Iverson tweet: I'm joining Grizzlies (AP)

Iverson tweet: I’m joining Grizzlies (AP)

Guard Allen Iverson has tweeted that he will be heading to Memphis. The 34-year-old free agent tweeted Wednesday that "God Chose Memphis as the place that I will continue my career." The Commercial Appeal on its Web site reported that Iverson told the Grizzlies he is accepting a one-year offer.

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Roethlisberger rejects settlement offer (AP)

The attorney for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is rejecting a settlement offer by a former Nevada casino worker who claims the Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her. Roethlisberger attorney David Cornwell says the woman's offer is bizarre. The woman wants Roethlisberger to admit to the allegations, apologize and donate $100,000 to the Committee to [...]

No. 2 seed Murray upset at US Open (AP)

No. 2 seed Murray upset at US Open (AP)

That upward-pointing arrow defining Andy Murray's career flattened out dramatically Tuesday. The British star, who had ascended to a No. 2 ranking, was ousted from the U.S. Open by No. 16 Marin Cilic, 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 — a lopsided result as surprising for its score as the player he lost to. Cilic overcame two set [...]

Clijsters moves into US Open semifinals (AP)

Clijsters moves into US Open semifinals (AP)

Kim Clijsters pulled off another upset that didn't really look like one. Now, she's only two wins from a U.S. Open title hardly anyone could have seen coming. The mother of 18-month-old Jada, Clijsters dismantled 18th-seeded Li Na, 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals Tuesday, punishing China's top tennis star with deep, stinging groundstrokes that were [...]

BYU jumps 11 spots to No. 9 in Top 25 (AP)

The Cougars pulled the biggest upset of the opening weekend of the college football season, beating Oklahoma 14-13 on Saturday. Sooners Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford was knocked out of the game with a shoulder injury. Oklahoma drops 10 spots from No. 3 to No. 13. Florida is still an overwhelming No.
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