Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:40:04 GMT
Angry Players Are Seeing Holes in the Electronic Judging System
Hawk-Eye, the judging system, covers the bouncing ball, but humans remain the arbiters of foot faults.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:54:37 GMT
Inspired by Oudin, and Emulating Her
Beatrice Capra, an 18-year-old American who was inspired by Melanie Oudin’s run to the quarterfinals last year, won, 7-5, 2-6, 6-3, in the second round.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:55:03 GMT
Yankees 5, Athletics 0: Sabathia Is King of the Hill in the Bronx
C. C. Sabathia has not lost in 21 straight starts at Yankee Stadium, going 16-0 with a 2.05 earned run average.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:55:30 GMT
Mets’ Catcher of the Future Has Memories of Wrigley
Mets catcher Josh Thole returns to Wrigley Field for the first time since he and his brother, Jeremy, secured an autograph from Mark McGwire in 1998.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:55:53 GMT
With Jocketty at Controls, Red Machine Being Rebuilt
Moving from St. Louis to Cincinnati, the veteran baseball executive Walt Jocketty has the Reds on the verge of the playoffs for the first time in years.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:40:52 GMT
As Colleges Compete, Major Money Flows to Minor Sports
The Directors’ Cup, a little-known but prized honor, has set off a competition to have the best broad-based sports program.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:56:33 GMT
Giants 20, Patriots 17: Giants Put Focus on Backup to Manning
After two sharp series from Eli Manning and the offense, Rhett Bomar did not provide much of a spark, but he settled down after halftime.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:57:58 GMT
United States 92, Tunisia 57: Not a Pretty Picture as U.S. Crushes Another Opponent
Eric Gordon scored 21 points to lead the United States past Tunisia, which will next play Angola at the world basketball championships.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:33:04 GMT
Mets 4, Braves 2: Mets Win, But Santana Is Injured
The Mets’ season, already disjointed and in disarray because of injuries to key players, took another sour turn when starter Johan Santana left with a strained chest muscle.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:10:03 GMT
After Surprising Run of Victories, Lisa’s Booby Trap Finishes Last
Unwanted by her breeder and two other owners before being purchased for $2,000, the underdog horse faltered at Saratoga.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:40:19 GMT
N.F.L. Roundup: Add Jets’ Offensive Coordinator to Sanchez’s List of Duties
Mark Sanchez acted as the Jets’ offensive coordinator, leading the offense to a touchdown on their second drive after he put on a headset.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:59:07 GMT
Line Umpires’ Job Is to See, but Not Be Seen
Line umpires strive to maintain anonymity even as they factor mightily in the outcomes of matches.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:10:03 GMT
Golf Needs Intrigue; Youth Could Deliver
The potential success of a group of young players in the FedEx Cup has become golf’s prime subplot.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:10:03 GMT
Isner Struggles to Put Marathon Match in Past
After his victory on Wednesday, John Isner answered the predictable round of questions about that really long match at Wimbledon.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:20:19 GMT
Chicago News Cooperative: Ramirez vs. Konerko? That’s a No-Brainer
Manny Ramirez is worth a try as temporary help for the White Sox, but Paul Konerko is a player definitely worth keeping.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:00:29 GMT
Roundup: Pittsburgh Falls to Utah; Rutgers Romps in Opener
No. 15 Pittsburgh fell to Utah in overtime, and Rutgers routed Norfolk State.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:30:27 GMT
For Rookie, Unique View of Clemente
When Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker takes the field at PNC Park, he needs only to glance over his shoulder at the 21-foot Roberto Clemente Wall in right field for inspiration.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:50:06 GMT
Call It the Stanford Award
Stanford has won the Directors’ Cup, which measures the performances of a university’s best 10 men’s teams and best 10 women’s teams, 16 consecutive years.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:40:17 GMT
Sports Briefing | Basketball: Liberty to Call Newark Homeduring Renovations at Garden
The Liberty will play its home games at the Prudential Center in Newark the next three seasons while Madison Square Garden is being renovated.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:35:17 GMT
Woods Takes Out $54 Million Mortgage on Fla. Estate
Fresh off his divorce, Tiger Woods has taken out a $54.5 million mortgage on his Florida waterfront estate.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:43:50 GMT
Sharks Sign Antti Niemi
The San Jose Sharks have signed the goalie who helped knock them out of the playoffs, agreeing to a one-year, $2 million deal with Antti Niemi.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:34:09 GMT
Pack of Son of Promoter Bob Arum Found in Cascades
Searchers in the rugged North Cascades of Washington state have found a climbing backpack and a daypack belonging to the son of Hall of Fame boxing promoter Bob Arum, but are still looking for the missing climber.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:02:00 GMT
What to Watch at the Open on Friday
What to Watch at the Open on Friday
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Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:56:43 GMT
Does America Crave American Champions?
The need of Americans for an American to root for; also, the growing difference between the pros and the fans.
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Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:38:36 GMT
The Irrational Reasons for Liking Certain Players
Fans tend to assign players personalities based on their behavior on court, which may or may not be fair.
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