Anne Naylor: How Does Love Win?

When you bring the love of your spirit, your compassion, kindness and empathy to anyone, an issue or challenge, you can elevate yourself, see the beauty present.

No love lost: Sharapova blanks Capra 6-0, 6-0

Maria Sharapova knows the story all too well: An unknown American kid shows up at the U.S. Open, upsets a seeded player, gains some buzz and belief, then gets a shot at Sharapova in the third round.

Must-win series perfect elixir for slumping Cards

In need of some answers, the Cardinals get just that from a rookie lefty. Jaime Garcia allows two runs in 6 2/3 as St. Louis edges the Reds 3-2. The Cards finally show some urgency at the start of a must-win series, Scott Miller says. Cards - Scott Miller - Arizona Cardinals - sport - Cincinnati Reds

Topsy-turvy love affair

I STARTED dating my girlfriend three years ago, but we met only four times because we were separated by distance. After a good first year, though, our relationship broke down. It was mainly my fault for being jealous. I would scold and shout at her, make her wait and put my friends first.

ND leprechaun has deep Purdue roots, but this win is for his grandpa

This year's Notre Dame leprechaun came from a Purdue family, but it was his grandfather who inspired him to come to South Bend. After David's grandfather passed away this week, Saturday's win against Purdue is very meaningful to the Irish idol.