Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC
SHANGHAI (AP) -- Phil Mickelson was unwinding from a day of high energy and quick turnarounds, one that took him from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods to a two-shot lead over the final eight holes Saturday in the HSBC Champions....

Undefeated Zenyatta ready to race the boys
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Bring on the boys....

Twins exercise 2011 option on Cuddyer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins have picked up outfielder Michael Cuddyer's $10.5 million option for 2011....

Italy takes 2-0 lead over US in Fed Cup final
REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- Alexa Glatch and Melanie Oudin lost in straight sets Saturday to give Italy a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Fed Cup final....

Federer to play Djokovic for Swiss Indoors title
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final in a bid for a fourth straight title in his hometown tournament....

ITF chief says ban unlikely for Serena Williams
REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- Top-ranked Serena Williams will most likely receive a "significant" fine but no suspension for her U.S. Open tirade, the president of the International Tennis Federation said....

ITF confirms 1-year ban for Wickmayer, Malisse
LONDON (AP) -- The International Tennis Federation has confirmed a one-year suspension for Belgian tennis players Yanina Wickmayer and Xavier Malisse....

Fox NFL pregame show to be aired from Afghanistan
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Fox NFL pregame show will be broadcast from a military installation in Afghanistan on Sunday....

Spanish basketball game off because of swine flu
MADRID (AP) -- Swine flu has forced the Spanish basketball league to postpone a game for the second time this season....

Skater Joubert of France wins NHK Trophy
NAGANO, Japan (AP) -- Brian Joubert of France won the NHK Trophy on Saturday, earning his first Grand Prix title of the season with a strong performance in the free skate....