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Gong Show: After let call, Murray loses at Open; Serena wins

Thursday, 8 September 2016, 07:49 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Andy Murray lost his way, seven consecutive games and, eventually, his riveting five-set U.S. Open quarterfinal against Kei Nishikori after a loud noise from a malfunctioning sound system interrupted...

Another free pass for Djokovic at US Open when Tsonga stops

Wednesday, 7 September 2016, 09:40 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Normally, it takes wins in five full matches to reach a Grand Slam semifinal. NovakDjokovic has made it that far at the U.S. Open by playing only two, because three opponents pulled out of the...

As Spain nets 8 and Italy 3, Kosovo gets landmark debut goal

Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 06:37 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Spain put eight goals past Liechtenstein. Wales netted four against Moldova. Italy scored three in Israel. But the most significant goal in Monday's nine World Cup qualifiers in Europe...

Nadal falters late, falls to Pouille in US Open fourth round

Monday, 5 September 2016, 10:37 Last update: about 11 years ago

Rafael Nadal kept making a stand, kept coming back, kept showing he would not depart quietly from this U.S. Open. Facing a much younger, much-less-accomplished opponent, Nadal twice erased a set...

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