Rob Standard, the 2009 Post-Dispatch 0ffensive player of the year, rushed 24 times for 204 yards and scored three touchdowns as visiting Chaminade (2-0) knocked off Roosevelt 28-6 in nonleague footbal

Ex-Cardinal says Cincinnati reminds him of some of St. Louis' earlier teams.

Freshman Scheelhaase struggles later in game but wins praise from Mizzou's Pinkel.

CHRIS CARPENTER

Growing up, Pacific High senior shortstop Jess Damico always remembers being "the littlest girl on the team."

Bengals release Chase Coffman

PHOENIX • The Arizona Cardinals have released Matt Leinart, parting ways with the former Heisman Trophy winner who was supposed to be the team's franchise quarterback but couldn't escape the backup

NEW YORK • Novak Djokovic reached the U.S. Open's fourth round for the fourth consecutive year, eliminating American wild card James Blake in straight sets Saturday night.

Quality Road wins easily in Woodward

Rams might sign him to practice squad. Mild surprises among cuts: Adeyanju, Carpenter.

HAMPTON, Ga. • This isn't the way Atlanta Motor Speedway wanted to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

McMurray holds off Busch

Emporia State spoiled David Brown's debut as Missouri S&T coach, as it held the Miners offense in check for much of the afternoon to take a 23-7 win in Emporia, Kan.

Bison defense smothers Jayhawks to spoil Turner Gill's coaching debut.

MANHATTAN, Kan. • Daniel Thomas rushed for 235 yards and two touchdowns and Kansas State rallied for a 31-22 victory over UCLA on Saturday before a crowd of 51,059, the biggest for a home opener in

ANN ARBOR, Mich. • Connecticut tried everything to stop Denard Robinson, including ripping off his shoes.

Iowa rolls past Eastern Illinois

After stellar preseason performances by Sam Bradford against New England and Baltimore, there was no suspense as to the identity of the Rams' starting quarterback. The only intrigue was when coach Ste

Jacksonville State stuns Ole Miss

Hummel writes: In 38 seasons of covering Cardinals, there's never been a more perplexing team.