Professional Sports

Kyle Busch will start from the pole Sunday in the Lifelock 400, thanks to rain that washed away qualifying at Michigan International Speedway.

Tom Logano had modest goals for son Joey when the 18-year-old prodigy made his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut last month in Dover. The elder Logano thought it would take Joey maybe 10 races to reach Victory Lane.

Tiger Woods delivered a performance worthy of prime time Saturday in the U.S. Open. He ended one of his most exciting rounds in a major with a 30-foot eagle putt on the 18th hole for a 1-under 70 and a one-shot lead over Lee Westwood.

With the same purpose as one of his in-your-face jumpers, Kobe Bryant leaned into the microphone. He promised more NBA finals games to come. "The series ain't over," he said. "It's far from over."

Two officials suspended by NASCAR are accused in a $225 million lawsuit of exposing themselves to a former co-worker, the Associated Press has learned. Tim Knox and Bud Moore have been placed on indefinite administrative paid leave.

Chris Greisen threw six touchdown passes to help the Georgia Force clinch a playoff spot and the Southern Division title with a 50-47 victory over the Chicago Rush.

Charlie Morton won in his major league debut, Brandon Jones hit his first career homer and Mark Teixeira had three RBIs, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.

Gregor Blanco was 3-for-4 with two RBI singles and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Friday night in their first meeting at the Big A.

Journeyman Kevin Streelman's stay atop the U.S. Open leaderboard was only an overnight thing. A triple-bogey early in the second round Friday took care of that.

Braves ace John Smoltz hopes to pitch again, but acknowledged Friday his most recent shoulder surgery required repairs that have ended the careers of many others.