AFP - Rafael Nadal ripped returns on serves, laced passing shots, and crafted crip volleys in a dynamic performance to beat Ryler DeHeart 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in the second round of the US Open on Thursday.
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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.
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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.
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Colts coach Tony Dungy has spent weeks answering questions about Peyton Manning’s left knee. After Thursday night’s preseason finale, he gave his most definitive answer yet when he said the two-time league MVP should play in the Colts’ regular-season opener against Chicago on Sept. 7. “I would be shocked if he’s not there (a week from) Sunday,” Dungy said.
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AP - Colts coach Tony Dungy has spent weeks answering questions about Peyton Manning’s left knee.
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South Carolina overcame four interceptions by first-time starter Tommy Beecher to give Steve Spurrier his 16th-straight opening game victory, 34-0 over North Carolina State on Thursday night. Mike Davis and Taylor Rank had rushing touchdowns, and Dion LeCorn and Jared Cook caught TD passes from backup Chris Smelley to lift the Gamecocks and keep alive Spurrier’s first-week streak which began in…
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Ronnie Brown returned from a thumb injury in good enough form to make a case for sharing carries with Ricky Williams this season. Brown rushed 12 times for 47 yards and powered his way into the end zone on a 1-yard run to help the Miami Dolphins win their third-straight preseason contest, 14-10 over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night.
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Seattle Storm star Lauren Jackson had surgery on her right ankle Thursday in Australia. Storm coach Brian Agler spoke to Jackson as she was walking out of the hospital in Sydney following the surgery. Jackson told Agler that a bone spur, which had lodged in her ankle joint, was removed and some scar tissue was cleaned up.
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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
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