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1. Harrison, Oudin fall in mixed doubles (AP)
America's dream team in mixed doubles, Melanie Oudin and Ryan Harrison, has lost to the top seeds in the second round of the U.S. Open. Bob Bryan and Liezel Huber defeated Oudin and Harrison, 5-7, 6-1 and 10-3 in a third-set tiebreaker Saturday night. The 18-year-old Oudin carved out a place in U.S.
Updated: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:35:01 PDT
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2. Fish advances to 4th round in 5 sets (AP)
American Mardy Fish beat Arnaud Clement of France in five sets in at the U.S. Open to reach the fourth round at a Grand Slam for the first time since 2008 at Flushing Meadows. The 19th-seeded Fish won 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 on Saturday. Fish dropped to his knees then saluted the crowd at Louis Armstrong Stadium after Clement's last shot landed wide.
Updated: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:34:57 PDT
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3. Djokovic ousts Blake in straight sets (AP)
Novak Djokovic reached the U.S. Open's fourth round for the fourth consecutive year, eliminating American wild card James Blake in straight sets. The third-seeded Djokovic beat Blake 6-1, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in a wind-whipped Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday night. Serbia's Djokovic made only 13 unforced errors -- 18 fewer than Blake.
Updated: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:49:54 PDT
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4. Wozniacki easily advances to 4th round (AP)
Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki kept up her dominant run at the U.S. Open by beating Chan Yung-Jan of Taiwan 6-1, 6-0 in the third round Saturday. The 20-year-old Dane has lost just three games in her three matches. She has reached the fourth round at six straight Grand Slams as she seeks her first major title.
Updated: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:34:26 PDT
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5. Federer wins in straight sets again (AP)
Roger Federer remembers how it felt when he was trying to complete the career Grand Slam, when every trip to Roland Garros was more than merely big, but a chance to make history. In other words, he remembers what it felt like to go through what his rival, Rafael Nadal, is going through for a second straight year in New York.
Updated: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:26:58 PDT
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6. Jankovic upset at windy US Open (AP)
Fourth-seeded Jelena Jankovic was upset by 31st-seeded Kaia Kanepi 6-2, 7-6 (1) in the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday. Jankovic struggled with the wind at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, at one point hitting a serve so badly the ball flew straight up into the air. The Serb had 41 unforced errors and just 13 winners.
Updated: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:39:48 PDT
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7. Sharapova tops Capra 6-0, 6-0 at US Open (AP)
Soon after sweeping imperiously into the fourth round of the U.S. Open with a third successive straight-sets win on Saturday, Roger Federer was turning up the pressure on his main title rival Rafael Nadal. Federer, who beat Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, said Nadal must win the U.S. Open if he is ever going to be considered one of the game's greats.
Updated: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:41:29 PDT
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8. NHL OKs Kovalchuk's new deal with Devils (AP)
The New Jersey Devils did more than sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a $100 million contract. A byproduct of the revised 15-year deal was that the Devils helped the NHL and its players union reach an agreement on long-term contracts that will define how much money will count toward salary caps. "That is exactly what just transpired with the amendment," Devils president and general manager Lou...
Updated: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:47:11 PDT
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9. Odds blog: Who will cover?
A game by game breakdown by the experts
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 12:16:55 GMT
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10. Predictions 101: Va. Tech to take down Boise St.
Check out Predictions 101 for picks to college football bowl games
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 16:06:21 GMT
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11. Quality Road cruises to victory in Woodward
Heavily favored Quality Road drew away in the stretch and cruised to a 4¾-length victory in the $750,000 Woodward Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 22:51:43 GMT
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12. Russian teen dies at snowboard training camp
Police in southern Switzerland say a teenage member of the Russian national snowboard team has died at a training camp in the Alps.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 13:50:34 GMT
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13. Despite penalty, Jimenez maintains lead in Europe
 Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez maintained a three-shot lead with a 3-under 68 Saturday in the third round of the European Masters.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 16:26:06 GMT
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14. Hamlin wins pole for Atlanta Cup race
 Denny Hamlin started chasing the championship during qualifying Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 23:24:55 GMT
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15. Body of Arum’s son found in Cascades
Searchers spotted the body of the son of Hall of Fame boxing promoter Bob Arum on a rugged Washington state mountainside Friday afternoon, five days after they began looking for him in North Cascades National Park, authorities said.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:25:31 GMT
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16. Time for Money Mayweather to shut up and fight
 Give Floyd Mayweather Jr. credit for one thing. Like any great fighter, he knows when to turn and run.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 19:32:41 GMT
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17. Santana still unsure about next start
New York Mets ace Johan Santana expects to know if he'll make his next start after a bullpen session Sunday.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 17:00:13 GMT
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18. Devils get Kovalchuk, NHL-union get long-term deal
 The New Jersey Devils did more than sign Ilya Kovalchuk to a $100 million contract.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 19:44:52 GMT
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19. Manny, White Sox take two from Red Sox
 Gavin Floyd allowed five hits in six innings, Carlos Quentin hit a double and triple and the Chicago White Sox swept their day-night doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox with their second 3-1 win on Saturday.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 04:17:59 GMT
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20. Thames' homer lifts Yankees to 8th straight win
 Marcus Thames is making the most of every opportunity to play, a big reason the New York Yankees are rolling right along without several injured All-Stars.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 22:07:29 GMT
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21. A-Rod, Pettitte getting closer to Yankees return
Injured stars Alex Rodriguez and Andy Pettitte are getting closer to rejoining the New York Yankees.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 16:51:36 GMT
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22. Spagnuolo names Bradford as Rams starting QB
ST. LOUIS (AP) - No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford will start at quarterback in the regular-season opener at home against Arizona next weekend.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 18:34:54 GMT
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23. Thome hits Nos. 583, 584 to pass McGwire for 9th
 Jim Thome has the classic slugger's swing, a hard uppercut that rarely yields a cheap home run.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:41:15 GMT
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24. Sharapova blows away Capra at U.S. Open
 American upstart Beatrice Capra got blown away Saturday — by the excellence of Maria Sharapova and the bad, blustery conditions caused by the remnants of Hurricane Earl. Treating the wind and an opponent with nothing to lose as mere annoyances, Sharapova put a 6-0, 6-0 thumping on Capra at the U.S. Open.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 03:26:22 GMT
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25. Arizona Cardinals release quarterback Matt Leinart
 The Arizona Cardinals have released Matt Leinart, parting ways with the former Heisman Trophy winner who was supposed to be the team's franchise quarterback but couldn't escape the backup role.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 23:47:01 GMT
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26. No. 20 FSU rolls in Fisher’s coaching debut
 Christian Ponder threw four first-half touchdown passes and Greg Reid returned a punt 74 yards for another score as No. 20 Florida State celebrated Jimbo Fisher's coaching debut with a 59-6 victory over lower-division Samford (Ala.) Saturday.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 22:02:39 GMT
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27. Federer breezes in third round of U.S. Open
 Five-time champion Roger Federer won another match in straight sets at the U.S. Open, beating Paul-Henri Mathieu of France 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in the third round Saturday.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 02:32:29 GMT
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28. No. 19 Penn St. rolls behind freshman QB
 True freshman Rob Bolden threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns, Chaz Powell had a 100-yard kickoff return for a score and No. 19 Penn State brushed off a sluggish start Saturday to beat Youngstown State 44-14.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 21:30:17 GMT
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29. Jacksonville St. stuns Mississippi in 2OT
 Jacksonville State quarterback Coty Blanchard completed a 2-point conversion pass to Calvin Middleton in double overtime as the Gamecocks pulled off a stunning 49-48 victory over Mississippi on Saturday.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:54:14 GMT
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30. No. 11 Oregon blows out New Mexico, 72-0
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -Oregon didn't need LaMichael James for this one.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 23:58:05 GMT
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31. Tiger makes timely recovery at Deutsche Bank
 Jason Day and Brandt Snedeker played in far different conditions Saturday and wound up with a share of the lead halfway through the Deutsche Bank Championship. Tiger Woods, meanwhile, rebounded and shot up the leaderboard with a 6-under 65.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:11:37 GMT
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32. Kelly, Irish open with victory over Purdue
 After jumping out ahead of Purdue, 20-3, in the first game of the Brian Kelly era, Notre Dame's lead began to slip away as the Boilermakers notched a safety followed by a touchdown to close the gap to eight. But the Irish defense clamped down and David Ruffer notched his thrid field goal as Notre Dame held on for the 23-12 win Saturday in South Bend.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 01:04:54 GMT
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33. Turnaround for RichRod, UM? UConn crushed
 Denard Robinson accounted for 383 yards and two touchdowns in his first game as Michigan's starting quarterback, leading the Wolverines to a 30-10 win over Connecticut on Saturday at the bigger than ever Big House.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 02:34:53 GMT
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34. Brown meant it: No. 5 Texas runs to victory
 Tre' Newton ran for three touchdowns, quarterback Garrett Gilbert was up and down in his first college start and No. 5 Texas overcame a slow start to beat Rice 34-17 on Saturday.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:41:58 GMT
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35. Rockies send Padres to 9th straight loss
 NL batting leader Carlos Gonzalez had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 win Saturday over the reeling NL West-leading San Diego Padres, whose nine-game losing streak is their longest since 2003.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 01:36:32 GMT
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36. No. 18 LSU holds on against short-handed UNC
Against all odds, undermanned North Carolina nearly rallied from a 20-point halftime deficit before losing 30-24 to LSU on Saturday night.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 04:32:10 GMT
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37. No. 4 Florida starts slow in post-Tebow era
 Jeff Demps had a long scoring run, John Brantley added a fluky touchdown pass late and No. 4 Florida overcame an error-filled game to beat Miami (Ohio) 34-12 Saturday.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 21:39:08 GMT
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38. Even with stars out, No. 1 ’Bama rolls in opener
 Trent Richardson ran for two touchdowns and Greg McElroy passed for 218 yards to help No. 1 Alabama beat San Jose State 48-3 on Saturday night. The defending national champs shrugged off the absence of injured Heisman winner Mark Ingram and suspended defensive end Marcell Dareus in the opening mismatch.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 03:57:19 GMT
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39. Dalton, No. 6 TCU top No. 24 Oregon State
 Andy Dalton ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to make up for his two interceptions and No. 6 TCU opened the season with a 30-21 victory over No. 24 Oregon State on Saturday night.
Updated: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 03:15:27 GMT
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40. No. 20 FSU routs Samford in Fisher's debut
 Christian Ponder threw four first-half touchdown passes and Greg Reid returned a punt 74 yards for another score as No. 20 Florida State celebrated Jimbo Fisher's coaching debut with a 59-6 victory over lower-division Samford (Ala.) Saturday.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 15:13:36 PDT
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41. Kyle Busch: It's low for Todd Bodine to call me dirty
 When Todd Bodine used that to reference the way he raced him in Friday night's Truck Series race at Kentucky Speedway, Kyle Busch went to Victory Lane to confront the series leader.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 12:47:58 PDT
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42. Murray guides No. 23 UGA without WR Green
 Aaron Murray passed for three touchdowns and ran for another in leading No. 23 Georgia to a 55-7 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 16:52:36 PDT
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43. Seattle Seahawks release veteran WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh
 The Seattle Seahawks have cut wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, a team source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 18:24:33 PDT
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44. Speedway Motorsports Inc. owner Bruton Smith against ending Cup series in 'North Cuba'
 Speedway Motorsports Inc. owner Bruton Smith isn't a fan of NASCAR's insistence on ending the season in South Florida.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 20:49:59 PDT
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45. Notre Dame tips Purdue to give Kelly first win
 Dayne Crist threw for 205 yards and a touchdown in his first start, Armando Allen ran for a score and Notre Dame's defense was solid Saturday in a 23-12 win over Purdue that gave coach Brian Kelly a victory in his Fighting Irish debut.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 20:11:35 PDT
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46. New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez and pitcher Andy Pettitte both closer to return after facing off in simulated game
 Alex Rodriguez and Andy Pettitte are both closer to return after facing off in simulated game.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 18:06:40 PDT
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47. Jacksonville State stuns Masoli, Ole Miss in 2OT
 Jacksonville State quarterback Coty Blanchard completed a 2-point conversion pass to Calvin Middleton in double overtime as the Gamecocks pulled off a stunning 49-48 victory over Mississippi on Saturday.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 17:51:39 PDT
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48. Tiger Woods shoots 65 to keep playoff hopes alive; Jason Day, Brandt Snedeker lead
 Tiger Woods didn't miss many shots and didn't make any bogeys on his way to a 6-under 65 that kept his playoff hopes alive in the Deutsche Bank Championship.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 18:48:39 PDT
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49. Floyd Mayweather Jr. apologizes for Manny Pacquiao rant, says he was 'just having fun'
 A day after Floyd Mayweather Jr. used a video sharing web site to go on an extended rant filled with profanity, racist and homophobic statements aimed at Manny Pacquiao, he apologized.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 20:34:28 PDT
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50. Dalton uses legs to overcome 2 INTs, lift TCU
 Andy Dalton ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to make up for his two interceptions and No. 6 TCU opened the season with a 30-21 victory over No. 24 Oregon State on Saturday night.
Updated: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 21:26:06 PDT
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