Sports briefs

RANGERS

Blueshirts to debut third jersey

The Rangers will debut a "third" jersey in November, presumably to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the franchise. The team confirmed the plan, but did not reveal the design of the jersey. One possibility is that the diagonal letters will spell "NEW YORK" rather than Rangers. From 1978-87, players wore a blue jersey with "New York" in capital letters. Unlike many NHL teams, the Rangers have resisted drastic changes in the colors, logo and crest, but wore alternate sweaters with a Statue of Liberty head and crown on the front in the 1990s, and continue to wear them in practice.GOLF

Saladino 15th at U.S. Amateur

Joe Saladino of Huntington shot 1 under par and was among the leaders after his first day of stroke play at the U.S. Amateur Championship at Chambers Bay in Washington state. Saladino was tied for 15th through the morning wave. The top 64 through the second round today make it to match play. Jim Liu of Smithtown was in the afternoon wave. Brian Hwang of Hauppauge shot 83.

FOOTBALL

Clarett attempts to play again

Former Ohio State tailback Maurice Clarett filed a motion with a judge in Columbus, Ohio, asking to be allowed to travel to try out with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. A review of the motion is set for Monday. Clarett cannot leave the state until he receives clearance from the court. Monday, Clarett finished up 41/2 months in a locked-down, dormitory-style facility.

NBA

Krstic fears FIBA suspension

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Nenad Krstic fears a basketball world championship suspension following a bench-clearing brawl during a game between Serbia and Greece. Krstic, of Serbia, left Greek player Yannis Bouroussis with a bloodied head after hitting him with a chair in the fight that broke out during the Acropolis tournament Thursday in Athens, leading to the game being abandoned. FIBA, the international basketball federation, will review the incident and announce possible sanctions by Wednesday.

WNBA

Mercury extends Taurasi

Last year's WNBA MVP Diana Taurasi has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Phoenix Mercury, ending speculation that she will take next season off. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. She's averaging a league-best 22.6 points this season.

- AP