WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled that Roger Clemens must face another trial on charges of lying about drug use, although the judge criticized prosecutors’ mishandling of evidence during a July mistrial and questioned the fairness of making the former star pitcher pay to defend himself twice.

U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton set a new trial for April 17. Clemens attorney Rusty Hardin said he may appeal Walton’s decision. Walton said if Clemens wants to do that, he must request an expedited review by the appeals court to avoid more delays in the case.

Cubs’ Zambrano done for yearCHICAGO — Chicago Cubs’ right-hander Carlos Zambrano will sit out the rest of the season after his 30-day suspension ends after games of Sept. 11.The Cubs said they’ll pay Zambrano after the suspension ends but there’s insufficient time for him to get ready to pitch again.

No HGH testing before Week 1NEW YORK — The NFL notified teams that no HGH testing will be conducted before the season begins.NFL lead counsel Jeff Pash says a disagreement with the union over testing procedures will prevent the program from starting before Week 1.

Sharapova bows in U.S. OpenNEW YORK — Maria Sharapova dropped out of the U.S. Open, upset in the third round by Flavia Pennetta.The 2006 champion lost 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to the 26th-seeded Italian. Sharapova had been 12-0 in three-set matches this year, including her first-round win.The man most consider the best without a major championship, No. 4 Andy Murray, appeared on his way out, too, after losing the first two sets against 41st-ranked Robin Haase. But with Haase getting treated by a trainer for back problems between sets, Murray came all the way back to win 6-7 (5), 2-6, 6-2, 6-0, 6-4.Defending champion Rafael Nadal led 6-2, 6-2 when Nicolas Mahut quit because of an abdominal injury. In an all-American matchup at night, 2003 U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick beat 18-year-old Jack Sock 6-3, 6-3, 6-4.

Matteson gets 66 to lead DeutscheNORTON, Mass. — Troy Matteson shot a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Deutsche Bank Championship, the second of four events in the PGA Tour’s playoffs.Matteson must climb into the top 70 to advance to the third event outside Chicago. Top-ranked Luke Donald, Masters champion Charl Schwartzel, Y.E. Yang and Jerry Kelly were tied for second.