Samba! Rio wins right to host the 2016 Olympics (AP)

AP - Like sweet, sultry samba music, Rio hit all the right notes. Chicago had Barack Obama. Tokyo had $4 billion in the bank. Madrid had powerful friends. But none of that mattered. Rio de Janeiro had the enchanting story — of about 400 million sports-mad people on a giant untapped and vibrant continent yearning, hoping, that the Olympics finally might come to them. And the International Olympic Committee was hooked.

Zito knocked out of game by Gonzo's line drive (AP)

AP - Barry Zito's season ended when he was hit by a line drive in the sixth inning Friday night, leaving him with a bruised left forearm.

Hall leads No. 20 BYU past Utah State, 35-17 (AP)

AP - Max Hall threw for three touchdowns and set up another with a block, of all things.

Weaver ends skid, leads Angels past A's (AP)

AP - Juan Rivera homered to help Jered Weaver end a three-start losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels sent the Oakland Athletics to their fifth straight loss with a 5-2 victory Friday night.

Twins cut Central lead to 1 game, top Royals 10-7 (AP)

AP - The Minnesota Twins have wanted out of the Metrodome for years.

NBA owners approve expanded replay reviews (AFP)

AFP - National Basketball Association owners approved expanded use of video replays by referees in game starting this season to make calls involving shot clocks and out-of-bounds plays.

Hall leads No. 20 BYU past Utah State, 35-17 (AP)

AP - Max Hall threw three touchdown passes and Harvey Unga ran for 118 yards and a score in No. 20 BYU's 35-17 victory over Utah State on Friday night.

Stull, Pitt dominate Louisville 35-10 (AP)

AP - Bill Stull threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns to help Pittsburgh overwhelm Louisville 35-10 on Friday night.

14-year-old Thompson tied for LPGA Tour lead (AP)

AP - Ninth-grader Alexis Thompson is trying to avoid getting to far ahead of herself in the Navistar LPGA Classic.

Brewers rally foils Cardinals, Wainwright 12-6 (AP)

AP - Adam Wainwright's hope for a 20th victory unraveled along with the St. Louis bullpen and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied for a 12-6 win Friday night.

Greg Norman, Chris Evert announce separation (AP)

AP - Just 15 months after they were married, golf star Greg Norman and tennis great Chris Evert announced they have separated. The announcement Friday comes three days before Norman is to captain the International team at the Presidents Cup in San Francisco, where wives of the captains take on a visible role.

Samba! Rio wins right to host the 2016 Olympics (AP)

AP - Like sweet, sultry samba music, Rio hit all the right notes. Chicago had Barack Obama. Tokyo had $4 billion in the bank. Madrid had powerful friends. But none of that mattered. Rio de Janeiro had the enchanting story — of about 400 million sports-mad people on a giant untapped and vibrant continent yearning, hoping, that the Olympics finally might come to them. And the International Olympic Committee was hooked.

Malkin, Crosby score, Pens hold off Rangers, 3-2 (AP)

AP - There were no champagne showers for the Pittsburgh Penguins, no postgame celebration. They had to be satisfied with taking away two points from a division opponent on an emotional and potentially distraction-filled night, and that was plenty good enough.

Pittsburgh dominates Louisville 35-10 (AP)

AP - Bill Stull threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns to help Pittsburgh overwhelm Louisville 35-10 on Friday night.

Dykstra's 1986 WS ring auctioned for over $56,000 (AP)

AP - Lenny Dykstra's championship ring from the 1986 World Series has been auctioned off for more than $56,000.

Penguins raise banner, beat Rangers 3-2 (AP)

AP - Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby watched the Penguins raise their Stanley Cup banner, then got the NHL champions off to a familiar start by scoring their first two goals during a 3-2 victory over the rival New York Rangers on Friday night.

AL Central-leading Tigers lose again (AP)

AP - Jake Peavy delayed Detroit's chance to move closer to the AL Central title, pitching the Chicago White Sox past the slumping Tigers 8-0 Friday night.