Nadal Wins U S Open To Complete Career Grand Slam
Rafael Nadal captured his first U S Open title beating Novak Djokovic 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-2 in a rain-delayed final to complete a career Grand Slam. Djokovic praised Nadal as he fell short in a final defined by stellar shotmaking and two hours of weather interruptions.
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Royals acquire Bloomquist as Reds add depth in outfield
The Cincinnati Reds traded for utilityman Willie Bloomquist from Kansas City for a player to be named or cash, bolstering an injury-depleted outfield behind Jonny Gomes and Drew Stubbs. manager Dusty Baker called him much needed for his versatility and pinch running and hitting against lefties.
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Heisman Trust to meet amid Bush award uncertainty
The Heisman Trophy Trust plans its monthly meeting in New York with no timetable for a Bush decision. Spokesman Tim Henning said no announcements are planned. Yahoo! Sports cited sources claiming Reggie Bush may be stripped of the 2005 trophy and the award left vacant by month end.
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ESPN personality Mariotti to face seven charges in LA
Los Angeles prosecutors say ESPN commentator Jay Mariotti will be charged with seven misdemeanors in an alleged domestic violence case. The counts include domestic violence with injury false imprisonment and grand theft with a maximum sentence of one year for each count.
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UCLA transfer can play at Baylor after NCAA waiver
Baylor announces 6-foot-10 junior center Jami son Morgan from Dallas has received an NCAA waiver to play immediately. Morgan, dismissed from UCLA in March after missing a team meeting and sidelined by a quadriceps injury, is enrolled at Baylor with two seasons remaining and coach Scott Drew confirmed immediate eligibility pending paperwork.
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Wake Forest suspends Tony Woods amid arrest claims
Wake Forest junior center Tony Woods has been suspended indefinitely by coach Jeff Bzdelik after his arrest on misdemeanor charges. The incident report accuses Woods of assaulting the mother of his child, causing a spine fracture, with alleged violence in the presence of a child.
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NFL medical chief doubts trend from early concussions
Co chair Dr Hunt Batter cautions that one weekend of NFL concussions does not establish a trend. He notes the rate warrants close monitoring, as four players suffered concussions in week one including Eagles QB Kevin Kolb and LB Stewart Bradley, Panthers QB Matt Moore, and Giants TE Kevin Ross.
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Kansas university two-day sports calendar highlights multiple events
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Conference Chatter Blog Post Promises Big 12 Insights
Journal-World staff note online only content at Ijworld com and KUSports com with Conference Chatter blog by Eric Sorrentino offering Big 12 Conference insights and updates.
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Keegan and Hartsock Captains at Kansas Sports Desk
Thomas Keegan and Andrew Hartsock lead the Kansas sports coverage at the Journal World, coordinating editorials, game recaps, and features. They supervise desk operations, assign stories, and oversee coverage of college athletics and local teams. Their roles shape daily sports reporting and analysis.
MasterCard Cubs Extra Bases Card Prompts September Expiration
Seattle Times Today in Sports notes a tongue in cheek card tied to Wrigley fans. It references MasterCard’s Cubs Extra Bases credit card with the expiration date set for every September.
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