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Dolphins Dominate All Stats but Final Score
Published: Tuesday 22nd of September 2009 09:52:47 AM

Indianapolis scores too quickly, Miami too slowly. Plus: Is the NFL dying in Jacksonville?; why the Astros fired Cooper; and more.... MORE

The Count: Where to Root, Root, Root for a Winning Team for Less
Published: Monday 21st of September 2009 03:36:48 PM

Angel Stadium may offer the most bang for your buck in the MLB.... MORE

Nice Scoreboard — Too Bad About the Score
Published: Monday 21st of September 2009 11:22:30 AM

The Giants spoil the fun for the largest regular-season crowd in NFL history. Plus: Lane Kiffin, crazy like a fox?; the suddenly reborn Washington Huskies; and more.... MORE

NFL Diary: New York Giants 33, Dallas Cowboys 31
Published: Sunday 20th of September 2009 05:54:41 PM

Minute-by-minute analysis of New York's win over their NFC East rival in the first regular-season contest at Cowboys Stadium.... MORE

College Football Diary: No. 1 Florida 23, Tennessee 13
Published: Saturday 19th of September 2009 11:00:11 AM

Minute-by-minute analysis of today's win by the Gators in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams at the Swamp in Gainesville, Florida.... MORE

The Count: It’s Fourth and Long. Go For It?
Published: Friday 18th of September 2009 04:24:30 PM

Maybe a swashbuckling high-school coach, who doesn't have a punter nor a placekicker on his roster, has the right idea.... MORE

The Fix Picks the NFL: Week 2
Published: Friday 18th of September 2009 02:18:13 PM

This week, 10 games have lines of 3.5 points or fewer, so there's a good chance many games will be settled late and by a field goal. Not that you should take that to the bank.... MORE

Time Away Not Hurting Mayweather in Bettors’ Eyes
Published: Friday 18th of September 2009 10:49:43 AM

Champion Marquez is the underdog to his recently unretired opponent. Plus: Turmoil in Formula One; Miami's solid performance; Greinke's anonymity; and Bruins' voice silenced.... MORE

The Count: Do MLB Teams Enjoy a Home-Field Advantage From Umps?
Published: Thursday 17th of September 2009 03:45:04 PM

They do, on average, but which team enjoys the biggest one can be hard to figure.... MORE

As Wild-Card Race Heats Up, Cast-Off Keeps Tossing Like an Ace
Published: Thursday 17th of September 2009 11:09:46 AM

Colorado's suddenly unstoppable Jorge De La Rosa. Plus: Remembering Myles Brand; Ernie Harwell's farewell to Tigers fans; and more.... MORE

The Count: Clijsters, Not a Tantrum, Decided Semifinal
Published: Wednesday 16th of September 2009 12:25:21 PM

The foot fault cost Serena Williams about a 5% chance of winning her match against Kim Clijsters, and her outburst cost her another 3%. Her opponent should get credit for the rest.... MORE

A Unique Brand of Broke Baseball in Texas
Published: Wednesday 16th of September 2009 11:16:38 AM

The Rangers keep winning, shaky finances and all. Plus: Daisuke's back; only one BCS striver will survive the Utah-Oregon game; and more.... MORE

The Count: Federer Faltered on Serve and in the Clutch
Published: Tuesday 15th of September 2009 04:48:49 PM

Federer struggled on his serve and on break points, factors that have characterized his recent shortcomings in Grand Slam finals against Rafael Nadal.... MORE

Argentina’s Tower of Tandil Reigns Over Federer
Published: Tuesday 15th of September 2009 10:01:38 AM

How del Potro captured the U.S. Open. Plus: Patriots, Bills revert to form in final six minutes; how Chicago copes without Urlacher; and more.... MORE

U.S. Open Diary: Roger Federer vs. Juan Martin del Potro
Published: Monday 14th of September 2009 12:54:26 PM

Minute-by-minute analysis of Federer's bid for a sixth straight U.S. Open title and 16th Grand Slam championship.... MORE


Minute-by-minute analysis of the Argentine's first Grand Slam championship, which ended the 15-time major-winner's bid for a sixth straight U.S. Open title.... MORE

The Count: When Federer Serves To Del Potro
Published: Monday 14th of September 2009 12:15:33 PM

That's when each U.S. Open men's finalist will be exhibiting his strength in this intriguing matchup.... MORE

Clijsters Wins and No One Throws a Tantrum
Published: Monday 14th of September 2009 09:05:38 AM

The Belgian completes her comeback in New York. Plus: The Bengals lose spectacularly; a mundane but victorious Favre debut; and more.... MORE

U.S. Open Diary: Clijsters def. Wozniacki 7-5, 6-3
Published: Sunday 13th of September 2009 06:17:31 PM

Minute-by-minute analysis of Clijsters's second singles championship in the year's last Grand Slam since 2005.... MORE

NFL Diary: Giants 23, Redskins 17
Published: Sunday 13th of September 2009 01:09:37 PM

Minute-by-minute analysis of the NFL opening-weekend meeting between NFC East rivals.... MORE

NFL Diary: Redskins at Giants
Published: Sunday 13th of September 2009 01:09:37 PM

Minute-by-minute analysis of the NFL opening-weekend meeting between NFC East rivals.... MORE

College Football Diary: Michigan 38, No. 18 Notre Dame 34
Published: Saturday 12th of September 2009 11:00:57 AM

Minute-by-minute analysis of the Wolverines' come-from-behind win over the Fighting Irish.... MORE

College Football Diary: No. 18 Notre Dame at Michigan
Published: Saturday 12th of September 2009 11:00:57 AM

Minute-by-minute analysis of today's game between two of the sport's most storied programs.... MORE

The Fix Picks the NFL: Week 1
Published: Friday 11th of September 2009 05:43:46 PM

This seems like as good a time as any to remind readers that they should absolutely not follow any of the picks they see below.... MORE

An Eye in the Sky
Published: Friday 11th of September 2009 04:45:09 PM

What the video replay system works and what it doesn't know.... MORE

The Count: When Is a Tennis Error Unforced?
Published: Friday 11th of September 2009 04:00:05 PM

It depends on who is scoring the match.... MORE

Polamalu, Running Game Cloud Steelers’ OT Victory
Published: Friday 11th of September 2009 11:41:09 AM

The NFL season opener was enjoyable for those who enjoy defense, punting and comebacks. Plus: Specter of replacement refs looms; rain leads, 15-love; and more.... MORE

The Count: Doubles Is Tennis’s Fountain of Youth
Published: Thursday 10th of September 2009 05:17:07 PM

Leander Paes has continued to make a good living at tennis by pairing up with doubles partners. Venus Williams may do the same someday when her singles career is over.... MORE

NFL Diary: Steelers 13, Titans 10 (OT)
Published: Thursday 10th of September 2009 02:36:09 PM

Minute-by-minute analysis of tonight's regular-season opening game as defending Super Bowl-champion Pittsburgh defeated Tennessee.... MORE

NFL Diary: Titans at Steelers
Published: Thursday 10th of September 2009 02:36:09 PM

Minute-by-minute analysis of tonight's regular-season opening game as defending Super Bowl-champion Pittsburgh hosts Tennessee.... MORE

The Count: Federer’s Grand Slam Streak Is Unrivaled
Published: Thursday 10th of September 2009 01:12:21 PM

It's at 22 straight semis. The second longest active streak on the men's tour is one.... MORE

England Gets Vengeance, Cup Berth in One Stroke
Published: Thursday 10th of September 2009 11:36:16 AM

The Brits pay Croatia back for two years ago. Plus: Oudin's Open exit; opening night in the NFL; and more.... MORE

The Count: Why Good Tennis Stats Are Hard to Find
Published: Wednesday 9th of September 2009 01:28:35 PM

Compared to baseball, football and other major sports, tennis is way behind when it comes to a complete, detailed statistical record. Here's why.... MORE

Chaos Finally Hits Men’s Bracket at Open
Published: Wednesday 9th of September 2009 09:44:21 AM

Why Andy Murray bowed out in Flushing. Plus: Ohio State QB pays the price for speaking his mind; Windy City optimism over Da Bears; and more.... MORE

The Count: Murray’s Minor Performance in Majors
Published: Tuesday 8th of September 2009 03:59:20 PM

His straight-sets loss to Marin Cilic at the U.S. Open is only his latest to a player outside the top five at a Grand Slam.... MORE

In Script Change, Isner Is Out-Served
Published: Tuesday 8th of September 2009 02:07:38 PM

Fernando Verdasco was the dominant server in winning the last three sets of his round-of-16 meeting with John Isner at the U.S. Open.... MORE

The Count: Lost a Set? Returning Serve? No Problem
Published: Tuesday 8th of September 2009 01:58:07 PM

Melanie Oudin defies conventional wisdom and logic in tennis.... MORE

Melanie Oudin: A One-Woman Cold Warrior
Published: Tuesday 8th of September 2009 11:04:28 AM

The young American's entertaining U.S. Open run continues. Plus: Miami-FSU, like old times; questioning Oakland's Seymour trade; and more.... MORE

Scattered Seeds at U.S. Open Raise Fairness Issues
Published: Monday 7th of September 2009 10:34:54 AM

Tennis tournaments don't use the same structure as other sports' championships.... MORE

Bagel Brunch at the U.S. Open
Published: Monday 7th of September 2009 10:33:41 AM

Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams take turns dominating their fourth-round match.... MORE

 

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