Football season helps score sales at Great Falls bars

Football officially kicked off for collegiate teams around the state Saturday, and those games are giving area bars a boost in business. There were lots of Grizzly fans as well as Bobcat fans at the Halftime Sports Bar.

SU football fans didn't have to miss the big game despite being at the fair.

Cardinals error hands Reds 6-1 victory (Reuters)

Reuters - The Cincinnati Reds converted a St. Louis Cardinals error into three early runs and an easy 6-1 victory Saturday.

Bethune-Cookman wins 70-10 in coach Jenkins' debut (AP)

AP - Matt Johnson passed for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Bethune-Cookman to a 70-10 victory in its opener over NAIA opponent Edward Waters (0-2) on Saturday.

Football Season Business Boom

(Birmingham, AL) WIAT- The staff is geared up at Bob Baumhower's Wings in Patton Creek. Football season is their busiest time of year. "Oh, we're swamped. We're busier even when there's not football on in football season. I guess people have football on their minds. They come and eat lunch Monday through Friday, weekends you can't hardly get a table," said Jason Lea, of Baumhower's Wings ...

4 undrafted rookies make Cowboys' initial roster (AP)

AP - The Dallas Cowboys kept four undrafted rookies on their initial 53-man roster Saturday. Maybe having so many bargain-bin finds made it easier for Jerry Jones to swallow the nearly $1.8 million salary of reserve receiver Sam Hurd.

Snedeker is leading in Boston; Woods shoots 65 (AP)

AP - About the only thing fun for Jason Day was being atop the leaderboard in the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Federer, Soderling move nearer to US Open showdown (AFP)

AFP - Roger Federer and Robin Soderling, who broke Federer's streak of 23 Grand Slam semi-finals in a row, moved closer to a US Open quarter-final showdown with straight-set triumphs on a windy Saturday.

Basketball: Serbia into quarters after thriller

Serbia is through to the quarter-finals of the basketball World Championship after a thrilling one-point victory over bitter rivals Croatia in Turkey on Saturday.

Tennis: Sharapova rediscovers ruthless streak

Russia's Maria Sharapova has rediscovered the ruthless streak that took her to the top of the tennis world and it could soon land her a second US Open crown

Tennis: Spartans finish third at tennis tournament

The Oshkosh North girls tennis team finished third at the Green Bay Southwest Invitational on Saturday.

Irish win Kelly's debut, 23-12 (AP)

AP - 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.

Hamlin wins pole for Atlanta Cup race (AP)

AP - Denny Hamlin started chasing the championship during qualifying Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

No. 11 Oregon blows out New Mexico, 72-0 (AP)

AP - Oregon didn't need LaMichael James for this one.

Michigan's Robinson shines in 30-10 win over UConn (AP)

AP - Denard Robinson accounted for 383 yards and two touchdowns in his first game as Michigan's starting quarterback, leading the Wolverines to a 30-10 win over Connecticut on Saturday at the bigger than ever Big House.

Golf Scramble Held Saturday for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

A golf scramble was held Saturday to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Basketball: Spain defeat Greece 80-72 to set-up Serbia rematch

ISTANBUL : Spain defeated Greece 80-72 to reach the world basketball championships quarter-finals on Saturday and set-up a rematch of last year's European title showdown with Serbia.

No love lost: Sharapova blanks Capra 6-0, 6-0 (AP)

AP - Maria Sharapova knows the story all too well: An unknown American kid shows up at the U.S. Open, upsets a seeded player, gains some buzz and belief, then gets a shot at Sharapova in the third round.

Basketball / Spain sets up crucial rematch with Serbia

Spain defeated Greece 80-72 to reach the World Basketball Championship quarterfinal yesterday and set-up a rematch of last year's European title showdown with Serbia.

Basketball: Spain takes down Greece

TURKEY: Juan Carlos Navarro scored 22 points as Spain beat Greece 80-72 in round 16 at the basketball world championships.The Spaniards made eight of 18 three-pointers and used a 13-3 run in the fourth quarter to push ahead.Greece...

Football Game Blogs

It's football time in Mississippi. Parrish Alford (Ole Miss) and Brad Locke (Mississippi State) cover the action in blogs today. Updates here today and read all about it in the NEMS Daily Journal newspaper.

Duke Basketball Preview: Top 10 Games to Watch During the 2010-2011 Season

In the midst of a weekend filled with college football, Duke University released their Men's Basketball schedule for the upcoming season, a year in which Coach Mike Krzyzewski and the Blue Devils hope to repeat as the NCAA Champions.

Gators avoid meltdown, beat Miami (Ohio) 34-12 (AP)

AP - Just minutes after Florida's season opener ended, even before players and coaches walked off the field, the scoreboards went blank.

Jerry Green: Baseball hits the September Stretch

Baseball rumbles onward now, in the time frame known as the September Stretch -- the best, most captivating period of the entire season. It is the month when pennant races historically have been settled, so frequently in melodrama, so often in rude disappointment.

Soccer Official Beaten Up By Own Fans

A deputy chairmen of the Bosnian Football Federation was beaten up by his country's soccer fans after their Euro 2012 qualifier victory in Luxembourg, state TV reported Saturday.

Soccer falls to Iowa 3-0, looks to get first win against NIU

By: Matt Wilhalme The women's soccer team (0-5) dropped their fifth regular season match in a row on Friday night to non-conference opponent from the Big Ten Iowa (3-1). The Ramblers were unable to stop the Hawkeyes scoring attack and lost 3-0. On Sunday, they will clos...

Basketball: Serbia pip Croatia to reach quarters

Serbia are the first team into the quarter-finals at the basketball world championships in Istanbul, Turkey, just overcoming fierce rivals Croatia 73-72 in a nail-biting second-round match at Sinan Erdem Arena.With scores tied...

Winning start as South Africa seek redemption (AFP)

AFP - South Africa launched a challenge for African Nations Cup redemption by outplaying minnows Niger 2-0 Saturday in the north-east city of Nelspruit.

Youth soccer tournament held for the holiday weekend

The Greensboro Youth Soccer Adidas Labor Day Shoot Out is underway at Bryan Park for the weekend. More than 260 teams from North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia are in town for two days of play.

Basketball booster pleads guilty to stealing from club

CHINO - The former president of a high school basketball team's booster club pleaded guilty this week to stealing from the club.

Golf course groundskeeper drowns in hazard

A Massachusetts golf course groundskeeper who drove a lawn mower into a water hazard and got stuck under it has drowned.

Bigger, Stronger and Older Players Changing Tennis

Tennis is being transformed by an older generation of bigger and stronger athletes, who have placed a premium on maturity.

Wahpeton tennis beats up on Valley City

The Wahpeton boys tennis team won its second match in a row after an 8-1 pummeling of Valley City Tuesday. “The kids played very well,” coach Kyle Christianson said.

W. Golf. Women's Golf Ranked Eighth In Golf World/NGCA Preseason Poll

The Wake Forest women's golf team has been ranked No. 8 in the Golf World / National Golf Coaches Association preseason poll. All-Americans Cheyenne Woods and Michelle Shin have also been named to the Golf World Top-50 Female Golfers To Watch List for the second-straight season.

Devils get Kovalchuk, NHL-union get long-term deal (AP)

AP - The New Jersey Devils did more than sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a $100 million contract.

Spagnuolo names Bradford as Rams starting QB (AP)

AP - No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford will start at quarterback in the regular-season opener at home against Arizona next weekend.

Time for Money Mayweather to shut up and fight (AP)

AP - Give Floyd Mayweather Jr. credit for one thing. Like any great fighter, he knows when to turn and run.

Mass. golf course groundskeeper drowns in hazard

A Massachusetts golf course groundskeeper who drove a lawn mower into a water hazard and got stuck under it has drowned. Authorities say Greg Misodoulakis was killed Friday after becoming trapped by the lawn mower in five feet of water at an 18-hole course in Lakeville, 40 miles north of Boston. A co-owner at the Back Nine Club says nobody saw the 18-year-old groundskeeper drive into the manmade ...

Tennis team falls to Wharton

Christian Tuazon competes against Wharton during the Calhoun tennis team’s first scrimmage of the season on Aug. 25. Tuazon went on to win in boys number one singles, 6-1 and 6-4.

Anton takes lead on tragedy-hit Tour of Spain (AFP)

AFP - Spanish rider Igor Anton took the overall leader's red jersey after the first mountainous stage of the tragedy-hit Tour of Spain Saturday which was won by France's David Moncoutie.

Football, RazorRock Rally dominate week

Football is in the air and on the ground in North Little Rock.

Baseball Tourism

FOOTBALL: Rebels fight back from 3-0 down to draw

WORTHING Football Club fought back from 3-0 down on Saturday (September 4) to draw 3-3 at Ramsgate in Ryman League Division 1 South. (04/09/2010 18:17:21)

Basketball Tourney To Connect With Somali Youth

A special basketball tournament in Minneapolis is helping Somali youth and young adults to get connected -- and get involved in something positive.

ISU basketball: Hoiberg completes Cyclone coaching staff

Iowa State men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg completed his coaching staff Thursday, hiring Elwyn McRoy, who coached under John Brady at Arkansas State.

France Soccer Team Scorched After Losing Euro Qualifier

France continued to stumble on the soccer field after losing to visiting Belarus on Friday in a Euro 2012 qualifying match.

Football player imprisoned for attack on N.Y. ref

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- A football player has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for slamming a referee in the face with his helmet at the end of an unruly semiprofessional game in upstate New York.

Soccer-Referees fail to arrive for African Nations Cup qualifier

An African Nations Cup soccer qualifier in Zambia on Saturday had to be postponed for 24 hours when the referees failed to arrive.

Football hall narrows site choices, but still has way to go

Golf fundraiser to be held Sept. 12

A Barnyard Miniature Golf fundraiser, to benefit the Railway Family Center in Coleman, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m., at 3408 W. Burns Road in North Bradley.