Kim Clijsters is one win from her second straight U.S. Open title after beating Venus Williams in three sets for her 20th straight victory at Flushing Meadows.

Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been freed from a jail in Las Vegas after posting bail on a felony theft charge stemming from a domestic violence complaint by his ex-girlfriend.

Rosenthal: The Vikings blew a golden chance to beat the defending Super Bowl champions, falling to the Saints 14-9. New Orleans won’t be held to 14 points often; the Minnesota defense played well enough to win. Brett Favre wasn’t yet ready to take advantage.