Sports briefs: Tressel hired by Colts
OSU's Tressel hired by Colts
Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel was hired by the Indianapolis Colts as a game-day consultant to help determine when the team should challenge plays. He had been actively seeking employment after resigning from Ohio State on May 30 amid a damaging NCAA scandal.
Newton to start for Panthers
Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 draft pick Cam Newton will start at quarterback for the Carolina Panthers in their opener, according to rookie coach Ron Rivera.
WNBA
Liberty makes playoffs
Leilani Mitchell scored 24 points, hitting six three-pointers, as the Liberty clinched a playoff spot with a 78-62 win over host Minnesota. Cappie Pondexter had 13 points and seven assists for the Liberty (18-13). Despite the loss, the Lynx (24-7) clinched the WNBA's best record. "It's a dejected locker room," coach Cheryl Reeve said. "Kind of weird. You know, you clinch the best overall record and I've got towels over heads and we're dejected.''
GOLF
Matteson leads Deutsche Bank
Troy Matteson shot a 6-under-par 65 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the PGA Tour's Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton, Mass. Phil Mickelson, using a belly putter for the first time in his career, shot a 70 . . . Rory McIlroy shot a 2-under 69 to share the lead at 8 under after the second round of the European Masters in Crans-Sur-Sierre, Switzerland.-- AP
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 25: Wrestling and hockey state championships On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay recap all the state wrestling action from Albany this past weekend, plus Jared Valluzzi has the ice hockey championship results from Binghamton.
Sarra Sounds Off, Ep. 25: Wrestling and hockey state championships On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra and Matt Lindsay recap all the state wrestling action from Albany this past weekend, plus Jared Valluzzi has the ice hockey championship results from Binghamton.
