09.03.12 The game plan

September 3, 2012 at 4:06AM

09.03.12 THE GAME PLANTHE BUZZ Don't shed a tear for the unofficial last day of summer, since Labor Day's arrival also means that Week 1 of the NFL season is mere days away.

REMOTE PATROL After you spend all day at the State Fair, or on the porch, or at the lake, or whatever, come home and watch the Twins and White Sox at 6:10 p.m. on FSN.

CLICK PICK Luke Donald used an expletive to criticize golf course architect Gil Hanse on Twitter, forcing him to apologize because the tweet was supposed to be private.

STAR GAZING Manchester United newcomer Robin van Persie had an interesting Sunday, missing a penalty shot but then scoring two very late goals for a comeback victory.

FAST FACT Lleyton Hewitt had five set points in the first set against No. 4 seed David Ferrer but didn't win any of them. The 2001 U.S. Open champ eventually lost in four sets.

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