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NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 03:30 - Roundup: Serbia Eliminates Spain in Basketball World Championships
Serbia eliminated defending champion Spain on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the world basketball championships in Istanbul.
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NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 03:29 - Wozniacki Fights Through to Semi - Finals At U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Caroline Wozniacki stayed on course for a return to the U.S. Open final, fighting near gale-force winds and big forehands from diminutive Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals.
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NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 03:27 - Bonderman Helps Tigers Beat White Sox 5-1
DETROIT (AP) -- Jeremy Bonderman pitched eight strong innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the sloppy Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Wednesday.
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TV NZ TENNIS
9/9/10 03:23 - Tennis: Wozniacki through to semis with straight sets win at Open
Caroline Wozniacki stayed on course for a return to the US Open final, fighting near gale-force winds and big forehands from diminutive Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals |
NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 03:20 - N.C.A.A. Penalizes Princeton for a Major Rule Violation
An alumnus and former member of the men's tennis team paid $33,000 toward the educational expenses of a female tennis player.
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REUTERS
9/9/10 03:19 - Wozniacki fights through to semi-finals at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Caroline Wozniacki stayed on course for a return to the U.S. Open final, fighting near gale-force winds and big forehands from diminutive Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals.
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NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 03:17 - 2009 Runner-Up Wozniacki Into US Open Semifinals
NEW YORK (AP) -- Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki stretched her winning streak to 13 matches by beating 45th-ranked Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 7-5 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals Wednesday night.
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NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 03:17 - Tigers 5, White Sox 1
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FRANCE 24 ENGLISH
9/9/10 03:06 - All Blacks make five changes for final Tri Test
The All Blacks have made five changes to their starting team for the final Tri-Nations Test against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.Aaron Cruden will start at flyhalf in place of Daniel Carter, who is recovering from ankle surgery.Israel Dagg replaces Joe Rokocoko on the left wing, Piri Weepu will be the scrumhalf ahead of Jimmy Cowan, Victor Vito will replace Jerome Kaino at blindside flanker and prop Owen Franks starts in place of brother Ben.Cowan and Kaino were named among the replacements along with uncapped Canterbury flyhalf Colin Slade. |
NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 03:00 - Monfils Blown Off Court By High Winds At U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gael Monfils was blown off court at the U.S. Open Wednesday as powerful gusts knocked his game off course and the Frenchman out of the tournament.
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NBC SPORTS
9/9/10 02:55 - Alabama's Ingram back running, still doubtful
Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram has not returned to practice for No. 1 Alabama and while Nick Saban said the injured running back is unlikely to play against No. 18 Penn State on Saturday, the coach isn't necessarily counting his star out. |
SKYSPORTS.COM
9/9/10 02:54 - Djokovic breezes by Monfils
Novak Djokovic cruised through to the semi-finals of the US Open with a 7-6 (7-2) 6-1 6-2 victory over Gael Monfils. |
THE AUSTRALIAN
9/9/10 02:50 - Djokovic forges US Open history
NOVAKk Djokovic blew out French 17th seed Gael Monfils 7-6 (7-2) 6-1 6-2 today to reach the US Open semi-finals. |
REUTERS
9/9/10 02:50 - Djokovic into fourth straight U.S. Open semi
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serbia's Novak Djokovic defied high, swirling winds to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open for the fourth consecutive year with a convincing 7-6 6-1 6-2 victory over Gael Monfils on Wednesday.
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NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 02:49 - Season Opener The Focus For New England's Brady
BOSTON (Reuters) - Talk about a contract extension was the last thing on Tom Brady's mind when the New England Patriots quarterback spoke to reporters on Wednesday.
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USA TODAY
9/9/10 02:45 - Phillies SS Rollins injured, leaves game against Marlins
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has left the game against the Florida Marlins after the third inning with an apparent injury.
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TORONTO SUN
9/9/10 02:42 - MacArthur happy being in Toronto
When the Atlanta Thrashers walked away from a deflated Clarke MacArthur at the arbitration table, Brian Burke, Dion Phaneuf and the Maple Leafs were there to put a chair under him. |
REUTERS
9/9/10 02:40 - Season opener the focus for New England's Brady
BOSTON (Reuters) - Talk about a contract extension was the last thing on Tom Brady's mind when the New England Patriots quarterback spoke to reporters on Wednesday.
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THE AUSTRALIAN
9/9/10 02:32 - Primus appointment imminent
MATTHEW Primus is expected to be named coach of AFL club Port Adelaide today. |
NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 02:27 - Djokovic And Zvonareva Reach U.S. Open Semis
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic, battling the elements as much as his opponent, breezed into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a straight sets win over Gael Monfils.
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USA TODAY
9/9/10 02:27 - Custody trial starts in fight for Dwyane Wade's two sons
The custody trial pitting Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade against his ex-wife began in Chicago on Wednesday, and the appointed attorney for the ...
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REUTERS
9/9/10 02:23 - Djokovic and Zvonareva reach U.S. Open semis
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic, battling the elements as much as his opponent, breezed into the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a straight sets win over Gael Monfils.
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USA TODAY
9/9/10 02:23 - Reggie Bush's Heisman should be given to runner-up Vince Young
The good people of Austin, Texas, should dust off their five-year-old Heisman Trophy battle plan, and the sooner the better. If college football ...
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NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 02:19 - Athens Marathon Battles For Higher Profile
ATHENS (Reuters) - Long in the shadows of its more famous siblings in New York, London and Berlin, the Athens classic marathon is using one of sport's most evocative anniversaries to boost its international profile.
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TORONTO SUN
9/9/10 02:15 - Argo throws weight behind his cancer foundation
Taylor Robertson celebrated a birthday on Wednesday, a milestone occasion he used to pay tribute to his mom's memory. |
REUTERS
9/9/10 02:14 - Athens marathon battles for higher profile
ATHENS (Reuters) - Long in the shadows of its more famous siblings in New York, London and Berlin, the Athens classic marathon is using one of sport's most evocative anniversaries to boost its international profile.
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TORONTO SUN
9/9/10 02:12 - Argos have lost their touchdown touch
Jim Barker is a big picture kind of guy, a coach who doesn't put any stock in any number save for wins and losses. |
THE AUSTRALIAN
9/9/10 02:10 - Pietersen wants to go 'home' before Ashes
KEVIN Pietersen has requested permission to join South African provincial team Kwazulu-Natal Inland to prepare for the Ashes. |
TORONTO SUN
9/9/10 02:08 - Leafs never cease with the lip-service
It's the same thing, year after bloody year. It's like the swallows returning to Capistrano, except in this case it's Leafs Nation being expected to swallow a load of crap. |
USA TODAY
9/9/10 02:07 - Rivals Pourcel and Canard riding for 250-class motocross title
The 12th and final round of the 2010 AMA Outdoor Motocross Series comes to the Pala Raceway in San Diego County on Saturday.
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FRANCE 24 ENGLISH
9/9/10 02:06 - Capello confirms he will quit after Euro 2012
England manager Fabio Capello has ruled out the possibility that he will continue in the job after the Euro 2012 tournament, killing off speculation that recent good performances could prolong his stay.The Italian's reputation took a battering after England's dismal World Cup performance, but his stock has bounced back after impressive victories against Bulgaria and Switzerland in Euro qualifiers this month. |
FRANCE 24 ENGLISH
9/9/10 02:06 - Pakistan-India peace pair advances to US Open final
Taking the biggest steps yet in their quest to inspire peace between their homelands, India's Rohan Bopanna and Pakistan's Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi reached the US Open men's doubles final on Wednesday.With United Nations ambassadors from their countries sitting side-by-side to cheer them on, Qureshi and Bopanna beat Argentina's Eduardo Schwank and Horacio Zaballos 7-6 (7/5), 6-4. |
TORONTO SUN
9/9/10 02:03 - Tanguay happy to be back in Calgary
One of Alex Tanguay's first orders of business will be to partake in Thursday's Calgary Flames charity golf tournament. |
NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 02:00 - Tennis in 3D: Professional Tool or Expensive Toy?
Watching tennis in three dimensions has arrived.
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NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 01:58 - Sports of The Times: Underfunded and Over the Top
As city employees in Camden, N.J., take a cut in pay and its residents face the padlocking of libraries, the Jets and the Giants can afford a new palace.
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THE AUSTRALIAN
9/9/10 01:49 - Houllier takes reins of Aston Villa
FORMER France coach Gerard Houllier has been named the new manager of English Premier League side Aston Villa. |
NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 01:47 - Leinart Gets Fresh Start With Texans
HOUSTON (AP) -- Matt Leinart walked into the Houston Texans' locker room Wednesday with stubble on his face and a new playbook in his hand.
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NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 01:47 - Fitzgerald Healthy, Ready for Cardinals Opener
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Larry Fitzgerald is back in practice at full speed and will provide new quarterback Derek Anderson a welcome big-play target when the Arizona Cardinals open their season Sunday in St. Louis.
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TORONTO SUN
9/9/10 01:43 - Esks remove tackle
In the end, Calvin Armstrong was the one who got blindsided. |
NEW YORK TIMES
9/9/10 01:41 - Lawyers for Clemens Seek Dismissal of Defamation Suit
Lawyers for Roger Clemens defended him in a lawsuit in Brooklyn, less than a week after he appeared in a Washington courtroom to deny perjury charges.
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