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2-time champ Serena Williams back in US Open final
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AP - Serena Williams wound up and smacked a shot directly at Dinara Safina early in the second set of their U.S. Open semifinal.
AL HR Carlos Quentin breaks wrist hitting own bat
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AP - American League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken right wrist stemming from his own temper, and the Chicago White Sox left fielder will have surgery Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season. Quentin was injured Monday night in Cleveland. After fouling off a pitch while batting against Cliff Lee, Quentin hit his right hand on the bat as he was holding it with his left.
LPGA backs down on English requirement
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AP - The LPGA Tour's "mea culpa" didn't need much translation.
Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones freed from prison
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AP - Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones was released Friday from federal prison after completing most of her six-month sentence for lying about her steroid use.
2 out of 3 people worldwide tuned in for Olympics
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AP - More than two out of three people worldwide tuned in for the Beijing Olympics.
Giants DE Kiwanuka accuses Samuels of dirty play
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AP - New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka said on Friday that Washington Redskins tackle Chris Samuels made a dirty play when he fell on the back of his ankle after being beaten on a pass rush on the final play of the NFL season opener.
Cavaliers sign F/C Lorenzen Wright
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AP - The Cavaliers signed center Lorenzen Wright on Friday to help offset the loss up front of forward Joe Smith.
Myers, Dobbs lead Phillies past Mets in opener
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AP - Brett Myers buzzed through the New York Mets' lineup, pitching eight dominant innings and leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-0 victory Friday night that cut their NL East deficit to two games.
Capello challenges Rooney to end England goal-drought
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AFP - Fabio Capello believes Wayne Rooney must end his England goal-drought against Andorra on Saturday to shatter the mental block affecting his performances for the national team.
Russian league accuses NHL of breaking deal
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AP - A newly formed Russian hockey league accused the NHL of poaching two of its players when the Los Angeles Kings agreed to terms with two draft prospects last week.
Vandy finally beats ranked SEC team on own turf
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AP - Chris Nickson threw for a touchdown and ran for another and Vanderbilt finally beat a ranked opponent on its own field Thursday night, upsetting No. 24 South Carolina 24-17 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.
Two-time champ Serena beats Safina to reach US Open final
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AFP - Two-time winner Serena Williams advanced to her first US Open final in six years, breezing past Russian Dinara Safina 6-3, 6-2 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Villegas in the lead, Ryder Cup duo in the hunt
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AP - Camilo Villegas and Steve Stricker were excited to be playing golf Friday for different reasons, and it showed during a soggy start to the BMW Championship.