Josh Hamilton of Texas Rangers: Signs point to 'not soon' for return to lineup
<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=5536356&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines&amp;service=bit.ly&amp;source=espn"><img style="padding-left:10px;" align="right" border="0" style="border:none;" src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=5536356&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines" height="49" width="41" /></a>Josh Hamilton's bruised ribs could keep the American League batting leader out of the Rangers' lineup longer than anticipated.

2010 U.S. Open: Venus Williams thwarts Shahar Peer to reach quarterfinals
<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/usopen10/news/story?id=5536153&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines&amp;service=bit.ly&amp;source=espn"><img style="padding-left:10px;" align="right" border="0" style="border:none;" src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tennis/usopen10/news/story?id=5536153&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines" height="49" width="41" /></a>Venus Williams got through a tougher-than-expected test against Israel's Shahar Peer to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the 10th time.

Source: San Diego Chargers at impasse on Vincent Jackson trade
<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5536612&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines&amp;service=bit.ly&amp;source=espn"><img style="padding-left:10px;" align="right" border="0" style="border:none;" src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5536612&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines" height="49" width="41" /></a>Trade talks over Vincent Jackson are dead between the San Diego Chargers and an unnamed team after agents for the holdout wide receiver agreed on terms for a new contract with the unnamed team, a league source told ESPN.com.

2010 FIBA World Championship roundup: Slovenia eliminates Australia
<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=5536385&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines&amp;service=bit.ly&amp;source=espn"><img style="padding-left:10px;" align="right" border="0" style="border:none;" src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/olybb/news/story?id=5536385&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines" height="49" width="41" /></a>Jaka Lokovic scored 19 points and Slovenia hit 16 of 33 3-pointers to eliminate Australia 87-58 Sunday in the round of 16 at the basketball world championship.

Report: Albert Haynesworth unlikely to start opener
<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5535885&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines&amp;service=bit.ly&amp;source=espn"><img style="padding-left:10px;" align="right" border="0" style="border:none;" src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5535885&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines" height="49" width="41" /></a>The Albert Haynesworth drama with the Washington Redskins reportedly isn't over yet.

Usain Bolt says he'll try pro soccer when track career ends
<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/trackandfield/news/story?id=5536223&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines&amp;service=bit.ly&amp;source=espn"><img style="padding-left:10px;" align="right" border="0" style="border:none;" src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/trackandfield/news/story?id=5536223&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines" height="49" width="41" /></a>Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt says he'll attempt to play professional soccer once he brings his track and field career to an end.

Cliff Lee of Texas Rangers will miss scheduled start Tuesday with sore back
<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=5536621&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines&amp;service=bit.ly&amp;source=espn"><img style="padding-left:10px;" align="right" border="0" style="border:none;" src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=5536621&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines" height="49" width="41" /></a>The Texas Rangers will take a cautious approach with pitcher Cliff Lee and he will not make his scheduled start Tuesday at Toronto because of a sore back.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. apologizes for Manny Pacquiao rant, says he was 'just having fun'
<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5533616&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines&amp;service=bit.ly&amp;source=espn"><img style="padding-left:10px;" align="right" border="0" style="border:none;" src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=5533616&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines" height="49" width="41" /></a>Two days after Floyd Mayweather Jr. used a video sharing web site to go on an extended rant filled with profanity, racist and homophobic statements aimed at Manny Pacquiao, he apologized.

Status of New York Mets ace Johan Santana still in question
<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5536376&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines&amp;service=bit.ly&amp;source=espn"><img style="padding-left:10px;" align="right" border="0" style="border:none;" src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5536376&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines" height="49" width="41" /></a>New York Mets ace Johan Santana's status for his next start remained in question after a bullpen session Sunday.

Arizona Cardinals cut ties with QB Matt Leinart
<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5531595&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines&amp;service=bit.ly&amp;source=espn"><img style="padding-left:10px;" align="right" border="0" style="border:none;" src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5531595&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines" height="49" width="41" /></a>The Arizona Cardinals released quarterback Matt Leinart.

Jacksonville State stuns Masoli, Ole Miss in 2OT
<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302470145&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines&amp;service=bit.ly&amp;source=espn"><img style="padding-left:10px;" align="right" border="0" style="border:none;" src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=302470145&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines" height="49" width="41" /></a>Jacksonville State quarterback Coty Blanchard completed a 2-point conversion pass to Calvin Middleton in double overtime as the Gamecocks pulled off a stunning 49-48 victory over Mississippi on Saturday.

Speedway Motorsports Inc. owner Bruton Smith against ending Cup series in 'North Cuba'
<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5532928&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines&amp;service=bit.ly&amp;source=espn"><img style="padding-left:10px;" align="right" border="0" style="border:none;" src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5532928&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines" height="49" width="41" /></a>Speedway Motorsports Inc. owner Bruton Smith isn't a fan of NASCAR's insistence on ending the season in South Florida.

St. Louis Rams name Sam Bradford as starting quarterback
<a href="http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5531697&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines&amp;service=bit.ly&amp;source=espn"><img style="padding-left:10px;" align="right" border="0" style="border:none;" src="http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5531697&amp;campaign=rss&amp;source=ESPNHeadlines" height="49" width="41" /></a>The St. Louis Rams have named No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford as the Week 1 starter when the team opens at home against the Arizona Cardinals.