Taking Back Sunday News

Sunday Reading: Steve Schmidt Examined (Washington Post)

The Fix continues to ease his way back into everyday life -- doing chores around the house, hitting the gym and reading the Sunday papers. One particular story -- written by New York Timesmen Jim Rutenberg and Adam Nagourney --...

WNBA: Hammon comes alive in second half (The Norwich Bulletin)

Becky Hammon quietly bided her time during the first half Sunday, taking a back seat while San Antonio players such as Ruth Riley and Sophia Young put the Connecticut Sun in an early hole.

Du Toit back to form with swimming gold (CNN.com)

BEIJING, China (AP) -- Natalie Du Toit opened the Beijing Paralympics on Sunday with a gold medal, which may help her forget a disappointing Beijing Olympics.

Lifeguards Tow Charter Boat To Shore (KGTV San Diego)

SAN DIEGO -- A charter dive boat had an engine malfunction and began taking on water off Sunset Cliffs Sunday, but the vessel carrying 16 passengers was towed safely back to Mission Bay, a lifeguard lieutenant said.

Serena Williams wins U.S. Open and returns to no. 1 (International Herald Tribune)

Williams completed her climb back to No. 1 Sunday night with a 6-4, 7-5 victory against Jelena Jankovic to claim her third United States Open title.

WOMEN'S FINAL PUT BACK (Sporting Life)

The US Open women's singles final will now takes place on Sunday afer heavy rain prevented it taking place on Saturday.