Arizona Cardinals cut ties with QB Matt Leinart The Arizona Cardinals will release quarterback Matt Leinart, a league source told ESPN.com's Adam Schefter.

No. 4 Florida overcomes errors vs. Miami (OH) Jeff Demps had a long scoring run, John Brantley added a fluky touchdown pass late and No. 4 Florida overcame an error-filled game to beat Miami (Ohio) 34-12 Saturday.

Reeling NL West-leading Padres lose 9th straight NL batting leader Carlos Gonzalez had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 win Saturday over the reeling NL West-leading San Diego Padres, whose nine-game losing streak is their longest since 2003.

Dalton uses legs to overcome 2 INTs, lift TCU Andy Dalton ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to make up for his two interceptions and No. 6 TCU opened the season with a 30-21 victory over No. 24 Oregon State on Saturday night.

U.S. Open: Fourth-seeded Jelena Jankovic ousted by Kaia Kanepi Fourth-seeded Jelena Jankovic was upset by 31st-seeded Kaia Kanepi 6-2, 7-6 (1) in the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday.

St. Louis Rams name Sam Bradford as starting quarterback The St. Louis Rams have named No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford as the Week 1 starter when the team opens at home against the Arizona Cardinals.

Tiger Woods shoots 65 to keep playoff hopes alive; Jason Day, Brandt Snedeker lead Tiger Woods didn't miss many shots and didn't make any bogeys on his way to a 6-under 65 that kept his playoff hopes alive in the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. apologizes for Manny Pacquiao rant, says he was 'just having fun' A day after Floyd Mayweather Jr. used a video sharing web site to go on an extended rant filled with profanity, racist and homophobic statements aimed at Manny Pacquiao, he apologized.

Jacksonville State stuns Masoli, Ole Miss in 2OT Jacksonville State quarterback Coty Blanchard completed a 2-point conversion pass to Calvin Middleton in double overtime as the Gamecocks pulled off a stunning 49-48 victory over Mississippi on Saturday.

Speedway Motorsports Inc. owner Bruton Smith against ending Cup series in 'North Cuba' Speedway Motorsports Inc. owner Bruton Smith isn't a fan of NASCAR's insistence on ending the season in South Florida.

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez and pitcher Andy Pettitte both closer to return after facing off in simulated game Alex Rodriguez and Andy Pettitte are both closer to return after facing off in simulated game.

Notre Dame tips Purdue to give Kelly first win Dayne Crist threw for 205 yards and a touchdown in his first start, Armando Allen ran for a score and Notre Dame's defense was solid Saturday in a 23-12 win over Purdue that gave coach Brian Kelly a victory in his Fighting Irish debut.

Murray guides No. 23 UGA without WR Green Aaron Murray passed for three touchdowns and ran for another in leading No. 23 Georgia to a 55-7 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette.

Seattle Seahawks release veteran WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh The Seattle Seahawks have cut wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, a team source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

No. 20 FSU routs Samford in Fisher's debut Christian Ponder threw four first-half touchdown passes and Greg Reid returned a punt 74 yards for another score as No. 20 Florida State celebrated Jimbo Fisher's coaching debut with a 59-6 victory over lower-division Samford (Ala.) Saturday.