With 6 of the last 16, Spain reigns at US Open

Before the first ball was struck Tuesday at the U.S. Open, this much was certain: Spain would be the day's big winner. Sparked by Rafael Nadal's surge to the top of tennis, the country has produced six men in the world's top 25 and six of the final 16 players at the U.S. Open. There were two all-Spanish matchups Tuesday, meaning there's a guarantee that at least one will advance all...

Minutemen suffer first loss of season to Harvard

The Massachusetts men’s soccer team battled Harvard in a game of mixed possession and heavy fouling. Both teams combined for 48 fouls and four yellow cards as the Crimson edged the Minutemen, 3-2. In the 20th minute, Harvard scored its third and deciding goal as Ross Friedman headed a ball on a free-kick.

On the Move for September 7

• T-ball and coach-pitch will be offered this fall for ages 3-7 through the South Sound YMCA. Practices start Monday and games will be Saturdays from Sept. 25 to Oct. 23. Volunteer coaches needed. Information, www.southsoundymca.org or call 360-357-6609.

College Sport: MAGS topple champs to take cup

Not without some anxious moments, the Charlie McAlister-coached MAGS 1st XV completed their 17-match season unbeaten with a hard-fought 20-17 victory over reigning world schoolboy champions Hamilton BHS in the Top Four tournament...

Daniels leads Lady Apaches into 2010 season

The Cochise College Lady Apaches soccer team and their new coach Andrea Daniels kick off the 2010 season this week with a pair of games in California.