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Sources say talks between Tom Brady and the Patriots have intensified.

Nobody can say Kim Clijsters took an easy path to her U.S. Open title last year. She played both Williams sisters. This year, she'll only play one, though this could be an even more effective version of Venus Williams than came to Flushing Meadows in 2009. Clijsters and Williams each won their quarterfinal matches Tuesday to set up a marquee semifinal -- the No.

In a season that didn't go as planned for Trevor Hoffman, baseball's career saves leader added another milestone to his illustrious career. Hoffman earned his 600th save Tuesday night, closing out the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. A few months ago, Hoffman couldn't have been sure this day would come.

From Walter Johnson to Nolan Ryan to Randy Johnson, we've always been thrilled by the fastball pitchers. But Joe Posnanski wonders: Is there any sure way to determine the fastest?

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A player, a manager, a coach and even a fan were ejected Tuesday night during the Milwaukee Brewers ' 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- They overcame injuries to nearly every starter, suffered through an awful slump for long stretches and kept going.

The general manager of a Turkish basketball team tells The New York Times that Kentucky recruit Enes Kanter received more than $100,000 in cash and benefits while he played for the professional club.

Venus Williams is one victory away from reaching the U.S. Open final for the first time since 2002.

Placido Polanco hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 8-7 Tuesday night to move into first place in the NL East.

U.S. captain Corey Pavin selected Tiger Woods, Zach Johnson, Stewart Cink and Rickie Fowler on Tuesday as the four picks that finalize his Ryder Cup roster.

ISTANBUL (AP) -- Kentucky recruit Enes Kanter received more than $100,000 in cash and benefits while he played for a professional team in Turkey, the club's general manager told The New York Times.

The racist and homophobic remarks spewed by Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an attack on Manny Pacquiao last week in a self-made Internet video has elicited a strong rebuke from the National Federation of Filipino American Associations.

David Price got plenty of support when Tampa Bay hit five homers. The way he was pitching, he didn't need much of it. The left-hander allowed two hits over six innings and the Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 14-5 on Tuesday night to move 1 1/2 games behind the first-place New York Yankees in the AL East.

Boise State has gained seven first-place votes to close in on No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Ohio State as the top three in the first regular season Associated Press football poll.

The Heisman Trophy Trust is expected to strip former USC Trojans running back Reggie Bush of his 2005 Heisman Trophy and leave the award vacant, Yahoo Sports reported.

They overcame injuries to nearly every starter, suffered through an awful slump for long stretches and kept going. The Philadelphia Phillies are back in first place by the slimmest of margins. Now they'll try to stay there. Placido Polanco hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 8-7 Tuesday night to move atop the NL East standings.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Venus Williams is one victory away from reaching the U.S. Open final for the first time since 2002.