2015 U.S. Open: As Favorites Are Upended, Many Players Are Wobbly

By SCOTT CACCIOLA

In the longest women’s match in Open history, Johanna Konta overcame Garbiñe Muguruza, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (4), 6-2, and saunalike conditions took a toll on others.

Published: September 3, 2015 at 08:00PM

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A Terrifying Matchup Even Before It Materializes

By JULIET MACUR

For some players at the Open, a safer, perhaps saner, option than facing Serena Williams would be taking the next flight home.

Published: September 3, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Five Rutgers Football Players Suspended After Criminal Charges

By MARC TRACY

Prosecutors charged five Rutgers football players with assault in what the authorities called an “unprovoked attack” that broke a victim’s jaw.

Published: September 3, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Found to Overstep Authority, Goodell Pays the Price

By MICHAEL POWELL

A ruling against Roger Goodell by a federal district court judge strikes another blow for a players’ union often considered a weak sister among sports labor associations.

Published: September 3, 2015 at 08:00PM

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Viral: Dad Pens Touching Letter to Daughter with Down Syndrome on Her Wedding Day: ‘I Stand Breathless and Transfixed’

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Dad Pens Touching Letter to Daughter with Down Syndrome on Her Wedding Day: ‘I Stand Breathless and Transfixed’

"Do not look at my daughter and define her by her appearance," Daugherty writes

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Buzzing: Mr. Holmes lawsuit settled, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle estate attorney says

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Mr. Holmes lawsuit settled, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle estate attorney says

A settlement has been reached between the makers of the movie Mr. Holmes and the estate of Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,…

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Buzzing: ‘Incandescance’

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‘Incandescance’

Here we are, folks, down to the wire. With news that Under the Dome is going under after next week’s episode, the series concluding its magnificent…

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Buzzing: Kristen Bell gives Dax Shepard the best Parenthood-themed gift

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Kristen Bell gives Dax Shepard the best Parenthood-themed gift

If further proof is needed that Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are Hollywood’s cutest couple, how’s this: Bell paid tribute to Shepard’s Parenthood…

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Transition in Guatemala

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

In a Guatemala City courtroom on Thusday, former president Otto PÃ©rez Molina said intends to “face up” allegations. Meanwhile his vice president, Alejandro Maldonado was sworn in.

Published: September 4, 2015 at 12:00AM

Breaking: Jim Harbaugh loses debut as Michigan coach 24-17 at Utah (ESPN)