HALMSTAD, Sweden — The United States used a top-to-bottom blowout in singles to overcome a one-point deficit in soggy Sweden and win the Solheim Cup, one of the biggest prizes in women's golf, for only the second time on European soil.

Paula Creamer's tap-in on the 15th hole ensured the Americans of the 14 points they needed to retain the cup, and Nicole Castrale's 8-footer moments later wrapped up a U.S. win for the second straight time.

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Kimi Raikkonen won the Belgian Grand Prix for the third straight time, beating Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa in the first race since Formula One was rocked by a $100 million fine in the sport's spy scandal.World champion Fernando Alonso took third ahead of McLaren teammate Lewis Hamilton after an opening corner duel, reducing the rookie's lead in the drivers' standings to two points with three races remaining.

CHICAGO — Jim Thome hit a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 9-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, becoming the 23rd player — and third this season — to reach 500 home runs.The slugger drove a 3-2 pitch from reliever Dustin Moseley to left-center, ending an 0-for-11 slump and reaching the milestone in style. Frank Thomas and Alex Rodriguez also hit No. 500 this year.

NEW YORK — The Alabama Crimson Tide jumped into The Associated Press poll at No. 16, the first time in the rankings for the program since the final poll of the 2005 season.At the top of the poll, No. 1 Southern California recouped some of the first-place votes it lost to No. 2 LSU in the previous two weeks.USC received 46 first-place votes, up six from last week, and 1,605 points after a 49-31 victory at Nebraska that was not as close as the final score.The Tigers continued to impress with a 44-0 victory over Middle Tennessee, their second shutout of the season. LSU received 19 first-place votes and 1,577 points in the latest Top 25.Florida slipped past Oklahoma into the third spot behind USC and LSU, but the Gators and Sooners are just three points apart (1,437-1,434).

NUSA DUA, Indonesia — Lindsay Davenport won her first singles title after almost a year's absence from the tour, defeating Daniela Hantuchova 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 to capture the Bali Open.Davenport was playing her first singles tournament since having a baby in June. And the 31-year-old Californian eliminated some strong opponents en route to this title.