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WADA reports breakthrough in gene doping tests (AP)

AP – Two groups of scientists have developed tests for gene doping in what the World Anti-Doping Agency hails as a major breakthrough in fighting the next round of cheating in sports.

Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl (AP)

AP – Washington Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan has received an eight-game suspension stemming his part in a brawl during a game against the Florida Marlins.

Roethlisberger suspension reduced to 4 games (AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger stands on the sidelines at the end of the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers during NFL preseason football game action in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010. Roethlisberger played for most of the first quarter in the Steelers' 19-3 win.  (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)AP – Ben Roethlisberger is getting time off for good behavior.

US pulls away in 2nd half to rout Tunisia 92-57 (AP)

USA's Chauncey Billups, right, puts up a shot as Tunisia's Salah Mejri defends during the preliminary round of the World Basketball Championship, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Istanbul, Turkey.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP – Eric Gordon scored 21 points and the United States pulled away from Tunisia after sleepwalking through the first half, winning 92-57 on Thursday in its final game of pool play at the world championship.

Roethlisberger to meet with Goodell (AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) sets to hand the ball off behind the blocking of Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey (53) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)AP – Ben Roethlisberger’s six-game suspension likely will be shortened to four games by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after the two meet in New York on Friday.

American teen Capra upsets 18th-seeded Rezai (AP)

Melanie Oudin of the United States reacts after losing a point to Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. Bondarenko won the match 6-2, 7-5. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)AP – Goodbye, Melanie Oudin. Hello, Beatrice Capra.

AP Source: Big Ten will announce divisions tonight (AP)

AP – A person familiar with the discussions says the Big Ten plans to announce Wednesday night how it will break up into two divisions.

Azarenka collapses, wheeled off court at US Open (AP)

Medical workers take Victoria Azarenka of Belarus off the court in a wheelchair after she collapsed while playing Gisela Dulko of Argentina at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)AP – Victoria Azarenka collapsed and fell to the ground while chasing down a routine forehand and had to be taken off the court in a wheelchair Wednesday, a half-hour into her match on another steamy day at the U.S. Open.

Saban: Ingram was playing best football of career (AP)

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2009, file photo, Alabama running back Mark Ingram carries the ball against Florida, during the Southeastern Conference NCAA college football  championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram of Alabama will miss the season opener after injuring his left knee during practice. He was hurt Monday and coach Nick Saban said in a statement the star tailback had an arthroscopic procedure Tuesday. The coach says Ingram should make a full recovery in a 'relatively short time.' (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)AP – Alabama coach Nick Saban says Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram was playing the best football of his Crimson Tide career before his injury.

Federer, V.Williams, Roddick win at US Open (AP)

Roger Federer celebrates after he struck a shot between his legs for a winner against Brian Dabul, of Argentina, during the first round at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Monday, Aug. 30, 2010. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)AP – This trick shot by Roger Federer was most definitely real.

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