DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- The 10th Presidents Cup gets under way Thursday with the United States a heavy favorite to defeat a team of international stars led by Adam Scott.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Oct. 2 (UPI) -- University of Alabama safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix has drawn an indefinite suspension for violating team rules, football Coach Nick Saban said Wednesday.
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez contends he was duped into taking banned performance-enhancing drugs, the New York Daily News reported Wednesday.
MONTREAL, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- The Montreal Canadiens said Wednesday forward George Parros will be out indefinitely with a concussion suffered in a fight that has sparked controversy.
ATLANTA, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Slumping Dan Uggla was left off the Atlanta Braves' roster Wednesday as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Nationwide Series racer Nelson Piquet Jr. was fined $10,000 and placed on probation for using a gay slur against a fellow driver, NASCAR announced Wednesday.
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- The wife of Cincinnati Reds' pitcher Mat Latos was among 20 or 30 people involved in an argument inside Pittsburgh's PNC Park, Pittsburgh police said.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 2 (UPI) -- A well-known swimming coach in Charlotte, N.C., has been charged in Alabama with sexual conduct involving a juvenile, police said.
BRANTFORD, Ontario, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Statutes of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, installed in this week in his hometown of Brantford, Ontario, were vandalized with spray paint, police said.
BEIJING, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Petra Kvitova and Li Na posted third-round victories Wednesday and will square off in the quarterfinals of the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing.
EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Michael Frolik scored two goals including the game-winner in the third period of Winnipeg's season-opening 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- The Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens beefed up their offensive line by acquiring left tackle Eugene Monroe from Jacksonville for a package of draft choices.
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- The San Diego Padres said third baseman Chase Headley was expected to be ready for spring training after undergoing knee surgery Tuesday.
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Russell Martin homered twice Tuesday to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates into the next round of the National League playoffs with a 6-2 win over Cincinnati.
CHICAGO, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Johnny Oduya netted the go-ahead goal in the third period Tuesday and defending NHL champion Chicago began its 2013-14 season with a 6-4 win over Washington.
MONTREAL, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Tyler Bozak scored a go-ahead, short-handed goal Tuesday and the Toronto Maple Leafs went on to edge Montreal 4-3 in the NHL 2013-14 season opener.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Oklahoma City Thunder all-star guard Russell Westbrook underwent knee surgery Tuesday and is likely to miss 4-to-6 weeks, the team announced.
NASHVILLE, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Tennessee Titans starting quarterback Jake Locker has a sprained hip with no major damage to the joint, the team confirmed Tuesday.
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) speaks to the press after Congress failed to agree to a continuing resolution to fund the government, causing the first government shutdown in 17 years, in Washington, D.C. on October 1, 2013. Boehner was joined by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) (L), House Majority Whip Kevin MCCarthy (R-CA) and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). UPI/Kevin Dietsch
