Tom Brady, New England Patriots agree on a 4-year contract extension, according to source close to negotiation The Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady agree on a four-year contract extension.

Saints edge Favre, Vikings to open title defense The New Orleans Saints -- the top offense in the league last year -- had just enough in Thursday's opener against the Minnesota Vikings to take a 14-9 lead after three quarters.

U.S. handles Russia; two wins from world title Kevin Durant scored 33 points and the United States beat Russia 89-79 on Thursday to move into the semifinals at the world championship.

Sources: Tennessee facing NCAA investigation With its football program already under an NCAA probe, the University of Tennessee is now facing an investigation into its men's basketball program.

Giants top Pads, within 1 game of West lead Aubrey Huff and Buster Posey each hit a two-run homer and Pat Burrell and Juan Uribe also went yard as the San Francisco Giants beat San Diego 7-3 Thursday night to pull within one game of the NL West-leading Padres.

Dallas Cowboys, Miles Austin agree to six-year, $54M contract extension The Dallas Cowboys and Pro Bowl wide receiver Miles Austin have agreed to a six-year contract extension.

2010 U.S. Open: Rafael Nadal, Mikhail Youzhny to meet in semifinals Top-seeded Rafael Nadal put a slow start behind him, dealt well with the wind, and beat No. 8 Fernando Verdasco 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 in the first all-Spanish quarterfinal in U.S. Open history.

Sources: Former North Carolina defensive back Chris Hawkins at center of NCAA probe Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green sold his Independence Bowl jersey to a former North Carolina football player who is also at the center of the NCAA's investigation into alleged rules violations in the Tar Heels program.

Las Vegas police seek Floyd Mayweather Jr. for questioning in domestic battery case Las Vegas police say they're seeking boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. for questioning about a domestic battery complaint by his ex-girlfriend.

PGA Tour: Matt Kuchar leads BMW Championship; Tiger Woods 9 back Already having a great season, Matt Kuchar got off to his best start of the year at the BMW Championship.

Baltimore Ravens' Ray Lewis: 'No excuses' for New York Jets with Darrelle Revis Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis said he's not worried about Mark Sanchez or Darrelle Revis in their matchup with the Jets.

Source: Chicago Bulls discussing Joakim Noah in deal for Carmelo Anthony The Chicago Bulls are interested in a trade for Carmelo Anthony but can't reach an internal consensus on whether Joakim Noah should be included in the deal.

Charles Woodson of Green Bay Packers gets two-year extension The Green Bay Packers signed cornerback Charles Woodson to a contract extension through the 2014 season on Thursday, a deal that will likely allow the 2009 AP Defensive Player of the Year to retire as a Packer.

Nick O'Leary, Jack Nicklaus' grandson, suspended for making obscene gesture Dwyer High School tight end Nick O'Leary, one of the nation's top recruits, has been suspended for two games for making an obscene gesture after a contest in Ohio this week.

Toronto police search for Roger Clemens documents Toronto police say they've executed a search warrant at the offices of the Toronto Blue Jays in relation to the perjury case against seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens.