• LPGA backs down on English requirement 9/5/2008, 7:08 p.m. EDT
(AP) — The LPGA Tour's "mea culpa" didn't need much translation.

• Hanna washes out NASCAR at Richmond 9/5/2008, 7:07 p.m. EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Steady rain that began Friday night and expectations that it would continue through Saturday with Tropical Storm Hanna moving in forced NASCAR to postpone Saturday night's Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway.

• Rangers' Kinsler having season-ending surgery 9/5/2008, 7:06 p.m. EDT
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ian Kinsler's breakout season is done.

• Serena Williams reaches Open final; Jankovic next 9/5/2008, 7:05 p.m. EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams wound up and smacked a shot directly at Dinara Safina early in the second set of their U.S. Open semifinal. The ball hit Safina near her shoulder, ending the point, and she quickly turned her back to the net, muttering as she walked away, ignoring Williams' attempts to apologize.

• AL HR Carlos Quentin breaks wrist hitting own bat 9/5/2008, 7:04 p.m. EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — American League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken right wrist stemming from his own temper, and the Chicago White Sox left fielder will have surgery Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season.

• Bolt runs 9.77 in cold, wet conditions for win 9/5/2008, 6:39 p.m. EDT
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — Usain Bolt rallied against cold, wind and Asafa Powell to win the 100 meters in 9.77 seconds Friday at the Van Damme Memorial.

• Ky. governor bans steroids in race horses 9/5/2008, 6:34 p.m. EDT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear signed an emergency regulation Friday banning steroids for the state's thoroughbred and standardbred races.

• Hammer throw medalists test positive for doping 9/5/2008, 6:16 p.m. EDT
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — The silver and bronze medalists from Belarus in the men's hammer throw at the Beijing Olympics were caught doping and could be stripped of their medals.

• Bowyer at ease headed into final qualifying race 9/5/2008, 6:12 p.m. EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Clint Bowyer would maybe be nervous about making the Chase for the championship if the 12-driver field was finalized at any place other than Richmond International Raceway.

• Trembley to return as Orioles manager in 2009 9/5/2008, 6:10 p.m. EDT
BALTIMORE (AP) — Dave Trembley was certain he would be asked to return as manager of the Baltimore Orioles in 2009, an expectation that was fulfilled Friday.

• Hanna washes out NASCAR at Richmond 9/5/2008, 6:09 p.m. EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Steady rain that began Friday night and expectations that it would continue through Saturday with Tropical Storm Hanna moving in forced NASCAR to postpone Saturday night's Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway.

• Dixon, Castroneves take title fight to the end 9/5/2008, 6:01 p.m. EDT
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Memories of the finish of last season's IndyCar Series race at Chicagoland Speedway are a recurring nightmare for Scott Dixon and a beacon of hope for Helio Castroneves.

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• Giants DE Kiwanuka accuses Samuels of dirty play 9/5/2008, 5:59 p.m. EDT
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka alleged on Friday that Washington Redskins tackle Chris Samuels made a dirty play when he fell on the back of his ankle after being beaten on a pass rush on the final play of the NFL season opener.

• Branch out for Seattle; Locklear unlikely to play 9/5/2008, 5:18 p.m. EDT
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The return of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch is going to wait at least a week.

• Arrest warrant for ex-football star Ingram 9/5/2008, 5:17 p.m. EDT
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — An arrest warrant was issued Friday for Mark Ingram, a star on the New York Giants' 1991 Super Bowl-winning team who failed for a third time to appear in federal court for sentencing on a money laundering and bank fraud conviction.

• Bills: Pro Bowl LT Peters ends holdout 9/5/2008, 5:11 p.m. EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Rather than losing a game paycheck of more than $191,000, Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters made plans on Friday to end his holdout and report to the team by Saturday.

• Jaguars' Porter ruled out of opener at Tennessee 9/5/2008, 4:25 p.m. EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jaguars receiver Jerry Porter was ruled out of Sunday's season opener at Tennessee because of a hamstring injury.

• Newman questionable for Cowboys opener 9/5/2008, 4:23 p.m. EDT
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman is listed as questionable for the season opener at Cleveland.

• US boxing coach Dan Campbell retires 9/5/2008, 4:20 p.m. EDT
(AP) — U.S. boxing coach Dan Campbell retired Friday after his attempt to remake the American team backfired in Beijing with its worst showing in Olympic history.

• Ravens sign OT Anderson 9/5/2008, 4:18 p.m. EDT
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — After signing his three-year, $11 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, offensive tackle Willie Anderson hopes to play in Sunday's season opener against the team that cut him.

• Bryans team up, win men's doubles title at US Open 9/5/2008, 4:03 p.m. EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Twins Mike and Bob Bryan won their second U.S. Open men's doubles title and sixth Grand Slam championship overall, beating Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy 7-6 (5), 7-6 (10) Friday.

• Packers RB Grant sits out practice as precaution 9/5/2008, 3:40 p.m. EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers running back Ryan Grant and defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila missed practice Friday as a precaution heading into Monday night's opener against Minnesota.