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Near-flawless Roddick still can't beat Federer

To Andy Roddick’s credit, he played nearly flawlessly against Roger Federer, serving brilliantly, returning well, too, and giving tennis’ top player a tough time. To Roddick’s dismay, it all added up to yet another loss. In a match as tight as could be for 2½ sets, Federer was barely better on the most important points and emerged to edge Roddick 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the quarterfinals, moving two victories away from a fourth consecutive U.S. Open title.

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Limping A-Rod hits 2 HRs after having MRI

The New York Yankees planned to take Alex Rodriguez out of the starting lineup Wednesday because of his sprained right ankle, but A-Rod talked his way in. Then he homered twice in an eight-run seventh inning to lead New York over Seattle 10-2 Wednesday night and help the Yankees open a three-game lead over the Mariners in the AL wild-card race.

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T.O. compares dogfighting to hunting deer

Terrell Owens was in midseason form Wednesday, sounding off on any and every topic thrown his way.

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Venus advances to showdown with Henin

Venus Williams advanced to the semifinals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday when she defeated third-seeded Jelena Jankovic 4-6, 1-6, 7-4 (4).

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Cubs win, retainhalf-game lead in NL Central

Ted Lilly got his first win in nearly a month and Aramis Ramirez homered to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-2 on Wednesday night.

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