LSU holds on against short-handed Heels 30-24 (AP)

AP - With the NCAA lurking around Chapel Hill and some of its best players sitting in the stands, North Carolina found itself in a most improbable position.

Talbot helps Indians down Mariners 4-2 (AP)

AP - Mitch Talbot allowed an unearned run in 6 2/3 innings to help the Cleveland Indians top the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Saturday night.

Dalton leads No. 6 TCU to 30-21 win over Oregon St (AP)

AP - The TCU Horned Frogs realize they likely will have to be perfect again in the regular season for the chance at a BCS do-over.

LSU holds on against short-handed Heels 30-24 (AP)

AP - Against all odds, undermanned North Carolina nearly rallied from a 20-point halftime deficit before losing 30-24 to LSU on Saturday night.

Sharapova, Federer battle on in US tennis Open (AFP)

AFP - Top seed Caroline Wozniacki and former world number one Maria Sharapova booked a fourth-round showdown with straight-set US Open triumphs on Saturday while Roger Federer cruised into the last 16 as well.

No love lost: Sharapova blanks Capra 6-0, 6-0 (AP)

AP - Maria Sharapova knows the story all too well: An unknown American kid shows up at the U.S. Open, upsets a seeded player, gains some buzz and belief, then gets a shot at Sharapova in the third round.

No. 7 Sooners squeak by Utah State 31-24 (AP)

AP - Given a few extra moments to think about it, Bob Stoops made a pivotal decision about how best to stave off a surprising charge from Utah State.

Castroneves stretches fuel to win Indy 300 (AP)

AP - Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line in front.

No. 1 Alabama rolls past San Jose State, 48-3 (AP)

AP - After a tough week for the defending national champions, No. 1 Alabama enjoyed its dress rehearsal before 100,000-plus fans.

Astros rally to beat Diamondbacks 6-5 (AP)

AP - Carlos Lee hit a three-run homer in Houston's four-run eighth inning and the Astros rallied to beat the Diamondbacks 6-5 on Saturday night.

Dalton leads No. 6 TCU to 30-21 win over Oregon St (AP)

AP - Andy Dalton ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to make up for his two interceptions and No. 6 TCU opened the season with a 30-21 victory over No. 24 Oregon State on Saturday night.

Dalton leads No. 6 TCU to 30-21 win over Oregon St (AP)

AP - Andy Dalton ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to make up for his two interceptions and No. 6 TCU opened the season with a 30-21 victory over No. 24 Oregon State on Saturday night.

Persa tosses 3 TDs, Northwestern beats Vandy 23-21 (AP)

AP - Dan Persa threw for 222 yards and three touchdowns to three different receivers, and Northwestern beat Vanderbilt 23-15 Saturday night in the only scheduled game this season between the Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference.

No love lost: Sharapova blanks Capra 6-0, 6-0 (AP)

AP - Maria Sharapova knows the story all too well: An unknown American kid shows up at the U.S. Open, upsets a seeded player, gains some buzz and belief, then gets a shot at Sharapova in the third round.

Castroneves stretches fuel to win Indy 300 (AP)

AP - Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line in front.

US tennis Open showdown nears for Federer, Soderling (AFP)

AFP - Roger Federer and Robin Soderling moved closer to a US Open quarter-final showdown with straight-set triumphs on a blustery Saturday that also saw Novak Djokovic reach the fourth round.