TIME OUT: WEEKEND SPORTS RECAP FOR AUGUST 9, 2010

Are you ready for some football? The NFL preseason kicked off Sunday night.

Silva Escapes Upset At UFC 117 - Anderson Silva struggled for four rounds against Chaei Sonnen before applying a triangle choke that forced the underdog to tap out. Silva rolled through opponents during his first eight title defenses and was lucky to walk away with his belt on Saturday night.

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Silva Escapes Upset At UFC 117 - Anderson Silva struggled for four rounds against Chaei Sonnen before applying a triangle choke that forced the underdog to tap out. Silva rolled through opponents during his first eight title defenses and was lucky to walk away with his belt on Saturday night.

Morrow Strikes Out 17 - Toronto Blue Jays starter Brandon Morrow came within one out of baseball’s sixth no-hitter this year, striking out a career-high 17 batters in a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. If it weren’t for an Evan Longoria two-out single, the Rays would have been victims of a no-hitter for the third time this season.

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Morrow Strikes Out 17 - Toronto Blue Jays starter Brandon Morrow came within one out of baseball’s sixth no-hitter this year, striking out a career-high 17 batters in a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. If it weren’t for an Evan Longoria two-out single, the Rays would have been victims of a no-hitter for the third time this season.

Alexander Retains Titles - It wasn’t pretty but Devon Alexander retained his light welterweight championships in a unanimous victory over Andriy Kotelnik in his hometown of St. Louis. With the win, Alexander is in line to fight fellow 140-pound rising star Timothy Bradley early next year.

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Alexander Retains Titles - It wasn’t pretty but Devon Alexander retained his light welterweight championships in a unanimous victory over Andriy Kotelnik in his hometown of St. Louis. With the win, Alexander is in line to fight fellow 140-pound rising star Timothy Bradley early next year.

Rice, Smith Inducted Into Hall Of Fame - Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith were two of seven greats inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday night in Canton, Ohio. "This is finally it," Rice said. "There are no more routes to run, no more touchdowns to score, no more records to set. That young boy from Mississippi has finally stopped running. Let me stand here and catch my breath."

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Rice, Smith Inducted Into Hall Of Fame - Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith were two of seven greats inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday night in Canton, Ohio. "This is finally it," Rice said. "There are no more routes to run, no more touchdowns to score, no more records to set. That young boy from Mississippi has finally stopped running. Let me stand here and catch my breath."

Isiah Thomas on what Magic Johnson wrote about him in his book: - “Since the book came out, I haven’t spoken with him. I guess the best way to describe it is two African-American brothers that are having a big-time disagreement. But as a Black man, I refuse to engage in a public fight with him.”(Photo: AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

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Thomas Returns To The Knicks - The New York Knicks hired Isiah Thomas as a consultant for the team while he maintains his head coaching position at Florida International University. Thomas wanted to return to the NBA as a general manager but had to settle for this unique role. At FIU last season, Thomas went 7-25.

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LeBron Returns To Akron - It only took a month but LeBron James finally thanked the fans of Cleveland. "To the city of Cleveland, my fans in Cleveland, my fans in northeast Ohio," said James at his annual “King for Kids” charity bike-a-thon in Akron. "I want to say thank you for the last seven years and the years that continue to go in the future."

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LeBron Returns To Akron - It only took a month but LeBron James finally thanked the fans of Cleveland. "To the city of Cleveland, my fans in Cleveland, my fans in northeast Ohio," said James at his annual “King for Kids” charity bike-a-thon in Akron. "I want to say thank you for the last seven years and the years that continue to go in the future."

Man U Wins Community Shield - Sports fans going through World Cup withdrawals had a glimpse at the start of the English Premiership League with Manchester United defeating Chelsea 3-1 to win the Community Shield. The first full week of games in the EPL starts on Sunday.

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Man U Wins Community Shield - Sports fans going through World Cup withdrawals had a glimpse at the start of the English Premiership League with Manchester United defeating Chelsea 3-1 to win the Community Shield. The first full week of games in the EPL starts on Sunday.

Are You Ready For Some Football? - The 2010 NFL preseason got underway Sunday night as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 16-7 in the Hall of Fame Game. Both teams struggled on the field as the starters were removed from the game before the end of the first quarter.

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Are You Ready For Some Football? - The 2010 NFL preseason got underway Sunday night as the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 16-7 in the Hall of Fame Game. Both teams struggled on the field as the starters were removed from the game before the end of the first quarter.

Tiger Woods - It's been difficult, but also it's been very rewarding at the same time. It forced me to look deeper into myself and look … how I grew up and how those things didn't match with the person who I am, and getting back to that, getting back to how my parents raised me basically.

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Tiger Bombs At Bridgestone - Tiger Woods has officially hit rock bottom on the golf course. Woods shot 18-over-par for four rounds at the Bridgestone Intentional, finishing tied for 78th on Sunday. "Shooting 18-over par is not fun,'' Woods said afterward. "I don't see how it can be fun shooting 18 over, especially since my handicap is supposed to be zero. ... It's tough. Yeah, it's tough.''

Torii Hunter Suspended - Los Angeles outfielder Torii Hunter was suspended for four games after brushing against umpire Ron Kulpa’s face during an argument Friday night at Comerica Park in Detroit. After Hunter was ejected from the game, he tossed a bag of baseballs onto the field.

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Torii Hunter Suspended - Los Angeles outfielder Torii Hunter was suspended for four games after brushing against umpire Ron Kulpa’s face during an argument Friday night at Comerica Park in Detroit. After Hunter was ejected from the game, he tossed a bag of baseballs onto the field.

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Gay Defeats Bolt - Usain Bolt is human after all. American sprinter Tyson Gay defeated Bolt at the DN Galan in Stockholm, running a 9.84 in the 100 meters. Bolt finished second with a time of 9.97 seconds. "I'm really happy with the win, even though Usain Bolt isn't in the best shape," Gay said.

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Gay Defeats Bolt - Usain Bolt is human after all. American sprinter Tyson Gay defeated Bolt at the DN Galan in Stockholm, running a 9.84 in the 100 meters. Bolt finished second with a time of 9.97 seconds. "I'm really happy with the win, even though Usain Bolt isn't in the best shape," Gay said.

Jeter Passes Ruth - Shortstop Derek Jeter surpassed Babe Ruth on the New York Yankees all-time career hits list Sunday night in a 7-2 victory over the rival Boston Red Sox. Jeter has 2,874 hits, just 126 shy of 3,000.

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Jeter Passes Ruth - Shortstop Derek Jeter surpassed Babe Ruth on the New York Yankees all-time career hits list Sunday night in a 7-2 victory over the rival Boston Red Sox. Jeter has 2,874 hits, just 126 shy of 3,000.

Thompson Tops Record Books - Tina Thompson became the all-time leading scorer in the WNBA on Sunday, passing Lisa Leslie’s career total of 6,263 points. "Basketball started here in L.A. for me," said Thompson, who went to USC. "Anything I'm able to accomplish here is a pretty big deal because it's in front of my family, my friends and the people who supported me."

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Thompson Tops Record Books - Tina Thompson became the all-time leading scorer in the WNBA on Sunday, passing Lisa Leslie’s career total of 6,263 points. "Basketball started here in L.A. for me," said Thompson, who went to USC. "Anything I'm able to accomplish here is a pretty big deal because it's in front of my family, my friends and the people who supported me."