Inter Milan has reportedly reached a deal with Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala for the transfer of striker Samuel Eto'o, a deal that should make the Cameroon international the highest paid soccer player in the world.After several days of negotiations, Italian media report Sunday that the two clubs have agreed on a transfer fee of $38.9 million and that the deal will be formalized Monday.[+] EnlargeClaudio Villa/Getty ImagesRussian club Anzhi Makhachkala is expected to give Samuel Eto'o a contract worth $28.8 million per season, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo's estimated $17.3 million deal and Lionel Messi's $15.1 million. [Read the full article]

Two rookies came through in key situations to help Atlanta's Tim Hudson beat Arizona's Josh Collmenter.To experience everything that ESPN.com has to offer, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of your web browser. Click the upgrade button to the right or learn more.Atlanta Braves' Tim Hudson delivers a pitch to the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball...ATLANTA -- Two rookies came through in key situations to help Atlanta's Tim Hudson beat Arizona's Josh Collmenter. [Read the full article]

The San Francisco Giants placed closer Brian Wilson, who hasn't pitched since Aug. 15, on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with an inflamed right elbow."We put him on the DL so we did not have the urge to push him," manager Bruce Bochy said, according to the San Jose Mercury News. "Or to have Willie go out there when he's not right. He wanted to try to get through it. Long term, it's the best thing for his career."Giants trainer Dave Groeschner told the Mercury News that the team hopes to have a timetable for Wilson's return by Tuesday."We definitely expect him to come back, but not until we're sure he's feeling good," Groeschner told the newspaper. "He wants to pitch. That's awesome. [Read the full article]

Novak Djokovic's remarkable winning streak ended with a grimace, one that puts a new spin on the U.S. Open.The world's top-ranked player was forced to retire in the second set Sunday because of a sore right shoulder, giving Andy Murray the championship at the Western & Southern Open.It was the Serb's first bad moment in his 57-2 season. Djokovic had won 16 consecutive matches since his only previous loss of the season in the semifinals against Roger Federer on June 3 at Roland Garros. The winning streak has taken a toll.Djokovic talked about feeling exhausted in Cincinnati, coming off his record fifth Masters series title in Montreal last week. He said his serving shoulder had bothered him for about the last 10 days, but he'd been able to manage the soreness and keep winning. [Read the full article]