AP - Jack Cust and Dan Johnson homered in Oakland's seven-run second inning against Andy Pettitte, and the Athletics beat the slumping New York Yankees 11-5 on Sunday.

By Bruce Martin PA SportsTicker Contributing Editor

AP - The rookie did his part, holding the Los Angeles Angels in check during his longest outing as a big leaguer. Then the veteran finished the job, earning a save that trumpeted his successful return from a two-year hiatus.

Dario Franchitti learned very early Saturday night that some bold changes made to his car had paid off. At the end, he was almost teasing his challengers, coasting around and saving fuel as they slowly closed in.

AP - Cristie Kerr overcame a lone bogey on her first hole Sunday morning and finished off a 5-under 66 in the third round of the U.S. Women's Open, giving her the 54-hole lead for only the second time in a major.

AP - Barry Bonds said Saturday it's up to Major League Baseball and the Giants to decide how much security is needed around him as he closes in on Hank Aaron's home run record.