Williams Surges to U S Open Semifinals in Narrow Win
Venus Williams, hampered by a knee and poor form, defeated Francesca Schiavone 7-6 6-4 to reach the U S Open semifinals. She will face Kim Clijsters after Clijsters beat Sam Stosur 6-4 5-7 6-3, as the U S hopes hinge on a lone American in singles.
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Carolina sleaze taints UNC football legacy
The essay criticizes North Carolina football under Pete Butch Davis for NCAA investigations and improper benefits. It argues UNC sacrificed purity for national power, highlighting coach John Blake's resignation and widespread scrutiny of recruiting, tutors, and agents. The piece contends UNC forfeited moral high ground and credibility in college football.
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Bush to Lose 2005 Heisman in USC sanctions fallout
New York Yahoo Sports reports Reggie Bush faces stripping of his 2005 Heisman Trophy as the Heisman Trust nears a decision in line with NCAA findings of major sanctions on USC. The award may be left vacant for 1965, per sources.
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Big Sky adds Cal Poly and UC Davis to football lineup
The Big Sky Conference invites Cal Poly and UC Davis as football-only members after presidents approve an exception to the 14-sport rule. Both schools compete in the FCS and currently play in the Great West for football and Big West for most other sports. A move timeline is not set.
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Aaron saddened by steroids scandal verdicts in baseball
Hank Aaron voiced sadness over the steroid scandal affecting baseball. He said he is not judge or juror regarding Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds, who are accused of lying about steroid use and face trial next spring, and he remains a longtime homerun record holder.
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UConn Responds to Recruiting Allegations Won’t Be Public This Week
Connecticut filed its formal response to eight NCAA cited infractions in men’s basketball but will redact portions before release to comply with privacy laws. Spokesman Kyle Muncy said the binder-filled document details the university’s stance while safeguarding sensitive information.
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Parcells hands Dolphins control to GM Jeff Ireland
Parcells relinquishes day to day control of the Miami Dolphins naming general manager Jeff Ireland as the new primary authority while Parcells remains a daily consultant The move fits a long range plan from the end of the 2007 regime and was announced in a three sentence statement Tuesday with the season approaching
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Two Day Sports Calendar Highlights Local Events
Kansas University Free State High tennis at LHS 3 30 p m. Gymnastics at SM South quad 6 p m. Thursday volleyball at SM North 5 p m soccer at Olathe South 7 p m. Lawrence High tennis vs Free State 3 30 p m volleyball at SM South 5 p m Royals Twins 7 10 p m in Minneapolis.
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KU Sports Editors Email Contacts List
The transcription provides email contacts for staff at The Lawrence Journal-World and Kansas.com including Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock in sports, with Gary Bedore and Matt Tait among the KU sports editors. It appears as a directory snippet rather than a full article.
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Hall of Fame QB slams $50,000 practice earnings remark
Quote contrasts a $50,000 earring worn by a player during practice with real needs like education and hospital care. The snippet notes Bradshaw’s disdain for the payout while referencing Kendall Langford’s loss in a 1968 Dolphins practice. It also recalls Virginia Wade’s 1979 U.S. Open win over Billie Jean King and McGwire’s 1998 record 62nd homer.
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