Bill DWYRE on the U.S. Open. College Football: FBC-KIFFEN -- Lane Kiffin was a lightning rod for attention in his first months as the head coach at Tennessee, needling opposing Southeastern Conference coaches, ignoring a few minor NCAA rules and leaving plenty of observers sadly shaking their heads; it was part of his plan, Kiffin says, as Tennessee prepares for its game against UCLA on Saturday in Knoxville. Developing, by David Wharton (Times). Major League Baseball: BBA-ANGELS-ROYALS -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Joe Saunders wins his 12th game, the the Angels' 81st victory, 7-2 over the Royals, which lifts Los Angeles to a .600 winning percentage. Developing, by Mike DiGiovanna (Times). BBA-RANGERS-ORIOLES -- BALTIMORE -- Jeremy Guthrie and the Orioles beat the Rangers, 7-0. Developing, by Jeff Zrebiec (Sun). BBN-PADRES-DODGERS -- LOS ANGELES -- Hiroki Kuroda (5-5, 4.08), sidelined since taking a vicious line drive off his head last month, returns to the Dodger rotation as the NL West leaders play the Padres, who counter with Tim Stauffer (3-6, 3.76). Developing, by Jim Peltz (Times). Kurt STREETER on Padres-Dodgers. Features and Columns: MORNING-BRIEFING. 