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Ivanovic comeback faces stiff test in Clijsters (AFP)

September 5th, 2010 by Yahoo! News: Sports News | No Comments | Filed in Yahoo Sports, sports

Ana Ivanovic of Serbia plays against Virginie Razzano of France during their US Open 2010 match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York September 3. The former world number one slumped for two years before starting a comeback that has taken her to the fourth round of the US Open and a showdown with defending champion Kim Clijsters.(AFP/File/Timothy A. Clary)AFP - Former world number one Ana Ivanovic slumped for two years before starting a comeback that has taken her to the fourth round of the US Open and a Sunday showdown with defending champion Kim Clijsters.


No. 12 Wisconsin runs over UNLV 41-21 (AP)

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Wisconsin's Montee Ball (28) falls across the goal line for a touchdown against UNLV in the first quarter during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)AP - John Clay and Monte Hall each ran for two touchdowns to lead No. 12 Wisconsin past UNLV 41-21 on Saturday night.


LSU holds on against short-handed Heels 30-24 (AP)

September 4th, 2010 by Yahoo! News: Sports News | No Comments | Filed in Yahoo Sports, sports

North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Zack Pianalto, bottom center, is tackled by LSU defenders Patrick Peterson, left, Stefoin Francois, top center, and Kelvin Sheppard in the first quarter during an NCAA college football game at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser)AP - With the NCAA lurking around Chapel Hill and some of its best players sitting in the stands, North Carolina found itself in a most improbable position.


Talbot helps Indians down Mariners 4-2 (AP)

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Seattle Mariners' Matt Tuiasosopo watches a called third strike go by to end the eight inning during a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Seattle. Tuiasosopo left two runners stranded.  (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)AP - Mitch Talbot allowed an unearned run in 6 2/3 innings to help the Cleveland Indians top the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Saturday night.


Sharapova, Federer battle on in US tennis Open (AFP)

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20-year-old Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark salutes the crowd after defeating Chan Yung-Jan of Taiwan at the US Open in New York. Top seeded Wozniacki ousted Chan in straight-sets 6-1, 6-0.(AFP/File/Don Emmert)AFP - Top seed Caroline Wozniacki and former world number one Maria Sharapova booked a fourth-round showdown with straight-set US Open triumphs on Saturday while Roger Federer cruised into the last 16 as well.


No. 7 Sooners squeak by Utah State 31-24 (AP)

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The Oklahoma team takes the field before the start of their NCAA college football game against Utah State in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)AP - Given a few extra moments to think about it, Bob Stoops made a pivotal decision about how best to stave off a surprising charge from Utah State.


Castroneves stretches fuel to win Indy 300 (AP)

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Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, celebrates in victory lane after winning the IndyCar Series' Kentucky Indy 300 auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)AP - Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line in front.


No. 1 Alabama rolls past San Jose State, 48-3 (AP)

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Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones makes a diving one hand grab of a pass for a touchdown during the first half against San Jose State in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010.  (AP Photo/The Decatur Daily, Gary Cosby Jr.)AP - After a tough week for the defending national champions, No. 1 Alabama enjoyed its dress rehearsal before 100,000-plus fans.


Astros rally to beat Diamondbacks 6-5 (AP)

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Houston Astros left fielder Carlos Lee, center, is congratulated by teammates Hunter Pence (9) and Jeff Keppinger after hitting a three run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)AP - Carlos Lee hit a three-run homer in Houston’s four-run eighth inning and the Astros rallied to beat the Diamondbacks 6-5 on Saturday night.


DE Jay Richardson among Raiders cuts (AP)

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AP - Coach Tom Cable called this year’s roster cuts the most difficult in his four years with the Oakland Raiders.

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