Loew admits Russia's attacking style will test his team's leaky defence when the two big names in Group Four square off in Dortmund on Saturday in their World Cup qualifier.
AP - While much of the preseason talk about the New Jersey Devils has focused on the return of Brian Rolston and Bobby Holik, the player who decided the season opener was the man who has been the face of this team since the 1990s Martin Brodeur.
AP - Despite not making a single throw in practice this week, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is prepared to start for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Seattle.
AP - Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says quarterback Carson Palmer will not start Sunday's game against the New York Jets because of a sore right elbow but that he could play.
AP - Brett Myers stood on first base, shaking his head and shrugging his shoulders. He couldn't explain his hitting success, and no one ever expected it.
AP - Johnny Patrick returned a fumble 21 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter and blocked a field goal to set up another score in Louisville's 35-28 victory over Memphis on Friday night
AP - What remains of Tiger Stadium will remain standing at least until March 1 while preservationists raise money to renovate the stadium and reopen it as a recreational and educational complex.