Nadal advances to US Open quarterfinals period
Rafael Nadal, the top seed, overcame early nerves and weather issues to defeat Fernando Verdasco 7-5 6-3 6-4 in a windy US Open quarterfinal, extending his Grand Slam winning streak to 19 and moving closer to completing the career slam.
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Gale Sayers charity fundraising troubles and delays
The Gale Sayers Center charity, founded in 2006 by Gale Sayers, has raised over $581,000 but has not secured property or opened the promised after school facility in Chicago. Tax records show assets of $181,721 in 2007-2009 with much spent on salaries and ongoing site efforts. In 2009 the group paid $46,224 for classes run at a Better Boys Foundation center.
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Saints' D shuts down Vikings in season opener
New Orleans used a protective defense and a late ground game surge to top Minnesota 14 9 at the Louisiana Superdome. The Saints held the Vikings to 72 yards offense in the second half and opened the season with a win in the rematch of last year’s NFC title game.
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USA Beats Russia to Reach World Championship Semis
Kevin Durant scored 33 as the United States defeated Russia 89-79 in Istanbul to advance to the world championship semifinals. Coach Krzyzewski emphasized feeding his star, with Lithuania awaiting the U S after they beat Argentina 104-85.
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NCAA probes Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl over recruit contact
A person familiar with the matter says the NCAA has discussed possible violations with Tennessee basketball coach Bruce Pearl and an assistant. The probe centers on suspected excessive contact with recruits as UT remained a finalist for EU freshman Josh Selby, whose eligibility is under NCAA review.
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Beanie Wells Sits Out Practice With Knee Soreness
Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells again sat out Thursday's practice with a sore right knee. Wells said the knee is much better, but the decision to play in the season opener in St. Louis rests with the coach.
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Brady Agrees to Four-Year Extension as NFL’s Highest Paid
Two people with knowledge of the contract said Tom Brady has agreed to a four-year extension with the New England Patriots starting in 2011. The deal averages $18 million per year and guarantees $48.5 million, making him the NFL’s top-paid player.
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Mississippi lineman Johnson dismissed from team
Oxford Mississippi coach Houston Nutt announces offensive lineman Rishaw Johnson has been kicked off the Mississippi football team for violating team rules. Johnson leaves the program as the Rebels prepare for upcoming games.
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Boxing police seek Mayweather for questioning in Las Vegas
Las Vegas police sought boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. for questioning over a domestic battery report filed by an ex girlfriend who later recanted a similar 2005 claim. Police said Mayweather's lawyer was aware of the investigation and would cooperate.
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World Cup Inspectors Review U S Venues for 2018 2022
FIFA World Cup inspectors concluded a three day five city tour of the United States evaluating venues for 2018 and 2022. They visited Reliant Stadium in Houston New York the White House Miami and Dallas before deciding on potential host sites.
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Two Day Sports Calendar Highlights Kansas University Events
Kansas University hosts volleyball against Winthrop at noon and Northern Iowa at 7 p.m. Soccer faces Cal State Northridge at 7 p.m. in Las Vegas. Saturday features football against Georgia Tech at 11 a.m. volleyball vs Arkansas-Little Rock at 4 p.m. cross country at Missouri DC Challenge.
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Georgia star A J Green suspended four games over jersey sale
Michael Wilbon wrote in the Washington Post that if he had confronted A J Green during the incident he would have paid him to keep quiet. The piece discusses Green's four game NCAA suspension for selling a game jersey and the surrounding reaction.
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