Dodgers Acquire 1b Thome, Rhp Garland (ap)
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a big push to lock up the NL West, acquiring slugging first baseman Jim Thome from the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Jon Garland from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The deals were announced by Los Angeles in the top of the eighth inning of Monday night's game against Arizona. Read more
Mexico Tries To Evacuate Thousands Ahead Of Jimena (ap)
AP – Emergency workers struggled to evacuate thousands of reluctant slum dwellers as extremely dangerous Hurricane Jimena approached Mexico’s resort-studded Baja California Peninsula on Tuesday. Read more
Favre Plays 3 Quarters Despite Injury (ap)
Brett Favre's ribs appear to be just fine. He took plenty of hits and even delivered one. Adrian Peterson scored on the game's first play, Favre played three quarters despite saying he might have an injured rib, and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Houston Texans 17-10 in a preseason game Monday night. Read more