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 A-Rod Sheds 
 Choke-Artist 
 Rep 

Onetime postseason washout comes through in, yes, the clutch

 Yankees Claim 27th Title 

Matsui's 6 RBI secure Game 6 win over Philadelphia

 Want a Yankees 
 Ticket? Shell 
 Out $1,000 

Sky high prices at Yankee Stadium are record for resellers

Lawmakers Get Sweet Deal on World Series Tix

Critics say face-value tickets should count as a gift

 Finally, a Sled 
 That Attaches 
 to Your Bum 

Snow Shorts solve age-old dilemma of how to get your sled uphill

NYC Marathon Winner Not American Enough for Some

Eritrean-born Meb Keflezighi's victory sparks dispute

 Colbert Sponsors 
 US Speedskating, for Free 

Comedian is counting on fans to step up after sponsor's bankruptcy

 Phillies Survive, Force Game 6 

Philadelphia jumps on Burnett early, holds off late threat

Russian Sports, Concert Tycoon Gunned Down

Shabtai von Kalmanovic, 60, know for importing WNBA stars

 If Yanks Win, Thank 
 Kate, Blame Macy's 

Omens abound in countdown to Game 5

Foul-Mouthed Ticket Scalper Talks Crime, Punishment

Time-wasting cops 'should be fired'

 For Owners, 
 Horse Racing 
 a Sure Bet 
 (to Lose) 

The ponies are a labor of love with small stakes, high costs

 For Female Umps, 
 No Field of Dreams 

Female umpire speaks out against baseball's 'stained-grass ceiling'

 A-Rod's Clutch Double 
 Sparks 7-4 Game 4 Win 

Damon's heads-up play drives Phillies to brink of elimination

 American Wins NYC Marathon 

First since '82; Ethiopia's Tulu captures women's division

 Reversed HR Call for  
 A-Rod Lifts Yankees  

New York takes Game 3 over Philly, 8-5

 A-Rod Sees 
 Himself as 
 Centaur 

Ex-girlfriend spills to tabloid about his portraits

 Olympic Flame 
 Arrives in Canada 

It'll make cross-country trek before landing in Vancouver

Women's Star Lieberman Wants to Play Obama

Hall of Famer, 51, takes exception to all-male White House games

 NBA Age Limits Are a Scam 

Cynical 2005 move by pro basketball was all about the bottom line

 Yankees Win 3-1, Pull Even 

New York finds just enough offense against Phillies' Martinez

 Lee, Phillies Handcuff 
 Yankees in Opener 

Lefty strikes out 10 in 6-1, complete-game win for defending champs

 Jay-Z Cleans Up 
 'Empire' for 
 World Series 

Rapper will keep his language PG while performing for Yanks

 Soccer Stars Told 
 to Quit Spitting 

Health officials fear they'll spread flu, kids will imitate them

 Obama Emerges 
 From White (Frat) House 

Now Dowd wants to play him at Scrabble

Cops Bust Phillies Fan in Sex-for-Tix Bid

Woman nailed after seeking World Series seats on Craigslist

In Memoir, Agassi Admits Using Crystal Meth

In Open, due Nov. 9, tennis star says he lied to avoid punishment

 Dodgers Owners 
 Headed for Ugly Divorce 

Jamie McCourt says Frank had no right to fire her as team CEO

 November Baseball's a Farce 

Selig needs to get the boys of summer off the field

 Angels Hold Off 
 Yankees, Extend Series 

Los Angeles scores seesaw 7-6 victory to avoid elimination

 Jets Star 
 Charged 
 With Assault 

Braylon Edwards could face jail, suspension in club bust

 ESPN Axes Phillips' Galpal, Too 

Meanwhile, former baseball analyst enters sex-addiction rehab

McGwire Back in Baseball,
as Cardinals Hitting Coach

La Russa brings former star aboard, says steroids questions fair game

 Yanks Charge Into World Series 

Pettitte sparks Game 6 victory; Phillies up next


 ESPN to 
 Steve Phillips: 
 You're Out! 

Network fires philandering baseball analyst




Local Sports

SEC fines Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer $30,000 for criticizing officiating
Urban Meyer can't seem to go a few days without some sort of incident or melodrama threatening to tear apart his team's perfect season.
Orange Bowl debacle against Virginia still gnaws at Miami Hurricanes
Two years later, the hurt has not healed for University of Miami kicker-punter Matt Bosher.
Channing Crowder and Jason Ferguson are doubtful for Miami Dolphins on Sunday
The Dolphins could face the hottest offense in football without two veteran starters.
Gulliver Prep nips Pace to reach 2B playoffs
Gulliver junior Tacoi Sumler sat with his legs stretched out on the football field Friday night and a tired look on his face.

The face hid the flood of emotions going through his mind moments after he helped the Raiders secure one of their biggest victories in school history.
Miami Hurricanes face Virginia, hope to avoid another late-season collapse
University of Miami coach Randy Shannon remarked how proud he was of his Hurricanes beating Wake Forest on their final drive last Saturday -- despite his defense giving up 555 yards.
Blown chances end Florida Panthers' win streak
Alex Ovechkin was the biggest name out of the Washington lineup Friday night, but the Capitals also lost Mike Green and Jeff Schultz to undisclosed injuries in the first two periods.

Week 10 high school scoreboard
St. Thomas Aquinas won their 54th straight district game, beating previously unbeaten South Broward to clinch District 16-5A. Host American Heritage withstood a late rally from Cardinal Gibbons to clinch District 8-2A with a 36-27 victory. Miramar scored 14 unanswered points in the second half to down Boyd Anderson 14-6. Coconut Creek won on a 28-yard field goal in overtime to win 6-3 over Coral Glades and clinch District 15-5A.
Balanced attack pushes Heat past Nuggets
Apparently, Friday nights are about erasing the past.
UM defense struggles with injuries and getting off field
'Canes defense can't seem to get off the field

The Miami Hurricanes can put all the positive spin they want on last week's defensive performance.





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guardian.co.uk

Undefeated Zenyatta ready to race the boys
The Associated Press
ARCADIA, Calif. — Bring on the boys. A day after the top female horses took center stage at the Breeders' Cup, leading lady Zenyatta will face her male rivals in Saturday's $5 million Classic. Zenyatta's 13-0 career record is at stake as she also seeks ..

Telegraph.co.uk

Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC
The Associated Press
SHANGHAI — Tiger Woods stalled with pars. Phil Mickelson poured it on with birdies. The back nine Saturday at the HSBC Champions changed names atop the leaderboard, as Mickelson made three birdies over the last five holes for a 5-under 67 that took him ..

Telegraph.co.uk

Yankees savor raucous celebration
MLB.com
NEW YORK -- The confetti fell from the sky like snow, roars echoed through the Canyon of Heroes as unintelligible fuzz, and down each street the Yankees were greeted by cheering faces as far as the eye dared to see. ..

FOXSports.com

LeBron owns Garden in only visit
New York Post
The Knicks got a head start on July 1 by rolling out the red carpet for LeBron James last night. King James held his own Garden parade in the 100-91 Cavaliers victory, his lone appearance here this season. It's surprising Mayor Bloomberg ..

CBC.ca

Sanders could be done for the season
Washington Post
The Indianapolis Colts placed safety Bob Sanders on the injured reserve list Friday, ending his season. Sanders reportedly suffered a torn biceps during last Sunday's triumph over the San Francisco 49ers and was to undergo surgery. ..

Globe and Mail

Matsui's uncertain offseason begins
MLB.com
By Anthony dicomo / MLB.com NEW YORK -- Minutes after topping his career with a World Series title on Wednesday, Hideki Matsui addressed the thousands still in attendance at Yankee Stadium, professing his love for both the city and the team. ..