Week in sports: Aug. 26-Sept. 1

Rob Jackson sacks quarterback Rudy Carpenter — AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt

Washington Redskins linebacker Rob Jackson sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Rudy Carpenter during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Landover, Md., on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

New York Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett misses the bag as Boston Red Sox's Jacoby Ellsbury is safe on an infield hit during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston pm Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

Gael Monfils of France dives to return a shot by Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

2011 U.S. Open tennis tournament

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols walks past outlines depicting Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun falling down trying for an inside the park home run during last night's game during batting practice, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Milwaukee.

Andrea Petkovic serves to Zheng Jie — AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Andrea Petkovic of Germany serves to Zheng Jie of China during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011.

2011 U.S. Open tennis tournament

Francisco Cervelli argues Jarrod Saltalamacchia — AP Photo/Winslow Townson

New York Yankees' Francisco Cervelli, left, argues with Boston Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia after he was hit by a pitch from John Lackey during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011. Home plate umpire Ed Rapuano moves in.

Andrey Golubev serves to Rafael Nadal of Spain during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011.

2011 U.S. Open tennis tournament

Philadelphia Eagles' Michael Vick is seen through the viewfinder of a television camera as he listens to a question during a news conference about his new contract with the NFL football team, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011 in Philadelphia.

Kansas City Royals' Brayan Pena holds a baseball with a mantodea ,more commonly known as a praying mantises, on it during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Monday, Aug. 29, 2011.

Brandon Jacobs yells at Muhammad Wilkerson — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) yells at New York Jets' Muhammad Wilkerson (96) as referees separate them during the third quarter of an NFL preseason football game, Monday, Aug. 29, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. Both players were ejected after taking swings at each other.

Joique Bell dives for a touchdown — AP Photo/Paul Sakuma

New Orleans Saints running back Joique Bell (20) dives for a touchdown over Oakland Raiders linebacker Darryl Blackstock (56) in the third quarter of a preseason NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. The Saints won 40-20.

Usain Bolt false-starts — AP Photo/Kin Cheung

Jamaica's Usain Bolt, third from bottom, false-starts from the Men's 100m final at the World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. Bolt was disqualified.

San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (48) can't make the catch on a pop-up fly by Houston Astros' Clint Barmes during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in San Francisco.

Jamaica's Yohan Blake, left, crosses the finish line to win gold ahead of U.S.A.'s Walter Dix, right, in the Men's 100m final at the World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011.

Bulgaria's Ivet Lalova gestures after qualifying for the Women's 100m following a heat at the World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011.

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius competes in a heat of the Men's 400m at the World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011.

Mike Mohamed tackles Thomas Clayton — AP Photo/AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez

Denver Broncos linebacker Mike Mohamed (53) tackles Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Clayton (45) in the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in Denver.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols dives for a ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates' Ryan Doumit during the ninth inning Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, in St. Louis. Pujols tossed the ball to pitcher Octavio Dotel covering at first for the out. The Pirates won 7-0.

Fernando Alonso steers his car during the free practice — AP Photo/Frank Augstein

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his car during the free practice for the F1 Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. The F1 race will be held on Sunday.

Edson Barboza punches Ross Pearson — AP Photo/Felipe Dana

Brazil's Edson Barboza, left, punches Ross Pearson of England during their lightweight 'swing' mixed martial arts bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 134 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday Aug. 27, 2011.

Derrick Ward dives for a touchdown — AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Houston Texans running back Derrick Ward (32) dives for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game in San Francisco, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011.

Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder reacts after his RBI-single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, in Milwaukee.

Caroline Wozniacki with boyfriend Rory McIlroy — AP Photo/Fred Beckham

Caroline Wozniacki, of Denmark, celebrates with boyfriend Rory McIlroy and the Yale football team after her 7-6 (2) 6-3 semifinal victory over Francesca Schiavone, of Italy, at the New Haven Open tennis tournament in New Haven, Conn., on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011.

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jack Hannahan dives into the stands but can't catch a foul pop by Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, in Cleveland.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver David Gilreath scores a touchdown as he is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback Pat Lee during the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Indianapolis, Friday, Aug. 26, 2011.

Cleveland Indians' Jim Thome tips his hat to fans as he comes to bat in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, in Cleveland. Thome was acquired from the Minnesota Twins in a waiver trade. Royals catcher Salvador Perez watches.