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• Nadal Falters but Advances Rafael Nadal got an unexpected second-round test against Denis Istomin, ranked 39th. Istomin was up, 5-1, in the second-set tie breaker, but Nadal rallied and won the match, 6-2, 7-6 (5), 7-5. By THOMAS KAPLAN When Denis Istomin looks back at his... http://feeds.nytimes.com/
• Tragedy Strikes as Bob Arum's Son, John, is Found Dead - BoxingScene.com The worst fear any parent can have about one of their children has been realized by legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum. I have confirmed with an official from North Cascade National Park in Washington State that John B. Arum,... http://www.boxingscene.com/
• Ben Roethlisberger's suspension cut to four games Commissioner Roger Goodell, satisfied that the Steelers quarterback has stayed out of trouble and followed the league's guidelines, reduces the suspension from six games. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger warms up before an exhibition game... http://www.latimes.com/
• Zito's rough patch continues Barry Zito pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (09-03) 04:00 PDT Los Angeles - -- Whether it was coincidence or cause-and-effect, the Giants' starters got a whole lot better after general manager Brian... http://www.sfgate.com/
• French denied no-hitter, but gem lifts Seattle SEATTLE -- For the second time in less than a month, left-hander Luke French flirted with a no-hitter Friday, taking this one into the seventh inning. He didn't get it, but his seven-inning, one-hit performance helped the... http://mlb.mlb.com/
• Astros fall 4-3 to Diamondbacks in series opener Matt York AP Astros starter Brett Myers received a no-decision after holding the Diamondbacks to three runs in six innings. PHOENIX – Pinch-hitter Augie Ojeda's sacrifice fly in the bottom of the eighth inning Friday night scored Ryan... http://www.chron.com/

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