AP - Sam Querrey wants to put the "U.S." back in the U.S. Open.

AP - When Israel's Shahar Peer was denied a visa to play in the United Arab Emirates last year, Venus Williams spoke out on her behalf — because she felt it was the right thing to do under those circumstances.

AP - No matter what they try, the San Diego Padres just keep losing.

AFP - England's James Milner voiced his support for Wayne Rooney on Sunday after lurid reports about the striker's private life cast a shadow over preparations for the team's Euro 2012 clash with Switzerland.

AP - In his first start at East Carolina, quarterback Dominique Davis provided one of the greatest finishes in the history of the program.

AP - The stop sign that Texas third base coach Dave Anderson put up was apparently a little too good.