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Top-seeded Ivanovic shocked at US Open

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NEW YORK (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?

Ana Ivanovic probably wondered the same thing.

In one of the biggest upsets in the sport's history, the top-seeded Ivanovic was ousted from the U.S. Open, stunned by 188th-ranked Julie Coin 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in the second round Thursday.

NFL clears 'Pacman' to play for Cowboys
IRVING, Texas (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. The cornerback-kick returner was fully reinstated Thursday from his 17-month NFL suspension, which followed an accumulation of arrests and legal problems, and is clear to play for the Dallas Cowboys during the regular season. (MORE)

WR Marshall's suspension cut to 1 game

DENVER (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.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended Marshall for a series of off-field issues. At the time, Marshall was told the suspension could be cut to two games if he stayed out of trouble and kept in touch with a league-appointed counselor. (MORE)

Texans WR Williams walking again
HOUSTON (AP) For the first time since injuring his neck and spine last week, Texans receiver Harry Williams has walked by himself. Houston television station KRIV reports that Williams walked by himself Thursday morning at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. (MORE)

College football season opens Thursday
History is against Art Briles. The new Baylor head coach inherits a program that has been the worst in the Big 12 since the league started. Five of the last six Bears coaches - dating all the way back to 1969 - lost their first game. (MORE)

Beckett to be examined by Dr. Andrews
NEW YORK (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. Beckett is to see Dr. Andrews in Alabama on Friday, Red Sox manager Terry Francona said after Thursday's 3-2 loss to the New York Yankees. (MORE)

De La Hoya not done after Pacquiao bout?
Oscar De La Hoya finally has an opponent for his farewell fight - only the Golden Boy's tantalizing matchup with Manny Pacquiao might not be his final bout after all. De La Hoya and Pacquiao have confirmed their plan to meet Dec. 6 in Las Vegas, matching the most popular star in boxing with arguably the sport's best pound-for-pound fighter. (MORE)

MLB begins use of instant replay

PGA players rip LPGA's English policy

Giambi's single lifts Yankees over BoSox
NEW YORK (AP) Two big swings by Jason Giambi invigorated the New York Yankees. Now, can they muster one more run at the playoffs? (MORE)

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