Venus Williams advances to US Open semifinals over Jankovic
Venus Williams overcame Jelena Jankovic 4 6, 6 1, 7 6 in a gripping quarterfinal at Flushing Meadows to reach the US Open semifinals for the first time since 2002. Kuznetsova faces Chakvetadze in the other women's semifinal as Davydenko and Djokovic move toward the final.
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Tiger Woods and Ernie Els Rip FedEx Cup Playoffs Pace
Tiger Woods and Ernie Els criticized the four week FedEx Cup finale at Cog Hill saying players had little input on major decisions. The group warned the grueling schedule risks fans and players alike and highlighted the $63 million prize pool and deferred compensation for the FedEx Cup.
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Pressure of Big-Contract Baseball Meets Real World Pay
The story contrasts high salaries for stars like Barry Zito and others with the pressures of performance. It notes Zambrano Clemens Schmidt Matsuzaka and the Yankees Dodgers and Red Sox paydays versus ordinary fans finances while highlighting the challenge of living up to huge contracts.
Zito earns big deal but Giants struggle with 1.24 ERA
Tim Zito reflects on a season marked by a strong ERA and a disappointing 9-11 record for the Giants. His $18.3 million per year contract with Carlos Zambrano’s agency overhangs, while Zambrano himself battles Cubs fans and 8.29 ERA in six starts. The piece weighs fan costs, contract pressures, and Zito’s shifted perspective as he battles to prove value over six years remaining.
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A-Rod MRI shows ankle issue after Mariners game
Alex Rodriguez underwent an MRI on his right ankle after limping in the Yankees clubhouse. He started the next day against Seattle and homered, after X-rays postgame showed no fracture.
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