Williams presses forward at US Open amid tense start
Venus Williams barely avoided a trap as she edged France's Anne-Gaelle Sidot 6-3 6-4 after racing to a 5-0 second set lead. Top seeds Hingis, Seles, and Tauziat won while Sampras and Agassi advanced in muggy, rain-interrupted day at the National Tennis Center.
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Graham to start opener for Steelers amid QB competition
Pittsburgh coach Bill Cowher named Kent Graham the starter for the season opener against Baltimore, after Graham won a tense quarterback battle with rdell Stewart. Graham stressed a relaxed approach and hinted at potential midseason changes. In other notes, Charlie Batch and Bobby Ross weigh starting roles in Detroit, Phillippi Sparks joins Dallas, and Corey Dillon misses practice after a weekend arrest.
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Must-wins on Labour Day This Week
CFL preview notes Labour Day games and key matchups as Saskatchewan ends a 16 game drought with Edmonton 30 20 at Commonwealth. It analyzes Riders prospects against Winnipeg and Calgary and ponders Grey Cup dreams and Bombers and Stampeders current form.
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Eskimos aim to disrupt Calgary as Grey Cup hosts await
Graham Kelly outlines CFL tensions as the Edmonton Eskimos seek to prove progress since a season opener loss to Calgary. He notes Calgary hosting the Grey Cup and the 1993 lessons, with Nealon Greene leading a reloaded Esks and a strong defense, chasing a 12th title while Calgary eyes revenge after past Western Final woes.
Huard accuses Argonauts players of tanking firing bid
Former Toronto coach Huard says many Argonauts played to get him fired after a 51 4 loss to the Lions in front of 11350 at SkyDome. He cites receiver Derrell Mitchell as a nonparticipant and notes the team fell to 1 6 1 amid fan hostility and his resignation Friday.
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