USA Defeats Mexico, 1-0 in Historic Match

(AP) MEXICO CITY — After 75 years of frustration in Mexico, the U.S. national team finally won a soccer game at its southern neighbor and regional rival.

Dominated for most of the night at one of soccer’s most intimidating venues, the Americans beat the Mexicans 1-0 in an…

Felix Hernandez Pitches Perfect Game

King Felix, indeed. The year of the pitcher has turned into something that carries more than a season’s tone as Seattle’s Felix Hernandez pitched a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Safeco Field on Wednesday afternoon.

That’s the third perfect game in the major leagues…

Rafael Nadal Withdraws From US Open

AP-Rafael Nadal withdrew from the U.S. Open on Wednesday, sidelined by the knee tendinitis that has kept him out of action since his stunning loss at Wimbledon in late June.

The third-ranked Spaniard reached the final at Flushing Meadows each of the past two years, winning the…

Evelyn and Chad End Marriage After 41 Days

NEW YORK —  Evelyn Lozada is ending her 41-day-old marriage to Chad Johnson after the football star was arrested for allegedly head-butting her over the weekend.

A rep for the VH1 reality star confirmed reports that Lozada filed for divorce Tuesday.

“Given the recent events that have taken…

Bears Brian Urlacher Has Knee Surgery

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher underwent an arthroscopic procedure to clean up tissue in his left knee Tuesday, general manager Phil Emery told “The Waddle & Silvy Show” on ESPN 1000.

Emery said the goal remains for Urlacher to be ready for the Sept. 9 regular-season opener against the…