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Webb Simpson Wins U.S. Open; Miami Heat Takes 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals
June 18, 2012 The 25-year-old Simpson won the first major golf tournament of his career. Meanwhile, LeBron James led the Heat past Kevin Durant's Thunder.
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In Pro Tennis, USA No Longer On Top?
September 4, 2011 The 2011 U.S. Open is underway, and few American contenders are to be found on the courts. Although the Williams sisters tend to dominate on the women's side, the last stateside player to win the men's tournament was in 2003. This has many critics pondering the state of American tennis
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NBC: Cutting 'Under God' From Pledge Was Mistake
June 20, 2011 NBC Sports began its coverage of the U.S. Open on Sunday with one of those video montages that are meant to stir emotions. It sure did. Twice, the words "under God" were removed from the audio of children reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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No Tiger Woods At The U.S. Open
June 7, 2011 "I was hopeful that I could play, but if I did, I risk further damage to my left leg," Woods says. "My knee and Achilles tendon are not fully healed." The tournament is set to be played next week in Bethesda, Md.
