Clijsters Edges Williams To Reach U.S. Open Final
Kim Clijsters outlasted Venus Williams 4-6 7-6 6-4 in a tense semifinal at Flushing Meadows. The defending champion rallied from a set deficit to extend her U.S. Open streak to 20, meeting Vera Zvonareva in the final. Williams, bidding to become the oldest Grand Slam winner in two decades, spoke of unplayed bigger points after the loss.
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West Virginia survives Marshall in overtime thriller
No. 23 West Virginia rallied from 15 down in the fourth quarter to force OT, then Tyler Bitancurt made a 20-yard field goal in the first extra session to lift the Mountaineers 24-21 over Marshall. Geno Smith connected late, and WVU improved its series edge to 10-0.
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West Virginia Tops Marshall In OT In East Thriller
WVU defeats Marshall 30 24 in overtime with a Bitancurt field goal and a clutch 96 yard pass from Anderson to Dobson. Devine rushes for 112 yards as WVU outgains Marshall 316 to 229 in a high scoring Big East clash before 41 382 fans.
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Royals sign ex QB White to minor league contract
Former West Virginia and Miami Dolphins quarterback Pat White signs with the Kansas City Royals aiming a baseball return. He played NFL rookie season last year before being cut by Miami and previously pitched and outfielded in high school but did not play baseball in college.
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Pressel takes one stroke lead at NW Arkansas Championship
Morgan Pressel shot a five under 66 to hold a one stroke edge after the opening round in Racers Arkansas. The 24 year old earned the sole lead with a steady start as challengers trailed by one in the LPGA event at Pinnacle Hills.
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Bills place Kawika Mitchell on injured reserve
The Buffalo Bills placed linebacker Kawika Mitchell on injured reserve ending the seven year veteran's season after he hurt his foot. Nets sign Joe Smith to one year and name Milton Lee director of basketball operations.
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Mayweather jailed briefly on grand larceny charge
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was jailed briefly in Las Vegas on a grand larceny charge after an ex girlfriend accused him of beating her and stealing her cell phone in front of their three children. He was released on $3,000 bail and could face up to five years in state prison if convicted for taking items valued under $2,500.
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Pearl Admits Misleading NCAA Ties at Tennessee
Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl concedes providing misleading information to the NCAA during a 17 month probe into recruiting violations. Vols AD Mike Hamilton trims Pearl’s pay by 1.5 million over five years and bars off campus recruiting for a year starting Sept 24. Pearl apologizes, vows truthfulness and notes he corrected the record after prior false statements. Kansas freshman Josh Selby recruitment looms as NCAA ruling awaits. Kansas Speedway adds June 2011 NASCAR weekend, replacing IndyCar.
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Edwards Wins Pole At Richmond Final Regular Season Race
Carl Edwards of Roush Fenway Racing will start from the pole at Richmond International Raceway for NASCARs final regular season race. He posted a top qualifying lap of 127.762 mph on Friday night, edging Juan Pablo Montoyas 127.455 mph mark.
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Two Day Sports Calendar for Kansas and Area
Kansas University hosts football against Georgia Tech at 11 a.m. and volleyball versus Arkansas-Little Rock at 4 p.m. Cross country competes at the Missouri DC Challenge. Sunday features soccer against Oregon at 12 30 p.m. in Las Vegas. Free State High plays Leavenworth at 2 p.m. Volleyball competes in Mo Kan Invitational at 8 a.m. in Lee's Summit. Cross country at Emporia invitational at 9 a.m. District rivals Shawnee Mission East football 2 p.m. at Shawnee Mission North. Volleyball at Olathe South tournament at 9 a.m. in Olathe. Tennis at Emporia tournament at 9 a.m. Royals face White Sox in Chicago at 6 05 p.m. and 1 05 p.m. in Chicago.
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Kuchar and Wi tie for BMW lead after rough start
Matt Kuchar battled an infection that made it hard to stand, carding four bogeys through eight holes before finishing 1 over par 72 to share the BMW Championship lead with Charlie Wi at Lemont.
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Songdo Championship leads shared by Funk Allen and Blake
Fred Funk Michael Allen and Jay Don Blake shot 3 under 69 to share the first round lead at the Songdo Championship in Incheon Korea the Champions Tour's first event in Asia.
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