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[September 25, 2013]  (AP) -- An AP sports guide:

ORACLE SQUARES AMERICA'S CUP SERIES TO SET UP WINNER-TAKES-ALL CLASH ON WEDNESDAY

Team Oracle USA wins its 7th straight race at the America's Cup, squaring the series at 8-8 and forcing a winner-take-all race on Wednesday vs. Team Emirates New Zealand.

http://m.apnews.com/ap/db-268750

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DETROIT TIGERS CLINCH PLAYOFF SPOT

The Detroit Tigers are the latest team to clinch their place in baseball' playoffs with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/
tigers-clinch-playoff-spot-4-2-win-over-twins

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NEYMAR NETS FIRST LIGA GOAL AS BARCELONA CONTINUES PERFECT START

Boom signing Neymar scores his first La Liga goal for Barcelona as the Catalans continue their perfect start to the new season with a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad.

http://apne.ws/18UdN1G

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WORLD CUP STADIUM MAY BE USED FOR PRISONER PROCESSING

Amid concern about the long-term usage of World Cup stadiums after next year's event, a judge in the Brazilian state of Amazonas suggests the new ground in Manaus be turned into a prisoner processing center.

http://apne.ws/16oAOtD

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VENUS WILLIAMS TOO GOOD FOR AZARENKA

Venus Williams shows there is life left in her career as she beats Victoria Azarenka at the Pan Pacific Open in Japan.

http://apne.ws/16obDY8

[Associated Press]

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