Vince Young best-known veteran cut

49ers' sixth-round pick Jason Slowey among cuts 12 players cut from team

Athletics' Anderson beats Indians

CLEVELAND (AP) - Brett Anderson gave up two hits, one on a questionable call, over seven innings as the Oakland Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Monday night.

Manning on the money in Broncos' loss to 49ers

DENVER (AP) - That's the Peyton Manning the Denver Broncos and their fans have been waiting all summer to see. Magnificent. A machine. On the money. And no longer just a memory.

First-inning struggles continue for Lincecum

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Tim Lincecum couldn't find his rhythm or the strike zone in the first inning. That's become a troubling trend for the San Francisco pitcher, with the results all too predictable.

Japan takes World Series title by beating Tennessee

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Arms outstretched in the air with a smile from ear-to-ear, Noriatsu Osaka couldn't contain his glee.

Oscar Pistorius to run again, this time at Paralympics

LONDON (AP) - The Olympic rings have disappeared across London, and the Paralympic symbols hoisted in their place. Let the games begin - again.

Surging Mariners hope to keep 2nd half rolling

SEATTLE (AP) - For much of his first two seasons as manager of the Seattle Mariners, Eric Wedge has preached exactly what his team has practiced over the past month.

15-year-old Lydia Ko wins in Canada

COQUITLAM, British Columbia (AP) - Lydia Ko won the Canadian Women's Open on Sunday to become the youngest winner in LPGA Tour history and only the fifth amateur champion.

Watney earns timely win at The Barclays

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Nick Watney salvaged a dismal season Sunday at The Barclays with a victory that could not have come at a better time.

Dawkins and Gordon lift Quakes over Rapids

SANTA CLARA (AP) - Simon Dawkins and Alan Gordon each scored a pair of goals and the San Jose Earthquakes cruised to a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night.

Long Grand Slam season wraps up with US Open

NEW YORK (AP) - Champion at Wimbledon in both singles and doubles. Winner again at the All England Club in both events, four weeks later at the London Olympics.

Stafford injures hand, Lions lose to Oakland raiders

OAKLAND (AP) - The all-important third preseason game for Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions turned out to be a real Bay Area bruiser.

Raiders pleased with QB Pryor's progress

ALAMEDA (AP) - Terrelle Pryor is still far from being a polished quarterback for the Oakland Raiders and isn't likely to move up the depth chart any time soon.

Athletics slip past Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jonny Gomes changed the game in a hurry for the Oakland Athletics.

A-Rod grievance resumes after month-long break

Alex Rodriguez's grievance hearing to overturn his 211-game suspension resumed Monday with the first of what could be 10 straight days of sessions.

Michigan State moves to No. 1 in AP poll

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan State is No. 1 in The Associated Press' college basketball poll for the first time in 13 years.

Chasing History

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) - It took Jimmie Johnson just 13 races into his rookie season with Hendrick Motorsports to prove to his team he was a rare talent.

Penguins rall past Ducks

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Sidney Crosby capped a third-period outburst with his 10th goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 on Monday night.

Armstrong: UCI head planned cover-up

Lance Armstrong claims former International Cycling Union president Hein Verbruggen instigated a cover-up of his doping at the 1999 Tour de France.

UC Davis women take positives from Stanford loss

STANFORD w(AP) - UC Davis began the process of becoming a Division I program 10 years ago. The Aggies have played No. 3 Stanford every year since 2007. The program is about to take the next big step.

Cougars come up short in section championship

STOCKTON – The Weston Ranch High boys soccer team accomplished a lot this season, but the top-seeded Cougars will look back on their 3-2 loss to No. 3 Liberty Ranch for the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV championship on Saturday at Stagg High wondering how different things could have been.

Broncos ruin Chiefs’ perfect mark

DENVER (AP) - Peyton Manning went virtually untouched by Kansas City's sack-happy defense Sunday night, throwing for 323 yards and a touchdown to lead the Denver Broncos to a 27-17 victory over the NFL's last undefeated team.

Saints beat 49ers on last play

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Bloodied, Drew Brees recovered. Garret Hartley made a nifty comeback, too, for the New Orleans Saints.

McGloin leads Raiders over Houston Texans

HOUSTON (AP) - Oakland rookie Matt McGloin was so good in a victory over the Houston Texans that it raised questions about whether Terrelle Pryor will get his job back when he's healthy.

Randolph, Grizzlies topple Sacramento

SACRAMENTO (AP) - Zach Randolph scored nine of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and also had 10 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 97-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

Taylor scores 109 points for Grinnell

GRINNELL, Iowa (AP) - Jack Taylor renewed his membership in the Century Club.

Blackhawks pound San Jose Sharks

CHICAGO (AP) - Patrick Sharp scored two goals, including one on a third-period penalty shot, and Kris Versteeg had a goal and an assist to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.

Stanford stunned by USC in last minute

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Stanford coach David Shaw waited at midfield for several minutes, but couldn't find Ed Orgeron amid the raucous crowd of Southern California fans celebrating their Trojans' upset victory.

Jimmie Johnson wins NASCAR championship

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) - Back on top with only two NASCAR greats left to catch, Jimmie Johnson won his sixth championship in eight years Sunday and staked his claim as one of the most dominant competitors in sports history.