News from around the Country:

US Open:

Knee woes force the 3rd ranked player in the world, Rafael Nadal to forgo the 2012 US Open in NYC.  This is a shame, but coming off of a stunning upset at Wimbledon and now this, things do not look good for Nadal.

College Football:

University of Maryland starting QB C.J. Brown, will miss all of the 2012 season due to a torn ACL.

Pro Football:

Dallas Cowboy All-Pro TE, Jason Witten is out for the remainder of the Pre-season with a spleen injury.  He will be re-evaluated for the Cowboy opener at Met Life Stadium against defending Super Bowl Champs, the NY Giants.

Pittsburgh Steeler All-Pro LB, James Harrison is in doubt for the season opener vs Denver and QB Peyton Manning, due to arthroscopic knee surgery earlier this week.

International Soccer:

For the first time ever, the US Men's Soccer team defeats Mexico.  The score was 1-0 in a friendly match played in Mexico.