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SMU's Bryson DeChambeau Blasts Way to US Open Title
Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Open his own way. Whether he’s a mad scientist for his approach to the game or a revolutionary in golf, he quieted skeptics with a powerful victory.
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Thiem 1st Since 1949 to Win US Open After Ceding 1st 2 Sets
Dominic Thiem has become the first man in 71 years to win the U.S. Open after dropping the first two sets of the final
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Short of No. 24 Again, Williams Loses to Azarenka at US Open
Serena Williams’ latest bid for a 24th Grand Slam title has ended with a three-set loss to Victoria Azarena in the U.S. Open semifinals
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Osaka Wears Mask in Memory of Breonna Taylor at US Open
Naomi Osaka wore a mask bearing the name of police shooting victim Breonna Taylor before and after a first-round victory at the U.S. Open.
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US Open Will Take Place as Scheduled, But Without Fans
The US Open tennis tournament will take place as scheduled in late August, but without fans in attendance, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday. The tournament, held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, is one of the biggest events of the year in New York City and also (usually) a crucial revenue driver for the city….
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‘Tonight': Cop Tackled James Blake Before the 2015 US Open
Tennis player James Blake talks about an encounter he had with police before the US Open in 2015 and why he decided to share his story.
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Torrey Pines a Possible U.S. Open Host … in 2020
As professional sports around the world scramble to figure out how to alter their schedules and salvage as much of their seasons as possible during the coronavirus outbreak, professional golf is making scheduling decisions that impact San Diego. The LPGA’s Kia Classic, which was supposed to be held in March at Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, will instead move...
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‘Tonight': Bianca Andreescu on Her Historic US Open Win
Bianca Andreescu talks about her record-breaking win over Serena Williams for the US Open Championship, name-drops fellow Canadian stars reaching out to her and teaches Jimmy Fallon how to flip a racket.
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‘Late Night': Amber Says ‘What?' to US Open, Fish Cannon
‘Late Night’ writer Amber Ruffin recaps what’s happening in pop culture news.
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Serena Turns Ankle in US Open Win; Djokovic Quits His Match
Serena Williams was in pain — “acceptable” pain, her coach called it — after rolling her right ankle during the second set of a U.S. Open victory. That was the bad news. On a day that defending men’s champion Novak Djokovic pulled out of his match because of a problematic left shoulder, the good news for Williams as she pursues...
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Williams vs. Sharapova Highlights Day 1 as US Open Starts
The year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament gets started with quite a matchup: Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova are scheduled to face each other at the U.S. Open for the first time.
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Here Are 16 April Fools' Jokes to Make Your Day
It’s that time of the year again when popular brands’ “new” product announcements may dupe the gullible and give others a good laugh. Here’s a list of April Fools’ Day pranks to look out for as you scroll through social media today.
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Umpire in Serena Williams US Open Final Controversy Returns to Work
The chair umpire who penalized Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final is pleased to be getting back to work. Carlos Ramos is assigned to the Davis Cup semifinal between Croatia and the United States this weekend in Zadar. “I’m just focusing on this tie and working again. That’s all I can say,” Ramos told The Associated Press before the...
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Boos at US Open Final Left Winner Naomi Osaka ‘a Little Bit Sad'
Naomi Osaka didn’t see what caused the uproar during the U.S. Open final she was playing against her idol, Serena Williams, so she was confused when it left the crowd booing — apparently for her. Williams’ argument with the match umpire over a coaching violation turned into a point for Osaka, then a game, in a much-maligned coaching decision that...
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Serena Williams Fined Total of $17K at US Open
Serena Williams was fined a total of $17,000 for three code violations during her loss to Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open final. On Sunday, a day after the match, the tournament referee’s office docked Williams $10,000 for “verbal abuse” of chair umpire Carlos Ramos, $4,000 for being warned for coaching, and $3,000 for breaking her racket. The money comes...
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Mickelson Sparks Controversy at U.S. Open
Frustration over course conditions leads to rules violation and public outcry
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US Open to North Korea Talks ‘Without Precondition': Tillerson
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday that the United States is open to talks with North Korea without preconditions, saying it is unrealistic for the country to give up its nuclear weapons program before discussions can begin. “It’s not realistic to say we’re only going to talk if you come to the table ready to give up your program,...
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Sweet 16: Nadal Beats Anderson for 3rd US Open, 16th Major
Rafael Nadal overwhelmed first-time major finalist Kevin Anderson in the U.S. Open Sunday to win his third championship at Flushing Meadows.
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Stephens Tops Keys in US Open Final for 1st Grand Slam Title
Sloane Stephens never looked shaken by the setting or the stakes in her first Grand Slam final. Her opponent, Madison Keys, most definitely did. Stephens dominated her close friend Keys 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday to win the U.S. Open, capping a remarkably rapid rise after sitting out 11 months because of foot surgery. The 83rd-ranked Stephens is only the second...
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Injured Knee Knocks Defending Champ Stan Wawrinka Out of US Open
Stan Wawrinka chose long-term health over a U.S. Open title defense.
The defending champion pulled out of the tournament Friday because of an injured knee, saying he decided to undergo a “medical intervention” and sit out the rest of 2017. He did not provide any specifics about the injury or treatment.