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Could America's Slam drought be over?
NEW YORK — Ninety Grand Slam tournaments have passed since Andy Roddick defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero in the 2003 final at Flushing Meadows. Since then, no other U.S. male player has managed to win the US Open on home soil…
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Arizona's Mahdi, Harris ruled eligible
Arizona's leading rusher last season, Ismail Mahdi, and third-leading tackler Max Harris are set to play Saturday against No. 15 BYU after gaining eligibility through a court hearing, the school said on Friday.
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9/11 still hits home for Elko
Mike Elko walked down to the water and saw New York City from Kings Point on Long Island after the first plane hit the north tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
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SNAP cuts could impact free meals for schoolchildren
Cuts to the nation's largest food assistance program will likely spill over into schools, causing students to lose access to free breakfast and lunch.
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Solheim knotted at 4-4 after first day
The Solheim Cup is deadlocked at 4-4 after Friday's opening day of competition in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
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Emotional day for Yankees, Mets
The Yankees hosted the Mets in the Bronx on Friday on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that rocked New York City.
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FROM SNUBS TO FUTURE LOCKS
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed its newest class of leg-ends and change makers on Aug. 15, headlined by Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, Doc Rivers, Amar'e Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni, Mark Few, Joey Crawford and the 1996…...
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Goodell hopes players happy with Australia trip
MELBOURNE —The NFL's first regular-season game in Australia will not be a one-off, Commissioner Roger Goodell said on Friday, but the league must ensure players feel properly looked after to build on a bumper debut in Melbourne....