World Sports News

AP - Roger Federer looked every bit a champion and stayed perfect at this U.S. Open. Andy Roddick showed shades of winning form, too.

AP - Jayson Werth hit another home run against the Chicago Cubs and 45-year-old Jamie Moyer got his 12th win, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-3 victory that salvaged a split of their four-game series at Wrigley Field.

AFP - Second-ranked Jelena Jankovic moved closer to her first Grand Slam title and reclaiming the world number one ranking with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 triumph Sunday over Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki at the US Open.

AP - Ricky Williams is signed up for two more seasons in the NFL. The Miami Dolphins are hoping he plays out his contract this time.

AP - CC Sabathia pitched a one-hitter in his latest dominating start, allowing the Pirates only an infield single by Andy LaRoche in the fifth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Pittsburgh 7-0 Sunday for their eighth victory in nine games.

A strong performance from Pedro Martínez combined with home runs from Carlos Beltrán, Nick Evans and David Wright led New York to a 6-2 win over Florida.

Andy Pettitte gave up 10 hits and six runs, all earned, in six innings, while Toronto’s Roy Halladay held back New York’s offense.

AP - John Lynch, the longtime Pro Bowl safety signed by New England two weeks ago, was released by the Patriots on Sunday.

AP - Ian Poulter and Paul Casey were chosen Sunday as wild-card picks for Europe’s Ryder Cup team.

AP - Second-seeded Jelena Jankovic won her sort of split decision, beating No. 21 Caroline Wozniacki 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 Sunday to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open.