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Top-seeded Ivanovic loses in huge upset at US Open (AP)

AP - Even for the mathematics major from Clemson, it just didn't add up: How could someone who recently struggled so badly she wanted to quit tennis stay on the court with the No. 1 player in the world?

NFL clears Pacman to play for Cowboys (AP)
AP - Now that Adam "Pacman" Jones is really back in the NFL, he insists he will try to do everything he can to stay there.

Marshall's suspension reduced to 1 game (AP)
AP - Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall had his suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy reduced from three games to one on Thursday.

Injured Texans player walks again (AP)
AP - For the first time since injuring his neck and spine last week, Texans receiver Harry Williams has walked by himself.

Baylor's Briles get tough first test (AP)
AP - History is against Art Briles.

Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments (AP)

AP - The surgeon's knife can wait. Shawne Merriman is going to play football, two torn knee ligaments and all. A day after visiting a fourth doctor, the San Diego Chargers' star outside linebacker decided Wednesday to play this season rather than have surgery on his damaged left knee.

Warriors G Ellis out 3 months with ankle sprain (AP)

AP - Golden State guard Monta Ellis will be sidelined for at least three months after severely spraining his ankle during an offseason workout, forcing the Warriors to start the season without the player expected to lead their revamped roster this fall.

Beckett scratched, to be examined by Dr. Andrews (AP)
AP - Josh Beckett was scratched again from a scheduled start, and the Boston Red Sox ace plans to have his ailing right elbow examined by Dr. James Andrews.

Wenger's anger gets Arsenal firing (AFP)

AFP - Arsene Wenger might be one of the English Premier League's elder statesmen, but any thoughts that age had dulled his fierce intensity were dispelled at a stroke last week.

Stu Barnes retires, joins Stars' coaching staff (AP)
AP - Dallas Stars center Stu Barnes is retiring after 16 years in the NHL.

Oregon QB Costa out for season with knee injury (AP)
AP - Oregon quarterback Nate Costa will be out for the season after surgeons repairing a torn meniscus in his left knee also found a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Coin rolls over Ivanovic in one of the biggest upsets in Grand Slam history ...

AFP - Qualifier Julie Coin scored one of the biggest upset in US Open women's open era history Thursday, sending world No. 1 and top seed Ana Ivanovic crashing out in the second round.

Lefty trying to get his game right (AP)

AP - Phil Mickelson's star presence at the Deutsche Bank Championship was evident Thursday by the company he kept at the TPC Boston.