- Top-seeded Ivanovic loses in huge upset at US Open
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AP - Even for the mathematics major from Clemson, it just didn't add up: How could someone who recently struggled so badly she wanted to quit tennis stay on the court with the No. 1 player in the world?
- NFL clears Pacman to play for Cowboys
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AP - Now that Adam "Pacman" Jones is really back in the NFL, he insists he will try to do everything he can to stay there. - Guzman hits for cycle, Dukes homers twice for Nats
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AP - Cristian Guzman hit for the cycle and Elijah Dukes had two home runs, helping the Washington Nationals to an 11-2 romp over the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night.
- Marshall's suspension reduced to 1 game
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AP - Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall had his suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy reduced from three games to one on Thursday. - Ramirez grand slam power Cubs
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AP - Aramis Ramirez's grand slam capped a five-run eighth inning Thursday night, and the Chicago Cubs won their sixth straight game in dramatic fashion, rallying for a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies
- Dungy expects Manning to play in opener
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AP - Colts coach Tony Dungy has spent weeks answering questions about Peyton Manning's left knee. - Warriors G Ellis out 3 months with ankle sprain
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AP - Golden State guard Monta Ellis will be sidelined for at least three months after severely spraining his ankle during an offseason workout, forcing the Warriors to start the season without the player expected to lead their revamped roster this fall.
- Jackson takes shutout into the eighth, Rays win
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AP - The Tampa Bay Rays reached another milestone in their unexpected run toward the playoffs.
- Ince set for mixed reception at West Ham
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AFP - Blackburn's Paul Ince admits his first trip back to West Ham United as a manager is the game of the season for him.
- Stu Barnes retires, joins Stars' coaching staff
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AP - Dallas Stars center Stu Barnes is retiring after 16 years in the NHL. - Hurricanes easily down Charleston Southern, 52-7
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AP - There's a giant inflatable helmet that the Miami Hurricanes are supposed to run through before every game, a tradition that dates back longer than anyone could remember. - Coin rolls over Ivanovic in shocking US Open upset
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AFP - Qualifier Julie Coin scored the biggest upset in US Open women's open era history Thursday, sending world No. 1 and top seed Ana Ivanovic crashing out in the second round.
- Lefty trying to get his game right
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AP - Phil Mickelson's star presence at the Deutsche Bank Championship was evident Thursday by the company he kept at the TPC Boston.
