Driver cited in Mass. wreck with Patriots QB Brady (AP)

AP - Officials say a Massachusetts driver whose van collided with a car driven by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has had his driver's license suspended at least five times.

Rockies rally to beat Reds 6-5 (AP)

AP - Chris Nelson stole home in the eighth inning to send the Colorado Rockies to a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, completing a four-game series sweep and extending their winning streak to season-best seven games.

Kuchar atop the leaderboard again with 64 (AP)

AP - Already having a great season, Matt Kuchar got off to his best start of the year at the BMW Championship.

Blues introduce new goaltender Halak to fans (AP)

AP - The St. Louis Blues introduced their prize acquisition, goaltender Jaroslav Halak, to his new fans Thursday.

Ravens' well-rested Rice looks forward to Jets (AP)

AP - Ray Rice was hardly even bruised during the preseason as the Baltimore Ravens preserved their all-purpose running back for the regular season.

Vegas police seeking Mayweather in battery case (AP)

AP - Police sought boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. for questioning Thursday about a domestic battery report filed by an ex-girlfriend who recanted a similar claim in 2005, police and his lawyer said.

Wie eyes 2nd straight win at NW Arkansas event (AP)

AP - With a pair of wins in the last 11 months, Michelle Wie is finally turning potential into success.

Boise State-Virginia Tech earns big TV rating (AP)

AP - Boise State is keeping up with the big boys in television ratings, too.

Caster Semenya wins 800 at Notturna di Milano meet (AP)

AP - Caster Semenya returned to form by winning the 800 meters at the Notturna di Milano meet on Thursday, her last race before the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

Toronto police turn over Clemens documents (AP)

AP - Police searched the offices of the Toronto Blue Jays and turned over documents in connection with the perjury case against seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens.

US beats Russia, 89-79, moves into semis at worlds (AP)

AP - Chauncey Billups made the promise. Kevin Durant made sure it was kept.

Queiroz sacked as Portugal coach (AFP)

AFP - Carlos Queiroz was sacked as Portugal coach on Thursday after a disciplinary feud sparked by a six-month ban for insulting officials from the country's anti-doping body.

LA Galaxy activates Beckham from disabled list (AP)

AP - The Los Angeles Galaxy activated David Beckham from their disabled list Thursday, clearing the English superstar for his return to MLS competition.

AP source: USOC, IOC reach $18 million deal (AP)

AP - The U.S. Olympic Committee will contribute $18 million to resolve a financial dispute that has strained relations with the IOC, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The decision ends an impasse over administrative costs of staging the games.

Cavendish claims stage wins in all three Tours (AFP)

AFP - British sprint king Mark Cavendish powered to victory in the 12th stage of the Tour of Spain on Thursday -- enabling him to claim individual stage wins in all three of cycling's major Tours.

Clijsters wary of hungry Venus in US Open showdown (AFP)

AFP - Venus Williams has shaken off a sore left knee that had benched her since Wimbledon and breezed into a US Open semi-final Friday against reigning champion Kim Clijsters without dropping a set.

The Glen dropped from 2011 IndyCar schedule (AP)

AP - The IndyCar Series is not returning to Watkins Glen International next season.

Lakers' Barnes booked on domestic violence charge (AP)

AP - Los Angeles Lakers forward Matt Barnes has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, Sacramento County authorities said Wednesday.

Fighting words: UFC chief to speak at Oxford club (AP)

AP - The distinguished Oxford University debate club has featured such speakers as Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill and Malcolm X.