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SubscribeUS Open Weather Contingency Plan for Finals Weekend
http://www.onthebaseline.com/ 2008/ 09/ 05/ us-open-weather-contingency-plan-for…-
Bruce helps Reds extend Cubs' skid to 6 (AP)
http://sports-rec.marc8.com/ bruce-helps-reds-extend-cubs-skid-6-apread more
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Tidbits of the day from Bilbao
http://susanpolgar.blogspot.com/ 2008/ 09/ tidbits-of-day-from-bilbao.htmlAs we were in the “White car” on the way to the tournament hall today, Aronian and Topalov had vivid discussions about politics, soccer and the Eurovision contest. Magnus was more focused on his upcoming game. He did join in from time to time, especially when it came to soccer. Coincidentally, all three won today.
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Djokovic clarifies statements
http://www.hittingback.com/ 2008/ 09/ 05/ djokovic-clarifies-statements/Last night following his hard earned four set quarterfinal win over Andy Roddick, Novak Djokovic went a little too far during a postmatch interview with USA Network’s Michael Barkan dissing his elder competitor for sarcastic remarks made regarding the No.3 seeded Serb’s health following a Round of 16 win.
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Roddick Needs To Quit Buggin’
http://www.girlsdigsports.com/ roddick-needs-to-quit-buggin/Andy Roddick hasn’t looked like this much of a loser since Mandy Moore broke up with him. In his quarterfinal U.S. Open match against Novak Djokovic, Roddick boldly balked about how it seemed as though Djokovic had about “16 injuries,” along with attributing some of his health-related issues to bird flu, anthrax, SARS and a common cold.
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Topalov leads Bilbao
http://susanpolgar.blogspot.com/ 2008/ 09/ topalov-leads-bilbao.htmlOfficial website: http://www.bilbaofinalmasters.com Round 4 results: Topalov, Veselin - Anand, Viswanathan 1-0 Carlsen, Magnus - Radjabov, Teimour 1-0 Aronian, Levon - Ivanchuk, Vassily 1-0 Standings after 4 rounds: 1. Topalov, Veselin g BUL 2777 8 2. Carlsen, Magnus g NOR 2775 7 3.
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Carlsen wins the battle of young phenoms
http://susanpolgar.blogspot.com/ 2008/ 09/ carlsen-wins-battle-of-young-phenoms.…GM Carlsen (2775) - GM Radjabov (2744) [B78] Bilbao Grand Slam, 05.09.2008 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6 6.Be3 Bg7 7.f3 0–0 8.Qd2 Nc6 9.Bc4 Bd7 10.0–0–0 Rb8 11.Bb3 Na5 12.Kb1 b5 13.h4 Nc4 14.Bxc4 bxc4 15.Ka1 h5 16.Rb1 Qa5 17.Bh6 Bxh6 18.Qxh6 Rb6 19.g4 hxg4 20.Qe3 Rfb8 21.h5 g5
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Interesting stuff from Bilbao
http://susanpolgar.blogspot.com/ 2008/ 09/ interesting-stuff-from-bilbao.htmlI had breakfast this morning with Aronian and his second (who just turned 25 yesterday). They are both very nice people. We talked about SPICE and scholarship opportunities for chess players. Aronian said that he is not a big fan of the gym. However, he likes swimming and walking.
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Topalov Leads in Spain
http://gambit.blogs.nytimes.com/ 2008/ 09/ 04/ topalov-leads-in-spain/Topalov Leads in Spain By Dylan Loeb McClain Loss Magnus Carlsen Win Veselin Topalov Replay the game with analysis » Draw Teimour Radjabov Draw Vassily Ivanchuk Replay the game with analysis » Draw Levon Aronian Draw Viswanathan Anand Replay the game with analysis » Veselin
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Federer reaches 18th major semifinal in
http://sports-rec.marc8.com/ federer-reaches-18th-major-semifinalFederer reaches 18th major semifinal in Topix - Sports News Thu, 09/04/2008 - 20:00 Roger Federer edged 130th-ranked qualifier Gilles Muller 7-6 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (5) at the U.S. Open on Thursday to reach the semifinals for the 18th consecutive Grand Slam tournament It was Federer's 32nd victory in a row at Flushing Meadows, where he has won the past four championships.
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US Open Day 11: Not The Roger Federer Of Old But The Outcome Is Familiar
http://www.tennisgrandstand.com/ archives/ 1783NEW YORK - It may not have been the Roger Federer of old, but the outcome was familiar. The Swiss superstar is in a Grand Slam semifinal for a record 18th straight time. Seeking his fifth straight US Open title - a feat that hasn’t been done since Bill Tilden did it in 1924 - Federer overcame a surprisingly strong performance by qualifier Gilles Muller of Luxembourg 7-6 (5) 6-4 7-6 (5).
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