New York Times - Sports
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53 min ago Federer Breezes Past Soderling Into Semi - Finals
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer won a measure of revenge and a return to the U.S. Open semi-finals as he beat fifth-seeded Swede Robin Soderling 6-4 6-4 7-5 on Wednesday to book his place in the last four for a seventh successive time.
53 min ago Federer Blows Hot At Windy U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer mastered the wild weather and his opponent to storm into the U.S. Open semi-finals on Wednesday and remain on course for another showdown with his great rival Rafa Nadal.
Today U.S. Track And Field Boss's Job on Line At Board Meeting
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - Chief executive Doug Logan's future with USA Track & Field (USATF) will be on the line when the governing body's board meets in Las Vegas this weekend.
Today Hot Hamels Leads The Way For Surging Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Cole Hamels continued his dominant run by pitching seven scoreless innings to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 10-6 on Wednesday and stay top of the National League East.
Today Phillies Take Back First Place in N.L. East
The Phillies take over first place by a half-game in the N.L. East with a win over the Marlins and the Braves’ loss in Pittsburgh.
Today Season Could Be Over for Marlins' Josh Johnson
The Florida Marlins' Josh Johnson, once a leading Cy Young candidate, has shoulder inflammation and a back strain.
Today Guide to N.F.L. Defenses, Part 3
Another N.F.L. innovation was just beginning to blossom during the heyday of the Doomsday Defense, one that became widely popular: It was known as the Tampa-2.
Today Jay Alford's Moment as a Giant
Jay Alford was cut by the Giants and signed by the Raiders, but he won't be forgotten by Giants fans for his sack of Tom Brady in the final minute of the 2008 Super Bowl.
Today Keeping a Different Kind of Score in the N.F.L.
For all of its excitement, the N.F.L. also offers long stretches of boredom. Here's a numerical breakdown of what you can expect to see in a typical season.
Today Orientation Week Is Over for Penn State Freshman
The No. 18 Nittany Lions (1-0) play at No. 1 Alabama (1-0) on Saturday.
Today Following the Action at the Open
Follow the Open on Twitter, with Gerry Marzorati and other tennis fans.
Today Courtside: The Wind Factor
How the wind has and will continue to play a role at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the U.S. Open, and a look ahead to the semifinals match between Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters.
Today Tennis in 3D: Professional Tool or Expensive Toy?
Watching tennis in three dimensions has arrived.
Today Global Soccer: A Night to Purge Memories of South Africa
The World Cup, in all its sound and fury, is now consigned to history.
Today Bringing It Big
Can Rex Ryan lead the Jets back to the Super Bowl?
Today TV Sports: ‘Hard Knocks’ Ends, but Not Makeover by the Jets
The Jets’ long search for an extreme makeover has accelerated with their starring role in the HBO series “Hard Knocks.”
Today Sports of The Times: Underfunded and Over the Top
As city employees in Camden, N.J., take a cut in pay and its residents face the padlocking of libraries, the Jets and the Giants can afford a new palace.
Today Homestead-Miami off 2011 IndyCar Schedule
Homestead-Miami Speedway is off the 2011 Indy Racing League schedule, a decision that displeased some of the top drivers in the series.
Today Groups Competing to Make Cheer a Recognized Sport
USA Cheer has announced plans to create a sport out of competitive cheerleading in an effort to get competitions recognized by the N.C.A.A.
Today Former N.B.A. Player Rumeal Robinson Guilty of Fraud
Former N.B.A. player Rumeal Robinson, who led the Wolverines to the N.C.A.A. men’s basketball championship in 1989, was convicted of borrowing more than $700,000 for a sham business deal.
Today Georgia Receiver Is Suspended
The N.C.A.A. suspended A. J. Green, a star receiver for Georgia, for four games for selling a jersey.
Today Baseball Roundup: With Help of Homers, Wakefield Wins at 44
Jeremy Bonderman pitched eight strong innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the sloppy Chicago White Sox, 5-1, on Wednesday at Comerica Park.
Today Lawyers for Clemens Seek to Quash Defamation Suit
Lawyers for Roger Clemens defended him in a lawsuit in Brooklyn, less than a week after he appeared in a Washington courtroom to deny perjury charges.
Today Indian-Pakistani Team Reaches Doubles Final
Rohan Bopanna, of India, and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi, of Pakistan, are trying to promote peace between their nations with their doubles play.
Today Zvonareva and Wozniacki Adjust and Advance
Vera Zvonareva defeated Kaia Kanepi, 6-3, 7-5, while top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki beat Dominika Cibulkova by 6-2, 7-5 on the same court — but in a worse wind.
Today Saints and Vikings Together Again for N.F.L. Opener
Brett Favre is back as the Vikings and the Saints open the N.F.L. season Thursday night.
Today N.F.L. Roundup: Issue of Backup Status Stirs Jacobs’s Displeasure
Running back Brandon Jacobs had a contentious exchange with reporters over losing his starting job to Ahmad Bradshaw.
Today Roundup: Serbia Eliminates Spain in Basketball World Championships
With wins Wednesday, Serbia and Turkey advanced to the semifinals of the basketball world championships.
Today N.C.A.A. Penalizes Princeton for a Major Rule Violation
An alumnus and former member of the men’s tennis team paid $33,000 toward the educational expenses of a female tennis player.
Today Even in 20th Season, Journeyman Doesn’t Like Shortcuts
Tom Gillis, an obscure journeyman with a rare chance to cash in, says he thinks some of the FedEx Cup perks may be a little too much.