Murray's U S Open ends early in a tough loss
Andy Murray, ranked No 2 and leading hardcourt wins, exited the U S Open in the fourth round after a 7 5 6 2 6 2 defeat to Marin Cilic. He cited inconsistent play and a lingering wrist issue as the key factors. Cilic advanced to face Juan Martin del Potro in a potential young guns showdown.
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Juan Carlos Ferrero
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Roger Federer
Fernando Gonzalez
Chile
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
France
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Gael Monfils
Britain
Vazquez Braves shut out Astros in 2-1 win
Javier Vazquez struck out nine in seven shutout innings to lead the Atlanta Braves past the Houston Astros 2-1. Adam LaRoche and Nate McLouth homered for Atlanta while Rafael Soriano earned the save.
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Panthers face obstacles to remain atop NFC South
The Panthers, 12-4 last season with 20 of 22 returning starters, face a tough road to repeat atop the NFC South amid injuries and locker room churn. Key players Peppers Williams Smith healthy but Delhomme falters in playoff era, and Stewart sidelined by Achilles concerns as preseason woes mount.
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Falcons Hope to Break Long Streak with Back-to-Back Wins
Atlanta faces pressure to string consecutive winning seasons after rebuilding under GM Dimitroff and coach Mike Smith. Key figures include QB Matt Ryan, RB Michael Turner, WR Roddy White, andTE Tony Gonzalez as the team rebuilds following the 2007 collapse.
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