Madrid ? Madrid — Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim called for a switch to his trademark “Orange” 2-3 zone with the United States clinging to a one-point lead.

Kevin Durant did the rest, blocking shots by Ricky Rubio and Rudy Fernandez in the final seconds in the Americans’ 86-85 victory over Spain on Sunday in a warmup game for the world championships.

“Jim Boeheim said, ‘Let’s go orange,”‘ U.S. head coach Mike Krzyzewski said. “So we did. It was his suggestion, and our guys did a good job with that.”

Durant led the United States with 25 points.

“I just wanted to cover as much ground as I could and help my teammates,” said Durant, who also had 10 rebounds. “I just didn’t want to foul on a three-pointer so I stayed down and, luckily, game over.”

It was the first loss in nine games for Spain, the defending world champion. The world championships begin Saturday in Turkey.

NFL

Feeley injury may elevate Bradford

St. Louis — Sam Bradford could take over as the St. Louis Rams’ starting quarterback in the next preseason game, although the promotion would be by default. A.J. Feeley injured his thumb and elbow Saturday night and was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam.

Rams sign ex-MU WR Alexander

St. Louis — Former Missouri wide receiver Danario Alexander has signed a free-agent contract with the St. Louis Rams.

Alexander wasn’t drafted after injuring his knee before the Senior Bowl. The 6-foot-5, 221-pounder was All-Big 12 his senior season with 113 receptions for 1,781 yards and 14 touchdowns, leading Football Bowl Subdivision players in yards receiving.

Haynesworth questions continue

Washington — Redskins coach Mike Shanahan last week gave a variety of reasons why All-Pro defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth didn’t practice for 21/2 days, eventually chalking it up to “more of a headache than anything else.” Haynesworth said Shanahan “left out a whole lot of stuff” but didn’t say what. Multiple reports said Sunday that Haynesworth was suffering from rhabdomyolysis, a muscular condition whose symptoms included weakened, stiff or aching muscles.

Auto Racing

Power pads lead with Sonoma win

Sonoma, Calif. — Will Power has won at the track he had to be airlifted from a year ago, padding his IndyCar Series lead with a dominating run Sunday at Infineon Raceway.

Power never made it to race day in 2009, his weekend and season over with a practice-session crash that left him with a broken back.

Frenchman wins eighth straight

Trier, Germany — Sebastien Loeb of France won his record eighth straight Rally Germany on Sunday to lead a sweep of the top three places for Citroen cars.

Baseball

Strasburg set for MRI exam

Philadelphia — Washington general manager Mike Rizzo said the team will wait for results of an MRI exam on pitching phenom Steven Strasburg before deciding what to do with their injured ace right-hander.

Strasburg strained a tendon in his right forearm in Saturday night’s start. Rizzo said he went through his normal post-start workout Sunday that included some light tossing.

Hall of Fame announcer to return

Los Angeles — Vin Scully said Sunday he’ll return to the broadcast booth to call Los Angeles Dodgers games next year for his 62nd season because “when push came to shove, I just did not want to leave.”

The 82-year-old Hall of Famer, whose nearly 61 years of service make him the longest tenured broadcaster in sports history, said he made the decision with the blessing of his wife, Sandy, and his five children.

Dodgers trade for catcher Barajas

Los Angeles — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Rod Barajas from the New York Mets on Sunday for cash in an effort to bolster their catching corps.

OF Ross awarded to Giants

Miami — Outfielder Cody Ross was awarded to the San Francisco Giants from Florida on a waiver claim on Sunday.

Ross will give the Giants more outfield depth for the final weeks of the playoff race.

Pirates win financially while losing

Pittsburgh — Don’t feel too sorry for the cellar-dwelling Pittsburgh Pirates. Losing has been profitable.

The Pirates made nearly $29.4 million in 2007 and 2008, according to team financial documents, years that were part of a streak of futility that has now reached 18 straight losing seasons. The team’s ownership also paid its partners $20.4 million in 2008.

The documents offer a rare peek inside a team that made money by getting slightly less than half its income (about $70 million) from MLB sources — including revenue sharing, network TV, major league merchandise sales and MLB’s website.

Golf

Atwal claims 1-stroke victory

Greensboro, N.C. — Arjun Atwal won the Wyndham Championship by one stroke Sunday, becoming the first Monday qualifier to win on the PGA Tour in 24 years.

Atwal, who led or shared the lead after each of the first three rounds, shot a 67 in the final round. He finished at 20-under 260. He’s the first Indian-born player to win on tour and the first to win both the qualifier and the tournament that follows since Fred Wadsworth at the 1986 Southern Open.

Hanson keeps Ryder hopes alive

Celadna, Czech Republic — Peter Hanson won the Czech Open after a three-way playoff Sunday with Gary Boyd and Peter Lawrie, keeping his Ryder Cup hopes alive.

Miyazato leaps back to No. 1

Portland, Ore. — Ai Miyazato reclaimed the top spot in the world rankings, winning the LPGA Safeway Classic on Sunday for her fifth victory of the year.

Funk tops at Tradition again

Sunriver, Ore. — Fred Funk won the Jeld-Wen Tradition for the second time in three years, closing with a 3-under 69 on Sunday for a one-stroke victory over Michael Allen and Chien Soon Lu in the fourth of the Champions Tour’s five majors.

Tennis

Federer claims another Cincy title

Mason, Ohio — Roger Federer ended his mini-vacation with another Masters title.

A well-rested Federer beat American Mardy Fish, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (1), 6-4, on Sunday, winning his second straight Cincinnati Masters championship and fourth overall.