Djokovic Upsets Federer In Epic U S Open Semi
Novak Djokovic roared back from two sets down to beat Roger Federer 6-7 4-6 6-3 6-2 7-5 at the U S Open half after saving two match points. The victory set up a final with Rafael Nadal as rain reshuffled the schedule and delayed the big match. Fatigue showed as Andy Murray and Nadal also endured long matches before a rest before the final.
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Conferences playing waiting game in college realignment
Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott says expansion is not a priority and will be reactive, not first mover, as Oklahoma and others consider options. The Dallas Morning News notes uncertainty amid shifting alliances with Texas A&M, Baylor, and the Big 12 all watching for pivotal moves.
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Bunbury shines as Sporting KC blank Dynamo 3-0
Teal Bunbury scored in the 9th and 73rd minutes to lift Sporting Kansas City over Houston Dynamo 3-0, ending a two-match winless run. C J Sapong added the third in the 79th after a Kei Kamara cross as Jimmy Nielsen posted his fifth shutout. Costly was sent off in the 64th for a red card, leaving Houston short-handed for the final 25 minutes.
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Peterson lands record guarantee with Vikings extension
NFL star Adrian Peterson agreed Saturday to a Vikings contract extension worth up to 100 million over seven years with 36 million guaranteed. The deal surpasses the Titans rivaling contract for Chris Johnson and cements Peterson as the league's top back after four Pro Bowls and a single-game rushing mark. Born and raised in Texas, Peterson is hailed by his agent for his all-out speed and businesslike approach.
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Steelers keep Polamalu with 2014 extension
Troy Polamalu signed a contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers through the 2014 season. The Defensive Player of the Year for 2010, he inked the deal at Pittsburgh International Airport on Saturday before the team flew to Baltimore.
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Harvick Wins at Richmond To Lead Sprint Cup Chase
Kevin Harvick surged to victory at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday night tying Kyle Busch at the top of the Sprint Cup standings. The win secures a place in the 12-driver Chase beginning next Sunday at Chicago with Dale Earnhardt Jr. returning to race for the title for the first time since 2008.
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Basketball teams qualify for 2012 Olympics in Americas
In Del Plata Argentina and Brazil secured berths for London 2012 by winning semifinals. Brazil beat the Dominican Republic 83 76 and Argentina beat Puerto Rico 81 79. The finalists earn direct London entries while third through fifth place enter a pre Olympic qualifying tournament. Venezuela took the fifth place spot.
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Two Day Sports Calendar Highlights Kansas Events
Kansas University events list includes soccer at West Lafayette Indiana and Seattle Mariners game. Women's golf competes in Tulsa Oklahoma, men's golf in Erie Colorado, Free State High girls tennis at home, Lawrence High boys soccer hosts De Soto at 6 30 p m.
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The Kansas basketball and football desk names Tom Keegan Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Matt Tait as editors and provides their email contacts for KU sports coverage. The listing specifies Sports Editor Associate Sports Editor and corresponding staff emails for timely assignments and media inquiries.
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Longhorn TV Network quote targets UT funding needs
Amarillo Globe News columnist Jon Mark Beilue says the University of Texas needs more money, likening funding to a garage sale in a sharp critique aired on the Longhorn TV Network.
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