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Monfils Advances to U.S. Open Quarterfinals
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/auVAdVCKpKY/07tennis.html
Gaël Monfils beat Richard Gasquet, 6-4, 7-5, 7-5, to reach the United States Open quarterfinals. Roger Federer also advanced, defeating Jürgen Melzer, 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3.



A More Poised Wozniacki Ousts Sharapova
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/6xvSRyuOJ7s/07women.html
Caroline Wozniacki defeated Maria Sharapova, 6-3, 6-4, to reach the quarterfinals of the United States Open.



Cheers Greet Revis After Bitter Holdout
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/UCMWah7SI9s/07jets.html
Darrelle Revis agree to a new four-year deal last Sunday night and arrived at the Jets’ training facility on Monday afternoon.



United States 121, Angola 66: Aggressive From the Start, the U.S. Leaves No Doubt
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/Dbhf1BKk4vQ/07basketball.html
Angola was in trouble from the start as Team USA summoned youthful enthusiasm at the world championships.



Orioles 4, Yankees 3: Frustration Simmers but Doesn’t Boil Over in Loss
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/MoObEnRAp28/07yankees.html
The Orioles continued to show they are a different and improved team under Buck Showalter, beating the Yankees for the second time in a row.



An 11-Birdie Finish Leads to Ryder Hopes
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/7FlCRvY7_Rk/07golf.html
Charley Hoffman rallied with an 11-birdie finish at the Deutsche Bank Championship and moved to second in the FedEx Cup playoffs.



Boise State 33, Virginia Tech 30: Boise State’s Late Score Stakes Early Title-Game Claim
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/oZLm8rU9R7U/07boise.html
Quarterback Kellen Moore hit Austin Pettis for a 13-yard touchdown with 1:09 left, sending the third-ranked Broncos to a 33-30 victory.



The Fifth Set: Tennis’s Proving Ground
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/7rafYoJ-Hck/07fifthsets.html
The Open has been the stage of dramatic fifth sets: McEnroe-Borg in 1980, Sampras-Corretja in 1996, Agassi-Baghdatis in 2006 and del Potro-Federer last year.



Andrea Petkovic’s Experience at U.S. Open Comes to an End
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/yZvgi52bDJ8/07petkovic.html
The unseeded Andrea Petkovic has spent her time at the United States Open dancing, blogging and, surprisingly, winning.



With Texans, Leinart Will Once Again Take a Back Seat
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/0p5Vw7alE_Y/07leinart.html
In signing with Houston, quarterback Matt Leinart is no closer to a starting job in the N.F.L.



N.F.L. Roundup: Dixon to Start for Roethlisberger, Who Isn’t a Captain
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/fIHdzE6FpOc/07nfl.html
Ben Roethlisberger was not named a Steelers captain, and Dennis Dixon was named the starting quarterback during his suspension.



Nationals 13, Mets 3: A Game That’s So Out of Hand That Perez Gets to Pitch
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/qykuhePt56M/07mets.html
Mike Pelfrey failed to make it out of the fourth, the bullpen imploded and the Mets endured a thrashing at the hands the Nationals.



White Sox Top Tigers To Win Seventh in a Row
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/tLrP5O9Dbfc/07bats.html
The White Sox rallied to beat the Tigers in the 10th, remaining three and a half games behind the Twins in the A.L. Central.



Goal: Real Salt Lake Seeks Record Close to Its Roots
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/2UUaa2eE2QM/07goal.html
The defending M.L.S. champion has run its home unbeaten streak to 22 games, tying the record set by Columbus in 2008 and 2009.



Cricket: A Turnaround After an Outburst on Twitter
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/WUinO4jCV70/07iht-CRICKET.html
Kevin Pietersen, the struggling former captain of England, made headlines twice in the past week, once for his comments online, and then when he returned to form as a batter.



Alabama Accepts Suspension
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/phUZY2HQVJU/AP-FBC-T25-Tides-Challenge.html
Top-ranked Alabama will not appeal defensive end Marcell Dareus’s two-game suspension to the N.C.A.A., Coach Nick Saban said Monday.



Connecticut to Meet Deadline
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/ZBmn8ANLPZw/AP-BKC-UConn-NCAA.html
Connecticut said it would meet the deadline Tuesday for responding to the N.C.A.A.’s allegations of eight major violations in its men’s basketball program



Vancouver’s Most Perilous Sport
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/akxQDaXMw8o/AP-OLY-Vancouver-Injuries.html
Snowboard cross was the most hazardous sport at the Vancouver Olympics, with nearly 75 percent of female athletes sustaining injuries in the races.



One More Laugh Wins $300,000 Cane Pace
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/a6bGTAZTqPg/AP-RAC-CanePace.html
One More Laugh set a course record while rolling to a wire-to-wire win in the $300,000 Cane Pace at Freehold Raceway on Monday, beating Rockin Image by 4.25 lengths.



On Baseball: Showalter Has Orioles Racing to the Finish
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/nLVqGbnu4tA/07kepner.html
From 2005 through 2009, Baltimore’s record was 47-96 after Aug. 31. But since Buck Showalter took over, the team has become competitive at a time when it usually is collapsing.



On Basketball: For the W.N.B.A., a Missed Opportunity to Increase Appeal
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/-GdjvTFFnkk/07wnba.html
It could be argued the W.N.B.A. made a costly mistake in not implementing a territorial draft to ensure box-office appeal in the markets it deemed most crucial to its success.



Sports of The Times: Nation of Individuals Sees Tennis Identity Fade
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/v5OIMBTtKfo/07vecsey.html
While countries like Spain produce players with similar styles, the United States has struggled to develop young stars.



On Soccer: Three Powers’ Recovery Is a Work in Progress
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/48LDiHATTpE/07onsoccer.html
Italy, France and England, all perennial contenders who disappointed in the World Cup, still struggle to return to full form.



Golfers Welcome President Obama's Participation
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/k-6ohrgkHzE/
President Obama's interest in golf has obviously gone from casual to intense. Five rounds in 10 family vacation days? The pros of the PGA Tour are not surprised.



Federer Beats Melzer to Continue at Open
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/MMNaaUCi4So/
For the second time this year, Roger Federer was pitted against Jurgen Melzer of Austria in the Round of 16 at a Grand Slam. And once again, Federer had no problem dispatching him.



A Sample of Tweets About the Open
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/tn4qT0fXyyE/
Twitter observations from Gerry Marzorati and Open fans.



Courtside: Understanding the Fifth Set
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/HNwgN07PwR8/
Karen Crouse, who wrote Monday about the psychology behind the fifth set, discusses this concept further for The Times's U.S. Open video series Courtside.



Five and Five: No. 1, Alabama
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/qIaJFmISil0/
Alabama was No. 1 at the end of last season and has the talent to stay there.



Mets' Wright Goes Back to His Roots
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/grqwxPS1y9E/
Mets third baseman David Wright, who is from Chesapeake, Va., said he planned to attend the Virginia Tech-Boise State football game in Landover, Md., after the Mets' day game in Washington.



A Special Focus for the Hokies
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/3F_fY1G4gH8/
Coach Frank Beamer has made special teams a priority at Virginia Tech.



A Word About Roethlisberger's Rights
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/s_xqiZuRwrE/
he presumption of innocence doesn't go away simply because the accused happens to be a professional athlete.



Helpful Resources for Fantasy Football
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/5KrmkeDCCFo/
This week's recommendations will focus on new sites and products that will help those of you who may be running late with your fantasy football prep - or those who would like to optimize their valuable time.



In Darrelle Revis’s Words
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/-7VE5TLEJcA/
Darrelle Revis spoke to reporters about his holdout, saying the final negotiating session was fierce and that he wouldn't wish it upon any N.F.L. player.



Rays' Baldelli Is Back in Swing of Things
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/yWG0jzsRNVQ/
Rocco Baldelli began the season as a special instructor in the Tampa Bay Rays' system, and will end it in the thick of a pennant race.



Santana Throws Off Mound but Will Miss Start
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/kmw7owh5IoM/
Johan Santana threw off the mound, then later the Mets said he would miss his next start. The rookie Dillon Gee will starter instead on Tuesday at Washington.



Rodriguez Returns to Yankees' Lineup
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/y0618iYpXgs/
Alex Rodriguez was back at third base for the first time since Aug. 20, but Nick Swisher missed his third consecutive game.



When Picking Up a Ball May Mean a Penalty
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/jAAEMGQ76qY/
It's the final hole of the club championship. Four balls are in play. Only three come to rest in the cup. How many players are penalized?



Double Eagle Lifts Singh Into Contention
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/8pgEJ-7KSHM/
For the second time in two years, a player has scored a double-eagle on the second hole at T.P.C. Boston during the Deutsche Bank Championship. This time it was Vijay Singh.



Some Tips for the Fall and Winter
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/3mcH08LLwD4/
Ever wonder if new golf balls bought on sale in September will still be as good as new the following spring or summer? Ever wonder if new balls bought two or three years ago have lost any of their distance or performance capabilities?



Liberty to Move to Newark During 3-Year Garden Renovation
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/MnqwcZOHNpM/
The Liberty is moving to Newark for the next three seasons while Madison Square Garden is being renovated.



For Rubio and N.B.A., Nothing Is Certain
source: http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/4euMmBGITIA/
The Spanish star Ricky Rubio could come to the United States in 2011, but a looming N.B.A. lockout complicates the situation.






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