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Monday, June 18, 2012

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Webb Simpson Wins U.S. Open; Miami Heat Takes 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals

LeBron James of the Miami Heat as he went to the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday in Miami.

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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Thursday, June 14, 2012

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Time To Tee Off: Who Do You Want To Win Golf's U.S. Open?

Tiger Woods during a practice round Wednesday at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

June 14, 2012 Play begins this morning at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, where the best golfers from around the world have gathered for the U.S. Open. Will you be rooting for Tiger? Phil? Bubba? Or someone else?

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Sunday, September 04, 2011

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In Pro Tennis, USA No Longer On Top?

Andy Roddick races across the court to return a volley at the 2009 U.S. Open. Roddick was the last U.S. Open men's singles champion from America — which was in 2003

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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Monday, June 20, 2011

The Two-Way

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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Tuesday, June 07, 2011

The Two-Way

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.

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