AP – The FBI said Friday there is no evidence of sabotage in last week’s explosion at a Puerto Rico fuel depot, which burned for more than two days and forced the evacuation of hundreds of people. Read more

AFP – Zimbabwe’s feuding leaders on Friday came under fresh pressure to break a two-week impasse threatening to sink the foundering unity government, as a regional bloc said it would hold a summit to resolve the crisis. Read more

Joe Blanton was picked to start Game 4 of the World Series for the defending champion Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Charlie Manuel said Friday he will go with Blanton against the New York Yankees rather than ace Cliff Lee on short rest. Lee, who has never pitched on three days' rest, is slated to start Game [...]

Publicly griping about officials in the Southeastern Conference just got a lot more costly for Lane Kiffin and the rest of the league's coaches. After three SEC coaches in two weeks, including Tennessee's Kiffin, received reprimands for ripping officials, the conference has decided that future punishment for similar antics will be fines and suspensions. Read [...]

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield will not play on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. The Pro Bowler was listed as out in Friday's injury report. He also missed last week's game against Pittsburgh because of the injured right foot. Coach Brad Childress says he saw Winfield make progress throughout the week. Read more