Owner gets what he wants as Fisher finalizes switch from Collins to Young for winless Titans

Fisher switches to Young at QB for 0-6 Titans

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador to remain with Astana team until the end of 2010

Tour de France champ Contador to stay with Astana

Chiefs suspend running back Larry Johnson until Nov. 9

Chiefs suspend RB Larry Johnson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, who made two gay slurs within a 24-hour period, was given what amounts to a one-game suspension Wednesday night, but Johnson’s agent said he would appeal.

European golfers look to boost Race to Dubai ranking at this week’s Singapore Open

Europeans eye Race to Dubai at Singapore Open

Knicks out to prove they’re not just killing time until free agency in summer of 2010

Knicks out to prove they’re not just killing time

Defending champion Phillies geared up to play New York Yankees in the World Series

Phillies say: Bring on the Yankees

PHILADELPHIA — Now the Philadelphia Phillies can say it: The defending champs wanted the New York Yankees all along.

Road to free agency in the NBA can present plenty of dangerous curves for teams and players

Even players not sure free agency risk worth it

Jets RB Leon Washington placed on IR, had rod inserted in broken leg

Jets prepare for life without RB Washington

Nash, Suns will still run, but title contender days are behind them

PHOENIX — Not long ago the Phoenix Suns dazzled the NBA with a frenetic style that made the game ever so entertaining.

AP Enterprise: Economy may play bigger role for NBA teams setting rosters

SAN ANTONIO — The still-scuffling U.S. economy may keep some NBA teams from starting the season with a full, 15-player roster, according to a survey of all 30 franchises by The Associated Press.

Swept by swine flu? NFL policy gives teams relief if illness hits; other leagues yet to follow

NEW YORK — Some swine flu math: A dozen Cleveland Browns missed practice Wednesday with flulike symptoms, which is more than a quarter of the 45-player roster each team is allowed to use for games.

AC Milan hoping for compensation from US Soccer Federation over Oguchi Onyewu injury

MILAN — AC Milan is hoping for compensation from the U.S. Soccer Federation because defender Oguchi Onyewu was injured in a World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica.

NFL owners put off discussions of creating offseason negotiating period with free agents

BOSTON — Free agency rules will change if the NFL has no salary cap for the 2010 season, and team owners opted not to add to potential uncertainty by bringing an antitampering measure to the table.

Owners put off discussions of creating offseason negotiating period with free agents

BOSTON — For now, the NFL won’t be creating an offseason window when teams can negotiate with free agents even before the players actually become available.

AP answers your questions on the news, from using more natural gas to how NFL players are paid

One natural resource the United States has a lot of is natural gas. So why not just start using it in place of oil, to reduce the nation’s dependence on imported energy?

Giants manager Bruce Bochy, GM Brian Sabean plan for 2010, fully expect to be a part of it

SAN FRANCISCO — Now this could have been considered just a tad bit awkward: Giants general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy publicly discussing the 2009 season and looking ahead to next year before they even have new contracts.

Alex Rodriguez homers twice, drive in 7 in 1 inning to pace Yankees’ 10-2 victory over Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez homered twice and drove in an AL-record seven runs in a 10-run sixth to help the playoff-bound New York Yankees finish the regular season with a 10-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.

Source: Padres fire Towers, the longest-tenured GM in big leagues

SAN DIEGO — Kevin Towers, the longest-tenured general manager in the major leagues, has been fired by the San Diego Padres, a person familiar with the situation said Friday night.

NFL, union leave negotiating session hopeful they can make progress on labor deal

INDIANAPOLIS — NFL officials and the NFL Players Association can at least agree on one thing: Tuesday’s bargaining session went well.

No deal: Boozer returns for final year of contract with Jazz

SALT LAKE CITY — Carlos Boozer says he’s a little surprised to still be a member of the Utah Jazz.

Knicks re-sign free agents David Lee, Nate Robinson to end quiet offseason

GREENBURGH, N.Y. — The New York Knicks re-signed David Lee and Nate Robinson on Friday, two of their only moves in a quiet offseason.

Lee, Knicks reach 1-year contract for about $8 million

NEW YORK — Power forward David Lee is staying with the New York Knicks for a one-year deal Thursday worth about $8 million.

NBA, players union wrap up second collective bargaining meeting

NEW YORK — The NBA and its players’ association already agree on one thing: They are glad they started talking early.

Ex-No. 1 Justine Henin looks for elusive Wimbledon title in return to competitive tennis

BRUSSELS — Justine Henin is seeking the elusive Wimbledon title in her return to the WTA Tour.

Astros fire manager Cecil Cooper after 171-170 record, promote Dave Clark to interim spot

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros couldn’t wait until the end of the season to fire manager Cecil Cooper.

Astros fire manager Cecil Cooper after 171-170 record, mired in seven-game losing streak

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros fired manager Cecil Cooper on Monday with 13 games left in another disappointing season. Third-base coach Dave Clark was named interim manager. The Astros were 70-79 headed into Monday’s home against St. Louis.