Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints, who did not play, watches during an exhibition game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on September 2, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. Tennessee won 27-24. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)Grant Halverson/Getty Images
Early kickoff After a seemingly endless training camp and preseason schedule, the National Football League rolls out a fascinating opening game on Thursday - a rematch of last year's NFC Championship Game thriller between New Orleans and Minnesota.
Battle of the titans The men's draw at the U.S. Open seems destined for a memorable finish after an opening week lacking big-name upsets. All of the top five seeds remain heading into the fourth round.
Brink of disaster Toronto FC has never made the MLS postseason, and it's looking like that streak will continue in the franchise's fourth year. The struggling side faces must-win games in Chicago on Wednesday and at home against D.C. United on Saturday.