ADAMS TWP — Ian McNany of Mars has been named Boys Soccer Player of the Year in Section 2-AA this season. The Planets finished unbeaten in section play this season and were 17-2 overall. Cole Ferguson, Kyle Nymberg and Noah Hudac were other Mars players earning all-section honors. Knoch’s Ben Andrews, Josh Gizienski, Devin Sherman and Nick Kadunce, along with Freeport’s Isaac Bigenho, also made the team.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Aaron Lewis has apologized for botching the lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during his performance before Game 5 of the World Series.The lead singer of the metal band Staind turned country singer published a note on his website Monday after stumbling during his rendition of the national anthem the night before in San Francisco.“All I can say is I'm sorry and ask for the Nation's forgiveness. My nerves got the best of me and I am completely torn up about what happened,” he wrote. “America is the greatest country in the world.“The Star-Spangled Banner means so much to so many, including myself. I hope everyone can understand the intensity of the situation and my true intent of this performance. I hope that the Nation, Major League Baseball and the many fans of our national pastime can forgive me.”

ARCADIA, Calif. — Shared Belief was made the early 9-5 favorite on Monday in a field of 14 for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, a race featuring a strong contingent of seven 3-year-olds taking on older foes. Shared Belief is 7-0 in his career, with all of his races coming in California.Shared Belief's most recent win was in the Awesome Again at Santa Anita last month for co-owner and sports talk host Jim Rome.“He's got speed all around him and we'll be able to follow them into the first turn,” said Hall of Famer Mike Smith, the winningest jockey in the Breeders' Cup who will ride Shared Belief.